Esteban Duarte and Maria Tadeo, Bloomberg
One of Spain’s most popular tourism destinations is undergoing some very radical growing pains. The response of its central government has been deplorable, which makes the coming months uncertain.
2 years ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Nobody would argue that the European Union is a perfect institution but not only has it helped foster a degree of unity between former enemies but it has also ushered in an era of unparalleled freedom for its citizens. Brexit has put all that under threat.
2 years ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
Negative headlines are likely to put anyone off wanting to travel to the Gambia at least in the short term. How long this lasts depends entirely on when the political crisis in the country is resolved.
3 years ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
While Thomas Cook has yet to fully step out of the shadow of its near-collapse in 2011, the current management team has at least managed to steady the ship. But 2016 has presented its own challenges with terrorism in Turkey doing particular damage.
3 years ago
Greg Oates, Skift
Following recent terrorism attacks and acts of violence in high-profile locations popular for meetings and events, the convention industry is compelled to proactively develop a new set of security standards. This is going to be costly, but it's a different world in 2016, and that's something the industry needs to accept.
3 years ago
Associated Press
We can't wait to see more visitors return to Tunisia.
3 years ago
Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press
This year has set Turkey back farther than the numbers show. It's reputation has taken a huge hit and the country's leaders are making one move after another to worsen the situation.
3 years ago
Jason Clampet, Skift
If you want to understand what's happening right now in global tourism, the first person you should listen to is the UNWTO's Taleb Rifai.
3 years ago
Josh Smith and Hamid Shalizi, Reuters
Afghanistan has a long, rich history of attracting the world's most creative and adventurous travelers. We can't wait until it's safe enough for them to return, and Afghans to have normal lives again.
3 years ago
Seda Sezer, Reuters
What's happening in Turkey is a shame for so many reasons, not lease of which are the creativity of the country's tourism leaders as well as Turkey's incredible resources.
3 years ago
Jason Clampet, Skift
Travel to the U.S. is more resilient than some other countries, but there are already warning signs that the current climate should be cause for concern.
3 years ago
Alistair Smout, Reuters
The British tend to travel under nearly any condition. So while TUI and its peers will take a short-term hit for sales to some markets, travel will still be taking place.
3 years ago