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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The outflow of dollars for tourism does not decrease: in January, US$ 1.228 billion left

In January, Argentine tourists spent US$ 1.228 billion abroad, reflecting continued high outflows despite a slight nominal increase in the dollar's value.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Foreign Office warns about Turkey after seven Brits die

The UK Foreign Office has issued warnings regarding travel to Turkey following the deaths of seven British nationals after medical procedures.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Another incident at the site marked by death: thousands of tourists trapped on Olkhon Island of Baikal Lake

Governor Igor Kobzev reports that around 250 people, including foreign tourists, are trapped on Olkhon Island due to unsafe ice conditions at Lake Baikal.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The train people sigh: New foreign route from Denmark is delayed

Train travelers from Denmark must wait longer for a new international route due to unfinished track work in Germany.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Abandoned to Their Fate: Tourist Bus of Elderly Tourists Burned by CJNG Hitmen

A group of 15 elderly foreign tourists was attacked by members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) during narcoblockades in Mexico after a police operation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'We must root out the malicious overcharging'

President Yoon has emphasized the need for qualitative growth in the tourism sector to reach the target of 30 million foreign tourists by 2030.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Egypt leads in tourism recovery. New destinations and many more tourists

International tourism has accelerated in 2025, with Egypt emerging as a top country for tourism recovery with a 20% increase in foreign arrivals.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Egypt the leader in tourism recovery. New directions and significant increase in the number of tourists

Egypt has emerged as a leader in the recovery of international tourism, experiencing a 20% increase in foreign arrivals in 2025.

Feb 24 โ€ข 08:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

RJ has the best January in history for international tourism with 289,000 foreigners

Rio de Janeiro recorded a historic peak in international tourism for January 2026, welcoming 289,255 foreign visitors, a 17% increase from the previous year.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Patagonian Ranches: A New Way to Discover a Unique Place

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

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

France Maintained First Place in Tourism โ€“ Record 102 Million Visitors

Over 100 million foreign visitors traveled to France in 2026, solidifying its status as the world's top tourist destination.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Foreign driver stopped on Senja: very erratic driving

A foreign driver was stopped on Senja, Norway, for erratic driving, leading to legal action against them for traffic violations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Five-Star Hotels Floating on Ocean Waves, Experience a Foreign-like Vacation within Budget

The article discusses luxurious floating resorts in India that offer a unique vacation experience similar to that of foreign destinations, all while staying within budget.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

I had no idea..." A foreign tourist was amazed after eating food on an Indian train

A foreign travel blogger expressed surprise and delight at the quality and quantity of meals offered during a train journey in India, contradicting common perceptions about Indian train food.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China targets foreign tourists for Lunar New Year โ€˜consumption feastโ€™

China aims to attract foreign tourists during the Lunar New Year holiday to boost spending and drive economic growth after a slowdown.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Foreign drivers evade Swedish parking fines: 'Nothing happens'

Tourists in ร…re, Sweden, are avoiding parking fines despite new parking zone regulations, with a significant portion of fines going unpaid.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In Latvia's tourist accommodations, there were 4.5% more guests served in 2025 than a year ago

Latvia experienced a 4.5% increase in guests at tourist accommodations in 2025 compared to the previous year, with significant growth in foreign visitors.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

In 2025, Latvia's tourist accommodations served 4.5% more guests than the previous year

In 2025, Latvia saw a 4.5% increase in guests served in tourist accommodations compared to the previous year, with a notable rise in foreign visitors.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Foreign Visitors to Japan in January Drop for the First Time in Four Years Due to Deteriorating Relations, Particularly with China

In January, the number of foreign visitors to Japan decreased for the first time in four years, primarily due to a significant reduction in travelers from China.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Germany: We had a weaker year, but we are still in the tourism champions league

Germany's tourism saw a decline in foreign tourist overnight stays in 2025, but officials remain optimistic about its status in global tourism.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Overnight Stays by Foreign Tourists Reached a New Record

Foreign tourism in Finland saw a significant increase last year, surpassing the European average in growth.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Villages for Sale for Tourism

Entire villages in Southern Europe are being sold to foreign investors as tourism opportunities, amidst a trend of rural depopulation.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Tourism highlights cinema as a strategic axis for national promotion

The Mexican government is promoting cinematic tourism as a key part of its international promotion strategy to attract foreign film productions and boost the economy ahead of 2026.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

I'm here for a scrub... The spread of 'K-Dive' tourism among foreigners

Foreign tourists are shifting their travel experiences in South Korea from merely visiting attractions to directly engaging with the daily lives of Koreans through experiences classified as 'K-Dive'.

Feb 16 โ€ข 23:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Announced and postponed: foreign tourists do not yet have to provide social media history to enter the United States

The requirement for foreign tourists, including the French, to provide social media history to enter the United States has been postponed until at least mid-2026.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tourism can be tolerated too much in Rovaniemi, says doctoral researcher

A researcher from the University of Oulu highlights the overwhelming presence of foreign tourists in Rovaniemi, noting its unique impact on local life compared to other Finnish cities.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Foreign tourists drown in beaches of Puerto Escondido

At least two foreign tourists have drowned in separate incidents at beaches in the tourist destination of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The tourism record and the paradox of air tourism

Mexico set a new record with 47.8 million international tourists in 2025, despite a decline in average spending per tourist compared to the previous year.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns against traveling to this country: 'Danger of flight suspensions'

Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns against traveling to Cuba due to severe shortages and potential flight suspensions.

Feb 13 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

These Foreign Destinations are Paradise for Adventure Lovers, Plan Today

This article highlights several foreign destinations perfect for adventure seekers, providing a mix of luxury, nature, and cultural experiences.

Feb 13 โ€ข 04:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Record historical arrival of foreign tourists in 2025, according to federal Sectur

The Mexican federal tourism secretary announced a historic record in the arrival of foreign tourists in 2025, attributing a 6.1% growth to strategic efforts under the Plan Mรฉxico.

Feb 12 โ€ข 21:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

โ€˜Rail Passโ€™ Becomes a Gamechanger for Indians in Foreign Travels, Traveling by Train Across the World

Indians are increasingly using rail passes for cost-effective travel during international trips, shifting from air travel to railway networks.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Bank of Estonia has revealed how much money tourists left in Estonia last year

In 2025, nearly 4.6 million foreign tourists visited Estonia, spending an estimated 1.5 billion euros, although the average stay has shortened, indicating a rise in day trips.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Airlines in trouble due to fuel crisis in Cuba: layovers, delays, and risk of being stranded affect tourists and migrants

The fuel crisis in Cuba is causing significant disruptions for both local and foreign passengers, leading to potential delays and rerouting.

Feb 11 โ€ข 01:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Tourism IP casts doubt on official goal for the World Cup: 'It's too optimistic' to attract 5 million foreigners

Tourism organizations in Mexico question the federal government's goal of attracting 5 million foreign tourists for the upcoming World Cup, deeming it overly optimistic.

Feb 10 โ€ข 19:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Latvians were the most numerous foreign tourists visiting Tartu last year

Latvians comprised the largest group of foreign visitors to Tartu in 2022, according to Statistics Estonia.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Oil ban starting to affect foreign airline operations

A new oil ban in Iceland is beginning to impact the operations of foreign airlines.

Feb 10 โ€ข 01:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Monitor Polski from February 9, 2026 (items 189-190)

The article contains official announcements from the Polish government related to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Sports and Tourism.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Foreign tourist allegedly abused 6-year-old street vendor in Veracruz; tried to take her to his hotel

A foreign tourist is accused of attempting to abuse a 6-year-old street vendor in Veracruz, Mexico, leading to a police response and public outrage.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indians are traveling abroad extensively, from Tokyo to Sydney, adding a local color to foreign destinations

Indian travelers are increasingly dominating international tourist hotspots, significantly changing the global tourism landscape as of 2026.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Foreign Tourists Hiking Bukaksan Say 'Wonderful Seoul'

Foreign tourists visiting Seoul are increasingly recognizing hiking as a must-do theme for their travel experience.

Feb 7 โ€ข 23:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Analyst: There is very little room for increasing Croatian salaries

Economic analyst Predrag Bejakoviฤ‡ highlights the ongoing challenges in the Croatian labor market, particularly in finding seasonal workers ahead of the tourist season.

Feb 7 โ€ข 19:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Two foreign tourism operators reported in Northern Norway

Two foreign winter tourism operators in Northern Norway have been reported by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration for operating without proper authorization.

Feb 6 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

SRE launches electronic visa for Brazilian tourists seeking to vacation in Mexico

The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs of Mexico has introduced a digital visa for Brazilian travelers wishing to vacation in Mexico, effective February 5.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Saudi Arabia allows the sale of alcohol to rich foreigners

Saudi Arabia has quietly begun allowing affluent foreign residents to purchase alcohol, marking a significant shift after a 73-year ban, with expectations for a future expansion of these regulations to tourists as part of broader social and economic reforms in the kingdom.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

These places in Europe live... like a Greek island

The article explores various locations in Europe, particularly in Southern Portugal, that evoke the ambiance of a Greek island despite being in foreign countries.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

British tourists urged to visit 'inspiring' Afghanistan in new travel guidebook

A new travel guide is promoting Afghanistan as a travel destination for British tourists despite the country being war-torn and officially advised against by the Foreign Office.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Yoga or Drugs? Zombie Videos Ignite Platforms in Egypt

Videos of foreign tourists displaying 'zombie-like' movements in Dahab, Egypt, sparked speculation about drug use, leading authorities to investigate and confirm they were performing specific rituals.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

INSETE: Tourists in Greece Stay Less, but Spend More

A new study by INSETE reveals that while foreign tourists in Greece are taking shorter vacations, they are spending more on a daily basis during their stays.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:40 UTC

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