Tourism news covering destinations, travel demand, visas, overtourism, and the global travel economy.
Variety outlines Thailand's strategy to sustain its film industry boom following global hits like The White Lotus. Thai filmmakers and tourism officials discuss leveraging international productions and homegrown successes, such as Pee Mak, to establish a lasting presence in the global cinematic landscape and attract further foreign investment.
Fort Collins is targeting family travelers to counter slowing tourism growth in Colorado. Despite economic headwinds, families remain committed to travel, often cutting other expenses. The city leverages its proximity to Denver and low-cost attractions to appeal to budget-conscious parents seeking summer vacations.
The Michelin Guide has announced its five best new hotels globally, highlighting properties in Venice, Luxembourg, and London alongside previous winners. The article details the unique heritage features and dining options of these establishments, noting the guide's expansion into hotel ratings since 2024.
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has acquired a 60% controlling stake in luxury Antarctic travel operators White Desert and Echo Charlie for approximately $67 million. The company raised full-year revenue guidance to $850-$880 million and adjusted EBITDA forecasts to $140-$148 million, marking its largest deal and expanding its polar tourism footprint.
Euronews reports on a Sirvoy study identifying Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia as top destinations for last-minute bookings. The article highlights that four European nations—Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, and Sweden—also rank in the global top ten, reflecting a growing trend of spontaneous travel planning among consumers.
Tripadvisor announces its 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards, highlighting top global and U.S. restaurants and new experiential categories like food tours and cooking classes. The report identifies Fogo Asado in Buenos Aires and Ristorante Paoletti in North Carolina as leaders in fine dining, emphasizing how culinary experiences drive travel decisions.
Mint suggests that a new wave of entrepreneurs is revitalizing Atami, Japan, by investing in abandoned properties and embracing "Showa retro" aesthetics. The article argues that this movement offers an alternative to modern Japanese minimalism, with expats like Hillary Hewins and Blake Piper leading efforts to restore faded glamour and create boutique hospitality experiences in the declining seaside city.
Euronews reports that the Greek island of Atokos has become a viral tourist destination due to wild boars swimming in its waters. Social media exposure has driven demand for boat tours from Ithaca and Lefkada, transforming the private island into a unique attraction where visitors interact with the animals.
A UK travel industry consortium led by Advantage Travel Partnership is calling for the six-week school summer holiday to be shortened by two weeks. The proposal aims to redistribute time to other terms to lower travel costs, reduce airport congestion, and mitigate issues caused by rising summer temperatures in Europe.
The Nigerian Federal Government launched a 100-Day Tourism Calendar to aggregate national events on a single digital platform. Powered by MyCityApp and MyLagosApp, the initiative aims to monetize the September-to-December festive season by connecting visitors and diaspora Nigerians with cultural experiences across the country.