According to Global Traveler magazine, Greece has been named the Best Tourism Destination for American travelers for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition was announced as part of the GT Tested Reader Survey Awards 2025, one of the travel industry’s most established reader-voted awards.

By the end of the year, Thailand is expected to welcome an additional 100,000 visitors from the UK, further strengthening this growth.

The White House has issued a new update to the U.S. travel ban list, adding Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica. Under the revised measures, citizens from both countries will face entry restrictions when traveling to the United States.

Rome will introduce a tourist fee to visit the Fontana di Trevi, charging €2 (approximately $2.35) per person. The measure will come into effect on February 1 as a response to severe overcrowding at one of Italy’s most visited landmarks.

The global tourism industry is heading into the final days of 2025 with strong indicators pointing to one of the most resilient years in recent history.

Traveler preferences in late 2025 continue to shift toward responsible and meaningful travel, influencing how trips are planned and experienced. Interest in local culture, gastronomy, and nature-based activities is rising across all age groups.