Interest in water sports is growing across Europe, and data from internet searches reveal which island destinations are most appealing to active holidaymakers. However, experts warn that online popularity does not guarantee business success. An increasing number of European travellers are seeking activities that go beyond the classic...
Global Cycle Tourism Index potvrdio je ono što tržište već sugerira – Istra danas predvodi Europu u bike turizmu i sve manje ovisi o sezoni Istra je napravila iskorak koji nadilazi klasične turističke nagrade. Na sajmu Fiera del Cicloturismo u Padovi predstavljeni su rezultati Global Cycle...
Demand for travel remains strong, but travellers are becoming more discerning, informed, and aware of what they want. Based on data from the Expedia TAAP partner programme and the latest Unpack ’26 report, Robin Lawther, Expedia TAAP’s VP of Business Development, highlighted the trends that will have the biggest impact in 2026….
Expedia Group najavila je akviziciju Tiqetsa, poznate amsterdamske platforme za muzeje, atrakcije i kulturna iskustva. Transakcija, čija cijena nije objavljena, dodatno jača Expedia B2B ekosustav i otvara put potpunijoj ponudi putovanja – od leta i hotela do premium ulaznica za najveće svjetske atrakcije. Tiqets, koji već...
German tourists are increasingly talking about the importance of sustainability, but when it comes to booking a trip – environmental criteria lose importance. According to a study by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), as many as 67% of Germans claim that sustainability plays an important role in their travels. However, the data for 2023....
Adriagate's collaboration with the Zadar-based platform Authland demonstrates how strategic partnerships such as Adriagate and Authland: A Partnership That Enhances Destination Value Through Authentic Experiences can broaden offerings and create added value in tourism. Although the project was launched at the beginning of the year, the first results arrived this summer...
European tourism is entering a „decisive decade“, according to a new report by the European Travel Commission (ETC), which analyses the main challenges until 2035 and proposes tools for the industry to adapt. Six key challenges According to the ETC, European tourism will be shaped in the next ten years by: climate change, social and technological changes, adjustments in European legislation and...
At the 7th session of the Croatian Parliament, amendments to the Tourism Services Act were adopted, specifically concerning the work of tourist guides. 77 MPs voted in favour of the law, 13 were against, and 40 abstained. The amendments align Croatian legislation with EU directives and OECD requirements. Foreign...
At a plenary session in Brussels, the European Parliament has supported a proposal to revise the Directive on Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements. This regulation, first adopted in 2015, has shown a number of shortcomings during the collapse of Thomas Cook and the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly with regard to refunds and liability within the chain of providers...
Germany experienced a historic tourism boom last year. According to figures from the Federal Statistical Office, residents made around 277 million trips with at least one overnight stay – the highest number since this survey began (2012). This equates to an average of more than three trips per resident annually. In comparison...
The second quarter of 2025 brought positive results for leading global OTAs, with strong growth in bookings and revenue across tours, experiences, and accommodation segments. Viator, the tours and activities brand owned by Tripadvisor, and Expedia Group achieved solid financial results, although the US market continues to...
After the Austrian National Tourist Office presented Austria as an ideal „coolcation“ destination in Zagreb last month, it's becoming increasingly clear that this concept is moving beyond trendy announcements into the reality of new tourist habits. A growing number of travellers, particularly from Western Europe and the USA, during the summer months...