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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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Destinations International marked the second Destination Professionals Day and emphasized the role of DMOs in tourism
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Destinations International marked the second Destination Professionals Day and emphasized the role of DMOs in tourism

Learn how Destinations International marked the second Destination Professionals Day on 19 February, alongside proclamations in Canada and U.S. states. We explain what destination organizations do behind the scenes and why the industry sees them as key to development and sustainable tourism. Also learn what this means for local communities and meetings and conventions tourism.

20.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Angola as ITB Berlin 2026 host: can a three-day fair deliver a real tourism breakthrough on the global stage
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Angola as ITB Berlin 2026 host: can a three-day fair deliver a real tourism breakthrough on the global stage

Find out what Angola gains from being the host country of ITB Berlin 2026 and whether a three-day B2B fair can change international perception. We provide investment context, industry reactions, and the biggest challenges—from air connectivity and infrastructure to visa facilitation—and the indicators that will reveal after the fair whether growth is real.

20.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Guam welcomed 854 guests from Taipei for Lunar New Year, GVB sees a signal of strengthening of the Taiwanese market
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Guam welcomed 854 guests from Taipei for Lunar New Year, GVB sees a signal of strengthening of the Taiwanese market

Learn how charters from Taipei in February 2026 brought 854 visitors to Guam and why the Guam Visitors Bureau interprets that wave as a sign of strengthening of the Taiwanese market. We provide an overview of flights, load factors, the holiday context and possible effects on hotels and the local economy, and what all this means for the tourist season in Tumon.

20.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Nairobi tourism resilience summit: Bartlett called for stronger cybersecurity and global cooperation
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Nairobi tourism resilience summit: Bartlett called for stronger cybersecurity and global cooperation

Find out what the world’s tourism leaders said from Nairobi: after a series of crises they are seeking a shift from firefighting to real transformation. The focus is on cybersecurity, trusted information, and coordination among states so that travel remains sustainable and more resilient to shocks. We bring an overview of the highlights from the 16–18 February 2026 summit.

20.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Charity exhibition “Smiling Faces of the Rijeka Carnival” on 20 February on Korzo, support for Val Radovanović
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Charity exhibition “Smiling Faces of the Rijeka Carnival” on 20 February on Korzo, support for Val Radovanović

Find out where and when the charity photo exhibition “Smiling Faces of the Rijeka Carnival” opens on Korzo. On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 1 p.m., the display arrives in front of the Tourist Information Centre at Korzo 14. It is organized by Foto studio Kurti, the Rijeka Tourist Board and the City of Rijeka, and the sale of photographs raises support for Val Radovanović.

19.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Global Tourism Resilience Day: Edmund Bartlett honored in Nairobi, tourism resilience in the spotlight ahead of ITB in Berlin
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Global Tourism Resilience Day: Edmund Bartlett honored in Nairobi, tourism resilience in the spotlight ahead of ITB in Berlin

Find out what Global Tourism Resilience Day means for travelers and destinations: the UN calls for stronger crisis preparedness, and Jamaica’s minister Edmund Bartlett received a lifetime achievement award in Nairobi. We also bring what to expect ahead of ITB Berlin 2026 and the World Tourism Network dinner. Alongside climate and security risks, tourism resilience is becoming key policy, and Bartlett is coming to Berlin as the guest of honor of eTurboNews and WTN.

19.02.2026 · Tourism desk
Thailand is again attracting Chinese tourists in 2026 in the Lunar holiday wave: Vietnam gains strength, Japan loses mass travel
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Thailand is again attracting Chinese tourists in 2026 in the Lunar holiday wave: Vietnam gains strength, Japan loses mass travel

Find out how Chinese tourists in 2026 are turning back to Thailand in the Lunar New Year season. We bring an overview of the goals of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, which is counting on 36.7 million foreign guests and a stronger return from China, and why Vietnam after a record 2025 is targeting 25 million visitors. We also explain how the decline in interest in Japan is changing prices, crowds, and travel planning.

19.02.2026 · Tourism desk
In March, free “Get to Know the Apsyrtides” excursions strengthen the knowledge of Mali Lošinj accommodation providers and the archipelago’s tourism
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In March, free “Get to Know the Apsyrtides” excursions strengthen the knowledge of Mali Lošinj accommodation providers and the archipelago’s tourism

Find out what the four Saturday excursions of the Tourist Board of the City of Mali Lošinj bring: Osor and wine stories, sustainable systems and Čikat Camp, a visit to the Blue World Institute’s turtle recovery center, the heritage of Krk, and authentic Unije. The program is led by Irena Dlake, and is accompanied by trainings and marketing support for accommodation providers.

19.02.2026 · Tourism desk

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