The Hidden Alms of Upper Bavaria: Where Silence, Cowbells and Tradition Still Survive
Almost 60 years after visiting a secluded Bavarian Alm as a young boy, I returned to find the same family name, little private chapel, breathtaking Zugspitze vi
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Europe Captures $2 Trillion in Leisure Travel Spending as Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France Lead the Summer Tourism Boom
Europe captured $2 trillion in leisure travel spending in 2025, taking one-third of the global market. Italy, Spain, Türkiye and France are driving another powe
Europe’s Independent Hotels Are Still Beating the Global Giants
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and IHG dominate global hospitality, but much of Europe remains fiercely independent. From Italy and Austria to Greece and Germany, loca
Hurricane Lala Threatens Hawaii’s Big Island as Maui, Oahu and Waikiki Brace for Heavy Rain
Hurricane Lala is closing in on Hawaii’s Big Island, bringing a threat of hurricane-force winds, flooding and extreme rainfall. While Maui, Oahu and Waikiki are
Pope Leo XIV Could Transform Peru into a Global Pilgrimage Tourism Destination
Pope Leo XIV’s November visit could give Peru more than a temporary tourism boom. By transforming his Peruvian legacy into permanent pilgrimage routes, the coun
Wildfires Threaten European Holiday Resorts as Tourists Flee Greece and Germany
Wildfires are threatening popular European holiday destinations during the peak summer season, forcing evacuations in Greece, Germany and France. From beach res
Guam Visitors Bureau Holds Humåtak Town Hall on Sella Bay Overlook Trail Project
Guam Community feedback will help guide planning for safety, access, conservation and cultural preservation at one of Guam’s iconic outdoor destinations.
Mount Etna Eruption Creates a Tourism Boom and Travel Nightmare in Sicily
Mount Etna’s spectacular eruption is creating a tourism paradox in Sicily. Visitors are flocking to see the lava while volcanic ash cancels flights, stra
Malta’s Endless Mediterranean Summer Stretches Into Fall With Delta’s Nonstop JFK Service
For Americans, Endless Summer in Malta runs with Delta’s Nonstop New York JFK- Malta service until October 23. Malta Tourism USA explains what this means. SOURC
WTTC Keeps Busy During Summer: Egypt Joins as New Member, UAE Partnership Expands
While Spain slows down for the summer holidays, WTTC is keeping busy. Egypt has joined its expanding network, while a new agreement with the UAE-linked World Go
US Visa Bond Could Expand to More Countries: $20,000 Price Tag Alarms Tourism Industry
A U.S. visa bond program requiring some visitors to post up to $20,000 is now permanent—and could expand. Washington calls it an immigration enforcement success
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