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 a visit
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
Rail connectivity between Guadalajara and the town of Tequila is reshaping visitor flows in Jalisco, converting a once sporadic pilgrimage into a structured, high-frequency tourism economy. Dedicated excursion trains have made the agave heartland a predictable, bookable experience, reinforcing its role within
New Zealand is experiencing a sharp rise in applications for its investor residency scheme, with wealthy Americans leading demand as changes to visa rules reshape the country’s high-end migration and travel landscape. Revisions to the Active Investor Plus visa, introduced in April
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 warnings. The avalanche struck the Castle Peak area of Truckee, around 10 miles north of Lake Tahoe, at
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. According to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, international arrivals rose 4% year on year, nearing
Zimbabwe has set a 28 February 2026 deadline for tourism operators to regularise their businesses under the country’s Tourism Act, marking a regulatory shift that affects both service providers and international visitors. The directive, issued by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, forms part
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is expected to provide a temporary uplift for Europe’s airlines, though analysts caution that the financial impact is unlikely to be transformative. For carriers such as Air France-KLM, Lufthansa and
Chinese outbound travel is set to strengthen during this year’s extended Lunar New Year holiday, with Russia, Thailand and Australia emerging as key beneficiaries. The nine-day Spring Festival break, running from February 15, is expected to drive a record 9.5 billion passenger
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
