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Despite a record number of domestic trips during the Chinese New Year, overall consumer spending per capita remains unchanged.

In January, tax-free sales at domestic department stores in Japan fell by 19%, significantly impacted by travel restrictions on Chinese tourists.

Florida has once again been crowned as the top domestic destination in the United States, as announced by Governor Ron DeSantis amid rising concerns regarding youth issues and a severe winter storm affecting New York.

Tourist ranches near Puerto Madryn in Patagonia offer sustainable rural tourism and wildlife visits, attracting more foreign than domestic visitors.

A quiz is presented to test knowledge about Finnish cities and their attractions, aiming at those who frequently travel within Finland.

Kerala's tourism sector experienced a historic boost in 2025, with a record 2.58 crore tourists visiting the state, marking a significant increase from the previous year.

Bulgaria experiences a notable increase in both domestic and international tourism, indicating a recovery in the market.

This year's social tourism program in Greece will start earlier than usual, aiming to boost domestic tourism and support vulnerable groups.

The proposed 'tourist tax' in England could significantly increase costs for families planning holidays, potentially leading to decreased domestic tourism and pressures on small hospitality businesses.

Germany has recorded an unprecedented number of overnight stays in tourism destinations, surpassing 500 million in a year led by domestic travelers and camping.

The number of domestic tourists in Estonia decreased last year due to the absence of Russian tourists, although markets like the US and Latvia saw significant growth.

The number of foreign tourists in Estonia grew by five percent last year, totaling approximately 3.7 million visitors.

A Russian tourist at Baga beach in Goa was molested by domestic tourists attempting to force her into taking selfies, prompting a warning from authorities.

In 2025, Estonia saw a slight increase in tourism with about 3.7 million visitors, though still below pre-pandemic levels.

China's cruise industry has seen significant growth, with its first major domestic cruise ship reaching 1 million passengers, a milestone that reflects Beijing's aim to enhance household spending and boost the travel sector.

Bavaria achieves a record in tourism, attracting 41 million visitors last year, driven mainly by an increase in domestic travelers.

Mexico is experiencing a historic moment for tourism, with a significant rise in domestic travel as Mexicans increasingly explore their own country, particularly ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Global tourism is projected to exceed last year's numbers by 3-4%, despite rising travel costs and geopolitical risks, with 58% of industry representatives anticipating improved results this year.

The article discusses the record number of 3.08 billion overnight stays in the European Union in 2025, highlighting a significant increase in Greece's tourism and the distribution between international and domestic visitors.

The article explores why Poles choose winter travel, popular destinations, travel companions, factors influencing international versus domestic trips, and expected spending on winter vacations.

Spain's tourism sector faces a daily decline of 20,000 travelers, primarily attributed to a decrease in domestic tourism.

Despite an increase in domestic guests, Germans have the highest number of overnight stays in Croatia, suggesting challenges for local tourism amid rising costs and competition.

The Austrian government has launched a support package for the domestic tourism sector, including one million euros for the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Despite a rainy July and rising prices, tourism in Poland saw record growth in 2025, indicating the domestic and regional market's significant potential.

Rising hotel prices in Spain are attributed to increased energy, labor, and food costs, along with a higher proportion of foreign tourists who have more purchasing power than domestic tourists.

Despite rising costs and diminishing snowfall, French mountain resorts are experiencing a surge in holidaymakers, with the season expected to generate 12 billion euros in tourism revenue, largely due to the influx of international visitors to higher-altitude, snow-sure areas, as well as a strong presence of domestic tourists.