Turespaña has released data showing that Spain has welcomed over 34 million international air passengers in the first five months of this year. This represents a significant increase of 28.8% from last year. It is predicted that the upcoming high season will see tourist arrivals, overnight stays, and spending surpassing even the pre-pandemic levels recorded […]
Japan is currently experiencing a labor shortage in the tourism industry. This is because many companies in this sector had to reduce their workforce during the pandemic. As the economy improves, the workers have found new jobs, creating a shortage of skilled labor in these industries. Boosting the Tourism Industry In October, the Japanese government […]
In 2017, 11,970 British citizens worked in the tourism sector in European Union countries. Since then, and with Brexit on the horizon, that number has dropped by 69% to just 3,700, according to the latest count for the Unlocking Travel’s Potential report presented by ABTA and Seasonal Businesses in Travel (SBiT). The ability of companies […]
The Malaysian Island of Penang is becoming an increasingly popular holiday destination. At the same time, the first restrictions are coming into force: short-term rentals are no longer allowed. If you want to save money on your holiday or have a place to yourself, you often look for a tourist apartment, a holiday home, or […]
The European Parliament and the Council of Europe have agreed on digitizing the Schengen visa procedure. “The agreed rules will modernize, simplify and harmonize visa procedures for third-country nationals applying for visas and for the Member States that have to issue them, thanks to digitization,” says a press release from the European Commission. Digital visas […]
This summer, there were unprecedented numbers of planes flying across the Atlantic and a surge in the sale of US holidays to Europe. Experts are surprised by the trend of U.S. citizens traveling to Europe, describing it as “madness.” Many travel agents were interviewed to confirm the impression that this year has been unprecedented in […]
The airline industry is showing signs of recovery, and companies are eager to make profits. However, uncertainties include an economic slowdown, increased airfare, and delayed aircraft deliveries. AlixPartners provides a positive outlook but notes that low-cost carriers are gaining ground over traditional airlines. Air traffic has been steadily recovering in recent months, with all regions, […]
According to the Allianz Partners International Vacation Confidence Index, there is a growing desire for international travel. Health and geopolitical concerns have decreased, but travelers are worried about the environmental risks of fires and floods. According to a recent study by OpinionWay for Allianz Partners, most German travelers plan to increase their budget for summer […]
As the summer season approaches, Google Maps has added new features to simplify travel and make it more accessible and enjoyable for tourists. In a recent blog post, the technological giant announced its efforts to simplify travel preparations and enhance the travel experience. These updates come just in time for the busy summer season. Expansion […]
Jordan’s tourism sector is experiencing an impressive surge this year, with record-breaking numbers of tourists visiting the country. Experts predict that this trend will continue until the end of the year, with 2023 set to be a landmark year for the industry. Current data show that Jordan’s tourism income and visitor numbers have surpassed those […]