Travel Tourism companies in Croatia are entering the 2026 season cautiously: bookings stable, while costs continue to rise Find out what the Deloitte, HUT, and UPUHH survey reveals about the 2026 season: bookings are stable for now, prices are rising moderately, but tourism companies are facing growing pressure from labor and energy costs. We bring an overview of expectations, risks, and investment plans in Croatian tourism. Mar 31, 2026 at 1:19 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Saint Helena 2027 launches a new era of tourism with the world’s most remote marathon and a week of adventure Find out why Saint Helena wants to attract global travellers with its announced 2027 marathon and Adventure Week. We bring an overview of the plan through which the remote Atlantic island combines sport, nature, history and tourism while trying to open a new chapter of development. Mar 31, 2026 at 1:04 PM · Tourism desk
Travel The European Union is changing its approach to tourism: fewer crowds in hotspots, greater focus on sustainable destinations Find out how the European Union wants to relieve the most visited cities and coastal areas by redirecting travellers towards lesser-known destinations. We bring an overview of the new proposals on sustainable tourism, transport connections, short-term rentals, and the role of local communities in Europe. Mar 31, 2026 at 12:16 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Vanuatu and Royal Caribbean in dispute over Lelepa: Indigenous leaders demand stricter scrutiny of the cruise resort Find out why Indigenous leaders in Vanuatu have raised their voices against Royal Caribbean’s plan to build a private beach club for cruise passengers on Lelepa Island. We provide an overview of the disputed environmental, cultural, and development issues, as well as the possible consequences for the local community. Mar 31, 2026 at 10:27 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Virgin Galactic is selling tickets for spaceflights again, but the return of tourist missions still carries risks Find out what Virgin Galactic’s decision to accept reservations for space travel again at a price of 750,000 dollars means. We bring an overview of the planned return of commercial flights, investor reactions, the development of new spacecraft and the financial challenges accompanying space tourism. Mar 31, 2026 at 9:59 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Malta strengthens luxury and business tourism in North America with a new flight from New York and a stronger MICE offering Find out how Malta is building a stronger position in the luxury and business travel market through a roadshow in New York, Chicago, and Toronto. We bring an overview of the new air connectivity, key MICE capacities, and the reasons why the island is increasingly asserting itself among North American partners. Mar 31, 2026 at 7:36 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Edmund Bartlett opens talks in Washington on the recovery of Jamaican tourism after Hurricane Melissa Find out what the four-day visit of Jamaican Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett to Washington brings, where meetings with international financial institutions, the academic community and tourism partners have been announced at a time when Jamaica is seeking a new phase of recovery after Hurricane Melissa. Mar 30, 2026 at 10:47 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Malta strengthens luxury and business tourism: roadshow in New York, Chicago and Toronto opens the door to the market Find out how Malta is building its position in luxury and MICE tourism through a roadshow in New York, Chicago and Toronto. We bring an overview of new flights from the USA, congress infrastructure and the reasons why the archipelago is increasingly targeting North American travellers and organisers of business events. Mar 30, 2026 at 10:46 PM · Tourism desk
Travel American tourism declines ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026: can the World Cup change the negative trend Find out why people are talking about the “Trump slump” in American tourism, how international arrivals are weakening despite strong interest in travel, and whether the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico can become a turning point for tourism, the economy, and the country’s image. Mar 30, 2026 at 10:26 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Qingming Festival and spring holidays drive strong tourism growth in China, from cities to coastal excursion spots Find out how the Qingming Festival and spring holidays are changing the rhythm of travel in China this year. We bring an overview of the growth of domestic and overseas tourism, the strengthening of family travel, interest in nature, theme parks and smaller destinations such as Rongcheng in Shandong. Mar 30, 2026 at 10:23 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Longevity tourism: expensive gene therapies are moving patients outside the system and raising serious medical questions Find out why the boom in longevity tourism and expensive gene therapies outside the regular healthcare system is raising questions of safety, regulation, and inequality. We bring an overview of the longevity market, FDA warnings, and the broader public health context of healthy ageing. Mar 30, 2026 at 9:52 PM · Tourism desk
Travel Alessandra Priante in focus after the minister’s resignation: can the head of ENIT take over Italy’s tourism sector Find out why Alessandra Priante, president of ENIT and former UN Tourism official, is increasingly being mentioned as a possible solution for the top of the Italian Ministry of Tourism. We bring an overview of the political context, Giorgia Meloni’s role, and the reasons why this portfolio is important for the Italian economy and the country’s international reputation. Mar 30, 2026 at 9:24 PM · Tourism desk