EU agrees new air passenger rights after 12 years of talks
Aviation Transport 🇪🇺 EU

EU agrees new air passenger rights after 12 years of talks

Passengers will retain compensation for flight delays exceeding three hours, while new rules introduce free personal items on board, fee-free family seating and faster reimbursement procedures. The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have reached a provisional agreement on new air passenger rights rules after more than...

New train service to link Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel from 2027
Train Transport 🇪🇺 EU

New train service to link Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel from 2027

In a bid to offer a new alternative to air travel, rail companies in Belgium, France, and Switzerland will be working together to establish a high-speed train connection between Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel. The new route should be operational as of July 2027. European rail providers are continuously looking for...
WHO Europe reassures fans over Ebola risks ahead of FIFA World Cup
Tourism Travel 🌍 World

WHO Europe reassures fans over Ebola risks ahead of FIFA World Cup

As the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway, the World Health Organization has issued an unusual statement to reassure fans travelling to the event that there are no Ebola cases in Europe and the risk is low. In a public statement, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director...
World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel

Every four years, the World Cup does something that goes largely unnoticed amid the goals and group stages: it rewrites the rulebook on how people cross borders. The 2026 edition, the largest and most complex in the tournament’s history, may be doing so more profoundly than ever before. The report,...
Riyadh Air launches London flights as Saudi aviation ambitions grow
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Riyadh Air launches London flights as Saudi aviation ambitions grow

Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier launched its first commercial flight to London Heathrow last Wednesday, ahead of schedule, after receiving its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner earlier than anticipated. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) since its creation in 2023, Riyadh Air is a central pillar of the Kingdom’s...

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Tourism Travel 🌍 World

P&O Ferries introduces new sleeper lounges on UK–Europe North Sea routes

Dubai-owned ferry company P&O is introducing a new “Sleep Lounge” facility on its historic overnight route between Hull and Rotterdam, allowing passengers to book a reclining chair and rest during their 12-hour sailing. The new lounge will come into service on North Sea crossings from 13 July 2026, offering 36...
WHO Europe reassures fans over Ebola risks ahead of FIFA World Cup
Tourism Travel 🌍 World

WHO Europe reassures fans over Ebola risks ahead of FIFA World Cup

As the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway, the World Health Organization has issued an unusual statement to reassure fans travelling to the event that there are no Ebola cases in Europe and the risk is low. In a public statement, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director...
Sardinian paradise beach restricts umbrellas to protect fragile coastline
Tourism Travel 🇮🇹 Italy

Sardinian paradise beach restricts umbrellas to protect fragile coastline

A popular Sardinian beach has introduced a new measure banning visitors from bringing their own umbrellas, in an effort to protect its fragile environment and limit overcrowding. The measure has provoked outrage online and reignited a wider debate about access to Italy’s coastline. The measure, introduced by the Villasimius Council,...

Transport.

TAP Air Portugal celebrates 60 years of flights to Brazil
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

TAP Air Portugal celebrates 60 years of flights to Brazil

In 1966, TAP Air Portugal first started flying between Portugal and Brazil. 60 years later, the airline is celebrating that milestone and is expecting to carry 2.1 million passengers across the Atlantic between Brazil and Europe. The relationship between TAP Air Portugal started back in 1960, when the airline operated...
Turkish Airlines named Best Food & Beverage airline in Europe at 2026 APEX awards
Aviation Transport 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Turkish Airlines named Best Food & Beverage airline in Europe at 2026 APEX awards

Turkish Airlines has won the 2026 APEX Best Food & Beverage in Europe award, marking the fifth time the carrier has received the recognition for its in-flight dining experience. The award was presented during the APEX Awards Ceremony held on 10 June in Dublin, Ireland, as part of the Future...
New train service to link Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel from 2027
Train Transport 🇪🇺 EU

New train service to link Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel from 2027

In a bid to offer a new alternative to air travel, rail companies in Belgium, France, and Switzerland will be working together to establish a high-speed train connection between Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel. The new route should be operational as of July 2027. European rail providers are continuously looking for...
EU agrees new air passenger rights after 12 years of talks
Aviation Transport 🇪🇺 EU

EU agrees new air passenger rights after 12 years of talks

Passengers will retain compensation for flight delays exceeding three hours, while new rules introduce free personal items on board, fee-free family seating and faster reimbursement procedures. The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have reached a provisional agreement on new air passenger rights rules after more than...
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia sign up to international rail link bypassing Hormuz and Israel
Train Transport 🌍 World

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia sign up to international rail link bypassing Hormuz and Israel

A new rail route connecting Türkiye and Saudi Arabia is now a step closer to reality, after the signing of an historic agreement between the two countries. The train line would pass through Syria and Jordan, and authorities envisage an Oman extension that would provide an overland alternative to trade...

Transport.

TAP Air Portugal celebrates 60 years of flights to Brazil
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

TAP Air Portugal celebrates 60 years of flights to Brazil

In 1966, TAP Air Portugal first started flying between Portugal and Brazil. 60 years later, the airline is celebrating that milestone and is expecting to carry 2.1 million passengers across the Atlantic between Brazil and Europe. The relationship between TAP Air Portugal started back in 1960, when the airline operated...
Turkish Airlines named Best Food & Beverage airline in Europe at 2026 APEX awards
Aviation Transport 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Turkish Airlines named Best Food & Beverage airline in Europe at 2026 APEX awards

Turkish Airlines has won the 2026 APEX Best Food & Beverage in Europe award, marking the fifth time the carrier has received the recognition for its in-flight dining experience. The award was presented during the APEX Awards Ceremony held on 10 June in Dublin, Ireland, as part of the Future...
New train service to link Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel from 2027
Train Transport 🇪🇺 EU

New train service to link Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel from 2027

In a bid to offer a new alternative to air travel, rail companies in Belgium, France, and Switzerland will be working together to establish a high-speed train connection between Brussels, Strasbourg, and Basel. The new route should be operational as of July 2027. European rail providers are continuously looking for...

Green.

Climate change has heightened risk of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup
Climate Green 🌍 World

Climate change has heightened risk of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup

Players at the men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 could find their performance affected by extreme temperatures associated with global warming, and fans might notice match strategy changing in response to the climate, a new study has found. Research suggests that temperatures above 28°C (82.4°F) can affect soccer players’ performance — especially how...
Shared e-scooters banned from Brussels from 2027
Green Sustainability 🇧🇪 Belgium

Shared e-scooters banned from Brussels from 2027

On Thursday, 11 June 2026, the Brussels government voted to ban shared e-scooters from Belgium’s capital as of 2027. A multitude of accidents, parking hassles, and other issues were at the basis of the decision. Although they were initially welcomed as a creative new means of transportation within the city,...
El Niño is back: how the climate phenomenon could reshape travel in 2026
Climate Green 🌍 World

El Niño is back: how the climate phenomenon could reshape travel in 2026

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned of an increasing global risk of extreme temperatures and rainfall over the coming months, as El Niño conditions develop, fuelled by unusually warm waters in the tropical Pacific. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), one...
KLM tests synthetic kerosene blend on passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg
Energy Green 🇪🇺 EU

KLM tests synthetic kerosene blend on passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg

KLM Cityhopper has operated a passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg using a 5% blend of synthetic kerosene (e-SAF). The flight marks the first passenger service to Germany using this type of fuel. It is part of ongoing efforts to test and scale alternative aviation fuels in real operating conditions....
Experts call for action over ambition ahead of COP31
Climate Green 🌍 World

Experts call for action over ambition ahead of COP31

Tourism destinations across the world are already feeling the effects of climate change, with rising sea levels, shifting weather patterns and ecosystem disruption reshaping how places operate long before new global climate decisions are implemented. Destinations are experiencing changes in seasonality, environmental stability and infrastructure pressure that directly influence how...
Brussels Airport turns greener with new call for sustainable community projects
Green Sustainability 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels Airport turns greener with new call for sustainable community projects

Brussels Airport is continuing its efforts to become more environmentally friendly and has launched a new call for projects to support local initiatives that benefit both people and nature. Now in its fourth year, the Brussels Airport Fund is inviting applicants to submit their ideas by 16 September 2026 for...

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Discovering Belgium’s fairytale side one castle at a time 🏰🇧🇪
📍 Château de Vêves, Belgium
📸 Caroline Beauvois 

Culture.

Young Europeans invited to win a trip to China through new creative contest
Art Culture 🇨🇳 China

Young Europeans invited to win a trip to China through new creative contest

The Mission of China to the European Union has launched a new creative competition aimed at strengthening cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between young people in Europe and China. Titled "Chinese and European Youth: Moving Forward Together", the contest invites participants aged 15 to 35 from across the European Union to submit original...
Nine 2026 films and TV releases that will inspire your next summer trip
Cinema Culture 🌍 World

Nine 2026 films and TV releases that will inspire your next summer trip

The set-jetting trend continues to shape tourism and how travellers discover new destinations. These 2026 releases are set to turn real-world filming locations into travel inspiration, ranging from iconic cities to coastal getaways. Here are 9 films and TV shows that will definitely make your next summer trip special. The...
Brussels Royal Palace reopens following two-year renovation
Architecture Culture 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels Royal Palace reopens following two-year renovation

This summer, the Royal Palace in Brussels will once again be opening its doors to the public. Visitors will be able to view the building and its gardens under a new light after two years of renovation works. Belgium’s Royal Palace has been one of the best-known landmarks in Brussels...
Brussels Flower Carpet to honour Japan with Hokusai-inspired wave
Art Culture 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels Flower Carpet to honour Japan with Hokusai-inspired wave

Brussels has unveiled the design for this year’s famous Flower Carpet, which will once again transform the Grand-Place into a vast floral artwork from 13 to 16 August. This year’s edition celebrates 160 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Japan, with a new rendition of Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic The...

Destination.

New Ardennes eco-village puts sustainable and social tourism centre stage
Destination Get away 🇧🇪 Belgium

New Ardennes eco-village puts sustainable and social tourism centre stage

It's the new kid on the block in Belgium's holiday market, but La Hameau de la Semois ticks boxes that many other destinations struggle to match. The new eco-village in the Ardennes combines a strong commitment to sustainability with a social tourism model designed to make holidays accessible to more...
Icelandair names “World’s Worst Photographer” and awards $50,000 in viral marketing campaign
Destination Photography 🇮🇸 Iceland

Icelandair names “World’s Worst Photographer” and awards $50,000 in viral marketing campaign

Icelandair has selected the “world’s worst photographer” and awarded the winner a $50,000 prize after a global campaign designed to celebrate imperfection in photography and showcase Iceland’s naturally striking landscapes. The worst of the worst tier was awarded to Blanche Mortemard, a Paris-based photographer who was chosen from more than...
7 things to do in Tervuren with kids
Destination Get away 🇧🇪 Belgium

7 things to do in Tervuren with kids

From the AfricaMuseum to unforgettable hikes through nature, Tervuren is one of the best destinations for kid-friendly activities just a stone's throw from Brussels. If you're still not convinced, or simply looking for summer inspiration, we've selected seven of the most enjoyable things to do in Tervuren with kids. Tram...
New study reveals Europe’s cheapest and most expensive countries for holiday rentals in 2026
Destination Discovery 🇪🇺 EU

New study reveals Europe’s cheapest and most expensive countries for holiday rentals in 2026

No two European countries are alike, and the same goes for the price of a holiday rental. A new data analysis by AirDNA shows the cheapest and most expensive countries to book a stay in 2026. Generally speaking, booking a holiday is no cheap affair. Transportation can cost a lot,...

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Lifestyle.

WHO urges Europe to act as extreme heat causes 200,000 preventable deaths in 4 years
Health Lifestyle 🇪🇺 EU

WHO urges Europe to act as extreme heat causes 200,000 preventable deaths in 4 years

In a press release, the World Health Organization is calling on Europe to take action as extreme heat is killing thousands every year. A “coordinated, powerful, and institutional response” is needed to safeguard the population in the future. Climate change has a widespread impact on our planet and health. While...
World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel

Every four years, the World Cup does something that goes largely unnoticed amid the goals and group stages: it rewrites the rulebook on how people cross borders. The 2026 edition, the largest and most complex in the tournament’s history, may be doing so more profoundly than ever before. The report,...
Airbnb offering free World Cup tickets with select home bookings  
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

Airbnb offering free World Cup tickets with select home bookings  

Airbnb has launched a new offer including free tickets to matches in the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 in bookings at select properties across all 16 host cities. The deal comes alongside a range of exclusive fan experiences that the platform describes as bringing fans “closer to the pitch.” Averaging...

Lifestyle.

WHO urges Europe to act as extreme heat causes 200,000 preventable deaths in 4 years
Health Lifestyle 🇪🇺 EU

WHO urges Europe to act as extreme heat causes 200,000 preventable deaths in 4 years

In a press release, the World Health Organization is calling on Europe to take action as extreme heat is killing thousands every year. A “coordinated, powerful, and institutional response” is needed to safeguard the population in the future. Climate change has a widespread impact on our planet and health. While...
World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel

Every four years, the World Cup does something that goes largely unnoticed amid the goals and group stages: it rewrites the rulebook on how people cross borders. The 2026 edition, the largest and most complex in the tournament’s history, may be doing so more profoundly than ever before. The report,...
Airbnb offering free World Cup tickets with select home bookings  
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

Airbnb offering free World Cup tickets with select home bookings  

Airbnb has launched a new offer including free tickets to matches in the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 in bookings at select properties across all 16 host cities. The deal comes alongside a range of exclusive fan experiences that the platform describes as bringing fans “closer to the pitch.” Averaging...
Now tourists in Japan can participate in coral and shark protection dives
Lifestyle Wildlife 🇯🇵 Japan

Now tourists in Japan can participate in coral and shark protection dives

In the latest example of destinations asking visitors to participate in sustainable tourism, Okinawa in Japan has launched a citizen-science programme inviting divers to gather data to protect the region’s coral reefs and the sharks and rays that live there. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) recognises sharks and...

Food and Drinks.

Food and Drinks Restaurants 🌍 World

Tripadvisor sells TheFork to American Express in $700M restaurant booking deal

Tripadvisor is set to sell off its online restaurant and management platform, TheFork, to American Express for $700 million (around €603 million) in an all-cash deal under advice from Goldman Sachs. The transaction is expected to allow Tripadvisor to focus on its Experiences strategy, while giving the buyer another customer engagement...
New European rules on labelling honey come into force
Food Food and Drinks 🇪🇺 EU

New European rules on labelling honey come into force

New rules around the sale of honey in the European Union came into force on 14 June 2026, in a move aimed at helping consumers better understand their purchases in a market where low-cost imports, opaque blends, and suspicions of fraud can make buying a quality product difficult. The new...
Why Gaziantep is Türkiye’s gastronomic capital
Food Food and Drinks 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Why Gaziantep is Türkiye’s gastronomic capital

From world-famous baklava and centuries-old culinary traditions to UNESCO recognition and cultural diplomacy, Gaziantep offers a unique blend of gastronomy, heritage and hospitality that continues to attract visitors from around the globe. The scent of freshly baked baklava drifts through centuries-old streets. Copper artisans shape intricate designs in historic bazaars,...

Where to stay.

Thousands of Belgian homes unavailable to residential market due to Airbnb
Rentals Where to stay 🇧🇪 Belgium

Thousands of Belgian homes unavailable to residential market due to Airbnb

Thousands of homes across three of the largest cities in Belgium are no longer available on the regular housing market because they have been turned into short-term rentals, a new study shows. The research by ING bank reveals that 5,000 properties in Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent, representing 0.8% of the...
Largest hotel on the Baltic Sea opens in Poland with 1,240 rooms
Hotels Where to stay 🇵🇱Poland

Largest hotel on the Baltic Sea opens in Poland with 1,240 rooms

The most controversial hotel on Poland’s Baltic coast is about to open its doors. This five-star behemoth was built on a former military site and cost nearly 1,500 trees. It is already making Germany nervous. Located in Pobierowo, a small seaside resort with a population of around 1,000 on Poland’s...
Hilton opens first “cave hotel” in fairytale landscape of Cappadocia
Hotels Where to stay 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Hilton opens first “cave hotel” in fairytale landscape of Cappadocia

Hospitality giant Hilton has opened its first-ever “cave hotel,” adding centuries-old, restored underground accommodation to its worldwide portfolio. Located in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, known for its distinctive UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of fairy chimneys and rock-carved dwellings, Elika Cave Suites are part of the brand’s “Curio Collection,” a global series...
Finnish Lapland promotes summer tourism with €20,000 gold bar treasure hunt
Resorts Where to stay 🇫🇮Finland

Finnish Lapland promotes summer tourism with €20,000 gold bar treasure hunt

The ends of epic journeys have long been associated with mythical pots of gold, but this summer, a resort in Finnish Lapland is making that dream of treasure come true for one lucky visitor. The tourist office in Levi, a popular Nordic skiing destination and viewing point for the Northern...
European Accommodation Barometer 2026 shows rising optimism amid widening industry gaps
Hotels Where to stay 🇪🇺 EU

European Accommodation Barometer 2026 shows rising optimism amid widening industry gaps

Booking.com has released the sixth edition of its European Accommodation Barometer, giving an overview of how accommodation providers across Europe view the current market and the year ahead. The report is based on responses from 1,240 executives and managers across 24 European markets in the hospitality sector. It shows an...

Where to stay.

Thousands of Belgian homes unavailable to residential market due to Airbnb
Rentals Where to stay 🇧🇪 Belgium

Thousands of Belgian homes unavailable to residential market due to Airbnb

Thousands of homes across three of the largest cities in Belgium are no longer available on the regular housing market because they have been turned into short-term rentals, a new study shows. The research by ING bank reveals that 5,000 properties in Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent, representing 0.8% of the...
Largest hotel on the Baltic Sea opens in Poland with 1,240 rooms
Hotels Where to stay 🇵🇱Poland

Largest hotel on the Baltic Sea opens in Poland with 1,240 rooms

The most controversial hotel on Poland’s Baltic coast is about to open its doors. This five-star behemoth was built on a former military site and cost nearly 1,500 trees. It is already making Germany nervous. Located in Pobierowo, a small seaside resort with a population of around 1,000 on Poland’s...
Hilton opens first “cave hotel” in fairytale landscape of Cappadocia
Hotels Where to stay 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Hilton opens first “cave hotel” in fairytale landscape of Cappadocia

Hospitality giant Hilton has opened its first-ever “cave hotel,” adding centuries-old, restored underground accommodation to its worldwide portfolio. Located in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, known for its distinctive UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of fairy chimneys and rock-carved dwellings, Elika Cave Suites are part of the brand’s “Curio Collection,” a global series...