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Tourism desk

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Our Travel Desk was born out of a long-standing passion for travel, discovering new places, and serious journalism. Behind every article stand people who have been living tourism for decades – as travelers, tourism workers, guides, hosts, editors, and reporters. For more than thirty years, destinations, seasonal trends, infrastructure development, changes in travelers’ habits, and everything that turns a trip into an experience – and not just a ticket and an accommodation reservation – have been closely followed. These experiences are transformed into articles conceived as a companion to the reader: honest, informed, and always on the traveler’s side.

At the Travel Desk, we write from the perspective of someone who has truly walked the cobblestones of old towns, taken local buses, waited for the ferry in peak season, and searched for a hidden café in a small alley far from the postcards. Every destination is observed from multiple angles – how travelers experience it, what the locals say about it, what stories are hidden in museums and monuments, but also what the real quality of accommodation, beaches, transport links, and amenities is. Instead of generic descriptions, the focus is on concrete advice, real impressions, and details that are hard to find in official brochures.

Special attention is given to conversations with restaurateurs, private accommodation hosts, local guides, tourism workers, and people who make a living from travelers, as well as those who are only just trying to develop lesser-known destinations. Through such conversations, stories arise that do not show only the most famous attractions but also the rhythm of everyday life, habits, local cuisine, customs, and small rituals that make every place unique. The Travel Desk strives to record this layer of reality and convey it in articles that connect facts with emotion.

The content does not stop at classic travelogues. It also covers topics such as sustainable tourism, off-season travel, safety on the road, responsible behavior towards the local community and nature, as well as practical aspects like public transport, prices, recommended neighborhoods to stay in, and getting your bearings on the ground. Every article goes through a phase of research, fact-checking, and editing to ensure that the information is accurate, clear, and applicable in real situations – from a short weekend trip to a longer stay in a country or city.

The goal of the Travel Desk is that, after reading an article, the reader feels as if they have spoken to someone who has already been there, tried everything, and is now honestly sharing what is worth seeing, what to skip, and where those moments are hidden that turn a trip into a memory. That is why every new story is built slowly and carefully, with respect for the place it is about and for the people who will choose their next destination based on these words.

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Mexico seeks a solution after violence and the death of El Mencho: does the country need a national tourism police force?
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Mexico seeks a solution after violence and the death of El Mencho: does the country need a national tourism police force?

Find out why, after the wave of violence in Mexico, the question of a national tourism police force is being raised ever more loudly. We provide an overview of security challenges, possible models of tourist protection, the role of local and federal authorities, and the reasons why this topic is important for tourism, the economy and the country’s international reputation.

06.03.2026 · Tourism desk
Jamaica enters reconstruction after Hurricane Melissa as tourism recovers and hotels and airports resume operations
Travel

Jamaica enters reconstruction after Hurricane Melissa as tourism recovers and hotels and airports resume operations

Find out how Jamaica is moving from emergency remediation to reconstruction after Hurricane Melissa, with the return of tourist traffic, the reopening of hotels, and support from international financial institutions. We provide an overview of the key decisions of Andrew Holness’s government, the economic risks, and the challenges that remain for local communities.

06.03.2026 · Tourism desk
Jamaica at ITB Berlin 2026, together with UN Tourism, builds the tourism resilience agenda and strengthens air connections after Hurricane Melissa
Travel

Jamaica at ITB Berlin 2026, together with UN Tourism, builds the tourism resilience agenda and strengthens air connections after Hurricane Melissa

Find out what Jamaica is seeking at ITB Berlin 2026: faster recovery after Hurricane Melissa, more flights, sustainability and worker training. We bring the key messages from Minister Edmund Bartlett after talks with UN Tourism chief Shaikha Al Nowais and what this means for the global resilience agenda against climate risks.

04.03.2026 · Tourism desk
Napa Valley in bloom: mustard season and the Wine Train in March 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris 1976
Travel

Napa Valley in bloom: mustard season and the Wine Train in March 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris 1976

Find out why March in Napa Valley is ideal for a quieter visit: vineyards are covered in yellow wild mustard flowers, and the Napa Valley Wine Train in 2026 offers gourmet rides and commemorative wine flights for the 50th anniversary of the blind tasting Judgment of Paris, alongside a wider wave of regional events and cultural programs such as a new opera.

04.03.2026 · Tourism desk

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