Date: 1st July 2025

Factors: Political, Technological & Information

Key Points Summary:

• USA has seen international arrivals fall by 8% in 2025, visitor numbers had been projected to increase

• visitor spending has declined by 7%

• worst decline since global financial crisis (excluding COVID)

• introduction of strict border controls by Trump regime as well as tarriffs have decreased numbers

• Air traffic control system failures and staffing shortages have also made travel to USA less desireable

Date: July 18 2025

Factors: Political

Key Points Summary

• Visitors to the USA will need to pay a $250USD visa integrity fee to enter the country

• Many families have commented that this will add up to $1000USD to the cost of their holidays

Date: June 2024

Factors: Information, Political

Key Points Summary:

• An island of garbage was created in the Maldives in 1992 to store waste created by tourism

• The island is now 124 acres, and growing

• Toxic fires from methane buld up affect nearby islands

• This demonstrates negative information that could deter tourists from visiting

Date: March 2024

Factors: Lifestyle, Information

Key Points Summary

• Australian lifestyle of beaches, bruch and sporting events ins marketed to potential tourists

• Information about tourist attractions and where to find further information is provided.

• Indian families are shown enjoying their Aussie holiday!

Date: July 24 2025

Factors: Political (Negative)

Key Points Summary:

• Thailand and Cambodia are currently having a violent border clash resulting in multiple missile launches.

• Tourists are cancelling bookings in the Sa Kaeo district due to ongoing conflicts.

Date: 24 July 2025

Factors: Lifestyle, Information

Key Points Summary:

• Byron Bay trialling special entertainment precinct

• Residents fear the plan to boost town's nightlife could increase alcohol-fuelled violence

• Specific area to be designated for the entertainment precinct

• More information to be shared with public to prevent fear/confusion

Date: 22 July 2025

Factors: Political (Positive)

Key Points Summary:

• Argentina said on Monday that Chinese citizens with valid U.S. entry visas would not need Argentine visas to enter the country for tourism or business

Published 4 years ago

Factors: technological & information

key points summary:

Switzerland Tourism's new ambassador Roger Federer features in the organization's latest film. He's joined by legendary actor and Oscar winner Robert De Niro. In the short film, De Niro turns down an invitation by Federer to be part of a movie about Switzerland. He thinks, the destination is pure, impressive and utterly beautiful - but there is no drama in Switzerland, something De Niro focuses his acting upon. The film can be seen online worldwide.

Date: 25 July 2025

Factors: Physical, political, information

Key Points Summary:

• Regional Victorian tourism celebrated at Victoria Tourism Industry awards

• Placed behind Warrnambool and Ballarat, won third

• The event helps drive future visitation and tourism

Date: 10th July 2025

Factors: Information, Lifestyle

KEY POINTS:

visits to Australia ski resorts have dropped by nearly 30% since the pandemic

a one-day lift ticket at NSW's Perisher during peak season could set you back $264, while in Japan and New Zealand, it's considerably cheaper.

the Victorian government is yet to find long-term leaseholders for Lake Mountain and Mount Baw Baw, which it took over after both ran at a combined loss of $8 million

PUBLISHED DATE : 07.07.2025

Factors: Lifestyle, Technological, Information

Key points summary:

• Travel in 2025 is more personalised, sustainable, and wellness-focused.

• People prefer nature, slow travel, and less crowded destinations.

• AI makes trip planning easier and more tailored.

• Wellness retreats and health-focused trips are rising.

• Stargazing and TV/movie-inspired travel are trending.

• Tourists want eco-friendly options and transparent pricing.

A city break needn’t cost the earth. Discover Oslo, Europe’s Green Capital, where recycling culture and redefining junk food is helping to keep city tourism sustainable. As Europe’s Green Capital of 2019, Oslo has innovated lots of sustainable solutions for travel, eating and cultural experiences by simply harnessing power from the waste it produces. That's why Oslo is rubbish. But in a good way!

Publisher: BBC news

Date:10th of march 2022

Factors: lifestyle

Key points summary:

• This article shows us that taking a break from working will make for a better work life balance

• people feel like they work better when there aren't at home

• get to be able to work and be able to spend time with their loved ones

PUBLISHED: 2 days ago

Factor: Information

• Social media creates unrealistic travel expectations.

• Influencers like Kylie Jenner promote ‘perfect’ destinations, leading to overtourism.

• Zoe Hague criticised Bali for not matching what’s shown online.

• Destinations like Venice and Bali are now overcrowded due to Instagram hype.

• Tourism becomes performative, not authentic.

• Locals and cultures are often ignored or disrespected.

Date: 24th Dec 2024

Factors: Lifestyle, physical and information

Key Points:

Following this summer's heated protests against overtourism, there's some good news. For every overcrowded tourist spot in Europe, there are plenty of places around the world that need more visitors.