Cross-border rail travel still falls through the cracks of EU reforms
The new EU Passenger Package (EUPP) is a well-intentioned but discombobulated move that might still not do enough to adequately protect passengers choosing rail over air travel. The problem arises when travellers need to combine several operators on the same journey, ending up with insufficient protection of their rights and...
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Orient Express taps into ultra luxury experience market with launch of mega yacht
Orient Express has branched into ultra luxury cruising with the launch of its first mega yacht, the Orient Express Corinthian, aimed at attracting a new class of tech billionaire through an offer that speaks to the growing premium experience market. The Orient Express brand owners, a partnership between French hotel...
Weeks of aftershocks expected after devastating Venezuela double earthquake
Venezuela remains under a nationwide state of emergency following the rare double earthquake that struck the country on 24 June, while seismologists and local authorities continue to warn of potentially significant aftershocks in the coming weeks. Several governments have updated their travel advice following the disaster. The seismic “doublet” (a...
Japan set to raise foreign visa charges fivefold from 1 July
Japan is set to raise its visa fees for the first time in five decades, in what officials say is a bid to align visa prices with the true costs of immigration admin, staffing, and infrastructure. The historic move means that from 1 July 2025, tourists and corporate arrivals from...
Rome to suspend new EU Entry Exit System to avoid summer chaos, airport chief says
Rome could become the latest destination to press pause on the European Union’s new border controls, due to concerns over their impact on airport operations and holidaymakers during the height of the summer season. The Entry/Exit System (EES) was phased in between autumn 2025 and spring 2026, and is now...
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Power banks and vapes pose number one risk to aviation safety, UK regulator says
Batteries used in portable devices have been labelled the number one safety hazard for aircraft by the United Kingdom’s national aviation regulator due to an alarming rise in the number of flights disrupted by overheating lithium batteries. The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a “Pack right. Safe flight”...
Cross-border rail travel still falls through the cracks of EU reforms
The new EU Passenger Package (EUPP) is a well-intentioned but discombobulated move that might still not do enough to adequately protect passengers choosing rail over air travel. The problem arises when travellers need to combine several operators on the same journey, ending up with insufficient protection of their rights and...
Rome to suspend new EU Entry Exit System to avoid summer chaos, airport chief says
Rome could become the latest destination to press pause on the European Union’s new border controls, due to concerns over their impact on airport operations and holidaymakers during the height of the summer season. The Entry/Exit System (EES) was phased in between autumn 2025 and spring 2026, and is now...
Ryanair changes family seating policy under pressure from consumer rights authority
Europe’s largest airline Ryanair has changed its rules on family seating after coming under official scrutiny for making parents pay to reserve a spot with their kids. The tweak to airline policy brings the carrier in line with other European firms but was being made “reluctantly” CEO Michael O’Leary said...
Direct flights between Shanghai and Stockholm resume after six years
China Eastern Airlines has resumed its non-stop service between Shanghai and Stockholm after pausing the flights during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The inaugural return flight took place on 22 June 2026, and three weekly services will connect the cities henceforward. On 22 June 2026, China Eastern Airlines’ MU289 flight...
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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...
AI boom fuels rising concerns over water consumption, UN warns
“Be water, my friend,” Bruce Lee famously said. Artificial intelligence seems to have taken the martial arts legend’s mantra a little too literally, as a new UN report sounds the alarm over the technology’s rapidly growing thirst and the enormous quantities of water consumed by AI data centres. The report,...
Climate change has heightened risk of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup
Players at the men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 could find their performance affected by extreme temperatures associated with global warming, and fans might notice match strategy changing in response to the climate, a new study has found. Research suggests that temperatures above 28°C (82.4°F) can affect soccer players’ performance — especially how...
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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...
Free Pont Neuf Cavern attraction by French Banksy opens in Paris
On Monday 15 June 2026, Paris’ newest tourist attraction has opened to the public. Curious-minded people who wan to visit the Pont Neuf Cavern, as the installation by French street artist JR is called, can do so until 28 June. The Pont Neuf might well be one of Paris’ most...
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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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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...
Thousands of Belgian homes unavailable to residential market due to Airbnb
Thousands of homes across three of the largest cities in Belgium are no longer available on the regular housing market because they have been turned into short term rentals, a new study shows. The research by ING bank reveals 5,000 properties in Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent, representing 0.8% of the...
Largest hotel on the Baltic Sea opens in Poland with 1,240 rooms
The most controversial hotel on Poland’s Baltic coast is about to open its doors. This five-star behemoth was built on a former military site and cost nearly 1,500 trees. It is already making Germany nervous. Located in Pobierowo, a small seaside resort with a population of around 1,000 on Poland’s...