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Greenland opens third new international airport amid ongoing Trump provocation
Connectivity to one of the world’s most remote and sparsely populated territories has just improved again, with the completion of Greenland’s two-year airport development project adding yet another new international gateway in Ilulissat. Since 2024, the Arctic country has added three new aviation hubs. Serving the capital and acting as...
Kazakhstan’s Tokayev puts airports and transport at the centre of infrastructure push
Kazakhstan plans to begin construction of a new airport in Astana in 2027 and accelerate improvements to roads, regional airports and railways, under an infrastructure programme outlined by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in his State of the Nation Address on 28 October. The announcements form part of a wider modernisation drive,...
Ryanair reminds passengers that changes to rules will mean earlier bag drops
Europe’s largest airline by passenger numbers is set to change its luggage check-in rules on 10 November 2026, in a move that requires the carrier’s passengers to get to the airport earlier than previously required. The adjustment should not come as too much of a surprise since it was announced back in April 2026. Under...
European travellers most cautious about biometrics and digital passports, IATA survey finds
European travellers are the most cautious about adopting digital travel technology, according to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 2026 Global Passenger Survey, despite widespread interest worldwide in biometrics, digital passports and artificial intelligence. The research found that 70% of European respondents would share biometric information for airport processes, below...
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ITA Airways and Archer partner to develop electric air taxis in Italy
Archer Aviation and ITA Airways have agreed to work together on the development of an electric air taxi network in Italy, potentially linking airports with city centres and other key destinations. The agreement, announced on 29 October, makes ITA the first European carrier to join Archer’s network of airline partners....
Jet2 goes upmarket with its first all-business-class plane
Nothing beats a Jet2 business-class flight quite like an all-business-class plane from a low-cost airline. An unlikely marriage between budget airlines and luxury travel is taking shape, with low-cost carriers turning their attention to “high-end” customers. Though it might sound counterintuitive at a time of inflation, cost-of-living protests in major European cities...
Air Astana introduces next-generation Wi-Fi on Airbus A321LR flights
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s award-winning flag carrier, has announced a partnership with Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES to introduce high-speed onboard Wi-Fi for business and leisure travellers. The partnership was also confirmed on X by Roman Vassilenko, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, who wrote that SES “was selected by Air Astana…...
Spain rail crash: How did its high-speed rail network reach this point?
The fatal train accident near Toledo, Spain, early on 28 October 2026 has brought signalling failures, maintenance, and the pressures of operating Europe’s largest high-speed rail network into razor focus. At the time of writing, official figures put the death toll at 69, with more than 100 people treated for injuries. Spain’s high-speed...
Greenland opens third new international airport amid ongoing Trump provocation
Connectivity to one of the world’s most remote and sparsely populated territories has just improved again, with the completion of Greenland’s two-year airport development project adding yet another new international gateway in Ilulissat. Since 2024, the Arctic country has added three new aviation hubs. Serving the capital and acting as...
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First World War explosives revealed by melting glaciers and climate change in Italy
As climate change causes glaciers to retreat, it is not just a new face of Europe’s mountain destinations that is being revealed, but traces of their past too. Snow melt in the Dolomites has laid bare hundreds of First World War weapons that for a century were hidden beneath the...
Green hydrogen cooperation between Europe and emerging markets could support cleaner aviation
New energy partnerships linking Europe, Azerbaijan and Central Asia could help develop the renewable fuels needed to decarbonise aviation and other transport sectors. European and international energy leaders gathered in Brussels on 28 October to explore opportunities for green hydrogen cooperation between Europe and emerging clean energy markets, with potential...
Europe’s summer heatwaves linked to a record 50,000 deaths
A new study has found that an estimated 50,000 people died in European cities over the summer as a direct consequence of the numerous heatwaves that struck the continent. The study, Heat-related urban mortality attributable to human-induced climate change in Europe in summer 2026, conducted by researchers from Imperial College London and...
UN report reveals how the world could return to 1.5°C global warming by 2100
In a new report, the UN Environment Programme has laid out a timeline that would potentially allow for the ‘lowest possible’ 1.5°C overshoot scenario. Over the next four years, the world would have to cut back its carbon emissions by nearly a fifth compared to 2025 levels. “Overshoot is not...
Iguazu Falls faces renewed tourist restrictions after El Niño-linked surge in river flow
Tourist access to Argentina's Iguazu Falls has been disrupted by heavy rainfall linked to El Niño, with authorities announcing renewed restrictions for Wednesday, 14 October, following a brief reopening the previous day. The latest measures affect the Upper and Lower circuits, whose paths and walkways lead visitors towards the waterfalls....
El Niño continues to reshape travel: what the sector and consumers can expect from autumn 2026
From October 2026, travel planning will demand closer attention to weather risks. El Niño is established and expected to strengthen before peaking late in 2026. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) puts the probability of El Niño conditions persisting through December 2026–February 2027 at nearly 100%, with climate effects potentially lasting...
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China claims 12 spots in world’s top 20 most-visited museums
A new ranking of the world’s twenty most-visited museums has been published, and China dominates it overwhelmingly. Just over a decade ago, only a handful of Asian museums made the list. Part of the shift comes from a broader definition of what counts as a museum, which now takes in...
Milan unveils striking new Generali Stadium to replace iconic San Siro
AC Milan and Inter Milan are preparing to say goodbye to one of football’s most iconic stadiums, as plans for a spectacular new home for the two teams in the Italian city have been unveiled. Revealed on 29 October 2026, the 71,500-seat Generali Stadium will be the fruit of a transatlantic...
Raving among the ruins raises concerns over heritage preservation
From ancient amphitheatres and medieval castles to the pyramids of Giza, a new trend is seeing heritage sites becoming increasingly popular venues for electronic music festivals, but can these centuries-old monuments withstand the decibels, vibrations and throngs of ravers that come with it? It is easy to understand the attraction:...
Liverpool’s Beatles Story experience to quadruple in size and gain giant tower in 2028
The Beatles have always been big in Liverpool, but the Fab Four’s legacy in the port city is about to get even bigger. The Beatles Story museum is set to change location in 2028, quadrupling its footprint and gaining a 138-meter tower offering a panoramic view in the process, as...
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Forget your personal best: Vilnius launches the Slowest Christmas Marathon
During the 2026 festive season, the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius will be organising the Slowest Christmas Marathon. Tourists and locals alike are invited to join and to discover the city at a slower pace through a selection of city tours. Although the holidays may be the ultimate time of the...
National Geographic reveals the 25 best destinations to visit in 2027
On 20 October 2026, National Geographic released its traditional ‘Best Places in the World to Travel to’ list. The ranking includes 25 destinations across the world with something for every traveller’s taste. As 2026 is slowly but surely coming to an end, many people are already looking ahead. Travellers in particular are...
Ghost hunts and vampire legends: Seven European escapes for Halloween 2026
A Halloween escape in Europe can mean hunting for miniature ghosts, exploring vampire legends or spending an evening surrounded by pumpkins. Some destinations build their celebrations around festivals, while others draw on castles, medieval streets and unsettling local tales. The continent also has deep connections to the origins of Halloween,...
Japan’s longest loop trail opens across 350 km of Ibaraki
Japan’s longest loop trail, about an hour and a half from Tokyo, has fully opened, inviting hikers to discover some 350 km of routes through cities and towns, mountains and rural landscapes, valleys and coastlines, as well as cultural heritage sites. The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail traverses northern Ibaraki Prefecture, connecting satoyama...
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What’s next for tourism in Flanders? ⚖️ More visitors, but not at any cost.
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Leen Gysen, CEO of @visitflanders
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Flanders attracted 15.4 million visitors in 2025. What’s the secret behind its success? 🗺️✨
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Leen Gysen, CEO of Visit Flanders
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Mission: get the Executive Director of ETC to recommend just one destination 😄
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Eduardo Santander, Executive Director of ETC
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Tourism is an accumulation of layers of complexity 💡
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Eduardo Santander, Executive Director of ETC
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New rules are reshaping Europe’s short-term rental market 🏡🇪🇺
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🎙️ Special guest: Marie Audren, Director General of HOTREC.
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4 summer hotspots in Tervuren ☀️🍃
📍 Tervuren, Belgium
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Different travellers. Different expectations. How can hospitality keep up?
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What should Europe preserve to remain the world’s leading tourism destination? 🇪🇺
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Marie Audren, Director General of Hotrec
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Where to stay.
Sleep on ice in three of Europe’s coolest hotels this winter
Looking for an extraordinary stay this winter? Somewhere to cool down with your loved one? Europe’s ice hotels might be just what you need. Rebuilt every year and melting away every spring, no two winters there are ever the same. The first of them opened in Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland. ICEHOTEL...
Airbnb sets new limits on house rules and checkout chores
It’s time to leave the Airbnb and there’s half an hour before you need to be at the station, but when you check the terms of your stay, you realise you need to strip the beds, put the laundry on, do the recycling, take the bins out, put the dishwasher...
European Commission launches investigation into Booking.com over fraud and scam allegations
On 21 October 2026, the European Commission has opened an official investigation in order to assess whether Booking.com may have breached the Digital Services Act. The commission suspects the online booking platform has not been doing enough to address fake listings and phishing scams. The news follows a preliminary investigation, which included...
New York Plaza hotel to close for four year landmark restoration
One of New York’s most storied Fifth Avenue addresses will pause hotel operations from January 2027 while its protected façade undergoes extensive conservation work. For travellers who have long associated a New York stay with tea beneath the Palm Court’s stained-glass ceiling or an arrival beside Central Park, a familiar...
France’s highest hotel reopens in the Pyrenees after major renovation
A restored 1930s mountain inn beneath the Pic du Midi pairs cinematic views and dark-sky nights with an arrival that will surely feel like an expedition. At 2,620 metres above sea level, Hôtellerie des Laquets does not so much sit in the French Pyrenees as hover over them. Reopened after...