No more days of zigzagging mainly through the crowds: a ski resort in the Italian Alps is launching limits on skiers to tame the crowd. At Madonna di Campiglio, a quota of daily passes — named “Numero Ideale” — will…
Athens imposes an obvious truth: urban happiness is born of sunshine, walking, and conscious gastronomy. Ranked fourth globally in the Holiday Happiness Index, the Greek capital combines brightness, Mediterranean food, and exemplary walkability. This sunny and flavorful destination attracts travelers…
Students from the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Elementary School in Chicago are transforming an assignment into a collective destiny. Heading to the Vatican, they will attend a papal audience after a viral conclave video. Their educational project, rooted in…
IN BRIEF Explosion of overtourism in Japan: 25 million in 2023; massive influx in Kyoto, especially in Gion. Lack of etiquette: photos without consent, crowding, nuisances for residents. Local response: new prohibitions, rules and fines to protect the neighborhood. Persistent…
IN BRIEF Stars are not enough: despite Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, the film does not take off. “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” by Kogonada mixes romance and fantasy against the backdrop of an intrusive GPS. A rental agency imposes…
At the edges of the marshes of the Chilika lagoon, a village in Odisha has accomplished a transformation that is awe-inspiring: once a hideout for poachers, Mangalajodi is now a community conservation sanctuary where locals protect migratory birds by the…
Extended federal shutdown disrupts your travel, saturating American airports and stressing each step of a demanding itinerary. TSA lines are growing, while delays and flight cancellations threaten an already under-resourced air traffic. Extreme pressure on air traffic control. A shortage…
IN BRIEF People We Meet on Vacation: adaptation of the bestselling novel by Emily Henry. Available on Netflix on January 9, 2026. Bright romantic comedy, with a vibes of vacation in the sun. Plot: Poppy and Alex, best friends, see…
IN BRIEF Climate: measured satisfaction of professionals towards the public procurement system for air traffic rights for seasonal adjustment. Offer: 12 routes out of season — 9 domestic starting November 1, 3 international from April 1, 2026. Objective: stretching the…
IN BRIEF Call for applications for the new Travel Advisor Board of St. Kitts, initiated by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. Objective: to gather direct feedback, guide the tourism strategy, and strengthen ties with the agent community. Desired profiles: expertise…
IN BRIEF India adopts the e-Arrival Card (goodbye paper, hello digital). To be filled out online within 5 days before arrival to streamline immigration and reduce queues. For French travelers: tourist visa or e-Visa required, otherwise denied entry. Since July…
All Saints’ Day is approaching and a department is making headlines: Ain. Online searches are skyrocketing there with a 250% increase compared to last year, well above the trends observed elsewhere in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Travelers are favoring the French countryside, its…
IN BRIEF Gaël Monfils announces his retirement at the end of 2026. Announcement conveyed through a video combining humor and emotion with Gilles Simon, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Richard Gasquet, and Elina Svitolina. Playful scenes: Gasquet in front of PSG (era Neymar/Mbappé),…
Last call for the Nightjet: on December 14, 2025, the night trains Paris-Berlin and Paris-Vienna will take their final bows, leaving travelers caught between nostalgia and shock. Despite a filling rate close to 70% in 2024, the absence of a…
Imminent strikes in France are disrupting operational balance, signaling massive disruptions for the national airline sector. Air traffic controllers, ground staff, and airlines are preparing mitigation plans in anticipation of expected delays and cancellations. Major airports anticipate reduced capacity, tight…
What if the best view of Lisbon was found on the Tejo? Embark on a fluid escape, from historic quays to new recreational spaces, between vintage boats, serene cruises, and panoramas that blend nature, history, and architecture. An aquatic adventure…
Time Out sacred Jimbōchō, an incarnation of urban authenticity that truly attracts demanding and curious travelers. Between countless second-hand bookstores, trendy cafés, and niche addresses, in Tokyo, the district presents major cultural and gourmet arguments. Close to Akihabara and the…
IN BRIEF In Finnish Lapland, the rise of tourism is jeopardizing the last natural refuges of Europe. The European survey Green to Grey highlights a rapid loss of nature, mapped through satellite images and machine learning (work by Zander Venter…
IN BRIEF A sector in full transformation rather than disappearance: over 4,200 travel agencies are holding strong in France. 2025 Outlook: normalized growth after two exceptional years, but above 2019 levels. Digitalization adopted, but tools still heterogeneous; need for technological…
Good news for military families who juggle leaves, assignments, and reunions: the TSA simplifies and makes airport security cheaper. Thanks to a new TSA PreCheck initiative, some will see their registration fees completely waived, while others will enjoy a nice…