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PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns
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PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns

Andorra welcomed 9,194,340 visitors in 2025, a modest increase of 0.7% compared with the revised 2024 … PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patternsRead more

by Timothy•8 September 202623 September 2026•4
CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highs
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CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highs

Tourism on Bonaire has developed into one of the most distinctive and carefully managed visitor economies … CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highsRead more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•6
Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025
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Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025Read more

by Timothy•1 August 20265 August 2026•36
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•146
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•73
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•26
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•32
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•28
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•87
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•86

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  6. Timothy on RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  7. Timothy on European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  8. Timothy on European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  9. Timothy on European Rail Passengers Union: EU must act now to make cross-border rail travel seamless, fair, and green: passengers demand guaranteed rights and simpler ticketing30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  10. Timothy on European Rail Passengers Union: EU must act now to make cross-border rail travel seamless, fair, and green: passengers demand guaranteed rights and simpler ticketing30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  11. Timothy on Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 202830 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

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