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Europe dominates leisure travel capturing a third of global spending in 2025
Europe continues to dominate global leisure travel, having captured a third of global leisure travel spending in 2025, new EIR data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows. The latest figures reveal that global leisure travel spending hit $6.15TN in 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year and accounting for 80.5% of total...
Virgin Galactic postpones space tourism flights until 2027
Prospective space tourists could be waiting a while yet for take-off due to a spaceship assembly delay announced by the only remaining player in the market, Virgin Galactic. The firm’s latest Delta-class spacecraft is now not expected to be ready for its debut flight until early 2027. Virgin Galactic has so far sold over...
On Malta’s waters, a fight to protect dolphins and a model for responsible tourism
Off the coast of Malta, a resident community of dolphins has become an unlikely test case for how tourism, science and conservation can work together, or against each other. Patrizia Patti, marine biologist, Maltese by adoption and founder of EcoMarine Malta, has spent nearly a decade studying these animals and,...
Legendary Akhal-Teke horses are coming to Europe
In September 2026, the international equestrian community will turn its attention to the Netherlands, as the prestigious Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in Kronenberg hosts one of the world's most important gatherings dedicated to the legendary Akhal-Teke horse. From 4 to 6 September 2026, breeders, riders, researchers, artists and horse enthusiasts from...
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Transport.
Brussels Airport pilots targeted in series of laser attacks
Multiple pilots flying into Brussels Airport were targeted by lasers on the evening of 14 August, amid speculation that the activity could have stemmed from local discontent over flight paths. Aiming lasers at aircraft is against the law in Belgium and across Europe. Considered a serious criminal offence that endangers air traffic,...
American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights
American Airlines is bringing seatback entertainment screens back to its US flights, reversing a strategy that saw the carrier remove built-in displays from much of its domestic fleet over the past decade. The airline announced a major overhaul of its narrowbody fleet on Tuesday, with plans to install next-generation screens...
US aviation industry hit by cancellations and delays due to severe weather
Severe weather across the US is causing a series of cancellations and delays. Combined with reduced available seat capacity, many travellers are forced to wait days before they’re able to reach their destination. Since the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran in February, the airline industry has been forced...
Sydney Airport plans 20-year expansion to handle 72 million passengers
A master plan that will see Sydney Airport able to handle 72 million passengers by 2045 has been approved by the Australian Government, paving the way for two decades of works aimed at meeting future demand and supporting passengers, airlines, freight, tourism, trade and jobs. The biggest change outlined in...
Eurostar warns of St Pancras overcrowding as competition looms
Anyone who has recently travelled on the Eurostar from London will have noticed how cramped St Pancras International has become, with long queues at security and passport control. The situation is only set to worsen with the introduction of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System. Eurostar, controlled by French rail operator...
Green.
Solar eclipse tourism boom puts Spain on high wildfire alert
Spanish authorities have launched a major safety operation as hundreds of thousands of tourists gather to witness Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, warning that the surge in visitors to rural areas could increase the risk of wildfires amid extreme heat and exceptionally dry conditions. The eclipse on 12 August will cross...
Italy’s major attractions introduce late-night opening in bid to beat extreme heat
As Europe swelters under prolonged heatwaves, Italy is introducing late-night opening hours for some of its major attractions in a bid to allow visitors to access cultural experiences while avoiding high daytime temperatures. The Colosseum in Rome, Italy’s most popular cultural site with nearly 15 million visitors annually, will stay...
Wildfire risk raises pressure to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales
Calls are growing for a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in the England and Wales, as parts of the United Kingdom continue to suffer from long-term droughts and elevated wildfire risk. Farmers, landowners, firefighters, and cross-party lawmakers are supporting moves towards a ban on sales of disposable barbecue equipment as...
Greek wildfires continue to threaten Athens, islands and mainland coastal regions
Europe continues to battle wildfires amid record-breaking heatwaves and droughts, with Athens the latest frontier in the fight, evacuating over 1,000 people, including more than 250 rescued by boats from beaches. Two helicopter pilots were killed in a fire operation collision, as at least 12,000 hectares of forest and agricultural...
Caribbean beaches face growing sargassum challenge as scientists warn blooms may persist
Massive sargassum seaweed blooms affecting Caribbean beaches and parts of the Atlantic may have entered a self-sustaining cycle, according to new research. Scientists studying the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt believe the floating seaweed is now able to help create the conditions needed for future blooms, making it a long-term challenge...
Carbon pollution makes droughts and wildfires 20 times more likely in Spain and doubles risk in France
Global warming driven by carbon emissions has made droughts and wildfire weather at least 20 times more likely in Spain, and doubled the risk in France, according to a new analysis by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) consortium. Previous WWA studies show that the intense heatwaves experienced across the region...
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Culture.
Greece to grant free access to 126 ancient sites during August full moon
The Greek Ministry of Culture will be opening 126 ancient sites for free on Friday, 28 August 2026. The yearly event allows visitors to see some of the country’s most famous attractions under the light of the full moon. Every year, the Greek Ministry of Culture organises a special free...
Verona’s hidden Cold War bunker to become new tourist attraction
What do Romeo and Juliet, Valpolicella wines and nuclear weapons have in common? Fans will soon be able to discover it while combining their passions on a single trip to northern Italy, where a most unusual underground museum is set to welcome visitors. Located in the hills near Lake Garda,...
Poland unveils Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue
Europe’s largest statue of the Virgin Mary was unveiled in the tiny village of Konotopie in central Poland, on 15 August, to coincide with the Catholic celebration of the Assumption of Mary into heaven. While local authorities hope the monument will bring tourists, religious leaders hope it will help counter...
New interactive map reveals more than 7,000 castles and palaces worldwide
Castlemap is a new and free interactive tool mapping a selection of the most noteworthy castles and palaces across the world. Users can easily hoover across the map to find the best spots near their home or holiday location. Castles are something most people have dreamt about at least once...
Destination.
Europe’s top 10 ski resorts in 2026, from Zermatt to Les Arcs
Trip.com has ranked its top 50 ski resorts in Europe for 2026, with destinations in Switzerland, France and Austria dominating the list. The ranking combines customer reviews, sales data, consistent quality, and unique features. France has the strongest presence in the top 10, with six resorts making the list. Switzerland...
Europe’s best island road trips: from volcanic peaks to hidden coastal escapes
European islands are often associated with beaches and summer holidays, but many of them are also perfect destinations to explore by car. Winding mountain roads, coastal routes and small villages reveal scenery that is difficult to experience from one single location. To identify the best options for road travellers, car...
Lion of Waterloo celebrates 200th anniversary with photo exhibition and grand show
Ever since its completion in 1826, the Lion’s Mound has stood as a symbol for the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Now that the freshly renovated monument is celebrating its bicentenary, multiple events are allowing visitors to discover the Lion in a new light. Since its inauguration in 1826, the...
New 3,500 km Wolf Trail takes hikers across six European countries
A new long-distance hiking route is offering travellers the chance to cross Europe on foot, connecting Poland's Baltic coast with the Adriatic Sea in Italy through a nearly 3,500-kilometre journey across six countries. The Wolf Trail runs through Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Slovenia, combining existing European long-distance paths...
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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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Japan’s new luxury prison hotel is open but keeps guests behind bars
Japan’s HOSHINOYA Nara Prison Hotel has opened its doors and rooms to guests, who are free to come and go as they please as long as they pay the bill, lest they end up spending the night in a rather less luxurious detention centre. The architects behind the redesign made...
James Bond fans can now own a piece of Casino Royale history
Part of the luxurious Lake Como villa made famous by Casino Royale has just hit the market through Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, offering 007 fans and others a rare chance to own a piece of history tied to fiction’s most famous spy. For the “modest” sum of between €1.2 million and...
UAE’s first casino resort to open in Ras Al Khaimah in September 2027
Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is set to open in September 2027, becoming the UAE's first licensed gaming resort. Developed by Wynn Resorts, the $5.1 billion (€4.4 billion) project is expected to mark a new chapter for the UAE’s tourism sector. The resort will combine luxury hospitality,...
Robert De Niro’s Nobu to launch luxury hotel and residences in Portugal’s Algarve
Robert De Niro’s high-end hospitality brand Nobu has announced plans for a new destination at Monte Rei, an award-winning resort in Portugal's Eastern Algarve, expanding the hotel group’s European presence. The Nobu development will “form the centrepiece of a broader investment programme led by Norfin,” a press release said, “spanning hospitality, residential...
New heart-shaped hotel approved for Las Vegas Strip sparks debate over ‘tacky’ design
A new heart-shaped hotel and casino could soon become one of the most eye-catching additions to the Las Vegas Strip after Clark County officials approved plans to redevelop the long-abandoned SkyVue site near Mandalay Bay. The proposed resort, developed by Eli Applebaum through Kulik River Capital, will transform a plot...