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Europe records busiest-ever summer for air traffic despite Middle East war
Europe’s skies recorded their busiest summer on record in 2026, despite disruption linked to the war in the Middle East, according to new data from the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol). Between 1 June and 31 August, the European aviation network handled an average of 35,959...
25 years after 9/11: How the attacks changed airport security forever
Twenty-five years ago, passengers could arrive at many US airports and walk to the departure gate accompanied by friends and relatives. Small knives were permitted in aircraft cabins, liquids were largely unrestricted and passenger screening was carried out by private contractors working for airlines. Then came 11 September 2001. The...
UK airports recover from flight chaos but passengers unlikely to receive compensation
UK airports are largely returning to normal after days of widespread disruption caused by an air traffic control system failure, but hundreds of thousands of affected passengers have been warned they are unlikely to receive compensation. Around 2,163 flights were affected after National Air Traffic Services (NATS), the UK’s air...
August 2026 was world’s joint hottest month ever recorded, Copernicus finds
August 2026 was the world’s joint hottest month ever recorded, tying with July 2023 as global temperatures climbed back above 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The global average surface air temperature reached 16.96°C last month, which is 0.85°C above the 1991–2020 average. It...
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Europe records busiest-ever summer for air traffic despite Middle East war
Europe’s skies recorded their busiest summer on record in 2026, despite disruption linked to the war in the Middle East, according to new data from the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol). Between 1 June and 31 August, the European aviation network handled an average of 35,959...
Ryanair boss calls for NATS CEO Martin Rolfe to be replaced after air traffic control failures
Following several technical issues with air traffic control systems, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has published a statement directed at the British transport secretary Heidi Alexander. In his open letter, he is asking to replace Martin Rolfe, CEO of the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) air traffic control services. Ryanair published...
Delta flight plunges 8.2 km in 10 minutes after oxygen masks deploy
A Delta Air Lines flight on its way to Salt Lake City was forced to make an emergency landing in Las Vegas last week after dropping around 8.2 km (27,000 feet) in just 10 minutes, causing panic among passengers as oxygen masks suddenly deployed in the cabin. The aircraft, which...
Icelandair turns iconic Northern Lights plane into 25,000 keychains
Travellers who never had a chance to fly Icelandair’s Hekla Aurora – and those who did but want to make the pleasure last just a little longer – can now own a piece of the iconic aircraft. The Boeing 757-200, which was retired last October after more than a decade...
Algeria bans UAE aircraft from its airspace but commercial flights continue until end of 2026
Algeria has barred civilian and military aircraft registered in the United Arab Emirates from its airspace after severing diplomatic relations with Abu Dhabi. The restriction took effect at midnight on 11 September 2026. Commercial services to and from Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers are temporarily excluded until the end...
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Kauaʻi asks visitors to pause as Hurricane Lowell recovery puts tourism under strain
Power cuts, damaged roads, and pressure on essential supplies have prompted calls to postpone Kauaʻi trips, while tourism leaders encourage holidaymakers to redirect—not abandon—their Hawaiʻi plans. Kauaʻi’s visitor economy is facing a delicate trade-off once more, after Hurricane Lowell: the island needs space and resources for recovery, yet many livelihoods...
Thessaloniki to host CIVITAS Forum 2026 on sustainable urban and tourism mobility
The historic Greek port city of Thessaloniki is set to host delegates at the CIVITAS Forum 2026, an international, three-day conference focusing on “smart, inclusive and sustainable urban mobility.” The Forum aims to bring together city representatives, policymakers, practitioners, planners, academics, and mobility enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond to exchange...
August 2026 was world’s joint hottest month ever recorded, Copernicus finds
August 2026 was the world’s joint hottest month ever recorded, tying with July 2023 as global temperatures climbed back above 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The global average surface air temperature reached 16.96°C last month, which is 0.85°C above the 1991–2020 average. It...
Dutch researchers bring world’s first solar ambulance to remote destinations
Researchers from the Netherlands have successfully tested a world-first solar-powered ambulance that can operate entirely off-grid and generate a surplus energy supply, representing a potential “gamechanger” for healthcare provision in remote locations. According to a press release, Solar Team Eindhoven from Eindhoven University of Technology, in partnership with international health...
Deadly Grand Canyon flash flood forces hotel closures and Stage 4 water restrictions
A deadly flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park has prompted Stage 4 water restrictions and the closure of all overnight accommodation on the South Rim, as officials respond to extensive damage caused by the severe weather. The “significant flash flooding” struck the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas...
Natural disasters to become more recurrent in the Himalayas, researchers warn
While Nepal and Tibet are dealing with the consequences of the flash flood that occurred on 26 August 2026, climate scientists warn that such natural disasters might hit the Himalayas on a regular basis over the coming years. Global warming is rapidly changing the Himalayan ecosystem, impacting glaciers as well...
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Akhal-Teke World Championship celebrates Turkmen heritage in the Netherlands
For three days, the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in the Netherlands became the international home of one of the world's oldest and most distinctive horse breeds, as the Akhal-Teke World Championship 2026 brought together more than 300 guests from around the world. Held from 4 to 6 September in Kronenberg, the event combined...
The women of Naibunga Lower: A hidden gem of Northern Kenya
This is the first in a four-part series exploring Naibunga Lower through the lives, experiences and stories of the women who call this part of Northern Kenya home.The car left the busy streets of Nanyuki. A colourful selection of shops started parading within the frame of the car window: from...
Iconic Brussels Palais de Justice façade unveiled after more than 40 years
Justice has finally been done to one of Brussels’ most iconic buildings, as the scaffolding that had obscured the Palais de Justice’s monumental façade for the better part of the last 40 years has finally been removed, revealing Joseph Poelaert’s intricate and eclectic architecture in all its restored glory, unobstructed by...
Google renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users as Canada hits back
Google has begun displaying Lake Ontario as “Lake America” to users in the United States after President Donald Trump ordered the shared US-Canadian lake to be renamed, prompting a defiant response from Canadian authorities. The change follows an executive order signed by Trump directing the US Department of the Interior,...
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Kenya’s Samburu leads Intrepid’s 10 ‘Not Hot’ destinations for 2027
Intrepid Travel has revealed ten lesser-visited destinations that it believes are ready to welcome more tourists in 2027. Its annual Not Hot List includes places in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas, with Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve occupying first place. The name does not suggest that the locations are unattractive...
How Astana and Almaty are reshaping travel and business in Central Asia
Central Asia’s urban map is changing fast. Trade diversification, youthful populations and rapid digital adoption are turning its principal cities into substantial markets and increasingly important destinations for business, tourism and international events. Tashkent, Bishkek and Dushanbe are modernising, while Shymkent and Samarkand are expanding their economic and cultural roles....
New 193 km walking route through Cumbria to open this month
A new 193 km (120-mile) walking route through some of northern England’s most scenic landscapes is set to officially open this month, linking the North Pennines with the shores of Morecambe Bay. The Westmorland and Furness Way will launch on 15 September, creating a six-stage long-distance route from Alston, England’s...
Hiking the Fagne de Malchamps, where the famous Spa water begins
Four kilometres. That is roughly all it takes to leave the elegant streets, thermal baths and Belle Époque heritage of Spa behind and find yourself walking through a landscape that feels considerably further away. At more than 500 metres above sea level, the Domaine de Bérizenne and neighbouring Fagne de...
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Tourism is an accumulation of layers of complexity 💡
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New rules are reshaping Europe’s short-term rental market 🏡🇪🇺
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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? 🇪🇺
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Did you know? Around 97% of the world’s cruise ships are built in Europe 🚢
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MSC Cruises is setting sail toward the next generation 🚢✨
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One destination everyone should cruise to at least once in their life? 🚢
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Madrid Formula 1 Grand Prix pushing rental prices to record highs as residents face growing pressure
Short-term rental prices at the higher end of Madrid’s accommodation market have soared ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, while locals are complaining that the event will bring noise, mobility problems and pollution to the city. Some apartments in the host neighbourhood of Valdebebas have seen rental prices increase by as much as 1,000% for the...
Brussels Airport plans major Sheraton hotel renovation after fire-safety scrutiny
Brussels Airport is preparing a two-year overhaul of the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, with work set to modernise the 35-year-old property’s rooms, public areas, façade, and technical infrastructure against a recent backdrop of fire-safety concerns and operational disruption. The airport operator promised in a press release that the four-star hotel,...
Private Venice Lagoon island with Napoleonic fort hits market for €5.5 million
A private island in the Venice Lagoon has gone on the market for €5.5 million, offering buyers the rare chance to own an entire island complete with a restored Napoleonic-era fortress. Known as Crevan, the 5,700-square-metre island is located around 7.5 kilometres northeast of Venice, north of Sant’Erasmo. The property...
Fake 10 Downing Street Booking.com listing exposes major security flaws
A fake holiday rental listing for 10 Downing Street was reportedly set up on Booking.com within minutes, with consumer watchdog Which? saying the experiment exposed serious weaknesses in the platform’s fraud prevention and verification systems. The listing was created by Which? Travel researchers on 18 June and presented 10 Downing...
Ghent welcomes new Porter’s House boutique hotel
Porter’s House is a new boutique hotel located in Ghent’s historic city centre. Located in the former porter’s lodge of the post office, the hotel is an extension of the existing hotel, The Post. Since 1 September 2026, tourists visiting the Belgian city of Ghent will be able to stay...