Africa introduces stricter tourism rules in 2025 as Egypt joins Kenya, Tanzania, and others to curb overtourism and protect heritage and wildlife.
Iceland, Thailand, Japan, Bali, Bhutan and others tighten visitor rules, eco fees, and quotas to fight overtourism and protect fragile destinations.
Sikkim records peak winter tourism with packed hotels, soaring footfall, and a sharp rise in bike adventure tours across North and East Sikkim.
Hawaii joins global destinations introducing green fees to curb overtourism, protect ecosystems, and fund sustainable tourism initiatives worldwide.
Capella Taipei and major luxury hotel openings in 2025 are reshaping global tourism, attracting high-spending travelers and boosting destination economies.
FARRO Pune welcomes 2026 with its Winter Table 2025, a limited-edition New Year dining experience celebrating regional Indian flavours and festive warmth.
Canada expands its travel advisory to Italy and other countries, warning travelers about visa delays, border checks, crime risks, and security concerns.
Ikos Odisia in Corfu tops Europe’s best all-inclusive resorts with luxury pools, private beach access, fine dining, and family-friendly experiences.
Hong Kong records a 10% rise in Christmas visitors with over 400,000 arrivals, highlighting strong tourism recovery and growing global travel demand.
Spain and Greece confront housing shortages as short-term rentals surge, pushing prices higher and forcing governments to rethink tourism growth models.
Norway introduces a panoramic night train for Northern Lights tourism, offering a sustainable, immersive Arctic rail journey redefining winter travel in Europe.
Repeated inflight theft cases on UAE–Hong Kong routes raise concerns over long-haul travel security, passenger safety, and airline vigilance.
