Azerbaijan showcases tourism potential at IMEX Frankfurt 2025

Azerbaijan is taking part in the international tourism exhibition “IMEX Frankfurt 2025” held in Frankfurt, Germany, showcasing its growing tourism potential to global industry leaders.

Uzbekistan’s tourism boost: visa-free travel and new programs for 2025

Uzbekistan is stepping up to become a leading tourism hub in Central Asia, unveiling an ambitious roadmap under Presidential Decree No. PD-87 with transformative targets for 2025–2026."

Canary Islands protests spotlight overtourism concerns

Thousands of demonstrators gathered across Spain's Canary Islands, urging authorities to address overtourism and its impact on local communities, including rising housing costs, congestion, and strained services.

Hot air balloon tourism in Türkiye reaches record high

Türkiye’s skies were more crowded than ever in 2024, as hot air balloon tourism soared to a historic high with a record-breaking 933,195 tourists taking flight across seven scenic regions.

Greenland records Tourism surge after Trump attention

Greenland has recorded a significant surge in the number of tourists visiting the country after latest data showed a 14% increase in the number of passengers on international flights arriving in the country alongside a rise in hotel bookings.

Azerbaijan showcases business tourism opportunities in UAE

Santorini's tourism sector in trouble amid continued earthquakes

On Greece’s iconic Santorini island, hotel owner Yiannis Constantinou is preparing for tourists who may never arrive. A wave of earthquakes—tens of thousands of minor tremors—has put the island’s tourism sector on hold.

Almaty to expand flights to China in 2025 to boost tourism

Almaty is set to enhance its air connectivity with China by introducing new flight routes in 2025, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

Iran welcomes tourism professionals from across the world

The Iranian city of Isfahan is preparing to bring together tourism experts from across the world for a landmark event "100 Tour Operators in Half of the World" taking place from 19 to 23 February.

Uzbekistan hires international consultant to develop national tourism strategy

Uzbekistan, with its rich and diverse cultural and natural heritage, strives to turn itself into a one of major tourist destinations. The government has hired an international consultant to tailor a roadmap to make Uzbekistan more attractive for tourists

Sustainable tourism is priority for only small minority

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveiled the “critical” gap between travellers’ desire for sustainable options and their actual behaviour.

Winter tourism grows in China's Xinjiang

Altay Prefecture in China's Xinjiang is emerging as a popular winter tourism destination, with a long snow season and well-developed ski resorts. The region offers a range of winter activities, drawing both local and international visitors.

South Korea's tourism, soft power gains, at risk from extended political crisis

South Korea’s hospitality sector faces challenges as political turmoil sparks travel cancellations, raising concerns about safety and tourism recovery.

Venezuela's tourism push faces environmental backlash

Venezuela’s tourism projects risk harming fragile ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangroves, amid criticism of inadequate regulations and environmental oversight.

China gears up for winter tourism boom

Growing number of tourists are surging China to experience its breathtaking snowy landscapes.

Tourists disappointed by renovations in Rome

More than 50 countries sign UN sustainable tourism declaration

Global tourism takes a climate-conscious turn as 50+ nations sign a UN pact at COP29 in Baku, pledging greener practices.

Egyptian adventurer completes 274-day overland journey to Japan

Cross-country traveller, Omar Nok, is trending on social media after completing an overland journey from Cairo to Japan. He reached his final destination in Tokyo after 247 days, travelling 46,239 kilometres.

Jordan's tourism industry struggling as Gaza war deters visitors

A crisis across the region's tourism industry since the start of the Israel-Hamas war is being felt acutely in Jordan. Flight bookings to the country were down 35% year-on-year between September and October according to experts.

Global tourism rebounds to 96% of pre-pandemic levels by July 2024