eTurboNews: Seychelles has a population of slightly over 100,000 citizens. Nigeria has a population of more than 213 million. Seychelles’ main export is tourism. The increase in drug addicts could easily become an essential problem also for legitimate tourism. The former Seychelles tourism minister Alain St. Ange had a rule for Seychelles to be friends […]
Domestic and foreign tourism in Hungary is expected to increase by 10-15 percent compared to last year and reach 90-95 percent of the pre-pandemic level. In the first five months of the year, Hungarian accommodation facilities registered 12.2 million overnight stays, up 4 percent from last year. This was mainly due to a sharp increase […]
eTurboNews: Six people including Captain Chet Bahadur Gurung and five Mexican nationals were aboard the aircraft, according to Raju Neupane, operation and safety manager of Manang Air. The helicopter has crashed near Mount Everest in Nepal. Reports said earlier that contact with the Manang Air helicopter, which took off from Surki in the Solukhumbu district […]
According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism’s Directorate of Sector Analysis and Promotion, Colombia welcomed 375,409 foreign visitors in May. This is more than the same month in 2022, 2021, and 2019. The data show that Colombia is becoming a more popular destination for global tourists. Specifically, there was a 10.4 percent increase […]
While the inflation rises and spreads to almost all consumer goods, 58% of French are not ready to sacrifice their holidays this summer, 2023. The yougov-Ready survey in March 2023 revealed that 46% of respondents prioritize enjoying the local landscape during vacations. More than half (55%) of French travelers plan to explore their own country’s […]
Naturist travelers should be aware that many beaches in Portugal do not allow nudism. To avoid problems, visiting designated official beaches or seeking out secluded areas where naturism may be allowed unofficially is recommended. Tourism Review recommends the following naturist beaches in Portugal: 1: Praia do Homem Nu, Tavira, Algarve A true nudist classic is […]
eTurboNews: The US proves to be the strongest long-haul source market to Europe to date this year. European air traffic takes a positive turn going into peak season, with volumes edging closer to pre-pandemic levels in mid-June. Europe’s tourism recovery is maintaining its momentum despite economic headwinds, reaching about 95% of 2019 levels of international […]
According to the Ministry of Tourism, Israel’s tourism industry has not fully recovered to pre-covid pandemic levels. In the first half of 2023, the country welcomed 1.97 million visitors who spent 11.7 billion shekels (about 2.9 billion euros). In the first half of 2020, the number of tourists in the country decreased compared to the […]
New data for 2022 show that the growth of online booking in Europe since the pandemic is unevenly distributed. The data concerns guest nights in short-term rental accommodations booked through platforms like Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, or TripAdvisor. Industry Trends In countries like Poland, France, and Sweden, rural areas have experienced significant growth rates regarding […]
Although official figures show a positive trend in the number of tourists visiting coastal destinations in Croatia, many tour operators, especially private renters, report a disappointing start to the season. Croatian tourism numbers show that there are vacationers in the country but not the expected “invasion” after the cancellation of border controls. The reasons for […]