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KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal
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KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal

Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and … KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appealRead more

by Timothy•21 July 202618 July 2026•3
BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict
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BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict

Brussels Airport welcomed almost 11.7 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, despite industrial … BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflictRead more

by Timothy•18 July 202616 July 2026•3
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•9
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS | Tortola at the centre of a record tourism boom
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BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS | Tortola at the centre of a record tourism boom

Tourism in Tortola has entered a new phase of expansion, following a record-breaking year for the … BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS | Tortola at the centre of a record tourism boomRead more

by Timothy•6 July 20266 July 2026•6
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 11.6 million international visitors in 2025
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 11.6 million international visitors in 2025

Tourism in the Dominican Republic is not only breaking records, it is evolving into one of … DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | 11.6 million international visitors in 2025Read more

by Timothy•3 July 20261 July 2026•11
CARIBBEAN | Aruba consolidates its position as a tourism powerhouse
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CARIBBEAN | Aruba consolidates its position as a tourism powerhouse

Tourism in Aruba has grown into one of the most robust and mature visitor economies in … CARIBBEAN | Aruba consolidates its position as a tourism powerhouseRead more

by Timothy•1 July 202630 June 2026•10
UNITED STATES | LGBTQ community remains divided over police participation at Pride, new study finds
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UNITED STATES | LGBTQ community remains divided over police participation at Pride, new study finds

A new American study has found that LGBTQ people in the United States remain deeply divided … UNITED STATES | LGBTQ community remains divided over police participation at Pride, new study findsRead more

by Timothy•28 June 202627 June 2026•0
United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows
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United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows

In 2024, I showed Oscar from Denver, Colorado the highlights of London. It was his first … United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium growsRead more

by Timothy•20 June 202630 June 2026•33
Lufthansa Group confident in summer jet fuel supply
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Lufthansa Group confident in summer jet fuel supply

The Lufthansa Group has moved to reassure travellers ahead of the summer season, stating that jet … Lufthansa Group confident in summer jet fuel supplyRead more

by Timothy•27 May 202627 May 2026•7
Taiwan tourism rebounds, Belgian market recovers, but cost pressures and geopolitical risks shape outlook
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Taiwan tourism rebounds, Belgian market recovers, but cost pressures and geopolitical risks shape outlook

International tourism to Taiwan is continuing its steady recovery from the COVID-19 collapse, with visitor numbers … Taiwan tourism rebounds, Belgian market recovers, but cost pressures and geopolitical risks shape outlookRead more

by Timothy•21 April 20261 May 2026•47

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