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France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025
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France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025Read more

by Timothy•14 July 202612 July 2026•60
BRUSSELS | Airbnb listings fall by almost a quarter after tax crackdown
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BRUSSELS | Airbnb listings fall by almost a quarter after tax crackdown

The number of Airbnb listings in the Brussels-Capital Region has fallen by almost a quarter over … BRUSSELS | Airbnb listings fall by almost a quarter after tax crackdownRead more

by Timothy•10 July 202610 July 2026•0
ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025
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ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025

Italy’s tourism industry reached another historic milestone in 2025, with more than 185 million arrivals recorded … ITALY | More than 185 million visitors as tourism surges 7.1% in record year 2025Read more

by Timothy•2 June 20263 June 2026•79
Flanders tightens rules for short-term holiday rentals: stricter registration and enforcement
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Flanders tightens rules for short-term holiday rentals: stricter registration and enforcement

The Flemish Government has announced stricter rules for short-term holiday rentals, such as those listed on … Flanders tightens rules for short-term holiday rentals: stricter registration and enforcementRead more

by Timothy•1 June 20261 June 2026•1
KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 2025
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KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 2025

Tourism in the Kingdom of Norway reached new heights in 2025 and continued growing into early … KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 2025Read more

by Timothy•17 May 202617 May 2026•53
Over 90% of Airbnb listings in Brussels operate illegally as pressure mounts on city and sector
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Over 90% of Airbnb listings in Brussels operate illegally as pressure mounts on city and sector

More than 90% of properties rented via Airbnb in the Brussels-Capital Region are not properly registered, … Over 90% of Airbnb listings in Brussels operate illegally as pressure mounts on city and sectorRead more

by Timothy•1 April 20261 April 2026•8
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