Abu Dhabi to open Frank Gehry-designed performing arts centre by 2030
Abu Dhabi is planning to open a new performing arts centre designed by Frank Gehry on Saadiyat Island by 2030, a project the emirate hopes will cement its position as a serious destination for performing arts. Dar al-Funoon, or House of the Arts, will sit alongside the Saadiyat Cultural District,...
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Air connectivity causing hike in European rents of up to €250 a year, study finds
Conventional wisdom holds that growth in aviation translates to economic benefits for communities served by airports, but a recent study shows that is not necessarily the case and that air transport development can exacerbate inequality and high living costs. The research by the New Economics Foundation and commissioned by T&E...
Cypriot tourism revenues fell by a third in April 2026 amid Middle East conflict
Tourism revenues in Cyprus fell by over a third in April 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, revealing the impact of the Middle East conflict prompted by Israeli and US attacks on Iran in February. The latest figures from the Cypriot Statistical Service indicate a 35.1% drop in...
UN Tourism launches investment roadmap for Angola’s tourism sector
During the Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit in Luanda, UN Tourism has officially presented the ‘Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Angola’ investment guidelines. The document is meant to serve as an investment roadmap in one of the fastest-growing African destinations. From 17 to 19 June 2026, some 1,000 tourism...
Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on Portuguese maintenance hub as TAP bid advances
Lufthansa Technik has started construction on a 55,000-square-metre maintenance facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto, in a move that extends Lufthansa Group’s industrial presence in Portugal while the country’s flag carrier, TAP Air Portugal, remains the subject of a privatisation process. The company held a groundbreaking ceremony...
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Air connectivity causing hike in European rents of up to €250 a year, study finds
Conventional wisdom holds that growth in aviation translates to economic benefits for communities served by airports, but a recent study shows that is not necessarily the case and that air transport development can exacerbate inequality and high living costs. The research by the New Economics Foundation and commissioned by T&E...
UN Tourism and ITF call for more women in tourism transport industry
In their joint ‘Global Report on Women in Tourism Transport’, UN Tourism and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) provide a comprehensive overview of women’s participation in tourism transport employment. In what is to be considered a global first, the call for action analyses the legal, cultural, and structural elements...
SAS places record Airbus order as Scandinavian airline prepares for long-haul expansion
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced the largest aircraft investment in its history, placing an order worth $10 billion (around €8.75 billion) with Airbus. The agreement covers up to 40 widebody aircraft that will be used to modernise and expand the airline’s long-haul network. The investment marks a major step for...
Lufthansa Technik breaks ground on Portuguese maintenance hub as TAP bid advances
Lufthansa Technik has started construction on a 55,000-square-metre maintenance facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto, in a move that extends Lufthansa Group’s industrial presence in Portugal while the country’s flag carrier, TAP Air Portugal, remains the subject of a privatisation process. The company held a groundbreaking ceremony...
Brussels Airlines to resume Tel Aviv flights in August
Brussels Airlines has announced the resumption of flights from the Belgian capital to Tel Aviv, from 1 August 2026, putting an end to the most recent pause in operations since the Hamas attacks in October 2023. One flight per week will fly from Brussels Airport at Zaventem to Ben Gurion...
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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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Abu Dhabi to open Frank Gehry-designed performing arts centre by 2030
Abu Dhabi is planning to open a new performing arts centre designed by Frank Gehry on Saadiyat Island by 2030, a project the emirate hopes will cement its position as a serious destination for performing arts. Dar al-Funoon, or House of the Arts, will sit alongside the Saadiyat Cultural District,...
Tirana to modernize communist-era Palace of Congresses and build 260-meter skyscraper
Tirana’s transformation, initiated a decade ago, is set to reach new heights, both figuratively and literally, with the renovation of the communist-era Palace of Congresses and the construction of a 260-metre skyscraper, a vertical landmark that will dramatically alter the city’s skyline. The ambitious project, which combines the renovation of...
Shenzhen tops ranking of the world’s best skylines in 2026
Skylines have been changing fast over the last few years, with new high-rises sprouting up everywhere, some instantly recognisable, others less so. Miniature models of famous city skylines have taken over souvenir shops, becoming go-to decorative pieces for travellers looking to remember the beauty of cities they have visited, or...
Den Gamle By in Denmark becomes European Museum of the Year 2026
On Saturday 13 June 2026, Den Gamle By (The Old Town) in the Danish city of Aarhus has been crowned European Museum of the Year 2026 during an award ceremony in Bilbao. The open-air museum was praised for setting a “benchmark for innovation and relevance”. Every year since 1977, the...
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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!
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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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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...
Jared Kushner’s Albania luxury resort plan sparks protests over flamingo habitat
Flamingo Royale may sound like the latest James Bond film, but on Albania’s Adriatic coast, it is the name of a real-life standoff between pink birds and the luxury resort ambitions of Jared Kushner, son-in-law of Donald Trump. Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Tirana...
Waldorf Astoria to open luxury hotel inside London’s iconic Admiralty Arch
More than a decade after the plans were first approved, one of London’s most guarded addresses is finally letting outsiders in. Travellers will soon be able to relish the comfort of a new top-notch luxury hotel in the heart of the British capital this autumn, with the opening of the...
Thousands of Belgian homes unavailable to residential market due to Airbnb
Thousands of homes across three of the largest cities in Belgium are no longer available on the regular housing market because they have been turned into short term rentals, a new study shows. The research by ING bank reveals 5,000 properties in Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent, representing 0.8% of the...