Travel Rijeka in 2026 is growing strongly: more arrivals, more overnight stays and an increasingly strong status as an urban tourist destination Find out why Rijeka in 2026 is recording a strong tourism upswing. We bring an overview of the growth in arrivals and overnight stays, the strengthening of the domestic and foreign markets, the increasing popularity among younger guests, and the development of accommodation, events and gastronomy that further position the city on Croatia’s tourism map. Apr 8, 2026 at 11:52 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Rising jet fuel prices are pushing up airline tickets and fees: passengers around the world are paying for increasingly expensive travel Find out why airlines around the world are introducing fuel surcharges, raising ticket prices, and increasing additional fees. We bring an overview of the most important changes in air travel, the consequences for passengers, and the reasons why business and leisure travel are becoming increasingly expensive. Apr 8, 2026 at 7:14 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel Africa Tourism Investment Conference 2026 in Cape Town opens the discussion on investment and the growth of African tourism Find out why Africa Tourism Investment Conference 2026 in Cape Town is emerging as an important place for discussion about investment, tourism growth and development policies in Africa, and how the continent is trying to position itself more strongly on the global tourism and investment map. Apr 8, 2026 at 7:13 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Valmiki Hari Kishan and Skål International: how travel, Hyderabad and humanitarian work are gaining a new purpose Find out how Valmiki Hari Kishan from Skål International Hyderabad connects travel, international networking and humanitarian projects such as Egg Bank. We provide an overview of his role in tourism, social engagement and the broader meaning of purpose-driven travel. Apr 8, 2026 at 7:12 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Asiana launched the Seoul–Budapest route and opened a new chapter in the connectivity between Central Europe and Asia Find out why the new Asiana Airlines route between Seoul and Budapest goes beyond tourism. We bring an overview of the economic ties between South Korea and Hungary, the growth of Budapest Airport, and the reasons why this route is changing travel and business links between Europe and Asia. Apr 8, 2026 at 6:53 AM · Business Editorial Department
Travel WTTC appoints Esteban Velásquez to an important executive role at a time of expanding influence in global tourism Find out why the appointment of Esteban Velásquez to the World Travel & Tourism Council is more than a staffing story. We bring an overview of WTTC’s broader strategy, membership strengthening, the relocation of the global office to Madrid, and preparations for the Global Summit 2026 in Malta. Apr 8, 2026 at 6:49 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Birth on a flight from Kingston to New York: baby born on Caribbean Airlines aircraft before landing at JFK Find out how a Caribbean Airlines flight from Kingston to New York became an extraordinary story of crew composure, emergency response in the air, and a birth that occurred shortly before landing at JFK Airport. We bring an overview of the confirmed facts and the broader context of this unusual news story. Apr 6, 2026 at 2:35 PM · Tourism desk
Travel China breaks tourism records: more than six billion domestic trips a year are changing global tourism Find out how China, with more than six billion domestic trips and enormous tourism spending, has consolidated its position as the largest tourism market in the world. We bring an overview of the key figures, the role of high-speed rail, the strength of domestic demand, and the consequences for global tourism. Apr 6, 2026 at 6:53 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Easter 2026 brought record travel across Europe, but also more expensive flights, disruptions, and new pressure on tourism Find out how Easter 2026 triggered strong growth in tourist travel across Europe, but also raised questions about more expensive flights, disruptions in air traffic due to the war with Iran, and the growing pressure of overtourism on the most sought-after spring destinations. Apr 5, 2026 at 1:27 PM · Tourism desk
Travel War and security uncertainty shook Dubai: tourism, air traffic, and the luxury sector under heavy pressure Find out how war, disruptions in air traffic, and travel advisories hit Dubai and why the consequences are visible not only in hotels and air transport, but also in the wider economy that depends on tourists, spending, and the image of a safe global destination. Apr 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM · Tourism desk
Travel U.S. tourism and hospitality are hiring strongly ahead of summer, and travel demand remains high Find out what is behind the increase of 44 thousand new jobs in U.S. tourism and hospitality in March. We bring an overview of employment, air traffic, the hotel sector, and expectations ahead of the summer tourist season in the USA. Apr 5, 2026 at 6:08 AM · Tourism desk
Travel Armenian tourism at a crossroads: great potential, World Bank investment, and obstacles to development beyond Yerevan Find out what lies behind the growth of Armenian tourism, why the World Bank is investing 100 million dollars, and which obstacles Armenia must resolve if it wants to expand development beyond Yerevan. We bring an overview of infrastructure, regional opportunities, market visibility, and security risks. Apr 5, 2026 at 6:08 AM · Tourism desk