News about Tourism
German shipbuilding company Meyer Werft has unveiled a conceptual design of a cruise liner Project Vision, focused on a complete transition to electric propulsion using rechargeable batteries. The development is scheduled to be presented at Seatrade Cruise Global, an international industry trade show taking place in Miami from April 13-16.
Irish insurance company JustCover published a rating of the most “colorful” cities in the world and surprised even the Irish themselves. Dublin was in the last, 30th place.
Today, April 12, marks the 65th anniversary of the first human space flight. On this day in 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin on the Vostok-1 spacecraft made a historic 108-minute flight, opening the era of space exploration. Today, anyone can conquer space for a certain amount of money, and it is much lower.
The summer season is under threat: airports in Europe risk systemic fuel shortages if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully opened within three weeks.
The rise in fuel prices is starting to directly affect the tourism industry and transportation in Moldova. This was stated by the Patronage Association of the Tourism Industry (APIT), which appealed to the authorities to reconsider the regulation of the fuel market.
Moldova and Argentina will soon hold talks on the launch of the first direct airlines. This decision was approved today by the Cabinet of Ministers.
A direct rail line will be built between the two airports in Istanbul, Turkey, separated by the Bosphorus Strait, which will make it much easier to travel when transferring, Logos Press reported.
Tour operators report that tourists are reconsidering or canceling plans for vacations in Turkey due to the aggravation of the situation.
The local authorities of Valencia (Spain) intend to impose on vacation homes and apartments a limit of 2% of the total housing stock of the urban neighborhood, reports Logos Press.
The CEO of low-cost carrier Ryanair, Michael O’Leary, said there could be disruptions in the supply of jet fuel in early May 2026, which could affect airline flights, Logos Press reported.
Bloomberg” agency with reference to consulting company “Alton Aviation Consultancy” (USA) released a forecast of world prices for air tickets, the rapid growth of which is associated with the mass cancellation of long-haul flights in the Middle East, reports Logos Press.
On March 22, the Bikers’ Alley was opened on Iurie Gagarin Boulevard in Chisinau, which should become a new attraction of the capital and a place of attraction for tourists.
The Shipbuilding Research Center (SRC) in Wuxi, China, is working on a deep-sea tourist submersible, according to Logos Press.
From April 10, 2026, the automated entry/exit system EES (Entry/Exit System) will be fully operational in the Schengen area, abolishing stamps in passports. Citizens of non-EU countries will now be asked for biometric data: face (photo) and fingerprints when crossing the border.
Moldovan Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilice has confirmed the development of a large-scale tax reform that could lead to the adoption of a new Tax Code next year.
The Middle East military conflict has caused tourism spending worldwide to drop by at least $600 million daily, according to Logos Press.
The Grand Prix stages of the world’s leading Formula 1 circuit racing in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been canceled due to the ongoing military conflict in the Persian Gulf, according to Logos Press.
Urban mobility and “green agenda” are among the priorities of Ungheni local authorities to improve the quality of life of citizens.
In the last few years, Moldova has suddenly become a new popular destination for medical tourism, attracting patients from all over Europe and other countries.
Military conflict in the Middle East has led to a significant drop in tourist confidence in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and other countries in the region, which could help boost tourist traffic to the Northern Mediterranean, Logos Press reported.
