Global Warming Reshapes Western European Tourism
June 2026 was Western Europe’s hottest on record, with average temperatures 3.06°C above the 1991–2020 norm, while Europe remains the world’s fastest-warming continent.Read More
Italy’s Heatwave Raises Tourism Concerns
Italy’s latest heatwave has placed 25 of 27 monitored cities under the highest red alert on 3 August, signalling health risks even forRead More
GERMAN TOURIST BOARD: NEW CAMPAIGN THEMES FOR 2026
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) unveiled its four campaign themes for 2026—culture, city life, cuisine, and nature—built around the 150th anniversary ofRead More
Edinburgh Introduces UK’s First City-Wide Visito
Edinburgh has become the first UK city to introduce a city-wide visitor levy, adding a 5% charge to eligible paid overnight accommodation. TheRead More
Maharashtra and Russia Explore Direct Tourism Conn
Maharashtra and Russia are exploring stronger tourism cooperation, including the possibility of direct flights between Mumbai and St Petersburg. Discussions covered destination promotion,Read More
Wildfires Disrupt Peak-Season Tourism in France an
Wildfires have forced evacuations and disrupted tourism across parts of France and Spain during the peak European holiday season. Areas around Bordeaux, CapRead More
Fraport Airports Handle 77.7 Million Passengers in
Fraport reported handling 77.7 million passengers across its airport network during the first half of 2026, demonstrating steady growth despite softer traffic atRead More
Formula 1 Demand Pushes Monaco Hotels to Record Pe
The Monaco Hotels Formula 1 effect was on full display in June 2026, as the principality’s hospitality sector achieved its strongest monthly performanceRead More
Experience-Led Travel: Europe’s New Tourism Curr
Travel in 2026 is increasingly being shaped by what people want to do , not just where they want to go. Europe remainsRead More
WTTC Warns Europe Over Entry/Exit System Readiness
WTTC has warned that a poor rollout of Europe’s Entry/Exit System could create border delays and weaken tourism competitiveness. The system is designedRead More