Berlin’s tourism organization announces a change at the top. After many successful years (17 years) under the leadership of Burkhard Kieker, VisitBerlin is entering a new chapter. The supervisory board has appointed Dr. Jürgen Amann as the new Managing Director, effective immediately.Under Kieker’s tenure, VisitBerlin positioned the German capital as one of Europe’s most dynamic destinations, combining innovative marketing with sustainable tourism strategies. The new leadership aims to continue this path while focusing on digital transformation and international partnerships.

The Asia Pacific Outbound Traveler Handbook 2026 covers 26 source markets across East, Southeast, South, Central, and West Asia. Free digital download now available at AsiaTravelTrends.com.

Chameleon Strategies and CrescentRating, both UN Tourism Affiliate Members, launched the Asia Pacific Outbound Traveler Handbook 2026, a market-by-market intelligence resource covering 26 Asian outbound source markets. The report was unveiled at the Halal In Travel Global Summit in Singapore and the condensed version of handbook is available as a free digital download at AsiaTravelTrends.com, while the full comprehensive version is available at 66% discount for limited time, along individual market reports.

As Solo Female Travel Booms, Vilnius Emerges as an Unexpected European Alternative.As solo female travel continues to rise globally, women account for 75% of solo travelers worldwide, with safety remaining their top priority when choosing a destination.  The Baltic States, with Vilnius being one of top examples, is emerging as an alternative to Europe’s traditional tourism hotspots, offering both peace of mind and meaningful local experiences.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a strengthening of its IATA PaxInsight passenger satisfaction benchmarking program with the addition of Virgin Atlantic’s trans-Atlantic routes to the survey. From booking and check-in to flight comfort and the arrival experience, PaxInsight measures satisfaction on more than 60 travel attributes across the passenger journey. Airlines participating in the program are able to benchmark their own customers’ satisfaction levels against industry averages and against their competitors on the same routes.

2025 Tourism Campaigns Net $9.5 Billion Economic Impact to Support Hillsborough County Destination welcomes 28 million visitors, driving record spending and supporting nearly 62,000 local jobs Tampa, FL (June 5, 2026) – A cornerstone of the Hillsborough County economy, Visit Tampa Bay announced new tourism industry benchmarks in 2025, generating $6 billion in direct visitor spending and a total financial impact of $9.5 billion according to an annual study released last month by Tourism Economics.