European Parliament approves updated air passenger rights covering cabin luggage and delay compensation
The European Parliament has approved revised air passenger rights rules that preserve compensation for flight delays of at least three hours and introduce clearer rules on cabin luggage, ticket pricing, family seating, protections for vulnerable passengers, and reimbursement procedures. The Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve changes to EU air...
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Spain on track to welcome 100 million international tourists in 2026
Spain is on course to welcome around 100 million international tourists in 2026, a milestone that would make it one of the few countries in the world to reach that figure in a single year. According to Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu, the country is likely to surpass last year’s record...
Italy forecasts it will top European tourism in summer 2026
Italy is expecting another record-breaking summer for tourism, with government data suggesting it will outperform its main European competitors thanks to strong international demand, high accommodation occupancy rates and growing air connectivity. According to Italy's Ministry of Tourism, the country is forecast to record an online travel agency (OTA) accommodation occupancy...
Planning a city break? These are Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026
Europe's bar scene has gained a new dedicated ranking with the launch of Europe's 50 Best Bars. The inaugural list was revealed during a ceremony in Amsterdam on 30 June 2026, celebrating cocktail venues from more than 20 cities across the continent. The ranking follows the success of Asia's 50...
Mount Etna eruption disrupts flights as Catania Airport suspends operations
Mount Etna has once again disrupted air travel in Sicily after renewed volcanic activity sent large clouds of ash into the sky. Catania Airport, the island's busiest airport, suspended all arriving and departing flights on 6 July 2026 as the ash cloud affected flight operations. Volcanic ash can be dangerous...
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Brussels Airlines teases Spain with playful provocation ahead of World Cup quarter-final
Brussels Airlines has added a playful aviation twist to Belgium’s World Cup fever by sending its football-themed Trident aircraft exclusively to Spain in the days leading up to the quarter-final between Belgium and Spain. From Tuesday until Friday, the special Airbus A320 will operate only on routes between Brussels Airport...
Rail buffs celebrate 100 years of steam on James Bond’s iconic Furka Pass
An iconic Swiss railway has marked its 100th anniversary with vintage locomotives giving rail buffs and tourists a taste of the Steam Age set against the heady Alpine vistas that once thrilled James Bond fans. The Furka Pass is located at 2,431 metres above sea level, connecting Gletsch, in the...
No more TUI flights for Antwerp Airport from early 2027
TUI fly Belgium is stopping all commercial flights to and from Antwerp Airport (Deurne) from spring 2027, after more than ten years of operations from the historic port city, marking another consolidation in the European aviation sector. Though the convenient access and manageable size of Antwerp had proved a boon...
European Parliament approves updated air passenger rights covering cabin luggage and delay compensation
The European Parliament has approved revised air passenger rights rules that preserve compensation for flight delays of at least three hours and introduce clearer rules on cabin luggage, ticket pricing, family seating, protections for vulnerable passengers, and reimbursement procedures. The Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve changes to EU air...
International rail travel from Belgium rises 6% as demand keeps growing
International train travel is becoming more popular among Belgian travellers, according to new figures released by operator NMBS/SNCB that show a six percent increase in cross-border peak season journeys year-on-year. The summer of 2025 saw 1.6 million international fares purchased in Belgium, up from 1.5 million in the same period...
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Heatwaves and warming seas raise flesh-eating bacteria risk at European beaches
Rising temperatures really are the gift that keeps on giving…, aside from melting glaciers, straining electricity grids and fuelling wildfires, Europe now has yet another heat-related concern to add to the list: a flesh-eating bacterium thriving in warming seas. The little critter appears to be moving a little too close...
Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate after record European heatwave
As Europe emerges from one of its strongest and longest heatwaves on record, its consequences are already being felt in Switzerland, where all the snow and ice accumulated over the past winter are expected to have melted away by early next week, a phenomenon that normally does not occur until...
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...
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House of the Dragon season 3 filming locations: Explore the real-life settings of Westeros
The third season of House of the Dragon premiered on 21 June 2026, bringing viewers back to the fictional world of Westeros. While dragons, castles and battles may belong to fantasy, many of the locations seen on screen are real places that can be visited across Europe. The series continues...
Dua Lipa opens library for banned books at historic Porto bookshop
Pop star Dua Lipa has opened a permanent library dedicated to banned and censored books in Porto, expanding her long-running literary initiative beyond its online book club into a physical space that champions freedom of expression. Known as the Manifesto Library, the collection is housed inside the historic Livraria Lello,...
WTTC launches global search for the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a new global campaign to identify the 7 Contemporary Wonders of the World. For the first time, people around the world are invited to nominate landmarks and buildings that have helped shape modern tourism. The initiative focuses on places built since...
Brussels’ Royal Palace reopens to the public for the first time since 2022
Since 3 July 2026, visitors can once again visit the Royal Palace in Brussels. A visit costs €10 per person and includes access to the most prestigious rooms, historic salons, and the garden. Ever since 1965, Brussels’ Royal Palace has been opening its doors to the public during the Summer...
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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!
Tune in now and be part of the journey 🎧
🎙️Hosted by Deborah O’Donoghue, with special guest Joke Van Der Zypen
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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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Global hospitality leaders identify Angola as promising new frontier for hotel development
During the Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit in Luanda, hospitality leaders from Hilton, TUI, and Radisson identified Angola as one of Africa’s most promising new tourist markets. In a search for growth, new destinations, and investment opportunities, global hospitality brands are increasingly turning their attention to new, emerging markets....
Almost three-quarters of tourist accommodation in Cyprus operating without proper license
The large majority of tourist accommodation in Cyprus is operating illegally, according to a new report by the island’s Audit Office, with as few as one-in-10 properly licensed establishments in some areas. Overall, 55% of accommodation providers are doing so without having gained the correct permissions, and another 22% hold...
Airbnb brings back anti-party system ahead of 4 July weekend to prevent disruptive gatherings
Airbnb is bringing back its “anti-party” system for the 4th of July holiday weekend, reactivating a set of enforcement and detection tools designed to reduce the risk of disruptive gatherings in entire home listings during one of the busiest travel periods of the summer in the United States. According to...
Banyan Tree launches first European resort with opening of Mamula Island in Montenegro
Luxury hospitality brand Banyan Tree has opened its first European resort with the debut of Mamula Island in Montenegro, transforming a restored 19th-century fortress at the entrance to the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor into a luxury retreat. The opening represents the first full season for the property under the Banyan...
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...