News – Destination Taxes WTTC February, 11 2026 WTTC Warns Proposed UK Visitor Levies Could Hinder Sector Growth and Jobs – Image Credit Unsplash+ The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has issued a warning about proposed local visitor levies in England, noting that such measures could negatively affectContinue Reading
Two men from Philadelphia heard that Minnesota is the place to commit fraud, so they engaged in what is being called “fraud tourism.” They were caught and pleaded guilty to setting up businesses in the Housing Stabilization Program and stole more than $3.5 million from taxpayers. BREAKING: Two men fromContinue Reading
Visits by Canadians to Florida dropped by 15% in the third quarter of 2025 as political tensions triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs and other economic factors extended a chill for “snowbird” travelers. File Photo by Graham Hughes/EPA Feb. 9 (UPI) — As strained relations between CanadaContinue Reading
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Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] MADRID (AP) — Spain set a new tourism record in 2025 when it welcomed 96.8 million foreign visitors, according to figures released Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute. The number of international visitors increased 3.2% compared to 2024, when there were 94Continue Reading
SLS The Red Sea — Photo by Ennismore SLS The Red Sea — Photo by Ennismore SLS The Red Sea has officially opened on Shura Island, bringing the brand’s signature blend of theatrical flair, design-led spaces, and unapologetic spirit to one of the world’s most forwardlooking regenerative tourism destinations. WithContinue Reading
Tourism activity remains strong in France and across Europe, enabling the group to deliver a very satisfactory first quarter (autumn 2025), even as several shareholders are looking for an attractive exit. Under IFRS, total revenue for the first quarter of FY 2025/2026 amounted to €387.3 million…Read MoreContinue Reading
At this year’s European Tourism Day at the European Commission, tourism is discussed as a policy topic in its own right, with institutions, cities and industry representatives converging around the idea that Europe is beginning to organise tourism as a common policy area…Read MoreContinue Reading
ITB Berlin 2026 to Feature Over 50 Exhibitors in Adventure and Responsible Tourism Segment – Image Credit ITB Berlin ITB Berlin 2026 will host more than 50 exhibitors from 27 countries in its Adventure Travel & Responsible Tourism segment from March 3 to 5, with Peru participating as the event’sContinue Reading
Shanghai tops the list with a projected 7,457 new rooms. – Image Credit Unsplash Major cities like Shanghai, London, and Dubai are set to add thousands of new hotel rooms by 2026, signaling strong growth in global travel demand. The Asia Pacific region is expected to see the largest increaseContinue Reading
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