January's Tax-Free Sales Drop 19%, Domestic Department Stores Heavily Affected by Chinese Travel Restrictions
In January, tax-free sales at domestic department stores in Japan fell by 19%, significantly impacted by travel restrictions on Chinese tourists.
2.58 Crore Tourists Arrive in Kerala in 2025, Foreigners Enamored by This City
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.
The number of domestic tourists fell last year
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 increased by five percent last year
The number of foreign tourists in Estonia grew by five percent last year, totaling approximately 3.7 million visitors.
Forced for selfies, molestation of Russian tourist... disgraceful act at Baga beach in Goa
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.
The number of tourists increased slightly last year
In 2025, Estonia saw a slight increase in tourism with about 3.7 million visitors, though still below pre-pandemic levels.
There are fewer tourists in Spain: the sector anticipates a drop of 20,000 daily travelers due to lower local demand
Spain's tourism sector faces a daily decline of 20,000 travelers, primarily attributed to a decrease in domestic tourism.
Why are hotel prices in Spain rising so much?
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.
More and more expensive, less and less snow… And yet, the mountains are full of holidaymakers in France
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.