OVERNIGHT STAY TAX COULD WEAKEN UK TOURISM COMPETITIVENESS
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns against a new UK government plan. This plan lets local English authorities create an overnight stay tax or levy. People often call this a tourist tax or ...
FRANCE REMAINS THE WORLD'S LEADING TOURIST DESTINATION
France is still the top tourist destination in the world. It welcomed a record 102 million international visitors in 2025. This number represents a rise of 2 million visitors compared to 2024. That is ...
THE WINTER OLYMPICS BOOST VISITS AND PURCHASES IN MILAN
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are bringing money to northern Italy. Tourism and spending have increased. Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) analyzed recent data from VisaNet. The Games take p ...
LAS VEGAS TOURISM SAW THE BIGGEST DROP IN VISITORS SINCE THE PANDEMIC
Las Vegas is famous for neon lights, casinos, and many attractions. But the city faced a hard year in 2025. Visitor numbers dropped more than any year since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Las Vegas Conven ...
LISBON’S TOURISM SHIFTS TO HIGH-VALUE GROWTH IN 2025
Lisbon's tourism industry showed strength and maturity in 2025. It prioritized value creation and economic sustainability over volume. The Lisbon Tourism Association (ATL) released the latest tourism ...