CLIA: Steering the Cruise Industry’s Future
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, is entering a new leadership phase focused on responsible growth
Insider’s Roundup of What’s Happenin
Policy & Governance: Accelerating Inclusive Growth India’s tourism engines are revving up with high-level policy tweaks and fresh initiatives.
Lourdes, France – The Healing Sanctuary
Lourdes attracts 7 million annual pilgrims to the grotto where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette in 1858 . The miraculous spring
Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Andhra Pradesh – I
This temple dedicated to Lord Venkateswara attracts 18.25 million annual pilgrims , making it one of the world’s most-visited religious
Golden Temple, Amritsar, India – Sikhism’s
The Harmandir Sahib welcomes an estimated 15 million annual visitors , offering free meals (langar) to over 100,000
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Christ the Redeemer &am
Home to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado mountain, Rio ranks as the No. 4 global religious
Mecca, Saudi Arabia – Islam’s Holiest Ci
Mecca welcomed 18.5 million pilgrims in 2025, with Hajj alone attracting over 1.67 million international pilgrims
Vatican City – The Catholic Epicenter
The world’s smallest independent state packs immense spiritual weight with 3,859 accommodations —the highest density in any religious destination .
Varanasi, India – The Spiritual Heartbeat
Varanasi dominates online engagement with nearly 2.8 million annual searches —the highest of any religious destination globally . With
Kyoto, Japan – The Global Leader
Kyoto stands undisputed as the world’s most popular religious tourism destination, attracting a staggering 75 million annual visitors to