
Southern European Tourists Flock to Africa as Demand Soars
Southern European tourists—especially from Portugal, France and Italy—are increasingly choosing Africa for luxury, multi-destination and beach-safari holidays.
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Southern European tourists—especially from Portugal, France and Italy—are increasingly choosing Africa for luxury, multi-destination and beach-safari holidays.

China outbound travel is forecast to hit 170 million trips by 2026 as an expanded 45-country visa-waiver list, a nine-day Spring Festival and improved connectivity spur demand.

Malta tourism growth has accelerated as the island records dramatic increases in arrivals and receipts, joining France, the UK, the Netherlands, Iceland and Italy in Europe’s travel rebound.

The rollout of the EES has introduced biometric checks at Schengen borders, meaning U.S. travellers now face automated fingerprinting and facial scans when entering France and Spain.

The EXILE Act proposes ending the H-1B visa program by 2027, a change that would affect nations including Brazil, Mexico, Canada, France and India.

Reintroducing VAT-free shopping could bring an estimated £7 billion a year to the UK, boosting retail, airlines and hospitality while helping the country compete with European rivals.

Las Vegas tourism grew in 2025 as arrivals from the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Ireland, Sweden and Austria rose, signaling renewed international interest in the city.

Air Europa Travel Agency Portal is being rolled out to six major European markets, giving agents unified access to flights, ancillaries and third-party services outside Spain.

Louisiana tourism promotion is ramping up ahead of the New Orleans Saints’ first-ever NFL game in Paris, with state leaders traveling to France to market the destination to European visitors.

Emirates’ Airbus A350-2000 evaluation could reshape high-capacity long-haul fleet planning as Airbus studies a new flagship to narrow the gap with the Boeing 777X.

Aurigny Airlines is expanding its Guernsey–Paris route with a new Wednesday return flight from April 1, 2026, increasing the service to three weekly flights and improving connectivity for travelers.

Aurigny Airlines is expanding its Guernsey–Paris Charles de Gaulle service with a third weekly return flight starting April 1, 2026, adding a Wednesday option alongside existing Monday and Friday flights.