Briefing: Middle East crisis may divert millions of tourists to Europe
Strategic angle: The blow to tourism in the Middle East and Gulf opens up both an opportunity and a risk for Europe.
Briefing: 'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan
Strategic angle: Experts stress that Japan’s tourism portfolio is now more diversified and resilient, with Western markets also contributing strongly.
Briefing: How Europe’s cities can balance tourism growth with housing needs
Strategic angle: Europe’s cities face rising housing costs and record tourism. Policymakers and urban leaders debate how better data and policy coordination can keep cities liveable.
Briefing: Middle East war costs regional tourism industry $600mn a day
Strategic angle: Thousands of travellers cancel trips after cities such as Dubai are targeted by Iranian strikes
Briefing: Middle East war disrupts tourism and could redirect travellers to Spain
Strategic angle: The drop in the perception of safety in several Gulf nations and the first travel cancellations could divert part of the tourist demand to European destinations such as Spain.