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Laos Launches Online Arrival Registration for Foreign Travelers
A new step for visitors starting September 2025 Laos is modernizing its border entry procedures. From September 1, 2025, the Laos Immigration Police Department will pilot a new online arrival registration system for foreign passport holders. This new procedure is similar to Thailand’s recent switch to a digital arrival card system (introduced in May 2025). Just like in Thailand, travelers heading to Laos will still need a valid visa—either an e-visa obtained online in advance or a visa on arrival (VOA) at eligible checkpoints—but they can now skip the paper immigration forms at the border.

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Those places you can't find anywhere
You’ve probably noticed it: the real travel gems no longer show up in search results. In today’s all-digital age, those local operators, small authentic accommodations, passionate guides, and committed local initiatives remain invisible. No flashy website, no ads, often not even an online presence.

Yet they exist—people who take care of their land, their culture, their community. Hidden in valleys, villages, forests. These are the ones who truly give meaning to travel, the kind you only discover through word of mouth... or among savvy travelers.

A collaborative project is starting to patiently catalog them, one by one. It’s called DirecTravel. Not very well-known yet—it’s just getting started—but already shared among independent travel enthusiasts. Here, no standardization or flashy interface: every address has been discovered on the ground, the old-fashioned way. Some have even been recognized by the Sustainable Travel Awards.

Their approach? Taking the time to listen, build connections, and support local initiatives that will never appear on Google’s first page.

If you’re looking for something beyond the usual recommendations, and if the idea of sharing genuine tips speaks to you, then this project might interest you. And maybe you, too, have a gem to share with them.
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Spend Christmas in Prague!
From December 9th to 12th, experience a winter getaway in the heart of the Czech capital, under the magical lights of the Christmas markets.

Enjoy an all-inclusive stay, blending cultural discoveries and festive holiday vibes with Hasamélis & MyAtlas.

Explore Prague’s treasures: Old Town Square, the castle, and the Town Hall Tower for breathtaking views…

This guided tour also takes you to exclusive, privately booked venues: Strahov Monastery, Estates Theatre, Municipal House… A rich cultural program in a cozy, festive atmosphere.

Details and bookings here :)
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Help us answer the big traveler survey
Big traveler survey! We want to know everything! 🌍

Dreaming of your next trip already? So are we, but to better understand the desires and habits of French travelers, we need your help to later offer the best tips, good deals, trips, and more. It’s a short form (promise, it only takes a few minutes). And... there might just be a 50 € gift voucher up for grabs for one of the participants. Just like that, to thank you for taking part✨

Just click on this link: https://tally.so/r/mRrj6J and check the box based on your travel preferences 🧳✈️ Thanks in advance for lending a hand!
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Travel Trends on the Horizon for 2030: What’s in Store for Us!
By 2030, the tourism sector is evolving with the rise of virtual agents, booking via social media, and the transformation of loyalty programs.

A recent study anticipates several major developments in the travel industry by 2030.

Virtual agents powered by artificial intelligence will become personalized assistants, capable of organizing trips based on travelers' individual preferences.

At the same time, social media will position itself as essential booking platforms, making it easier to purchase flight tickets directly through these channels.

Loyalty programs will also undergo a revolution thanks to NFTs, offering monetizable and diverse rewards.

Among the expected innovations are:

Fast and free Wi-Fi available on all flights The ability to explore your room in virtual reality before even arriving Eco-friendly accommodations featuring hanging gardens and green spaces 100% digitalized check-in and check-out, with no need to stop by the front desk Automatic refunds if the price of your ticket drops after purchase
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Global airline rankings
The 2024 AirHelp Score ranking highlights Air France (22nd), Air Corsica (48th), and Air Caraïbes (89th) among the world's airlines. Air France has improved with a score of 7.17, thanks to strong customer satisfaction (8.1) and punctuality (7.1), but needs to work on complaint handling (6.3). Air Corsica makes a notable debut, marked by solid punctuality (7.7) but weak claims processing (4.4). Meanwhile, Air Caraïbes has taken a sharp dive, penalized by a steep drop in complaint management (2.9). The global podium is dominated by Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines. Read more...
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TikTok Tests Hotel Booking in the United States
TikTok is currently experimenting with a hotel booking feature directly integrated into its app, in partnership with a well-known specialized platform. American users can now search for and book accommodations without leaving TikTok. Meanwhile, content creators with over 1,000 followers can promote hotels and restaurants in the U.S. and earn commissions or vouchers for bookings. This test, limited to the U.S. market for now, aligns with the trend of social commerce. There’s no doubt this initiative will be closely watched by major players in the online travel industry.

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This summer, your memories deserve more than a corner of film!
This summer, your memories deserve more than just a corner of film!

For the summer season, our partner MyAtlas is offering you an exclusive deal: 10% off all travel journals to print with the code ETEVF25 😛

Perfect for preserving your photos, anecdotes, itineraries, and highlights, the MyAtlas journal turns every trip into a real keepsake book—personalized and ready to flip through anytime.

Whether you're off on an adventure or exploring just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to capture the essence of your getaways and relive them again and again.

Don’t let your best stories gather dust in your phone: print them, share them, and above all, treasure them 😉
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Cruises: Key Innovations for an Exemplary Recovery
The cruise sector has seen a remarkable rebound since the pandemic, with 2024 attendance 20% higher than in 2019—outpacing air traffic growth, which was limited to 10%.

This performance is driven by an early recovery in the U.S. starting in 2021, competitive pricing, and enhanced onboard offerings. Cruise companies have invested in innovation, with a notable increase in patents related to passenger health (14%) and onboard services (50%).

These efforts have attracted a younger clientele, with millennials now making up 34% of passengers. This recovery model could inspire the airline industry to accelerate its own rebound.

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Paris: Three swimming areas in the Seine opening this summer
Starting July 5, 2025, swimming will be allowed in the Seine in Paris for the first time since 1923. Three free sites will open: Bercy (12th arrondissement), Grenelle (15th arrondissement), and Bras Marie (4th arrondissement).

These areas will be monitored and may temporarily close in case of pollution or unfavorable weather conditions.

Opening hours and access conditions will be updated daily on the paris.fr website.

This project is part of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games legacy and aims to provide new relaxation spaces for Parisians and visitors.

Would you be up for giving it a try?

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Thailand plans electronic arrival card for May 2025
Starting May 1, 2025, Thailand plans to introduce a Digital Arrival Card, an electronic arrival form to be completed before departure. Inspired by Cambodia’s system, this formality aims to digitize the collection of traveler information. The exact details (whether it will be mandatory, the form’s content, submission deadline) are still to be confirmed. In 2024, Thailand welcomed over 25 million visitors—a figure on the rise but still below the 2019 record (39 million). Read more...
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The rise of space tourism in 2024: an industry accelerating rapidly
Space tourism took major strides in 2024, with the market experiencing strong growth, projected to reach $1,526.9 million USD by the end of the year.

Key highlights included the first private lunar landing with Intuitive Machines' Odysseus mission, SpaceX's record of three launches in a single day, and the first spacewalk by a tourist during the Polaris Dawn mission.

Virgin Galactic continued its suborbital flights before pausing operations to prepare its next-generation spacecraft. China made history with the return of lunar samples via Chang’e 6, while Europe launched Ariane 6 and Vega C.

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is expected to accelerate space tourism development, with an ambitious goal: sending humans to Mars before the end of his term.

Projections for 2033 forecast massive sector expansion, with the market estimated to exceed $40 billion USD. Read more...
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Notre-Dame’s reopening in Paris set to boost tourism
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen to the public on December 8th after five years of intensive restoration. The announcement has already sparked significant interest among both international tourists and French visitors.

Before the tragic fire on April 15, 2019—which deeply moved people and mobilized numerous patrons—Notre-Dame was one of Paris’s most iconic sites. With 12 million annual visitors, according to data from the Parisian Tourism Economic Observatory, it was the capital’s most popular cultural attraction, even outranking prestigious landmarks like the Louvre Museum.

The reopening of this Gothic masterpiece could mark a new chapter in Paris’s tourist appeal. Read more...
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Voyage Forum Newsletter
Hi everyone,

We’ve noticed some issues with sending out the newsletters. For those of you who are subscribed, could you let us know if you didn’t receive the one for December 2025? The January newsletter will be sent out this week, so if you don’t get it, please let us know as well.

Thanks for your cooperation. The VF team.
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Final Curtain for 2025: What If We Built the Future of VoyageForum Together?
Dear members, dear travelers, The whole team sends you our best wishes for this new year. We hope you’ll have unexpected roads, light backpacks, and above all, that joy of sharing that keeps our community’s heart beating. Independence comes at a cost (but it’s priceless) The year that just ended was decisive. We made a strong choice: to keep VoyageForum and MyAtlas independent. In concrete terms, this means:

Zero selling of your personal data. No invasive advertising. Content that belongs to travelers, not algorithms.

The reality of the numbers: why we need you To be completely transparent with you, running a platform like ours—covering hosting, data security, moderation, and the technical team that supports us—costs 10,000 € per month. The 2026 goal: The site in your pocket Your support will go toward a major priority you’ve often asked for: making VoyageForum and MyAtlas more mobile-friendly. We want to develop a seamless smartphone experience so you can check tips and share your stories more easily. To maintain this standard, we’ve invested a lot technically and personally. But today, to keep the adventure going in 2026 without compromise, we need you. How can you help? (The price of a coffee every two months) The most direct way to support us is to subscribe to the MyAtlas membership for 19 € per year. To do this, you’ll first need to create a MyAtlas account before subscribing. This isn’t just a subscription to a travel journal tool—it’s an act of support to keep VoyageForum’s infrastructure online, secure, and thriving. Today, we’re a community of 100,000 active members. If just 10% of you choose to support us through the MyAtlas membership, VoyageForum’s future isn’t just secure—we’ll finally be able to invest in what you’ve been missing most. Let’s co-build 2026 Beyond the financial aspect, we want 2026 to be the year of dialogue.

What features are you waiting for? What are your concerns or desires for the forum? Are you a pro (tech, tourism, content) and want to lend a hand?

Write to us at service@myatlas.com—we read everything. VoyageForum has existed by and for you for years. Thank you for being its pillars. Wishing you all wonderful end-of-year celebrations, The VoyageForum & MyAtlas Team

Photo credit: Yonhap - Santa Clauses on Mount Bukhansan, Seoul
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Voyage Forum’s 1st Reopening Anniversary
VoyageForum celebrates its 1-year reopening with MyAtlas! Thanks for this amazing year—you’ve come back with unforgettable travel stories shared on VoyageForum, swapped tips, and dreamed up new adventures... What if now’s the time to bring them to life in a different way?

To celebrate this first milestone, MyAtlas and VoyageForum, still united, are offering you a sweet discount on your photo book.

😉 On November 27 & 28, 2025, take advantage of the huge 30% off promo on printing your MyAtlas photo book with the code 1ANVF30.

To use this code, discover MyAtlas—a simple and intuitive space to relive your adventures: - Open your MyAtlas account for free - Create your first travel journal with 150 free photo imports.

You upload your photos & videos from your computer, write about your stops and anecdotes, and in just a few clicks, you can turn your best memories into a gorgeous printed photo book—and don’t forget the code 1ANVF30!

🎁 It’s the perfect time to bring your stories back to life, immortalize your favorite landscapes, or turn them into a unique gift to tuck under the tree. Because a memory you revive is like setting off again—and there’s no gift more precious than that.
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Win a Stay in Kerala - Contest!
Why not try your luck to win your next vacation?

We’ve got a little game for you (okay, it’s not a walk in the park—you’ll have to do some digging!) with DirecTravel: the prize is 5 nights for one person at the Nilaya Experience guesthouse, right in the heart of Kerala, India.

The stay is worth 700 €. It’s set in a magical spot among the rice fields, offering a relaxing and 100% authentic getaway, far from the noise, hosted by Raghu and Véronique.

How to enter is simple:

1- Head over to directravel.org. 2- Browse the site to find the answers to the 10 contest questions. Click here for the questions. Each question includes a clue to guide you to the right page. 3- Answer all 10 questions correctly to validate your entry.

Contest Rules

The game is free and with no purchase necessary. A random draw will be held on September 19, 2025, among all correct entries. The winner will be contacted directly by DIRECTRAVEL. The prize is non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and valid based on the accommodation’s availability.
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In September, discover the What A Trip festival in Montpellier!
Spotlight on the "What A Trip Festival" in Montpellier

From September 22 to 28, 2025, head to Montpellier for the What A Trip Festival, the must-attend event for travel and adventure in images 😉

This event draws around 40,000 passionate visitors who come to (re)discover the world through documentary film screenings, followed by meet-ups, conferences, and workshops.

The "travel village" hosts a dedicated fair: exhibitor booths, a travel bookstore, photo exhibitions, food trucks, and free concerts set the pace. The "Les rencontres voyageurs" booth will be there to offer you: a friendly atmosphere, conferences, masterclasses, fun games, and even interviews!

Check out the program 🙂
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VoyageForum needs you more than ever!
Dear travelers,

VoyageForum needs you more than ever! To continue making it the biggest space for exchange, inspiration, and sharing, we want to better understand your desires and expectations.

Take a few moments to answer our survey and let’s build the future of VoyageForum together!

Thanks for your support! 🙂
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Global tourism responsible for 8.8% of greenhouse gas emissions
I would’ve preferred to post this in the "Travel News" section, but it’s not open to new discussions. Still, this is definitely sensitive news directly related to travel.

"With growth twice as fast as the global economy, tourism has a heavy impact on climate balance. In this regard, aviation poses a specific challenge." (From Le Parisien with AFP)

You can read the rest HERE.
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Argentina: From Patagonia to Iguazú, 3 last spots available for January 2027
Dreaming of discovering Argentina? For a departure on January 17, 2027, the specialist AmériGo still has 3 spots left on its guided tour "Land of Contrasts," with an exclusive discount of 200 € per person reserved for VoyageForum readers.

In 14 days, this small-group trip lets you explore radically different landscapes, from the glaciers of Patagonia to the Iguazú Falls, passing through the mountains of northwestern Argentina and Buenos Aires.

From Tierra del Fuego to the glaciers of Patagonia The tour starts in Ushuaia, at the southern tip of the American continent. On the agenda: exploring Tierra del Fuego National Park and sailing on the Beagle Channel, between mountains, islets teeming with birds, and sea lions. Next up is El Calafate to discover one of Argentina’s most impressive natural sites: the Perito Moreno Glacier. The trip also includes a boat ride on Lake Argentino to admire other glaciers, as well as an evening at a traditional Patagonian *estancia*, complete with a grilled lamb *asado*.

From Iguazú Falls to the colorful mountains of Salta A dramatic change of scenery in Iguazú, where the tropical forest is home to nearly 275 waterfalls. The itinerary lets you see the falls from both the Argentine and Brazilian sides, offering two complementary views of this incredible natural site. Further west, in the Salta region, the landscapes turn Andean. Travelers cross the Quebrada de las Conchas and its reddish rock formations, discover the Seven Colors Mountain in Purmamarca, and visit the vineyards of Cafayate, with a tasting of local wines. The trip wraps up in Buenos Aires, with a tour of its iconic neighborhoods, from La Boca to San Telmo, and an evening dedicated to tango.

A guided small-group tour

This 14-day, 12-night tour is limited to a maximum of 16 participants. It’s perfect for travelers who want to explore several key regions of Argentina in one trip without having to organize all the necessary travel themselves. The package includes international and domestic flights, accommodations, local transportation, scheduled visits, and many meals. AmériGo, a specialist in Latin America for over 20 years, handles the trip’s organization and all the tour stages.

3 last spots and a 200 € discount for VoyageForum readers

The next departure is set for January 17, 2027, right in the middle of the southern summer. There are currently only 3 spots left for this tour, priced at 7,295 € per person. For this occasion, AmériGo is offering a 200 € discount per person to VoyageForum readers, valid until October 17, 2027. To take advantage of it:

Check out the program on AmériGo’s website. Click on "Book." Enter the code in the "Advantage Code" field.

Discover the tour and take advantage of the offer for VoyageForum readers →

Offer valid until October 17, 2026, for the January 17, 2027 departure, subject to availability and AmériGo’s terms. Article created in partnership with AmériGo.
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Egypt - Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo: Opening Postponed to Late 2025
Originally planned for an official opening on July 3, 2025, the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which has already been partially open since autumn 2024, has had its official inauguration pushed back to the end of the year. This decision, made due to growing tensions in the Middle East, was motivated by the desire to give the event the international dimension it deserves.

Spanning 500,000 m²—larger than the Louvre (which has 360,000 m² of total space, including 73,000 m² of exhibition areas)—the museum will house up to 100,000 artifacts, including the complete collection of Tutankhamun and a monumental statue of Ramses II. It can already welcome 4,000 visitors per day with limited access, with a future capacity estimated at 13,000 per day once fully open.

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