Jet fuel prices down 40% but airline ticket fares remain high
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Jet fuel prices down 40% but airline ticket fares remain high

Airlines have so far failed to pass on recent savings on fuel prices to customers amid travel demand that remains unusually high and a tightly consolidating aviation market, new reporting shows. The Wall Street Journal reports that fuel prices have now dropped 40% since April, when the fuel supply chain...

Arriva plans new rail links connecting Utrecht and The Hague with Brussels and Paris from 2028
Train Transport 🇪🇺 EU

Arriva plans new rail links connecting Utrecht and The Hague with Brussels and Paris from 2028

Dutch rail operator Arriva has announced plans to expand its international rail network with new direct services linking the Dutch cities of Utrecht and The Hague to Belgium and Paris, further strengthening cross-border rail connections between the Netherlands, Belgium and France. The company has submitted an updated notification to the Dutch Authority...
World’s former most expensive hotel finally reopens in Macao
Hotels Where to stay 🇲🇴 Macao

World’s former most expensive hotel finally reopens in Macao

A troubled ultra-luxury hotel in Macao is re-opening for a trial period intended to showcase its service quality and premium facilities. The former Hotel 13 has been rebranded as 13 Palace, given a gold paint makeover, and is undergoing a phased opening “to turn around past stereotypes,” said executive director...
Infantino under fire for private jet emissions during 2026 World Cup
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Infantino under fire for private jet emissions during 2026 World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has come under fire for his travel carbon footprint during the Men’s World Cup 2026, after flying so much by private jet that he appeared to abandon FIFA’s climate commitments. The controversial president of the international federation has had his movements by private jet during the...
Spain on track to welcome 100 million international tourists in 2026
Tourism Travel 🇪🇸 Spain

Spain on track to welcome 100 million international tourists in 2026

Spain is on course to welcome around 100 million international tourists in 2026, a milestone that would make it one of the few countries in the world to reach that figure in a single year. According to Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu, the country is likely to surpass last year’s record...

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Travel.

Tourism Travel 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan launches VAT refunds for foreign tourists to boost visitor spending

Uzbekistan has completed the first quarter since launching a tax refund system for foreign visitors in spring 2026, allowing international travellers to reclaim value-added tax (VAT) on eligible purchases made during their stay. Introduced on 1 April, the airport-based tax refund scheme allows foreign visitors to reclaim up to 85%...
EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation system could be delayed beyond 2026
Tourism Travel 🇪🇺 EU

EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation system could be delayed beyond 2026

The European Commission is reportedly considering delaying the launch of its new travel pre-authorisation system (ETIAS), according to a story broken by the Financial Times, reporting discussions taking place within the Commission about postponing the ETIAS rollout. ETIAS will bring a United States-style pre-screening approach to border security. It will see non-EU nationals who benefit from...
Italy’s Puglia faces backlash over plan to allow picnics on private beaches
Responsible Tourism Travel 🇮🇹 Italy

Italy’s Puglia faces backlash over plan to allow picnics on private beaches

A proposal to allow visitors to bring their own food and drinks onto private beaches in Italy's southern region of Puglia has sparked criticism from beach club operators, who argue it could damage the visitor experience. The initiative was announced by Puglia governor Antonio Decaro, who said the regional government...

Transport.

Jet fuel prices down 40% but airline ticket fares remain high
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Jet fuel prices down 40% but airline ticket fares remain high

Airlines have so far failed to pass on recent savings on fuel prices to customers amid travel demand that remains unusually high and a tightly consolidating aviation market, new reporting shows. The Wall Street Journal reports that fuel prices have now dropped 40% since April, when the fuel supply chain...
Stansted Express to run overnight trains for first time during summer trial
Train Transport 🇬🇧 UK

Stansted Express to run overnight trains for first time during summer trial

Passengers travelling through London Stansted Airport will be able to catch overnight trains for the first time this summer. The new overnight service began on 3 July and will operate every Friday night into Saturday morning until 25 September, providing rail services throughout the night during the peak summer holiday...
One of North America’s most scenic rail journeys returns for the summer
Train Transport 🇺🇸 USA

One of North America’s most scenic rail journeys returns for the summer

The White Pass & Yukon Route has reopened for the Summer season and gives its passengers a unique glimpse of North America. Discover the International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and what is considered one of the most beautiful train journeys of the continent. The history of the White Pass &...
Arriva plans new rail links connecting Utrecht and The Hague with Brussels and Paris from 2028
Train Transport 🇪🇺 EU

Arriva plans new rail links connecting Utrecht and The Hague with Brussels and Paris from 2028

Dutch rail operator Arriva has announced plans to expand its international rail network with new direct services linking the Dutch cities of Utrecht and The Hague to Belgium and Paris, further strengthening cross-border rail connections between the Netherlands, Belgium and France. The company has submitted an updated notification to the Dutch Authority...
Brussels Airport expands hotel portfolio with acquisition of Novotel
Aviation Transport 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels Airport expands hotel portfolio with acquisition of Novotel

Brussels Airport Company has expanded its airport-related real estate portfolio by acquiring the building and land of the Novotel Brussels Airport, reinforcing its long-term strategy of investing in infrastructure and services that support growing passenger numbers. The property was acquired from Covivio Hotels. Hotel operations will remain unchanged, with the property continuing...

Transport.

Jet fuel prices down 40% but airline ticket fares remain high
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Jet fuel prices down 40% but airline ticket fares remain high

Airlines have so far failed to pass on recent savings on fuel prices to customers amid travel demand that remains unusually high and a tightly consolidating aviation market, new reporting shows. The Wall Street Journal reports that fuel prices have now dropped 40% since April, when the fuel supply chain...
Stansted Express to run overnight trains for first time during summer trial
Train Transport 🇬🇧 UK

Stansted Express to run overnight trains for first time during summer trial

Passengers travelling through London Stansted Airport will be able to catch overnight trains for the first time this summer. The new overnight service began on 3 July and will operate every Friday night into Saturday morning until 25 September, providing rail services throughout the night during the peak summer holiday...
One of North America’s most scenic rail journeys returns for the summer
Train Transport 🇺🇸 USA

One of North America’s most scenic rail journeys returns for the summer

The White Pass & Yukon Route has reopened for the Summer season and gives its passengers a unique glimpse of North America. Discover the International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and what is considered one of the most beautiful train journeys of the continent. The history of the White Pass &...

Green.

Singapore unveils Greater Sentosa masterplan with new attractions and greener experiences
Green Sustainability 🇸🇬Singapore

Singapore unveils Greater Sentosa masterplan with new attractions and greener experiences

Singapore is preparing for the biggest transformation of Sentosa in decades after unveiling the Greater Sentosa Master Plan, an ambitious blueprint that will reshape the island and neighbouring Pulau Brani over the next 20 years. The project forms part of the wider Greater Southern Waterfront development, which aims to transform...
Heatwaves and warming seas raise flesh-eating bacteria risk at European beaches
Climate Green 🌍 World

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
Climate Green 🇨🇭Switzerland

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
Climate Green 🇫🇷 France

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
Climate Green 🌍 World

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
Green Sustainability 🇪🇺 EU

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...

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Salt in the air, peace everywhere 🌊
📍 Small Lagoon, Philippines
📸 Jules Bassoleil on Unsplash

Culture.

House of the Dragon season 3 filming locations: Explore the real-life settings of Westeros
Culture TV 🌍 World

House of the Dragon season 3 filming locations: Explore the real-life settings of Westeros

The third season of House of the Dragon premiered on 21 June 2026, bringing viewers back to the fictional world of Westeros. While dragons, castles and battles may belong to fantasy, many of the locations seen on screen are real places that can be visited across Europe. The series continues...
Dua Lipa opens library for banned books at historic Porto bookshop
Culture Literature 🇵🇹 Portugal

Dua Lipa opens library for banned books at historic Porto bookshop

Pop star Dua Lipa has opened a permanent library dedicated to banned and censored books in Porto, expanding her long-running literary initiative beyond its online book club into a physical space that champions freedom of expression. Known as the Manifesto Library, the collection is housed inside the historic Livraria Lello,...
WTTC launches global search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World
Culture Heritage 🌍 World

WTTC launches global search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new global campaign to identify the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World. For the first time, people around the world are invited to nominate landmarks and buildings that have helped shape modern tourism. The initiative focuses on places built since...
Brussels’ Royal Palace reopens to the public for the first time since 2022
Culture Heritage 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels’ Royal Palace reopens to the public for the first time since 2022

Since 3 July 2026, visitors can once again visit the Royal Palace in Brussels. A visit costs €10 per person and includes access to the most prestigious rooms, historic salons, and the garden. Ever since 1965, Brussels’ Royal Palace has been opening its doors to the public during the Summer...

Destination.

Discovering Germany’s Mosel Valley: A journey through vineyards, castles and river villages
Destination Discovery 🇩🇪 Germany

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
Destination Get away 🇧🇪 Belgium

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
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...

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Lifestyle.

England to reward people for walking 30 minutes a day
Health Lifestyle 🇬🇧 UK

England to reward people for walking 30 minutes a day

England’s National Health Service is readying to launch a rewards scheme for people who walk at least 30 minutes per day, in a bid to improve the nation’s health and build good fitness habits. The “marathon a month” challenge will start in 2027 and see participants logging their walking activity...
Tripadvisor AI summaries accused of masking negative hotel reviews
Lifestyle Tech 🌍 World

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...
Skyscanner launches two AI tools to make trip planning easier
Lifestyle Tech 🌍 World

Skyscanner launches two AI tools to make trip planning easier

Travel platform Skyscanner has introduced ‘Explore with AI’ and ‘Road Trip Planner’, two new beta AI tools to help customers plan their next trip. The aim is to provide travellers with an intuitive and personalised experience. AI is everywhere and the travel industry is no exception. AI tools are getting...

Lifestyle.

England to reward people for walking 30 minutes a day
Health Lifestyle 🇬🇧 UK

England to reward people for walking 30 minutes a day

England’s National Health Service is readying to launch a rewards scheme for people who walk at least 30 minutes per day, in a bid to improve the nation’s health and build good fitness habits. The “marathon a month” challenge will start in 2027 and see participants logging their walking activity...
Tripadvisor AI summaries accused of masking negative hotel reviews
Lifestyle Tech 🌍 World

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...
Skyscanner launches two AI tools to make trip planning easier
Lifestyle Tech 🌍 World

Skyscanner launches two AI tools to make trip planning easier

Travel platform Skyscanner has introduced ‘Explore with AI’ and ‘Road Trip Planner’, two new beta AI tools to help customers plan their next trip. The aim is to provide travellers with an intuitive and personalised experience. AI is everywhere and the travel industry is no exception. AI tools are getting...
Finland opens new “Sauna Island” with unique smoke sauna and dining experience
Lifestyle Wellness 🇫🇮Finland

Finland opens new “Sauna Island” with unique smoke sauna and dining experience

Finland is known as the birthplace of the sauna, with over three million of the steamy spots all over the country, enough for the whole population to pamper themselves at the same time. And now, another sauna experience is opening in the heart of Helsinki, combining the Finnish capital’s island...

Food and Drinks.

Bars Food and Drinks 🇪🇺 EU

Planning a city break? These are Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026

Europe's bar scene has gained a new dedicated ranking with the launch of Europe's 50 Best Bars. The inaugural list was revealed during a ceremony in Amsterdam on 30 June 2026, celebrating cocktail venues from more than 20 cities across the continent. The ranking follows the success of Asia's 50...
Knokke-Heist launches gastronomic beach event Couverts sur Mer in 2027
Food and Drinks Restaurants 🇧🇪 Belgium

Knokke-Heist launches gastronomic beach event Couverts sur Mer in 2027

In June and July 2026, the Belgian coastal town Knokke-Heist will be organising the first edition of Couverts sur Mer. The gastronomic event will welcome some 30 celebrated chefs and will be located in a 5000 square meter beach pavilion. Knokke-Heist is already one of the most popular coastal towns...
SWISS airline adds ‘Bastardo’ hot dog to first class menu
Food Food and Drinks 🌍 World

SWISS airline adds ‘Bastardo’ hot dog to first class menu

During the summer of 2026, Swiss International Air Lines will be surprising its first class travellers with some atypical street food. The so-called ‘Bastardo’ hot dog is the result of a collaboration with gourmet takeaway Frau Hund. SWISS First, the first class division of Swiss International Air Lines, is known...

Where to stay.

World’s former most expensive hotel finally reopens in Macao
Hotels Where to stay 🇲🇴 Macao

World’s former most expensive hotel finally reopens in Macao

A troubled ultra-luxury hotel in Macao is re-opening for a trial period intended to showcase its service quality and premium facilities. The former Hotel 13 has been rebranded as 13 Palace, given a gold paint makeover, and is undergoing a phased opening “to turn around past stereotypes,” said executive director...
Global hospitality leaders identify Angola as promising new frontier for hotel development
Hotels Where to stay 🇦🇴 Angola

Global hospitality leaders identify Angola as promising new frontier for hotel development

During the Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit in Luanda, hospitality leaders from Hilton, TUI, and Radisson identified Angola as one of Africa’s most promising new tourist markets. In a search for growth, new destinations, and investment opportunities, global hospitality brands are increasingly turning their attention to new, emerging markets....
Almost three-quarters of tourist accommodation in Cyprus operating without proper license
Rentals Where to stay 🇨🇾 Cyprus

Almost three-quarters of tourist accommodation in Cyprus operating without proper license

The large majority of tourist accommodation in Cyprus is operating illegally, according to a new report by the island’s Audit Office, with as few as one-in-10 properly licensed establishments in some areas. Overall, 55% of accommodation providers are doing so without having gained the correct permissions, and another 22% hold...
Airbnb brings back anti-party system ahead of 4 July weekend to prevent disruptive gatherings
Rentals Where to stay 🇺🇸 USA

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
Resorts Where to stay 🇲🇪 Montenegro

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...

Where to stay.

World’s former most expensive hotel finally reopens in Macao
Hotels Where to stay 🇲🇴 Macao

World’s former most expensive hotel finally reopens in Macao

A troubled ultra-luxury hotel in Macao is re-opening for a trial period intended to showcase its service quality and premium facilities. The former Hotel 13 has been rebranded as 13 Palace, given a gold paint makeover, and is undergoing a phased opening “to turn around past stereotypes,” said executive director...
Global hospitality leaders identify Angola as promising new frontier for hotel development
Hotels Where to stay 🇦🇴 Angola

Global hospitality leaders identify Angola as promising new frontier for hotel development

During the Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit in Luanda, hospitality leaders from Hilton, TUI, and Radisson identified Angola as one of Africa’s most promising new tourist markets. In a search for growth, new destinations, and investment opportunities, global hospitality brands are increasingly turning their attention to new, emerging markets....
Almost three-quarters of tourist accommodation in Cyprus operating without proper license
Rentals Where to stay 🇨🇾 Cyprus

Almost three-quarters of tourist accommodation in Cyprus operating without proper license

The large majority of tourist accommodation in Cyprus is operating illegally, according to a new report by the island’s Audit Office, with as few as one-in-10 properly licensed establishments in some areas. Overall, 55% of accommodation providers are doing so without having gained the correct permissions, and another 22% hold...