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According to the Icelandic Tourist Board, around 155,000 foreign travelers* departed from Iceland via Keflavík Airport last March, a 1.6% increase compared with March 2025. Americans and Britons accounted for around 40% of all departures.

Departures of Icelandic residents totaled around 56,000 in March, a decrease of 3.6% compared with the same month in the previous year. 

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A new two‑volume collection of colouring and activity books, drawing inspiration from the Maldives, has been launched on Amazon. Aimed at children aged 4‑8, the series – titled Your Maldives Holiday Adventure – combines easy‑to‑do activities, colourful illustrations and basic information about the archipelago.

The first volume centres on the marine world, presenting scenes of

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with Grab Thailand, has unveiled the Amazing Thailand Grab Travel Pass. The new digital‑first offering bundles discounts for transport, food delivery, dining and shopping, and also provides special perks for major cultural events throughout the country.

According to Ms Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of TAT, the initiative supports the

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has brought its first Superyacht Promotion Campaign to a close, having taken part in two of the most prestigious yachting exhibitions – the MYBA Charter Show and the Monaco Yacht Show.

The initiative, launched in late 2025, aimed to position the Maldives as a top‑tier destination for luxury yacht tourism, targeting high‑net‑worth individuals,

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reaffirms its commitment to the “New Thailand” vision, placing greater emphasis on high‑value tourism rather than sheer visitor numbers. The agency is implementing targeted actions to maintain competitiveness amid ongoing global economic uncertainty and to adjust the 2026 international tourism forecast.

According to TAT Governor Ms Thapanee Kiatphaibool,

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published the outcomes of several digital‑identity proof‑of‑concept trials carried out together with airlines, airports, technology partners and government agencies across Europe and the Asia‑Pacific region.

The trials showed that a biometric‑enabled, wallet‑based digital identity can fully replace traditional paper passports

Japan has supplied a set of airport equipment to Laos under a grant‑aid scheme, aimed at upgrading the country's civil aviation facilities and improving regional connectivity.

The aid, part of the Economic and Development Programme launched in 2021, was officially handed over on 1 April at Vientiane’s Wattay International Airport. The programme provides 21 different types of

On 1 April, Vientiane hosted a ceremony marking the International Day for Mine Awareness. The event gathered government officials, development partners and pupils from five secondary schools.

Participants observed supervised demonstrations of land‑survey and clearance techniques and attended sessions covering the history of unexploded ordnance (UXO), relevant international conventions

The Secretary General of the Greek National Tourism Organization, Andreas Fiorentinos, conducted an online meeting with the heads of the 14 GNTO overseas offices to assess how the conflict in the Middle East is affecting Greece’s tourism sector.

The discussion centred on the rise in energy and fuel costs, which is reducing the purchasing power of European travellers. Inflationary pressure

Before moving to Italy, I was repeatedly warned about the country’s notoriously slow and opaque bureaucracy. The first encounter with this system proved the warning accurate, but also taught me valuable strategies for dealing with it.

New residents must apply for a long‑stay permit (permesso di soggiorno) within eight working days of

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Sanya Tourism Board of the People’s Republic of China have concluded a Letter of Intent (LOI) aimed at joint destination promotion, establishing a long‑term cooperation framework.

The signing ceremony was held on 31 March 2026 at the China Cultural Centre in Bangkok, during the Sanya Tourism Promotion Press Conference organised

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organised a panel discussion titled “Savour the Charm: Creative Thai Tourism through the MICHELIN Guide” at The St. Regis Bangkok on 30 March 2026. The event underscored the role of Thai gastronomy in fostering high‑quality tourism and economic growth.

The discussion was chaired by Mr. Nithee Seeprae, Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications,

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with AFS Thailand, announced the conclusion of the fifth stage of the Jimmy Pelletier World Tour, a 47‑day cross‑country hand‑cycle journey that showcased Thailand’s robust safety standards and inclusive tourism policies.

The Canadian Paralympian rode a hand‑cycle through more than 30 provinces, making Thailand the sole Asian

The Lao Baseball Softball Federation (LBSF) together with Lao Youth Baseball (LYB) organized the first Baseball5 Friendly Cup in Vientiane. The one‑day tournament brought together almost 100 participants – players, volunteers and spectators – and marked the official introduction of Baseball5 in Laos.

Four mixed‑gender teams competed, with most athletes aged between 15 and 25

In Greece, some sailing destinations win travelers over with drama. Others succeed because they make the whole experience feel easy from the very beginning. Lefkada belongs firmly in the second category, and that is exactly why it is gaining so much attention. As more travelers look for sailing holidays that combine scenic island hopping with simpler logistics, Lefkada is emerging as one of the

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Six Senses Kanuhura has become a partner in the COASTS Project, an international research programme aimed at strengthening coastal resilience through the study of blue‑carbon ecosystems such as seagrass and mangroves.

The initiative is funded by Horizon Europe 2023 under the European Union Space Programme Agency (EUSPA) and is coordinated by EOMAP. Partners include Submaris,

Tartu’s tourism sector is increasingly distinguished by a growing number of hotels, restaurants, museums and other attractions that have earned recognised sustainability certifications. These labels go beyond marketing slogans – they confirm that the businesses meet concrete environmental and social standards.

A certified label guarantees

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released a new study titled “Travel & Tourism in Hong Kong SAR, China: Recovery, Gaps, and the Road Ahead”. The analysis suggests that Hong Kong can regain its status as a top international destination by directing investment toward key source markets and expanding its appeal to higher‑value visitor segments.

Key findings

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has welcomed the launch of the next‑generation Public Key Directory (PKD) by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The upgrade is seen as a crucial step toward improving both security and efficiency at borders worldwide.

WTTC has long advocated for modern border solutions. Its “Better Borders” study highlights that travel