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Research & Reports brings together major tourism studies, economic data, industry reports, forecasts, and research shaping understanding of the global visitor economy — with analysis of what the findings mean for the industry.

Poland’s Tourism Boom: Second-Fastest Growth in EU Puts Spotlight on Eastern Europe’s Rising StarInternational visitors still represent a modest slice of the pie -- just 19.2% of Poland's tourism nights, one of the lowest shares in the EU, trailing only Germany and Romania.

Poland’s Tourism Boom: Second-Fastest Growth in EU Puts Spotlight on Eastern Europe’s Rising Star

Published January 19, 2026 by Staff Writer

Warsaw, Poland (Tourism Reporter) — In a year when European travel continued its post-pandemic resurgence, Poland stood out with the continent’s second-highest growth in tourism nights, surging 7% in 2025…

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A Historic Leap: Humanity’s Return to Lunar Orbit After 54 Years and the Dawn of Space TourismArtemis II will send four astronauts—NASA's Reid Wiseman (commander), Victor Glover (pilot), Christina Koch (mission specialist), and Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen—on a trajectory that slingshots them around the far side of the Moon before returning to Earth.

A Historic Leap: Humanity’s Return to Lunar Orbit After 54 Years and the Dawn of Space Tourism

Published January 16, 2026 by Staff Writer

Artemis II signals a turning point where deep space exploration meets commercial ambition, accelerating the emergence of a global space tourism economy Washington, D.C. (Tourism Reporter) — As humanity stands…

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Greenland’s Tourism Surge in 2025: Growth Prospects for 2026 Amid U.S. Takeover TensionsSustainability emerged as a core theme, with Greenland's first Tourism Act effective from 2025 introducing licensing for operators (requiring two-thirds local ownership), zoning to protect vulnerable areas, and a 30 kroner ($4.30) nightly visitor tax

Greenland’s Tourism Surge in 2025: Growth Prospects for 2026 Amid U.S. Takeover Tensions

Published January 14, 2026 by Staff Writer

NUUK, Greenland (TRI) — Greenland, the world’s largest island and a beacon for adventure seekers, experienced a banner year for tourism in 2025, with visitor numbers surging thanks to enhanced…

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World’s Most Powerful Passports 2026: How Rankings Shape Global Tourism FlowsMeanwhile, China's rise (up 28-38 places in a decade to joint 59th with 81 destinations) and its addition of visa-free entry for over 40 countries signal growing soft power, likely boosting inbound tourism to Asia.

World’s Most Powerful Passports 2026: How Rankings Shape Global Tourism Flows

Published January 14, 2026 by Staff Writer

LONDON (TRI) — In an era where global travel is rebounding to record levels — with the International Air Transport Association forecasting over 5.2 billion airline passengers this year —…

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China’s Tourism Sector in 2025: Record Recovery, Visa-Free Expansions, and Emerging HotspotsThe 2026 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), falling on February 17, marks the longest holiday in recent history with a nine-day break from February 15-23, extended by weekend adjustments.

China’s Tourism Sector in 2025: Record Recovery, Visa-Free Expansions, and Emerging Hotspots

Published January 10, 2026 by Staff Writer

Beijing, China (TRI) — With 2026 now underway, China’s tourism sector continues to show strong signs of post-pandemic recovery, backed by early 2025 figures pointing to solid growth in both…

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Emerging Destinations Accelerate Investments in Infrastructure to Capture Growing MICE Tourism OpportunitiesThe Rwanda Convention Bureau drives Kigali's ambition with the iconic Kigali Convention Centre (2,600-seat auditorium) and BK Arena (10,000 capacity).

Emerging Destinations Accelerate Investments in Infrastructure to Capture Growing MICE Tourism Opportunities

Published December 19, 2025 by Staff Writer

While established leaders like the United States, Germany, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom, France, Singapore, Dubai, Canada, Belgium, Sydney (Australia), China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Japan, Thailand, Netherlands, and South…

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