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Más de mil millones de turistas en todo el mundo

Global tourism reached a significant milestone in 2013, registering over one billion tourists, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This increase, representing 52 million new travelers and 5% growth, testifies to the continuing appeal of travel despite international economic challenges. Europe welcomed the largest number of new tourists, followed closely by Asia-Pacific, the Americas […]

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Ranking of most-visited cities in 2024

Travel in numbers

Each year, Mastercard’s ranking of the most visited cities offers a fascinating insight into global travel trends. Despite the disruption caused by global events such as the Covid-19 crisis, some cities continue to top the list of destinations favored by international travelers. In 2024, Bangkok once again established itself as the number one destination, attracting

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Trend: sustainable tourism

Travel documents

Discover how sustainable tourism can combine the need to protect our health and our environment during and after Covid. Let’s take a look at new ways to travel internationally, and remember to take out good travel insurance! How to combine sustainable tourism and health insurance abroad? The health crisis linked to Covid-19 has highlighted the

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Is medical insurance in the USA mandatory with an immigrant visa?

Expatriation

Former President Donald Trump had issued an executive order requiring health insurance in the United States. This said that anyone applying for an immigrant visa had to have US insurance. Will his successor, Joe Biden, leave in place mandatory U.S. insurance for anyone with an immigrant visa? The answer is no. Learn more about our

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Over a billion tourists worldwide!

Travel in numbers

In 2022, the tourism sector reached new heights, with over 1.5 billion tourists registered worldwide, according to data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). This increase, which represents 7% growth on the previous year, testifies to the industry’s resilience in the face of persistent challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic fluctuations. Asia-Pacific

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The French, the world’s worst tourists…

Travel in numbers

According to hoteliers, the French are the worst tourists in the world! These are the findings of a study carried out by the TNS polling institute. The main faults of the French tourist are stinginess, grumpiness and rudeness. Professionals also agree that the French have great difficulty – and reluctance – in expressing themselves in

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90,000 suitcases lost every day worldwide

Travel in numbers

According to official civil aviation statistics, tens of thousands of pieces of luggage go astray every day between airports around the world. In total, 90,000 pieces of luggage are lost every day, including 10,000 in Europe. 80% of luggage is found by its owner a few days later, but it is estimated thatone out of

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