THE LEGACY OF POPE FRANCIS BOOSTS RELIGIOUS TOURISM

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025—a moment that mixed deep sorrow with an unexpected boom in religious tourism. His warm, approachable nature and hopeful outlook broke down traditional barrie ...

EUROPEAN AIRLINES FLOURISH WHILE US AIRLINES SUFFER FROM NEW TARIFFS

Sara Thopson -
North American airlines seem to be gearing up for some pretty rough times ahead. Allianz Trade expects only about a 1.0% bump in revenue for 2025, which is the weakest among global rivals. One major i ...

HONG KONG BETS ON SPORTS TOURISM

Gary Diskin -
Hong Kong has become a hotspot for international sports tourism. The city isn’t just resting on its past; instead, it now uses modern facilities, smart financial moves, and a lively local vibe to draw ...

A STRONG START FOR GREEK TOURISM IN 2025

Richard Moor -
Despite the global uncertainty and even a few shaking moments like the Santorini quakes, Greek tourism is warming up for what looks like a busy 2025. Pre-bookings are surging, and more international v ...

GLOBAL CORAL BLEACHING CRISIS THREATENS REEFS

Richard Moor -
Coral reefs—the so-called “rainforests of the sea”—are in deep trouble. Bleaching lasting two years has now marred about 84% of these underwater habitats between January 1, 2023 and April 20, 2025, as ...