Travel Global tourism is changing direction: airlines and hotels are investing in premium guests, while risks continue to grow Find out how global tourism is changing under the pressure of delays, geopolitical risks and new business strategies. We bring an overview of investments by airlines and hotel chains in premium services, loyalty programmes and guests with greater purchasing power, while destinations increasingly choose quality instead of the mere number of arrivals. Apr 20, 2026 at 6:31 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Trump claims he has done the most for American tourism, but international arrival data reveal a different picture Find out how Trump’s claim of a historic contribution to American tourism compares with official figures on domestic travel, international arrivals, and expectations for the 2026 World Cup. We bring an overview of the key data, political context, and industry reactions. Apr 19, 2026 at 1:14 PM · Tourism desk
Travel The UAE-Azerbaijan agreement opens space for stronger tourism, more flights, and new regional cooperation Find out how the CEPA agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Azerbaijan could affect tourism, air connectivity, and investment. We bring an overview of the key figures, political context, and the reasons why both countries want to connect the markets of the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Europe more strongly. Apr 19, 2026 at 11:58 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Bergen seeks balance: how Norway is building more sustainable tourism with cruises and fjords without losing its identity Learn how Bergen and Norway are trying to align the growth of cruise tourism with the preservation of the fjords, air and sea quality, and local community life. We provide an overview of cruise limits, investments in a cleaner port, and new rules that are reshaping the future of travel through one of Europe’s most sensitive destinations. Apr 18, 2026 at 8:45 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Best route planning tools: how to boost last-mile delivery efficiency and reduce costs Learn how modern route planning software is transforming last-mile delivery: from optimization and dynamic replanning to tracking, ETA, and proof of delivery. We provide an overview of the most common platforms and selection criteria. Apr 18, 2026 at 6:40 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Strait of Hormuz reopened: WTTC on the impact on tourism, air transport and fuel prices worldwide Find out what the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz means for travellers and the tourism industry: possible stabilisation of fuel prices, fewer disruptions on air routes and cautious security assessments that still determine the pace of recovery. Apr 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM · Business Editorial Department
Travel How Donald Trump Is Driving Tourists Away from America and Why International Visits to the U.S. Are Falling Despite the Growth of Global Travel Find out why the United States is recording a decline in international tourism while global travel is growing. We provide an overview of official data, warnings from the tourism industry, and the reasons why Donald Trump’s policies, stricter border rules, and a weaker perception of the country are discouraging some foreign guests from traveling to the U.S. Apr 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM · Tourism desk
Travel The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, but tourism in the Gulf is returning cautiously amid expensive flights and a fragile ceasefire Find out what the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz means for tourism, air traffic, and travel prices in the Persian Gulf. We bring an overview of the return of flights, the oil market reaction, and the reasons why Dubai, Doha, and the rest of the region are recovering faster, but with significantly more caution than before the crisis. Apr 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Seychelles confirm cruise tourism strategy 2026–2033: more benefits for locals and stronger environmental protection Learn what the new cruise tourism strategy in the Seychelles through 2033 brings: stronger governance rules, environmental protection measures, and a plan to keep a larger share of passengers’ spending in the local economy, with UNECA’s support. Apr 16, 2026 at 10:41 PM · Tourism desk
Travel WTTC warns: the U.S. remains the largest tourism market, but weakening interest from foreign visitors threatens its leadership Find out why WTTC warns that the U.S. is at a tourism crossroads: despite global growth in travel, international arrivals and spending by foreign visitors are weakening, and pressure from competing destinations is becoming increasingly visible. We bring an overview of the key causes, figures, and possible consequences. Apr 16, 2026 at 8:41 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Seychelles Nature Trail 2026 on Mahé is attracting more and more runners and strengthening Seychelles’ sports tourism Find out why Seychelles Nature Trail 2026 is drawing strong runner interest already a month before the start. We bring an overview of the race on Mahé, the route through natural landscapes, the international turnout, and the broader role of the event in strengthening Seychelles’ sports-tourism offering. Apr 16, 2026 at 6:03 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Opatija among the winners of Simply the Best 2026: award-winning children’s weekend and Lungomare-branded souvenirs Find out who from the Opatija area won Simply the Best 2026 at the Tourism Exchange PUT in Cres: Opatija Children’s Weekend, the ceramic set “Perun” from Veprinac, and chocolate souvenirs from the Lungomare Opatija project were awarded Apr 16, 2026 at 5:54 PM · Tourism desk