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Indonesia airports reopen after volcanic eruption disrupts nearly 3,000 flights
Indonesia has reopened five airports after the eruption of Anak Krakatau disrupted nearly 3,000 flights and left more than 340,000 passengers stranded. The volcano began erupting late on Friday, producing lava fountains and sending a giant plume of ash across the region. Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport was among those forced...
Fatal crash at Miami International after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway
An aircraft crash on Sunday 6 September 2026 at Miami International Airport that killed five people and injured at least five more is being investigated by authorities. Initial reports and footage reveal an arriving Amazon cargo plane that overshot the runway, caught fire, and struck several vehicles, trapping their occupants,...
China-EU table tennis tournament brings ‘ping-pong diplomacy’ to Brussels
More than 100 participants from China and the European institutions came together in Brussels for the China-EU Table Tennis Friendship Tournament, an initiative aimed at strengthening people-to-people exchanges and relations between China and Europe through sport. Held on 5 September 2026, the tournament was jointly organised by the Mission of...
Spirit of Life Week brings Europe’s spirits industry and policy debates to Brussels
Europe's spirits industry is gathering in Brussels from Monday for the first Spirit of Life Week, bringing producers, policymakers, hospitality representatives and industry leaders together at a time when the sector faces growing debates over trade, competitiveness, regulation and responsible consumption. Running from 7 to 10 September at Bump, on...
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Indonesia airports reopen after volcanic eruption disrupts nearly 3,000 flights
Indonesia has reopened five airports after the eruption of Anak Krakatau disrupted nearly 3,000 flights and left more than 340,000 passengers stranded. The volcano began erupting late on Friday, producing lava fountains and sending a giant plume of ash across the region. Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport was among those forced...
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway reaches major tunnel milestone
A key tunnel has been drilled on a section of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway, a flagship project of Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative, seen as modern-day remake of the Silk Road. The 210-metre tunnel is the first tunnel to be completed on the Kyrgyz section since large-scale construction began in...
American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after violent disruption on board
An American Airlines passenger was restrained with duct tape on a flight from Dallas to Newark on 3 September 2026, after becoming racially abusive and violent towards crew and fellow travellers. Flight AA618 from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport had to be diverted to Baltimore, where...
Panic on board Qantas flight as engine emits flames and gunshot sounds
A Qantas flight suffered an engine fire on Saturday 5 September 2026, causing panic among passengers who witnessed flames from their cabin windows and experienced turbulence, before the plane made an unscheduled landing. The incident took place on a Boeing 737 serving Flight QF122 from Queenstown, New Zealand, to Sydney,...
Fatal crash at Miami International after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway
An aircraft crash on Sunday 6 September 2026 at Miami International Airport that killed five people and injured at least five more is being investigated by authorities. Initial reports and footage reveal an arriving Amazon cargo plane that overshot the runway, caught fire, and struck several vehicles, trapping their occupants,...
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Deadly Grand Canyon flash flood forces hotel closures and Stage 4 water restrictions
A deadly flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park has prompted Stage 4 water restrictions and the closure of all overnight accommodation on the South Rim, as officials respond to extensive damage caused by the severe weather. The “significant flash flooding” struck the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas...
Natural disasters to become more recurrent in the Himalayas, researchers warn
While Nepal and Tibet are dealing with the consequences of the flash flood that occurred on 26 August 2026, climate scientists warn that such natural disasters might hit the Himalayas on a regular basis over the coming years. Global warming is rapidly changing the Himalayan ecosystem, impacting glaciers as well...
Belgium makes helmets mandatory for electric scooters exceeding 20 km/h
From today, helmets are compulsory in Belgium for riders of electric scooters with a top speed above 20 km per hour, following a decree issued by the Federal Service of Mobility and Transport on 28 August 2026. The helmet must protect the rider's temples and the back of the head...
Hundreds of tourists missing or dead in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Over 162 people have died in severe flash flooding and mudslides in Nepal, including tourists of varying nationalities, hundreds of whom are still unaccounted for at the time of writing. The eventual death toll could be over a thousand, some sources have estimated. The tragedy took place along the Bhote...
Climate change pushes European seas to unprecedented temperatures, study finds
Climate change is driving unprecedented European ocean temperatures, with severe impacts on marine life, new research has found, as the phenomenon pushes marine species into cooler waters, disrupts food webs, and increases the risk of water-borne disease. The findings from World Weather Attribution, involving researchers from Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, show that...
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...
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Akhal-Teke World Championship celebrates Turkmen heritage in the Netherlands
For three days, the Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in the Netherlands became the international home of one of the world's oldest and most distinctive horse breeds, as the Akhal-Teke World Championship 2026 brought together more than 300 guests from around the world. Held from 4 to 6 September in Kronenberg, the event combined...
The women of Naibunga Lower: A hidden gem of Northern Kenya
This is the first in a four-part series exploring Naibunga Lower through the lives, experiences and stories of the women who call this part of Northern Kenya home.The car left the busy streets of Nanyuki. A colourful selection of shops started parading within the frame of the car window: from...
Iconic Brussels Palais de Justice façade unveiled after more than 40 years
Justice has finally been done to one of Brussels’ most iconic buildings, as the scaffolding that had obscured the Palais de Justice’s monumental façade for the better part of the last 40 years has finally been removed, revealing Joseph Poelaert’s intricate and eclectic architecture in all its restored glory, unobstructed by...
Google renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users as Canada hits back
Google has begun displaying Lake Ontario as “Lake America” to users in the United States after President Donald Trump ordered the shared US-Canadian lake to be renamed, prompting a defiant response from Canadian authorities. The change follows an executive order signed by Trump directing the US Department of the Interior,...
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Hiking the Fagne de Malchamps, where the famous Spa water begins
Four kilometres. That is roughly all it takes to leave the elegant streets, thermal baths and Belle Époque heritage of Spa behind and find yourself walking through a landscape that feels considerably further away. At more than 500 metres above sea level, the Domaine de Bérizenne and neighbouring Fagne de...
The Belgian town where water became a way of life
There are few places whose name has travelled quite as far as Spa. Today, the word is used around the world to describe everything from luxury hotel wellness centres to neighbourhood beauty retreats. Yet behind those three letters lies a small town in eastern Belgium where water has shaped the...
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...
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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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Private Venice Lagoon island with Napoleonic fort hits market for €5.5 million
A private island in the Venice Lagoon has gone on the market for €5.5 million, offering buyers the rare chance to own an entire island complete with a restored Napoleonic-era fortress. Known as Crevan, the 5,700-square-metre island is located around 7.5 kilometres northeast of Venice, north of Sant’Erasmo. The property...
Fake 10 Downing Street Booking.com listing exposes major security flaws
A fake holiday rental listing for 10 Downing Street was reportedly set up on Booking.com within minutes, with consumer watchdog Which? saying the experiment exposed serious weaknesses in the platform’s fraud prevention and verification systems. The listing was created by Which? Travel researchers on 18 June and presented 10 Downing...
Ghent welcomes new Porter’s House boutique hotel
Porter’s House is a new boutique hotel located in Ghent’s historic city centre. Located in the former porter’s lodge of the post office, the hotel is an extension of the existing hotel, The Post. Since 1 September 2026, tourists visiting the Belgian city of Ghent will be able to stay...
Shanghai to welcome first city-based Ritz-Carlton Reserve in 2030
Hospitality group Marriott has announced to be bringing its Ritz-Carlton Reserve concept to Shanghai, in what will be the brand’s first urban location. The destination-led hotel, generally known for its personalised service and cultural immersion, is scheduled to open in 2030 along Shanghai's North Bund. Although the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand...
New Pasona Natureverse Retreat brings wellness to Japan’s Awaji Island
The Pasona Natureverse Retreat was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban. The wellness hotel has been specifically developed for long-term stays, centring on the Mibyo philosophy. Contrary to most other wellness hotels, Pasona Natureverse Retreat isn’t primarily aimed at people wanting to wind down for the time of a...