2026 Solar Eclipse Stuns Europe as Tourism Booms and Millions Look to the Sky
Europe’s August 12 total solar eclipse transformed the evening sky while driving a major tourism surge across Spain, Iceland, and beyond. We examine the financi
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Schengen: ETIAS is not operating. Applications are not open. There is no confirmed start date
ETIAS remains on hold, with no applications being accepted and no confirmed launch date announced. What is happening to Europe’s long-delayed travel authorizati
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Europe's latest heatwave: More than 90 million set for temperatures above 35C
Areas of Europe home to at least 92 million people – particularly in France, Italy, and Spain – are set for temperatures over 35C on Wednesday in the continen
Green Goddess Is Coming Home: San Francisco Celebrates a 103-Year-Old Culinary Icon at the Palace Hotel
San Francisco has officially proclaimed Green Goddess Day, celebrating a culinary icon born at the legendary Palace Hotel in 1923. Now the Goddess is coming hom
Caribbean Tourism Gets New Research Forum at SOTIC 2026 in Guyana
New CTO initiative aims to turn Caribbean tourism research into practical policy, destination strategy and industry innovation BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — The Caribb
Best Island Destinations for Incentive Travel – European Style
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Dine Bouraima’s ATC Appointment Puts Benin-Nigeria Tourism Partnership in Focus
Dine Bouraima’s appointment as African Travel Commission Co-Chair brings new attention to the emerging Benin-Nigeria tourism corridor. As Benin invests heavily
Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe
The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of Wednesday’s rare total solar eclipse, as pharmacies, opticians and other shop
Deutsche Bahn rolls out supervised rail service for kids travelling alone
Parents in Germany will soon be able to book chaperoned journeys on selected ICE trains for children aged six to 14, offering extra peace of mind when youngster
WTTC Welcomes Piñero as Global Member in Tourism Leadership Push
MADRID, Spain — The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed Spanish tourism and real estate group Piñero as a Global Member, adding a company wit
Indonesia Speeds Up Cruise Tourism as Ports, Environment and Regional Competition Face the Test
Indonesia is accelerating its cruise tourism ambitions with easier access, upgraded ports and plans for greener maritime infrastructure. But as regional competi