EU admits there is “much to do” as EES border delays continue to disrupt summer travel
The European Commission has acknowledged that there is “still a lot to do” to resolve the problems surrounding the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), as long queues continue to affect travellers at airports across Europe during the peak summer season. Speaking during a press conference in Ireland on Friday,...
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Ryanair uses French Senate report to call for air traffic control reform
Following the publication of an official report on the French air traffic control provider DSNA, Ryanair is calling on France’s government to take action in order to prevent structural cancellations in the future. Uncapped recruitment, guaranteed protection for overflights, and shorter training times are some of the proposed points of...
Angola’s coastline could become Africa’s next tourism asset, V-Marine founder says
Yachts, floating destinations, and nautical tourism could unlock a new “blue economy” opportunity for the African continent, according to V-Marine Bahrain Founder and CEO Wael Joujou, speaking at Global Tourism Forum Angola. During his keynote presentation, “Yachts & Floating Destinations: The Missing Tourism Asset of Africa,” at the summit in...
Tripadvisor AI summaries accused of masking negative hotel reviews
Research by consumer champion platform Which? has shown that TripAdvisor’s AI summary tool has a tendency to ignore issues such as food poisoning, sexual harassment, and hygiene failures. Users are therefore urged to read hotel reviews for themselves instead of relying on the AI feature. When choosing a hotel or...
Sweden tops new passport index as Europe dominates global ranking
The fifth edition of the Global Passport Index has been published and, once again, the top ten of most powerful passports is being dominated by Europe. The ranking takes into account factors such as Enhanced Mobility, Investment, and Quality of Living. Passport rankings aren’t new. Every year, a few organisations publish their...
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Transport.
Apple AirTags help airlines cut lost luggage by 90% in one year
Airline baggage tracing firm SITA has reported a 90% reduction in unrecoverable luggage since its integration of Apple AirTag technology. The Apple AirTag Find My ‘Share Item Location’ system was adopted by SITA’s WorldTracer in 2024. Now, the most recent SITA review of its performance across the initial 29 airlines...
Canary Islands new voluntary tourist tax invites visitors to fund sustainability projects
The Canary Islands are launching a new fund for sustainability that will be supported by visitor contributions, but, unlike the destinations around the world and the municipalities on the islands imposing tourist taxes, this time the archipelago’s guests will be invited to contribute voluntarily rather than pay a mandatory fee....
Delta flight hit by fireworks near airport during Independence Day celebrations
A commercial airliner carrying 58 people was hit by American Independence Day fireworks in the skies above Chicago on Saturday 4 July 2026, according to official airline, airport, and police statements. Delta Flight 1076 from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport was due to land at Midway International Airport at around 8:30 pm...
British Airways allows cabin crew to sleep in empty first-class seats on long-haul flights
British Airways has updated its staff rest policy to allow cabin crew to sleep in empty first- and business-class seats during some long-haul flights. The policy applies to a small number of aircraft in the airline’s long-haul fleet, including Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners and some Boeing 777-200ERs that were delivered without...
Ryanair uses French Senate report to call for air traffic control reform
Following the publication of an official report on the French air traffic control provider DSNA, Ryanair is calling on France’s government to take action in order to prevent structural cancellations in the future. Uncapped recruitment, guaranteed protection for overflights, and shorter training times are some of the proposed points of...
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Heatwaves and warming seas raise flesh-eating bacteria risk at European beaches
Rising temperatures really are the gift that keeps on giving…, aside from melting glaciers, straining electricity grids and fuelling wildfires, Europe now has yet another heat-related concern to add to the list: a flesh-eating bacterium thriving in warming seas. The little critter appears to be moving a little too close...
Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate after record European heatwave
As Europe emerges from one of its strongest and longest heatwaves on record, its consequences are already being felt in Switzerland, where all the snow and ice accumulated over the past winter are expected to have melted away by early next week, a phenomenon that normally does not occur until...
Tourist attractions in France shut down due to extreme heat
Major tourism attractions in France are having to adjust their opening hours due to the intense heatwave and red alert weather warnings affecting destinations across the country. With temperatures exceeding 40°C, authorities in Paris, which regularly tops rankings of the most visited city in Europe, have had to announce early...
Red heat alerts issued as Europe’s favourite destinations suffer deadly temperatures
Extreme temperatures across Europe have prompted red alerts for severe risk to life across a suite of nations, including France, where at least 18 people have died in the heat. Two children were among the dead; their bodies were found in their family car in Carpentras in the south of...
Europe’s cleanest bathing waters revealed ahead of summer season
Travellers planning a European beach, lake or river escape this summer can expect generally high water quality across the continent, according to the latest bathing water assessment from the European Environment Agency and the European Commission. The 2025 report reveals that 85% of bathing waters in the European Union were...
Maldives to gain electric hydrofoil boat network to decarbonise maritime transport
Travel between islands in the Maldives is about to get easier and cleaner thanks to private investment in a fleet of electric water taxis that promises to improve connectivity and create a sustainable maritime corridor. Up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats are expected to form the Navier Network between the...
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Abu Dhabi to open Frank Gehry-designed performing arts centre by 2030
Abu Dhabi is planning to open a new performing arts centre designed by Frank Gehry on Saadiyat Island by 2030, a project the emirate hopes will cement its position as a serious destination for performing arts. Dar al-Funoon, or House of the Arts, will sit alongside the Saadiyat Cultural District,...
Tirana to modernize communist-era Palace of Congresses and build 260-meter skyscraper
Tirana’s transformation, initiated a decade ago, is set to reach new heights, both figuratively and literally, with the renovation of the communist-era Palace of Congresses and the construction of a 260-metre skyscraper, a vertical landmark that will dramatically alter the city’s skyline. The ambitious project, which combines the renovation of...
Shenzhen tops ranking of the world’s best skylines in 2026
Skylines have been changing fast over the last few years, with new high-rises sprouting up everywhere, some instantly recognisable, others less so. Miniature models of famous city skylines have taken over souvenir shops, becoming go-to decorative pieces for travellers looking to remember the beauty of cities they have visited, or...
Den Gamle By in Denmark becomes European Museum of the Year 2026
On Saturday 13 June 2026, Den Gamle By (The Old Town) in the Danish city of Aarhus has been crowned European Museum of the Year 2026 during an award ceremony in Bilbao. The open-air museum was praised for setting a “benchmark for innovation and relevance”. Every year since 1977, the...
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Discovering Germany’s Mosel Valley: A journey through vineyards, castles and river villages
The gentle hum of a tractor engine carries across the glass-like surface of the Mosel River. On the opposite bank, a vigneron manoeuvres a tired 4WD along a terrifying bluff. All along this meandering valley in western Germany, farmers are out in the June sunshine, clambering across slate embankments to...
3 family-friendly day trips near Brussels
Summer is just around the corner, meaning the time has come to start thinking about family-friendly holiday activities. Not sure how to keep those kids entertained? We came up with some family-friendly day trip inspiration near Brussels. Go on a photo quest in a park or garden Vlaams-Brabant has no...
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
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...
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One destination everyone should cruise to at least once in their life? 🚢
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Frank Van den Steen, Country Manager Benelux at MSC Cruises
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China showcases Zhejiang tourism and culture in Brussels 🇨🇳🇪🇺
📍 Brussels, Belgium
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The Colors of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 🇧🇪 Exhibition by Etibar Jafarov
📍 Cercle Royal Gaulois, Brussels, Belgium
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This is your sign to try Aufguss at Thermae ♨️
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From a 400 year old castle to a wellness destination, Thermae Boetfort’s journey began in 2010 🏰
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The very first episode of the Travel Tomorrow Podcast is officially live!
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Alinja Castle 🏰 the Machu Picchu of the Caucasus
📍 Alinja Castle, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
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10 of the best restaurants in Tervuren 🥂🍽️
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Airbnb brings back anti-party system ahead of 4 July weekend to prevent disruptive gatherings
Airbnb is bringing back its “anti-party” system for the 4th of July holiday weekend, reactivating a set of enforcement and detection tools designed to reduce the risk of disruptive gatherings in entire home listings during one of the busiest travel periods of the summer in the United States. According to...
Banyan Tree launches first European resort with opening of Mamula Island in Montenegro
Luxury hospitality brand Banyan Tree has opened its first European resort with the debut of Mamula Island in Montenegro, transforming a restored 19th-century fortress at the entrance to the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor into a luxury retreat. The opening represents the first full season for the property under the Banyan...
Esquire unveils the world’s most iconic hotels in new Hall of Fame
Looking for a touch of glamour this summer? While new hotels regularly steal the spotlight with grand openings and appearances on “must-visit” lists, Esquire argues that true luxury is measured over time rather than by first impressions. The magazine has unveiled its latest Hotel Hall of Fame, a selection of...
Jared Kushner’s Albania luxury resort plan sparks protests over flamingo habitat
Flamingo Royale may sound like the latest James Bond film, but on Albania’s Adriatic coast, it is the name of a real-life standoff between pink birds and the luxury resort ambitions of Jared Kushner, son-in-law of Donald Trump. Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Tirana...
Waldorf Astoria to open luxury hotel inside London’s iconic Admiralty Arch
More than a decade after the plans were first approved, one of London’s most guarded addresses is finally letting outsiders in. Travellers will soon be able to relish the comfort of a new top-notch luxury hotel in the heart of the British capital this autumn, with the opening of the...