“Brazil has become a popular destination thanks to its festivals and concerts.”, — write: www.unian.ua
Brazil has become a popular destination thanks to its festivals and concerts.
Iceland became the destination that showed the greatest increase in the number of foreign tourists in Europe / photo ua.depositphotos.comAccording to the latest UN World Tourism Barometer, Iceland, Brazil and Egypt are among the countries showing double-digit growth in arrivals in 2025. Euronews writes about it.
There is also a double-digit increase in the number of international arrivals to Japan – by 17 percent in the months to November of last year compared to 2024.
Other destinations showing a boom in popularity are Brazil, where growth for the full year was 37 percent, and Egypt, where growth was 20 percent.
It is noted that Brazil has become a popular destination for its festivals and concerts, and the carnival in February attracts crowds of tourists every year. Rio de Janeiro has also been named UNESCO World Book Capital for 2025, and Lady Gaga’s free concert on Copacabana Beach is sure to attract an international audience. The article says:
“As for Egypt, the tentative opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in October 2024, followed by its grand opening in November 2025, is likely to see the country skyrocket up this year’s must-see lists.”
Which tourist destination in Europe is growing the fastestIn Europe, the destination that showed the greatest increase in the number of foreign tourists was Iceland, where this indicator increased by 29 percent.
Importantly, the Sun’s peak at the end of 2024, leading to increased Northern Lights activity throughout the year, has prompted many to book trips to this location.
“With a total solar eclipse plunging some parts of the country into darkness for up to two minutes in August, we expect next year’s report to show growth as well,” the newspaper writes.
Interestingly, other popular destinations that reported data for the full year included Morocco with a 14 percent increase in foreign tourists and the Seychelles with a 13 percent increase.
Among the countries that provided data for November, there was growth of 30 percent in Bhutan, 24 percent in Guyana and 19 percent in South Africa.
Overall, 1.52 billion foreign tourists are estimated to have visited the country in 2025, with Europe continuing to be the most popular tourist region in the world, welcoming 793 million visitors.
“Demand for travel remained stable in 2025, despite tourism inflation and geopolitical concerns, although it declined slightly towards the end of the year,” the report said.
News of tourismPortugal’s autonomous region of Madeira is raising entrance fees and introducing visitor limits on tourist routes. Now the price of access increases from 3 to 4.5 euros, and restrictions on the number of visitors are also introduced. The fee applies to all non-residents over the age of 12 who plan to walk the official PR walking routes in Madeira. At the same time, for those who book a trip through a tour operator, the cost, according to reports, will remain at the level of 3 euros.
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