Statistics and data

According to the latest data released by the Icelandic Tourist Board, a total of 141 000 foreign visitors departed Iceland in November 2025.

This figure reflects the ongoing recovery of international tourism and provides a benchmark for upcoming seasonal planning.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest financial outlook for the worldwide airline sector. The forecast shows that profitability will level off in 2026, with the industry maintaining a net profit margin of 3.9 %.

Laos welcomed roughly 3.8 million foreign visitors during January‑October 2025, marking a 13 % increase compared with the same period in 2024.

Data released on 7 December by the Tourism Development Department show that travellers from ASEAN countries accounted for 60.84 % of all arrivals. Thailand led the regional market with 1,236,626 guests, followed by Vietnam (959,575), China

On 3 December 2025 the Laos‑China Railway celebrated four years of operation, underscoring its role in turning land‑locked Laos into a regional transport hub.

Since its launch in 2021, the line—built under China’s Belt and Road Initiative—has carried more than 62.5 million passengers and over 72.5 million tonnes of cargo, according to state media.

Cargo services

The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) reports that the country is on schedule to achieve its 2025 target of 2.4 million international visitors. By the end of October 2025, cumulative arrivals had already reached two million.

In 2024 the sector recorded 2.2 million arrivals. Ongoing marketing campaigns aimed at traditional markets such as Germany, the United Kingdom, North America and

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published its October 2025 traffic figures, showing a solid increase in global passenger demand.

Key global indicators

Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its October 2025 air‑cargo statistics.

Overall cargo tonne‑kilometres (CTK) increased by 4.1 % year‑on‑year, while the available cargo tonne‑kilometres (ACTK) grew by 5.1 %. The cargo load factor (CLF) slipped by 0.5 percentage points to 47.1 %.

This marks the eighth straight month of expansion and

Albania continues to draw Polish visitors not only in the peak summer period but also throughout the rest of the year.

Data from INSTAT indicate that approximately 279 000 Polish citizens travelled to Albania in the first nine months of 2025, placing them among the most significant groups of foreign guests, according to the Albanian Tourist Association.

Poland

At the end of October, Montenegro’s authorities announced a short‑term visa obligation for citizens of Turkey.

According to CE Report, citing the news agency FENA, almost 9 000 Turkish visitors have left the country since the rule came into effect.

During the same period, 194 visa applications submitted by Turkish nationals were granted.

According to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Blendi Gonxhja, the number of foreign visitors to Albania increased by about 7% year‑to‑date, reaching 11,137,328 between January and October 2025.

October alone recorded 908,642 arrivals, which the minister interprets as a sign that Albania is moving toward a genuine year‑round tourism offering rather than relying solely

Sarajevo International Airport has recorded its two‑millionth passenger, a landmark moment for the facility, according to CE Report citing the Federal News Agency (FENA). This is the first occasion the airport has achieved such a volume of travelers.

Minor Hotels reported a solid third‑quarter performance for 2025, delivering a core profit of THB 1.85 billion (approximately USD 57 million), which represents a 7 % increase compared with the same period last year.

Core revenue for the quarter amounted to THB 33.5 billion, a slight 2 % decline YoY, mainly due to ongoing capital investment in flagship luxury assets such as Anantara

In September 2025, hotels across Kosovo welcomed a total of 64,727 guests, with domestic travelers accounting for 39.1 % and foreign visitors for 60.9 %.

The Kosovo Agency of Statistics reports that this figure represents a 3.7 % rise compared with September 2024, when 62,393 guests stayed in the country’s hotels.

Overnight stays reached 146,598, split almost

According to the Icelandic Tourist Board, around 200 thousand foreign travelers* departed from Iceland via Keflavík Airport last October, showing a 6.2% decrease compared to October 2024. Americans accounted for roughly one-fourth of all departures.

Departures of Icelanders totaled approximately 56 thousand in October, representing a 3.0% increase from the same month last year.

 Breakdown

In September 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded 210,123 visitor arrivals, which is 14.6 % lower than the figure for August 2025, according to FENA data cited by CE Report.

Despite the drop, the September total is still 1.5 % higher than the same month a year earlier.

Overnight stays reached 422,009, representing a 21 % decrease from August and a 3.8 %

On 5 November 2025, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented its study on the economic contribution of aviation to the Republic of Turkey during the World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium held in Istanbul and hosted by Turkish Airlines.

The analysis shows that in 2023 the aviation sector generated approximately USD 82.4 billion in economic

British travel partners expect that the number of visitors to Croatia in 2026 will remain at the level recorded this year, with a noticeable increase in interest for trips during the spring and autumn seasons.

The outlook was presented by Croatia’s Minister of Tourism Tonči Glavina and the Director of the Croatian Tourist Board Kristjan Staničić at the World Travel Market

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the findings of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS). The study highlights two dominant trends that are redefining how travelers experience air travel.

Smartphones are now central to virtually every step of a journey. More passengers are using mobile apps to search for flights,

The historic town of Berat, often called the “city of a thousand windows,” continues to attract visitors throughout the year. Its medieval castle, the Mangalem and Gorica neighborhoods, and numerous museums, churches and mosques remain popular attractions.

According to the municipality’s Director of Tourism and Events, Marius Çepele, 750,000 tourists – both domestic and international

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomed 160,028 visitors in September 2025. This figure represents a 2 % growth compared with September of the previous year, according to data cited by CE Report from FENA.

Nevertheless, the September total is 14.8 % lower than the number recorded in August 2025.