This week's must-read tourism news! (15.05.2026)

13.7.2026

Global tourism is rebounding faster than the economy, according to the WTTC

Travel and tourism are expected to account for nearly $12 trillion in 2026 © Depositphotos

Having recovered to its 2019 level, global tourism is expected to continue growing faster than the world economy, according to the latest forecasts from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

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Middle East War: Tourism giants lower their forecasts

Airlines, tour operators, hoteliers, platforms: the biggest players in tourism see the crisis taking hold (illustration photo). © Unsplash

Airlines, tour operators, platforms, cruise lines… the biggest players in tourism and travel are lowering their 2026 forecasts due to the impacts of the Middle East conflict.

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"One of the most impressive places built by man": Brazil's unsettling favela tourism boom

Rocinha favela, the largest in Rio de Janeiro, stretches up the hillside in the city's southern zone, between the affluent neighborhoods of São Conrado and Gávea. Evgenia - stock adobe

Between promises of immersion, local economic benefits, and accusations of voyeurism, Rio's favelas embody all the ambiguities of controversial tourism.

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Hospitality: Eternam unveils third Alcyon fund amid fierce competition

Alcyon Hospitality Europe (AHE)

Eternam announces the launch of Alcyon Hospitality Europe (AHE), the third fund in its hospitality-focused FPCI series. With a target size of 60 to 80 million euros, this new vehicle confirms financial investors' persistent appetite for the hotel asset class, in an increasingly competitive environment where specialized management companies are rolling out more dedicated vehicles.

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Tourist successfully gets partial refund for trip due to lack of sun loungers by hotel pool

This tourist had to get up every day at 6 AM to ensure he found sun loungers by the pool. Photo Pexels

A German man won his case after a legal battle against a tour operator offering trips to Greece. The reason? A logistical impossibility of finding sun loungers for his family, despite very early wake-up calls.

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ELLE strengthens its presence in the luxury hospitality sector

ELLE Resort & Beach Club Bali 

Already operating two boutique hotels, the media brand will soon launch a new seaside concept promising five-star service.

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