Vietnam Airlines Expand Fleets With Boeing

Vietnamese carriers have signed agreements worth around $30 billion to acquire 90 Boeing aircraft, signalling a significant expansion of the country’s long-haul and regional travel capacity amid ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. Three airlines formalised the deals during

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Global Destinations Escalate Fight Against Overtourism

As international travel accelerates towards a projected 1.8 billion arrivals by 2030, governments are deploying increasingly forceful tools to manage crowd pressure in their most visited destinations. From entry surcharges and artificial intelligence monitoring to festival cancellations and physical barriers, tourism policy is shifting from promotion to containment. Japan has become one of the clearest examples of regulatory escalation. After record arrivals of nearly 43 million visitors, local authorities have

Avalanche hits Sierra ski region

Nine skiers were reported missing after an avalanche swept through California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, as rescue teams worked in hazardous conditions following earlier high-risk

Global Travel Boom Finds New Stars

More than 1.5 billion international tourists travelled abroad in 2025, setting the stage for a potentially record-breaking 2026 as global travel continues its recovery.

Madeira Imposes Trail Fees Amid Overtourism

Madeira has introduced new charges for access to several of its most popular hiking trails, reflecting mounting pressure from residents concerned about overcrowding and environmental strain. The Portuguese archipelago, long promoted as the “Hawaii of Europe”, has experienced a surge in visitor numbers, prompting authorities to tighten controls on access to natural attractions. Non-residents are now required to pay approximately

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