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5 Oct
A Ukrainian City Collects Miniature Sculptures on Its Streets

More than 80 tiny figures scattered across Uzhhorod turn a stroll into a treasure hunt through local culture and folklore.

A Ukrainian City Collects Miniature Sculptures on Its Streets
Amsterdam · 5 Oct · Overtourism
Cities Turn to Visitor Levies to Fund Public Services

Accommodation taxes once sold as crowd-management tools now bankroll schools, housing, and climate programmes across Europe and Asia.

Amsterdam
5 Oct
A Forgotten Cham Tower Sits Alone on a Mountain in Central Vietnam

Hon Chuong Tower, perched at 779 metres in Phu Cat, remains one of the region's most enigmatic ruins.

A Forgotten Cham Tower Sits Alone on a Mountain in Central Vietnam
Zanzibar · 5 Oct · Visas & entry
Tanzania Now Requires All Tourists to Buy State Travel Insurance at the Border

A new £33 policy applies to every international visitor, with only government insurers accepted for the 92-day maximum stay

Zanzibar
2 Oct
Guatemala Emerges as a Serious Alternative to Mass Tourism Routes

The Central American nation offers Maya ruins, colonial towns, and volcanic lakes without the crowds - or the infrastructure problems - of its better-known neighbours.

Guatemala Emerges as a Serious Alternative to Mass Tourism Routes
Cusco · 2 Oct · Trends
When Jungle Guests Track Jaguars and Name Moth Species

In Peru's Tambopata reserve, travellers join field biologists to log primate calls, monitor macaw nests, and catalogue insects - turning a lodge stay into active conservation work.

Cusco
Dubai · 2 Oct · The big picture
Dubai and Abu Dhabi Now Connected by Passenger Rail in Under 65 Minutes

Etihad Rail's new service cuts travel time between the Emirates' two largest cities, with fares starting at 39 dirhams and five departures daily in each direction.

Dubai
Istanbul · 2 Oct · Trends
Istanbul's LGBTQ+ Venues Face New Pressure, Yet Visitors Still Arrive

Recent police actions have cast uncertainty over the city's nightlife scene, but travellers continue to seek out spaces that have long defined Istanbul's cultural landscape.

Istanbul
1 Oct
Hull Sheds Its Troubled Past to Claim a Cultural Future

Once mocked as Yorkshire's worst city, Kingston-upon-Hull is banking on a £50 million maritime heritage overhaul to rewrite its reputation

Hull Sheds Its Troubled Past to Claim a Cultural Future
Barcelona · 1 Oct · Cruise
Regent Seven Seas Pairs European Cruises with Supercar Experiences

The cruise line has added pre- and post-sailing programmes that put guests behind the wheel at historic racetracks and through Italy's motor valley.

Barcelona
Bangkok · 1 Oct · Policy
Bangkok Reopens as Floodwaters Retreat, but Travel Delays Persist

Airports stay operational while neighbourhoods recover at different speeds from weekend deluge

Bangkok
Tokyo · 1 Oct
Japan Leads Global Tourism as International Arrivals Reach 1.5 Billion

The country's blend of tradition, affordability and infrastructure has pushed it to the top of the World Economic Forum's travel rankings, outpacing the US and Spain.

Tokyo
1 Oct
Megève Chooses Elegance Over Adrenaline in the French Alps

The purpose-built resort swapped St Moritz's grandeur for village charm a century ago, and today's visitors still come for lunch as much as the slopes.

Megève Chooses Elegance Over Adrenaline in the French Alps
Bangkok · 29 Sept · Visas & entry
Bangkok Declares Disaster Zone Across All Districts After Flooding

Airports remain open but road access disrupted as Thailand designates emergency public holidays and airlines offer flexible rebooking

Bangkok
28 Sept
A Mangrove Refuge Where Thousands of Birds Return Each Night

Con Chim Islet in central Vietnam offers birdwatchers and paddlers a rare glimpse of intact coastal wetlands, far from the tourist resorts.

A Mangrove Refuge Where Thousands of Birds Return Each Night
Reykjavík · 25 Sept · Trends
Reykjavik's Theatre and Gallery Scene Rivals Major Capitals

Iceland's capital has quietly built a reputation for avant-garde performances, experimental music and contemporary art that draws visitors beyond its natural attractions.

Reykjavík
Singapore · 25 Sept · Events
Sepang's Surprise F1 Return Sends October Hotel Bookings Surging

A relocated Bahrain Grand Prix gives Malaysia an unexpected race weekend, creating back-to-back F1 events with Singapore that are reshaping travel patterns across the region.

Singapore
25 Sept
Greece's Tourism Receipts Climb Faster Than Visitor Numbers in Seven-Month Surge

Revenue from international travellers rose 12 per cent to €13.5 billion through July, outpacing an 8.6 per cent increase in arrivals as spending per trip jumped.

Greece's Tourism Receipts Climb Faster Than Visitor Numbers in Seven-Month Surge
Sydney · 24 Sept · Shifting map
Qantas Will Fly Sydney to New York Without Stopping in 2028

The airline's second Project Sunrise route will cover 16,000 kilometres in roughly 18 hours, cutting three hours off today's one-stop journey.

Sydney
24 Sept
Can Georgia Build a Tourism Economy That Outlasts Political Turmoil?

Visitor numbers have climbed past five million, but the harder test lies ahead: turning volume into value while navigating geopolitical headwinds.

Can Georgia Build a Tourism Economy That Outlasts Political Turmoil?