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United Kingdom to rejoin Erasmus+ exchange programme in 2027
On Tuesday 27 October 2026, the British government has announced the UK will be rejoining the Erasmus+ exchange programme as of 1 January 2027. Those who want to apply will be able to do so starting in November. Following an agreement between the UK and the European Union in December...
China unveils mini submersible capable of taking tourists 200 metres below sea surface
During the China Marine Economy Expo in Shenzhen, China has presented what it considers to be the world’s first mass-produced civilian underwater vehicle. Jiaozi, as the mini submersible is called, can carry passengers up to 200 metres below the sea surface and is already being used commercially. For a long time, deep-sea diving...
China inaugurates Brussels Airport campaign promoting visa-free travel for 25 EU countries
The Mission of China to the European Union launched a campaign at Brussels Airport on 27 October to promote visa-free travel to China, highlighting easier access for visitors from 25 EU member states. The four-week campaign brings images of China to the airport’s departure areas. It aims to encourage European...
Liverpool’s Beatles Story experience to quadruple in size and gain giant tower in 2028
The Beatles have always been big in Liverpool, but the Fab Four’s legacy in the port city is about to get even bigger. The Beatles Story museum is set to change location in 2028, quadrupling its footprint and gaining a 138-meter tower offering a panoramic view in the process, as...
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Transport.
High-speed train collision in Spain leaves at least 30 people dead
On Wednesday, 28 October 2026, around 9:00 am local time, two high-speed trains collided in Spain. The accident happened on the line connecting Madrid to Spain's southern Andalusia region and has caused at least 30 casualties, although the death toll may rise further. Less than a year after a train crash in Adamuz,...
Dutch researcher calls for European authorities to legislate for electric air travel
A Dutch researcher has called on European authorities to push forward an electric revolution in air transport instead of focusing on current aviation’s switch to more sustainable operations. Interviewed by Euronews, Maarten Steinbuch, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology, said: “There is not enough attention yet to have a revolution...
New survey shows consumer demand for direct trains between Switzerland and UK
Swiss travellers are keen on the idea of rail travel to the United Kingdom, a new survey shows, with a majority in favour of developing direct trains between the two countries and willing to switch from air travel to trains if prices were right. A YouGov poll commissioned by Transport...
United Airlines flight diverted after passenger seen texting about plane hijacking
On Saturday 24 October 2026, a United Airlines flight heading from Las Vegas to Newark made a U-turn soon after take-off. The security measure was allegedly taken by the pilot after a flight attendant saw a text sent by a passenger, in which he said he was going to hijack...
Etihad Airways launches first direct flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways has launched its first nonstop service between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi, becoming the first Middle Eastern airline to operate flights to the Grand Duchy. The new connection, inaugurated on 21 October 2026, marks a milestone for Luxembourg’s international air connectivity and opens new travel opportunities between Europe and...
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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...
Iguazu Falls faces renewed tourist restrictions after El Niño-linked surge in river flow
Tourist access to Argentina's Iguazu Falls has been disrupted by heavy rainfall linked to El Niño, with authorities announcing renewed restrictions for Wednesday, 14 October, following a brief reopening the previous day. The latest measures affect the Upper and Lower circuits, whose paths and walkways lead visitors towards the waterfalls....
El Niño continues to reshape travel: what the sector and consumers can expect from autumn 2026
From October 2026, travel planning will demand closer attention to weather risks. El Niño is established and expected to strengthen before peaking late in 2026. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) puts the probability of El Niño conditions persisting through December 2026–February 2027 at nearly 100%, with climate effects potentially lasting...
Slovenia’s Triglav glacier could disappear ‘within days’, experts warn
A glacier on a mountain that is the national symbol of Slovenia is about to disappear forever, according to the researcher who has been monitoring its decline for three decades. The Triglav glacier, on the northeastern face of Mount Triglav, features on the Slovenian 50 cent euro coin and on...
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record
Sea ice in Antarctica has dropped to its third-ever lowest level, marking the fourth consecutive year of record lows in what scientists fear could be a sign of a system that “is changing faster than we are understanding it.” The continent’s ice has retreated a million square kilometres from the...
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Culture.
Raving among the ruins raises concerns over heritage preservation
From ancient amphitheatres and medieval castles to the pyramids of Giza, a new trend is seeing heritage sites becoming increasingly popular venues for electronic music festivals, but can these centuries-old monuments withstand the decibels, vibrations and throngs of ravers that come with it? It is easy to understand the attraction:...
Liverpool’s Beatles Story experience to quadruple in size and gain giant tower in 2028
The Beatles have always been big in Liverpool, but the Fab Four’s legacy in the port city is about to get even bigger. The Beatles Story museum is set to change location in 2028, quadrupling its footprint and gaining a 138-meter tower offering a panoramic view in the process, as...
Have we been learning foreign languages the wrong way?
Are the days of learning a new language by memorising strange-sounding words from thick dictionaries coming to an end? Have we been doing it all wrong? New research from University College London (UCL) and Tohoku University in Japan challenges traditional approaches to language learning. The study suggests that mastering unfamiliar...
Shanghai’s spectacular new Grand Opera House opens to the public
Shanghai’s Grand Opera House, designed by a Norwegian architectural firm, officially opened on 17 October. Remarkable for its theatrical spiral staircase sweeping up to the rooftop, the new cultural landmark aims to be as much a civic destination as a performance venue. Nearly a decade after Snøhetta won the design...
Destination.
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,...
Japan’s longest loop trail opens across 350 km of Ibaraki
Japan’s longest loop trail, about an hour and a half from Tokyo, has fully opened, inviting hikers to discover some 350 km of routes through cities and towns, mountains and rural landscapes, valleys and coastlines, as well as cultural heritage sites. The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail traverses northern Ibaraki Prefecture, connecting satoyama...
Discovering Brabantse Wouden National Park through Tervuren
Forests, river valleys and open countryside form Brabantse Wouden National Park, a landscape extending south and east of Brussels. Recognised by the Flemish Government on 13 October 2023, it encompasses more than 10,000 hectares of valuable nature across three main areas: the Sonian Forest, the Meerdaalwoud–Dijle Valley and Hallerbos. Tervuren...
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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? 🗺️✨
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🎙️ Special guest: Leen Gysen, CEO of Visit Flanders
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Mission: get the Executive Director of ETC to recommend just one destination 😄
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🎙️ 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? 🇪🇺
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Where to stay.
Sleep on ice in three of Europe’s coolest hotels this winter
Looking for an extraordinary stay this winter? Somewhere to cool down with your loved one? Europe’s ice hotels might be just what you need. Rebuilt every year and melting away every spring, no two winters there are ever the same. The first of them opened in Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland. ICEHOTEL...
Airbnb sets new limits on house rules and checkout chores
It’s time to leave the Airbnb and there’s half an hour before you need to be at the station, but when you check the terms of your stay, you realise you need to strip the beds, put the laundry on, do the recycling, take the bins out, put the dishwasher...
European Commission launches investigation into Booking.com over fraud and scam allegations
On 21 October 2026, the European Commission has opened an official investigation in order to assess whether Booking.com may have breached the Digital Services Act. The commission suspects the online booking platform has not been doing enough to address fake listings and phishing scams. The news follows a preliminary investigation, which included...
New York Plaza hotel to close for four year landmark restoration
One of New York’s most storied Fifth Avenue addresses will pause hotel operations from January 2027 while its protected façade undergoes extensive conservation work. For travellers who have long associated a New York stay with tea beneath the Palm Court’s stained-glass ceiling or an arrival beside Central Park, a familiar...
France’s highest hotel reopens in the Pyrenees after major renovation
A restored 1930s mountain inn beneath the Pic du Midi pairs cinematic views and dark-sky nights with an arrival that will surely feel like an expedition. At 2,620 metres above sea level, Hôtellerie des Laquets does not so much sit in the French Pyrenees as hover over them. Reopened after...