Tag : European Travel Commission

A comprehensive newsroom analysis of the first eight months of 2026, detailing official Eurostat and ETC data regarding European overtourism, new municipal taxes, and the economic shift toward alternative secondary cities.

September 17, 2026

Edinburgh Steps Up with Venice and More Places to Counter Nearly 7% Europe Tourism Decline in July with Discounts and Incentives

Discover how verified 2026 data reveals European cities disproportionate travel trends, highlighting new taxes, overtourism protests, and emerging alternative destinations.

Discover how Tübingen, Motovun, and more are fuelling Europe tourism in 2026 with historic visitor growth.

September 2, 2026

Tübingen, Motovun and More Fuelling Europe Tourism for Eight Consecutive Months in 2026 with Surprising Turn of Travel Boom

Discover how Tübingen, Motovun, and more are fuelling Europe tourism in 2026 with historic visitor growth.

Slow travel prioritises environmental sustainability, local culture, and extended stays in secondary European cities over fast-paced tourism.

August 31, 2026

Slovenia, Swiss Alps and More Take Over List of Gen Z Visitors’ Slow Travel Across Europe

Discover why Gen Z slow travel Europe is the top 2026 trend. Explore verified stats, government policies, and the best secondary cities for sustainable tourism.

Discover how strict overtourism policies and bold government campaigns are reshaping European tourism trends in 2026.

August 24, 2026

Amsterdam Alongside Rome Pushing for More International Tourists with New Tourism Campaigns in 2026

Discover how strict overtourism policies and bold government campaigns are reshaping European tourism trends in 2026.

Slovenia leads Germany's tourism growth banner showing Lake Bled surrounded by alpine mountains and green forests

August 7, 2026

Slovenia Leads Germany’s Tourism Growth, Followed by Three More European Countries in the First Half of 2026

Official 2026 data shows Slovenia leads Germany's tourism growth as European travel patterns shift dramatically.

Tourists walking across bridge in European city

August 7, 2026

Europe Ranked Safest Global Destination as European Travel Commission Reveals Why Millions of Tourists Are Choosing Secure, Reliable and Confident Holidays Across the Continent

Europe ranks among the safest global travel destinations as ETC highlights safety, confidence and tourism benefits for international visitors

Italy, Greece and Ireland power Europe tourism growth in 2026 as international arrivals rise, driven by stronger regional travel and global visitor demand.

July 31, 2026

Italy Aligns Ireland to Trigger Europe’s Biggest Tourism Surge of 2026 as International Arrivals Rise With Regional Visitor Flows, Longer Stays and Global Travel Markets Expanding: New Update

Italy, Greece and Ireland power Europe tourism growth in 2026 as international arrivals rise, driven by stronger regional travel and global visitor demand.

The UK, Ireland, France and Italy lead Europe's literary tourism in 2026 as book-inspired travel, literary trails and set-jetting continue to reshape cultural tourism.

July 28, 2026

Ireland Positions Alongside United Kingdom, and More as Europe’s Legendary Literary Cities Trigger a Record-Breaking Wave of Book Tourism

The UK, Ireland, France and Italy lead Europe's literary tourism in 2026 as book-inspired travel, literary trails and set-jetting continue to reshape cultural tourism.

July 23, 2026

Greece Teams Up with Italy, Malta and Others as Mediterranean Tourism Defies Taxes, Overtourism Pressure and Economic Uncertainty with Powerful 2026 Growth

Greece, Italy and Malta drive Mediterranean tourism growth as European arrivals rise 5% despite higher costs, protests and climate disruption.

July 20, 2026

Turkey Goes Hand in Hand with Greece, Italy, Malta and Portugal in Driving Southern Europe’s Tourism Boom as International Arrivals Rise Five Per cent: Is the Mediterranean Now Becoming the World’s Hottest Travel Destination Again?

Mediterranean boom! Turkey joins Greece, Italy, Malta & Portugal in driving Southern Europe's tourism surge as international arrivals jump 5%. The world's top spot!

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