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Paris hotel unveils Céline Dion suite and singalong walking tour
Le Méridien Paris Arc de Triomphe has created a Céline Dion themed suite for fans visiting the French capital. Called “Paris, I’m Ready”, it is part of a hotel programme built around the singer’s Paris shows in 2026 and 2027. Stays in the suite start at €659 a night, according...
Qantas to launch first-ever nonstop Sydney–New York flights in 2028
Australia’s flag carrier Qantas has announced plans to launch the first-ever nonstop commercial service between Sydney and New York in 2028. The 18-hour route is set to become the airline’s second ultra-long-haul service and will feature dedicated wellbeing zones for passengers. Qantas is slowly but surely conquering the world of the ultra...
Brussels’ Kanal to open on 28 November with free opening weekend
On 28 November 2026, Brussels wil be welcoming a new museum of modern and contemporary art: Kanal. The cultural institution has announced a great and entirely free opening weekend to celebrate the occasion. Brussels’ Kanal is widely regarded as one of the most anticipated cultural novelties of the year. The...
US urges citizens to ‘seriously reconsider’ Middle East travel plans
The US State Department has urged Americans to seriously reconsider their travel plans to and through the Middle East. A potential “unforeseen escalation” is likely to cause flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. On Saturday, 19 September 2026, the US government renewed its travel warning regarding the Middle East...
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Eurowings launches competition to put winners’ names on four of its aircraft
Eurowings is inviting people across Europe to nominate someone who makes life easier for others. Four people will be selected, and their first names will be displayed on four of the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft. The “Name a Plane” campaign is intended as a public thank you to people who...
US sanctions on Iran disrupt regional aviation as airlines navigate restrictions
The United States pressure on Iranian aviation continues, with 27 Iranian airlines under sanctions from the US Treasury since early September 2026, and threats from Washington that service providers to the affected carriers will lose access to the US financial system. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had predicted that all...
Cutting aircraft contrails could delay aviation climate warming by a decade, study finds
Targeting the relatively small number of flights that create the most warming aircraft contrails could delay aviation’s contribution to global heating by about a decade, according to research commissioned by campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E). The study, produced by Klima Consulting and authored by former IPCC scientist Olivier Boucher,...
Qantas to launch first-ever nonstop Sydney–New York flights in 2028
Australia’s flag carrier Qantas has announced plans to launch the first-ever nonstop commercial service between Sydney and New York in 2028. The 18-hour route is set to become the airline’s second ultra-long-haul service and will feature dedicated wellbeing zones for passengers. Qantas is slowly but surely conquering the world of the ultra...
US seeks $30 billion to modernise aviation network after northeast disruption
A major air traffic control failure across the northeastern United States has prompted calls for billions of dollars in new aviation investment, after thousands of passengers faced delays, cancellations, and diversions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the administration intends to ask Congress for a further $30 billion (over €26 billion)...
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Air pollution could be associated with increased suicide risk, researchers say
Low air quality is linked to an increased risk of death by suicide, attempted suicide, and suicide ideation, say scientists who looked at how exposure to airborne environmental pollutants, and noise pollution, influences mental health outcomes. A research team from Queen’s University Belfast considered air, noise, light, and water pollution...
Which European cities have the most expensive public transport and why it matters?
A new report by Greenpeace has found that public transport costs are at a new high across 14 of Europe’s capital cities since 2023, with price rises up to 67% in some places. The scope of the research included 27 European Union nations, as well as the UK, Switzerland, and...
Kauaʻi urges tourists to return and support small businesses after Hurricane Lowell
After being hit by Hurricane Lowell at the start of September 2026, Kauaʻi initially asked tourists to stay away in order not to hinder its recovery. Now that a couple of weeks have passed since the disaster, the Hawaiian island and its small businesses in particular are urging visitors to...
US airlines cut flights as jet fuel prices surge
Major US airlines are cutting planned flights as jet fuel prices climb again, with American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines adjusting capacity in response to rising operating costs. The global average jet fuel price rose by 6.1% in a week to $181.46 (€153) per barrel, according to the International...
European Mobility Week marks 25 years with focus on sustainable transport
European Mobility Week began on 16 September 2026, kicking off a week of events aimed at raising awareness of sustainable urban mobility with a launch in Strasbourg. The week encourages behavioural change in favour of active mobility, public transport, and other clean, intelligent transport solutions, and culminates in Car Free...
Kauaʻi asks visitors to pause as Hurricane Lowell recovery puts tourism under strain
Power cuts, damaged roads, and pressure on essential supplies have prompted calls to postpone Kauaʻi trips, while tourism leaders encourage holidaymakers to redirect—not abandon—their Hawaiʻi plans. Kauaʻi’s visitor economy is facing a delicate trade-off once more, after Hurricane Lowell: the island needs space and resources for recovery, yet many livelihoods...
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Valencia plans new high-speed rail station topped by major urban park
Valencia will be getting a new high-speed rail station. The winning design is a collaboration between RSHP, ERRE, and Sener that combines underground tracks with a series of large public green spaces above. Travellers planning on travelling to Valencia in Spain in the future will be able to benefit from...
Truck driver recreates New York with extraordinary 800,000-building model
Truck driver Joe Macken spent more than two decades making a model of New York City in his spare time. It contains more than 800,000 structures, from Manhattan skyscrapers to houses in Queens. His work is now on display at the Museum of the City of New York, in the...
Oasis 2027 tour sends travel searches soaring ahead of ticket sales
Oasis fans are already driving a surge in travel searches for cities hosting the band’s 2027 tour, even before tickets go on sale later this week. New data from online travel agency eDreams shows sharp increases in searches for flights to several European destinations on the Oasis Live ’27 itinerary,...
Brussels’ Kanal to open on 28 November with free opening weekend
On 28 November 2026, Brussels wil be welcoming a new museum of modern and contemporary art: Kanal. The cultural institution has announced a great and entirely free opening weekend to celebrate the occasion. Brussels’ Kanal is widely regarded as one of the most anticipated cultural novelties of the year. The...
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National Geographic Expeditions and G Adventures unveil 30 new itineraries
National Geographic Expeditions and G Adventures have unveiled thirty new or updated itineraries, with departures scheduled throughout 2027 and 2028. The two tour operators frame the collaboration around a shared mission of “exploring the world and leaving it better than they found it”. That mindset is at the heart of...
Kenya’s Samburu leads Intrepid’s 10 ‘Not Hot’ destinations for 2027
Intrepid Travel has revealed ten lesser-visited destinations that it believes are ready to welcome more tourists in 2027. Its annual Not Hot List includes places in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas, with Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve occupying first place. The name does not suggest that the locations are unattractive...
How Astana and Almaty are reshaping travel and business in Central Asia
Central Asia’s urban map is changing fast. Trade diversification, youthful populations and rapid digital adoption are turning its principal cities into substantial markets and increasingly important destinations for business, tourism and international events. Tashkent, Bishkek and Dushanbe are modernising, while Shymkent and Samarkand are expanding their economic and cultural roles....
New 193 km walking route through Cumbria to open this month
A new 193 km (120-mile) walking route through some of northern England’s most scenic landscapes is set to officially open this month, linking the North Pennines with the shores of Morecambe Bay. The Westmorland and Furness Way will launch on 15 September, creating a six-stage long-distance route from Alston, England’s...
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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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Paris hotel unveils Céline Dion suite and singalong walking tour
Le Méridien Paris Arc de Triomphe has created a Céline Dion themed suite for fans visiting the French capital. Called “Paris, I’m Ready”, it is part of a hotel programme built around the singer’s Paris shows in 2026 and 2027. Stays in the suite start at €659 a night, according...
Europe gains 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions in 2026
The global Michelin Keys for 2026 have been unveiled, distinguishing a total of 2,832 hotels across the world. The new selection includes 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions within Europe, the continent with the highest count of Key hotels in the world. Although the Michelin Guide is most well-known for...
New five-star hotel opens in the Dolomites ahead of ski season
Skiers will have a new five-star hotel to choose from in the Dolomites this coming winter season, with the opening of The First Cortina, planned for 4 December 2026. The 76-room hotel is part of the Pavilions Hotels & Resorts group and is located on Corso Italia, the main shopping...
Disney World to test AI hotel search for prices and resort comparisons
Walt Disney World is preparing to test a redesigned hotel-selection experience on its official website. The new system was developed in partnership with Google Cloud and includes several tools powered by artificial intelligence. It is intended to help travellers compare prices, check availability and find accommodation matching their needs. The...
Pokémon and Not A Hotel to open Poké Ball-shaped hotel in Japan
A human-sized Poké Ball-shaped hotel is set to open in Hokkaido, Japan. The collaboration with hotel Not A Hotel celebrates the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the third anniversary of Pokémon Sleep. Although for some people, it may be hard to imagine there ever was a world without Pokémon, the...