AIRBNB-LIKE PLATFORMS CHOKE LISBON

Gregory Dolgos -
A study conducted by the Statista portal revealed that Lisbon had the highest density of Airbnb rentals in Europe by the end of the third quarter of 2024, with 46.7 accommodations per 1,000 inhabitant ...

AIRLINE TAX: RYANAIR GIVES FRENCH GOVERNMENT AN ULTIMATUM

Tomas Haupt -
Ryanair is facing increasing pressure. The airline has threatened to cease operations at ten French regional airports starting January 1 if the proposed increase in airline tax is included in the 2025 ...

INBOUND TAIWAN'S TOURISM SUFFERS

Pat Hyland -
According to data from Taiwan's tourism management department, between January and August of this year, approximately 4.97 million tourists visited Taiwan, while about 11.38 million Taiwan residents t ...

STUDY: A TURBULENT YEAR FOR BUSINESS TRAVELERS

Laura Maudlin -
TravelPerk has published its annual Travel Disruption Report, highlighting the ongoing impact of travel disruptions on businesses and their employees worldwide. In 2024, 78% of business travelers repo ...

THE FUTURE OF CRUISE TOURISM IS THREATENED BY OVERTOURISM

Pat Hyland -
The resurgence of the cruise tourism sector following the pandemic has sparked meaningful discussions about their environmental impact and the effects of mass tourism on popular destinations. ...