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Black Friday or Travel Tuesday? How to secure the best deals on hotels and flights in 2026
Travellers hoping to book cheaper flights for 2027 should keep an eye on Cyber Monday, 30 November. Last year, it was the cheapest day to book flights during the Black Friday sales, according to Skyscanner. This year, the sales run from Black Friday on 27 November to Travel Tuesday on...
Portugal cancels over 300 flights as Storm Charles hits
More than 300 flights were cancelled at Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Madeira airports on Wednesday 11 November as Storm Charles swept across the mainland and Madeira with heavy rain and strong winds. The government also closed schools and non-essential public services, and told people to stay at home. Lisbon Humberto...
How destinations can brace for the next crisis
Destinations need coordination, constant training and better data to protect residents and visitors before a crisis hits, speakers said at the closing panel of the Global Tourism Forum in Brussels on 10 November. The session, "Climate Security, Health Security and Tourism Resilience", was moderated by António Buscardini, CEO of Travel...
EU tourism security strategy faces the test of implementation
Tourism security is no longer simply a matter of protecting travellers from terrorism or crime. From geopolitical conflicts and climate disasters to water shortages, energy disruptions and cyber threats, the risks facing destinations are multiplying, raising questions about how prepared Europe’s tourism industry really is. These challenges were at the...
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Portugal cancels over 300 flights as Storm Charles hits
More than 300 flights were cancelled at Lisbon, Porto, Faro and Madeira airports on Wednesday 11 November as Storm Charles swept across the mainland and Madeira with heavy rain and strong winds. The government also closed schools and non-essential public services, and told people to stay at home. Lisbon Humberto...
Amsterdam could get faster rail links to Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt under Dutch-German agreement
The Netherlands and Germany have agreed to work together to run more trains from Amsterdam to Berlin, Hamburg and Frankfurt. Dutch State Secretary for Public Transport and Rail Annet Bertram and German Transport Minister Steffen Bilger signed a joint declaration in Berlin on 10 November 2026. Both countries want to...
Brussels Airlines launches free Starlink Wi-Fi on first flight to Copenhagen
Brussels Airlines introduced free high-speed Wi-Fi on 9 November, when passengers on a flight from Brussels to Copenhagen became the first to use Starlink on board one of its aircraft. The Belgian carrier plans to equip 15 aircraft by the first half of 2027 before extending the service to the...
Why airlines are betting bigger on premium travel
Airlines are putting more money into the parts of flying that passengers might actually enjoy: room to stretch out, better meals and a quiet lounge before departure. With fuel costs climbing and travellers watching their budgets, carriers see customers willing to pay for comfort as an increasingly important source of...
FAA investigates after Air France jet turns into path of American Airlines flight at LAX
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after an Air France jet turned into the path of an American Airlines flight shortly after take-off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on 7 November. A controller warned the American pilots that the other aircraft was less than a mile ahead....
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What to expect from COP31 climate summit?
With scientists expecting the planet to clock up 2026 as another year that exceeded the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C warming threshold, international leaders and other participants from around the world are about to gather again, this time in Türkiye from 9 to 20 November 2026, for COP31, the United Nations’ annual climate conference. What can citizens expect to come...
Fiji islanders choose to rebuild as rising seas threaten Serua
The inhabitants of an Oceania island paradise facing threats from climate change are attempting to shore up their infrastructure’s resistance to rising seas and cyclones, rather than choosing to relocate. Serua Island sits off the central southern coast of Fiji’s “mainland” Viti Levu, around an hour west of the capital, Suva. Boasting two hills, for which it is named (Serua...
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...
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WWI’s Battle of Fromelles: the story of Australian brothers in arms
The First World War is in its second year, and three brothers from coastal New South Wales – Samuel, James and young Eric Wilson – are eager to get to Europe before it’s all over … adventure awaits! Basic training, troop ship to Egypt, Med crossing to Marseille, tortuous overland...
The most important social etiquette rules for travellers to Europe
The difference in behavioural expectations from country to country has always inspired outrage and amusement, whether it’s respecting the queue in the UK, knowing how many cheek kisses to give in different parts of France, how loudly to speak in public in Spain, or taking photos of your dinner plate...
Harry Potter turns 25 with five magical railway destinations across the UK
Twenty-five years after the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, J. K. Rowling’s magical universe continues to enchant children and adults alike. With the festive season approaching, five railway destinations across the UK are offering fans the chance to revisit some of the most memorable settings from the films. Although...
Former Dutch sea fort shortlisted for €100,000 green museum award
A nineteenth-century sea fort near Amsterdam has been shortlisted for a national museum award recognising sustainability. Pampus is one of three finalists for the 2026 VriendenLoterij Museum Prize, which this year celebrates “the green museum”. An expert jury selects the finalists, before a public vote determines the winner. The winning...
Destination.
France takes world’s best ski resort again, but Switzerland dominates 2026 World Ski Awards
Snowsport lovers take note. The best ski resort in the world for 2026 has been announced by the 14th edition of the annual World Ski Awards, and it is Val Thorens in France that has taken the top honour, for the fourth year in a row, and the 11th time...
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,...
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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.
Italy’s luxury tourism sector doubles in 20 years, outpacing the wider market
Italy’s luxury tourism segment has grown in value over the last two decades, recording twice as many stays in the nation’s five-star hotels in 2025 than in 2008, a study by Demoskopika shows. Italy’s visitor economy is famously booming so much that some destinations, such as Venice, have become bywords...
Brussels set to collect €6,000,000 in fines for illegal Airbnb rentals by end of 2026
The Brussels-Capital Region is expecting to collect as much as six million euros in penalties on illegal Airbnb rentals by the end of 2026, according to estimates by the Brussels Taxation minister Dirk De Smedt and reporting by Belga News Agency and Bruzz. All Airbnb properties in the Brussels region...
The StandardX plans 1,800-room Times Square hotel with free-fall ride and sky-high pool
Times Square is getting a new attraction. Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Extell Development Company have announced The StandardX Times Square, a hotel of about 1,800 rooms at 255 West 45th Street, in the heart of Manhattan’s Theatre District. Expected to open in the second half of 2028, the property will...
How Ghent’s old post office found a new life in tourism
Looking for a city break with a story behind its walls? In Ghent, you only have to look up. Above the Korenmarkt, a clock tower more than 50 metres tall marks the city's former post office. Letters no longer pass through its doors, but the building has found a second...
French Riviera hotel restricts photoshoots after visitors turn dining bookings into Instagram sessions
Some visitors to Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, on the French Riviera, have been arriving with more than an appetite. According to hotel manager Sophie Volant, people booking lunch or dinner have brought bags of clothes and jewellery for lengthy photoshoots. Some have wandered around looking for places to pose...