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The travel and tourism sector just had its best year in history, growing almost 50% faster than the global economy and creating one out of every three new jobs worldwide. This booming industry now supports 366 million jobs across the planet.
Travel and tourism just had its best year ever, contributing a record $11.6 trillion to the global economy in 2025 and supporting more jobs than the entire US population. The industry grew nearly 50% faster than the overall global economy, proving it's the world's fastest-growing sector.
Despite protests and travel warnings, Hong Kong women are sharing how careful planning made their solo trips to Iran memorable and safe. Their experiences are sparking important conversations about smart travel versus reckless adventure.
Princess Umul Hatiyya has visited 90 countries as a solo female traveler, funding her adventures through hostels, street food, and public transport. Her journey from a book-loving child in Ghana to one of the world's most traveled explorers proves wanderlust knows no budget limits.
Saraswati Iyer quit her job two years ago to explore India on zero budget, carrying only two sarees, a tent, and a power bank. She's traveled the entire country without spending money on food, accommodation, or transport.
More than 20 million visitors explored China visa-free in 2024, double the year before, as the country welcomes travelers from most of Europe, Latin America, and beyond. Nearly all European nations can now visit for 30 days without the paperwork hassle.
Vietnam is transforming its tourism industry with eco-friendly travel experiences, responding to 81% of travelers now choosing destinations based on sustainability. Over 70 hotels and tour operators have already earned green certifications, offering everything from sea turtle protection trips to net-zero carbon adventures.
Travelers across India are trading beach lounges for mountain peaks and river rapids as adventure tourism explodes nationwide. The shift reflects a deeper hunger for memorable experiences that break from routine digital life. ---
Travelers could save up to 20% on cherry blossom trips to Japan this spring as reduced Chinese tourism drives down prices for flights and hotels. The combination of fewer visitors and a weak yen makes 2026 one of the most affordable years to witness the famous sakura.
Planning a trip to China just got easier for travelers from 46 countries who can now visit for up to 30 days without applying for a visa. The policy, which includes Australia, the US, Japan, and most of Europe, runs through December 2026.
India just cut overseas travel taxes from 20% to 2%, betting big on a generation that sees travel as identity, not luxury. By 2030, the country expects international travelers to jump from 27 million to 40 million.
A British travel photographer's honest praise for Lucknow Airport has gone viral, challenging stereotypes and celebrating India's airport transformation. His genuine reaction proves infrastructure can inspire hope across borders.
Two Bengaluru cousins created Wandering Jane, a travel company connecting solo female travelers with trained local guides and women-owned businesses across India and beyond. They've already helped over 250 women explore the world safely.
A traveler spent 13 days crossing Afghanistan and shared an honest account that challenges both the doom narratives and the sanitized travel videos flooding the internet. His journey reveals a country that's complicated, beautiful, and still struggling under Taliban control.
A new industrial hub in Ghana's Upper West Region promises to transform the local shea industry into an economic powerhouse. The SheaPark Resource Hub aims to create jobs and lift communities through sustainable value-added production.
Starting February 17, 2026, China welcomes travelers from 50 countries for 30-day visa-free stays, adding Canada and the UK to its expanding welcome list. The move makes visiting the Great Wall, Shanghai's skyline, and ancient temples easier than ever for millions of global travelers.
Scientists in India have created a revolutionary membrane that filters water with precision 10 times better than current technology, potentially transforming how textile and pharmaceutical factories reuse water. The breakthrough could dramatically cut the massive energy footprint of industrial separations, which currently consume up to half of all industrial energy worldwide.
Travel platform Klook analyzed 374,000 verified reviews and discovered something wonderful: lesser-known destinations create richer, more emotional connections than famous tourist hotspots. The reviews reveal travelers tell vivid stories about hidden gems, reflecting on meaningful moments that stay with them long after returning home.
Pop star Dua Lipa has transformed her jet-setting reputation into something useful for fans. She partnered with Google Maps to share 12 curated travel guides featuring her favorite spots around the world.
A student who backpacked through Europe on a shoestring budget returned to India and built what wasn't there: a network of clean, safe hostels where young travelers can explore the country affordably. Twelve years later, The Hosteller has 75 locations and just raised $18 million to double down on making budget travel reliable.
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