Tourism in the Dominican Republic is not only breaking records, it is evolving into one of the most diversified and structurally important visitor economies in the Americas. The latest figures confirm a sector that has moved well beyond its traditional reliance on beach resorts, combining scale with increasing sophistication.
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Aruba consolidates its position as a Caribbean tourism powerhouse
Tourism in Aruba has grown into one of the most robust and mature visitor economies in the Caribbean, driven by strong demand from North America, a highly developed resort sector and a reputation for reliability, safety and year-round sunshine. Unlike smaller or more niche destinations such as Bonaire, Aruba operates at scale, welcoming large volumes…
Brussels Airport is expecting 5.2 million passengers this summer holiday
5.2 million passengers will travel via Brussels Airport in July and August 2026, 4% more than last year. The summer holiday is traditionally the peak season at the airport, with the holiday rush starting as early as Friday 26 June.
NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 2025
Tourism in the Kingdom of Norway reached new heights in 2025 and continued growing into early 2026, as rising numbers of international travellers headed north for fjords, mountain landscapes, Arctic adventures and cooler summer temperatures. The country recorded its strongest tourism year ever, driven particularly by foreign visitors, with hotels, camping sites and holiday accommodation…
NETHERLANDS | Purple Friday to move to the second Friday of October from 2026
From 2026 onwards, Dutch LGBTQIA+ organisation COC Nederland, in consultation with schools, will move Purple Friday (Paarse Vrijdag) to the beginning of the school year. The annual day of solidarity with LGBTQIA+ students will now take place on the second Friday of October, instead of in December.
RED STAR LINE MUSEUM ANTWERP | ‘Drifting Belgians’, the incredible journey of the ghost walkers, until 30 August 2026
Since 1 April 2026, the exhibition ‘Drifting Belgians‘ has been on view at the Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp. In this exhibition, visual artist Mashid Mohadjerin explores the stories of Belgian migrants who, in the 1920s, disguised beneath white sheets, attempted to cross into the United States via Canada.
VIA Rail Canada invests CAD 150 million (€100 million) to modernise sleeper cars, enhancing passenger experience and supporting Canadian jobs
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) has announced on 2 April 2026 an investment of CAD 150 million (€100 million) to undertake a comprehensive modernisation of its fleet of 56 Château and Manor sleeper cars over the next five years. This initiative forms part of the company’s continued commitment to improving the passenger experience while strengthening…
Brussels Airport summer flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines
Brussels Airport kicks off the summer season on 29 March 2026 with an offer of direct flights to 180 destinations. Travellers can choose from eight new destinations this summer, both within and outside Europe.
Flanders welcomed over 15 million visitors in 2025
Flanders is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination. In 2025, an estimated 15.4 million people visited the region, marking a 3% increase compared to 2024, according to provisional figures from Visit Flanders (Toerisme Vlaanderen). The number of overnight stays also rose to 36.3 million.
SPARTACUS GAY TRAVEL INDEX 2026 | Belgium among safest destinations
Belgium has been ranked among the most LGBTQIA+-friendly destinations in the world in the Spartacus Gay Travel Index 2026, the annual global ranking published by Spartacus International Gay Guide. The country shares fourth place globally with Canada, Germany, and Portugal, confirming its status as one of the safest and most welcoming places for queer travellers.