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Spain brings residents and business together to shape 2030 Sustainable Tourism Strategy
Spain is launching a Sustainable Tourism Strategy 2030, a blueprint for transforming the country’s surging tourism sector into “a model of sustained and sustainable growth” with the input of industry stakeholders and autonomous communities. The “participatory process” brings together the views of business, government, industry experts, and civil society, on...
Booking and Expedia account for 85% of Europe’s OTA market, HOTREC study finds
The 2026 edition of the European Hotel Distribution Study by European hospitality organisation HOTREC shows an imbalance in hotel bookings through OTAs in Europe. As Booking Holdings and Expedia Group control 85% of the market, the association calls for firm EU action to ensure fair and transparent digital markets. For...
Uzbekistan tourism grows 21% as 9.1 million foreign tourists visit in first eight months of 2026
Uzbekistan is reporting strong growth in tourism and exports for the first eight months of 2026, as the former Soviet Central Asian republic continues to pursue a long-term strategy to reach 20 million international visitors before the end of the decade. The Uzbekistan Tourism Committee has released figures showing international arrivals rose by 21.1% to reach 9.1 million foreign visitors between January...
Ryanair to dispute claim passenger was partially sucked out of broken window
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has denied that a passenger on one of the budget airline's flights was partially sucked out of a broken window and said the victim will not be entitled to a large compensation payout. O'Leary's comments to the press came after Ryanair's annual general meeting in Dublin and follow a July incident...
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Eurostar unveils two-storey cocktail bars on new double-decker trains
Eurostar’s future double-decker trains are set to offer a two-storey cocktail bar, according to a new tease from the rail operator that aims to grab the passenger imagination amid growing rivalry for trans-Channel traffic. Announced in autumn 2025, the all-electric Eurostar Celestia fleet, on order for €2 billion from Alstom,...
Waymo to launch Tokyo robotaxi service in 2027 as Asia expansion begins
Waymo is set to launch a fully autonomous robotaxi service in Tokyo in 2027, marking the company’s first commercial expansion into Asia and potentially Japan’s first driverless taxi service on public roads. The US autonomous driving company will partner with Japanese taxi operators GO and Nihon Kotsu to introduce the...
European airport expansion plans risk breaching carbon limits, study warns
Planned expansions at some of Europe’s largest airports could push aviation emissions far beyond levels compatible with national climate targets, according to a new study by environmental group Transport & Environment (T&E). Published on 15 September, the report examined expansion plans and traffic forecasts at 20 major airports across 10...
Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 returns to Mashhad after severe vibrations damage cabin
A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 made an emergency return to Mashhad in Iran after experiencing severe vibrations shortly after take-off. The aircraft was operating a domestic flight from Mashhad to Kermanshah on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. Early reports suggest that a tyre on the main landing gear burst or became...
UK rail passengers to travel for free with other operators after cancellations
Rail passengers whose trains are cancelled will be able to use another participating operator without buying a new ticket. The change will take effect on Sunday, 20 September 2026, and is intended to prevent travellers from becoming stranded during disruption. Passengers will be allowed to continue their journey on a...
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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...
Thessaloniki to host CIVITAS Forum 2026 on sustainable urban and tourism mobility
The historic Greek port city of Thessaloniki is set to host delegates at the CIVITAS Forum 2026, an international, three-day conference focusing on “smart, inclusive and sustainable urban mobility.” The Forum aims to bring together city representatives, policymakers, practitioners, planners, academics, and mobility enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond to exchange...
August 2026 was world’s joint hottest month ever recorded, Copernicus finds
August 2026 was the world’s joint hottest month ever recorded, tying with July 2023 as global temperatures climbed back above 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The global average surface air temperature reached 16.96°C last month, which is 0.85°C above the 1991–2020 average. It...
Dutch researchers bring world’s first solar ambulance to remote destinations
Researchers from the Netherlands have successfully tested a world-first solar-powered ambulance that can operate entirely off-grid and generate a surplus energy supply, representing a potential “gamechanger” for healthcare provision in remote locations. According to a press release, Solar Team Eindhoven from Eindhoven University of Technology, in partnership with international health...
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...
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The women of Naibunga Lower: Chui Mamas, choosing another way to live
This is the second 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. My journey through Naibunga Lower Community Conservancy brought me to three women’s groups, one in each of the communities that collectively own...
King Charles’ Balmoral Castle to welcome visitors for five-week autumn opening
The gardens of the private residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla are getting ready for autumn. Nature enthusiasts will be able to take part in an Autumn Garden Walk on select dates in September and October 2026. Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, has a long and complicated history....
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...
Destination.
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...
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...
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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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Booking and Expedia account for 85% of Europe’s OTA market, HOTREC study finds
The 2026 edition of the European Hotel Distribution Study by European hospitality organisation HOTREC shows an imbalance in hotel bookings through OTAs in Europe. As Booking Holdings and Expedia Group control 85% of the market, the association calls for firm EU action to ensure fair and transparent digital markets. For...
Why is the EU tightening rules on short-term rentals?
The European Commission wants to create a common framework for housing measures across the EU, including guidance on when regional and local authorities may restrict short-term rentals. The proposal follows a series of local crackdowns on holiday lets, introduced as popular destinations struggle with housing shortages and rising prices. The Commission's aim...
Madrid Formula 1 Grand Prix pushing rental prices to record highs as residents face growing pressure
Short-term rental prices at the higher end of Madrid’s accommodation market have soared ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, while locals are complaining that the event will bring noise, mobility problems and pollution to the city. Some apartments in the host neighbourhood of Valdebebas have seen rental prices increase by as much as 1,000% for the...
Brussels Airport plans major Sheraton hotel renovation after fire-safety scrutiny
Brussels Airport is preparing a two-year overhaul of the Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, with work set to modernise the 35-year-old property’s rooms, public areas, façade, and technical infrastructure against a recent backdrop of fire-safety concerns and operational disruption. The airport operator promised in a press release that the four-star hotel,...
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...