Flight cancellations to the Middle East: latest updates from major airlines
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Flight cancellations to the Middle East: latest updates from major airlines

Initial analyses of the Middle East conflict’s effect on travel and tourism predicted impacts lasting at least into the second half of 2026, and those forecasts appear to be proving correct, with major airports in the region still closed to the majority of traffic nearly a month after the start...

Air Canada pilots killed in LaGuardia runway collision with fire truck
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Air Canada pilots killed in LaGuardia runway collision with fire truck

The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express flight were killed after the aircraft collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday night, forcing a temporary closure of the airport. The collision occurred at around 11 pm as the CRJ-900 regional jet operated...
Finland remains the world’s happiest country for ninth consecutive year
Health Lifestyle 🇫🇮Finland

Finland remains the world’s happiest country for ninth consecutive year

The World Happiness Report has published this year’s winner, and for the ninth year in a row, Finland takes the laurels. If once is a charm and three times a pattern, then after nine consecutive wins, the rest of the world might want to start paying attention, and perhaps emulate...
Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market 2026 postponed to August
Tourism Travel 🇦🇪 UAE

Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market 2026 postponed to August

One of the world’s major and increasingly popular travel and tourism trade events has been postponed by more than three months in response to the ongoing military crisis and oil shortage in the Middle East. The 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 is now scheduled to take place...
Scandinavian Airlines warns of “at least a thousand” cancellations and price rises for April
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Scandinavian Airlines warns of “at least a thousand” cancellations and price rises for April

Tens of thousands of air passengers will be affected by cancelled flights and the possibility of increased airfares this spring due to confirmed schedule changes and potential price hikes by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) in response to the Middle East conflict. SAS CEO Anko van der Werff told Swedish newspaper Dagens...

 
 

Travel.

Tourism Travel 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka introduces support for tourist sector hit by Middle East crisis

The Middle East security crisis has thrown the Sri Lankan tourist industry into “special arrangements” due to the closed airspace and ongoing oil shortages in what is a key connecting region for the Indian Ocean destination. Fuel purchases are being capped by the Sri Lankan government; a four-day working week...
Belgium sees tourism boom as overnight stays exceed 46 million in 2025
Tourism Travel 🇧🇪 Belgium

Belgium sees tourism boom as overnight stays exceed 46 million in 2025

Belgium welcomed a record number of tourists in 2025, with more than 46 million overnight stays registered across the country. This represents a 3% increase compared to 2024, according to preliminary figures from Statbel. The growth was spread across 19.6 million arrivals, with most visitors staying just over two nights on average. Both...
Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market 2026 postponed to August
Tourism Travel 🇦🇪 UAE

Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market 2026 postponed to August

One of the world’s major and increasingly popular travel and tourism trade events has been postponed by more than three months in response to the ongoing military crisis and oil shortage in the Middle East. The 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 is now scheduled to take place...

Transport.

Ben-Gurion Airport limits departures to 50 passengers per flight
Aviation Transport 🇮🇱Israel

Ben-Gurion Airport limits departures to 50 passengers per flight

El Al Israel Airlines is showing growing signs of impatience with the ongoing Middle East security situation due to continued missile fire and restrictions on operations at Ben Gurion Airport, and the lack of alternative connectivity. The Israeli flag carrier said it would review “its continued operations” at Ben Gurion,...
Trump drafts in ICE agents to boost airport security during budget shutdown
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Trump drafts in ICE agents to boost airport security during budget shutdown

US President Donald Trump has announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be drafted into airports to boost security staff numbers amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. Airport screening has been hit by staff shortages since the start of the current budget impasse affecting the Department of Homeland...
EasyJet tells passengers to book early as Middle East conflict drives fares
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

EasyJet tells passengers to book early as Middle East conflict drives fares

UK’s biggest low-cost airline has urged travellers to “book now” to stay ahead of potential airfare rises, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and strikes on energy infrastructure that have sent oil prices soaring over the past three weeks. Since the outbreak began, prices have risen sharply...
Air Canada pilots killed in LaGuardia runway collision with fire truck
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Air Canada pilots killed in LaGuardia runway collision with fire truck

The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express flight were killed after the aircraft collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday night, forcing a temporary closure of the airport. The collision occurred at around 11 pm as the CRJ-900 regional jet operated...
British Airways becomes first UK airline with Starlink onboard WiFi
Aviation Transport 🇬🇧 UK

British Airways becomes first UK airline with Starlink onboard WiFi

Announced last November, British Airways has now officially joined the growing league of Starlink-equipped airlines, bringing what is often described as the fastest connection in the sky to its passengers. The inaugural flight featuring the new system took place on the London–Houston (Texas) route. The airline became the first UK...

Transport.

Ben-Gurion Airport limits departures to 50 passengers per flight
Aviation Transport 🇮🇱Israel

Ben-Gurion Airport limits departures to 50 passengers per flight

El Al Israel Airlines is showing growing signs of impatience with the ongoing Middle East security situation due to continued missile fire and restrictions on operations at Ben Gurion Airport, and the lack of alternative connectivity. The Israeli flag carrier said it would review “its continued operations” at Ben Gurion,...
Trump drafts in ICE agents to boost airport security during budget shutdown
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Trump drafts in ICE agents to boost airport security during budget shutdown

US President Donald Trump has announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be drafted into airports to boost security staff numbers amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. Airport screening has been hit by staff shortages since the start of the current budget impasse affecting the Department of Homeland...
EasyJet tells passengers to book early as Middle East conflict drives fares
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

EasyJet tells passengers to book early as Middle East conflict drives fares

UK’s biggest low-cost airline has urged travellers to “book now” to stay ahead of potential airfare rises, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and strikes on energy infrastructure that have sent oil prices soaring over the past three weeks. Since the outbreak began, prices have risen sharply...

Green.

19 global cities achieved remarkable air pollution reductions
Climate Green 🌍 World

19 global cities achieved remarkable air pollution reductions

A new report shows how 19 global cities managed to achieve remarkable reductions in air pollution between 2010 and 2024. The best scorers include Beijing, Rotterdam, and Brussels. Breathe Cities, a global initiative supporting cities to clean the air and enhance public health, published its Breathe Better: How leading cities...
Ljubljana named Europe’s most creative city for 2026
Green Sustainability 🇸🇮Slovenia

Ljubljana named Europe’s most creative city for 2026

The Slovenian capital Ljubljana has been named Europe's Best Creative City Destination for 2026. The title was awarded at the 13th Creative Tourism Awards, where the city competed against 223 candidates from 28 countries. The international jury praised Ljubljana for integrating creativity into its identity, tourism strategy and long-term urban...
Death Valley puts on superbloom show of wildflowers for first time in a decade
Climate Green 🇺🇸 USA

Death Valley puts on superbloom show of wildflowers for first time in a decade

When this writer was a child growing up in the UK, every year a greeting card would arrive for her mother from an old friend who had emigrated to Death Valley. Upon it, a pressed flower from all the way from California’s dusty valley floor. Those cards were how I...
New study shows how sea levels across the globe have been underestimated
Climate Green 🌍 World

New study shows how sea levels across the globe have been underestimated

While rising sea levels are a hot topic within climate change projections, new research shows that sea levels have been heavily underestimated in the past. In many coastal regions, the effects of global warming could thus happen quicker and more severely than previously thought. Climate change and rising sea levels...
Ferry emissions surpass cars in major European ports, new study shows
Climate Green 🌍 World

Ferry emissions surpass cars in major European ports, new study shows

A new study by clean transport NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) shows that pollution from ferries equals that of 6.6 million cars in Europe's major port cities, challenging the common assumption that travelling by ferry is a greener alternative to flying. The analysis is based on 2023 maritime data and applies...
Tenerife set to invest €81 million to clean up island’s coastline and reputation
Green Sustainability 🇪🇸 Spain

Tenerife set to invest €81 million to clean up island’s coastline and reputation

The Spanish province of Tenerife is set to invest tens of millions of euros in coastal clean-up, sanitation systems, and zero-waste approaches as part of efforts to improve the island’s environment and reputation. The largest of the Canary Islands autonomous community, situated in the Atlantic Ocean around 300 km off...

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Nature moving in its own rhythm 🦩
📍 Palm Island, Aruba
📸 Vera Wijermars | Feathering on Unsplash

Culture.

Ancient Sicilian theatre and techno to collide in brand new Aura Festival
Culture Festivals 🇮🇹 Italy

Ancient Sicilian theatre and techno to collide in brand new Aura Festival

The worlds of music and travel are coming together again in a brand new festival set to take place for the first time in northern Sicily in spring 2026, in an archaeological park boasting a fifth-century BCE Doric temple and a Roman-era, Greek-style theatre. Located in the Trapani region, near...
Historic Oxford chapel set to be transformed into restaurant for world’s sixth richest man
Architecture Culture 🇬🇧 UK

Historic Oxford chapel set to be transformed into restaurant for world’s sixth richest man

British architecture studio Foster + Partners has presented its plans for The Chapel & Lodge-project in Oxford. The transformed chapel will act as a restaurant and bar for the nearby Ellison Institute of Technology research campus. While Foster + Partners had already been working on the Ellison Institute of Technology...
First-ever YouTube video finds home at London’s V&A Museum
Culture Museums 🌍 World

First-ever YouTube video finds home at London’s V&A Museum

The first video ever uploaded to YouTube has been added to the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The 19-second clip, titled “Me at the zoo”, was uploaded in April 2005 by YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim. Two decades later, the simple recording is being preserved as a...
Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti gets world’s first museum in Paris
Culture Museums 🇫🇷 France

Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti gets world’s first museum in Paris

The Musée & École Giacometti should open its doors to the public in the second half of 2028 in the former Gare des Invalides train station in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. While Alberto Giacometti was born in Switzerland in 1901, as of 1922, the artist spent most of his life in...

Destination.

Explore more than 3,000 British gardens at reduced prices this spring
Destination Get away 🇬🇧 UK

Explore more than 3,000 British gardens at reduced prices this spring

Some of the United Kingdom’s most scenic gardens are available to visit free-of-charge or at bargain entry prices during the spring and early summer of 2026, thanks to the National Gardens Scheme (NGS), representing great deals on some lovely, family-friendly days out. The programme, which has been running for nearly...
Visit Finland invites travellers to experience Lakeland with free nature retreats
Destination Summer 🇫🇮Finland

Visit Finland invites travellers to experience Lakeland with free nature retreats

For those who can imagine what a Finnish summer holiday among tranquil lakes and forests might feel like, a free trip to Finland is on offer, thanks to a new marketing initiative by Visit Finland. Would-be ‘coolcationers’ could be only two steps away from winning a week-long, all-expenses-paid trip to...
Mallorca unveils new 104km hiking trail through scenic eastern coast
Adventure Destination 🇪🇸 Spain

Mallorca unveils new 104km hiking trail through scenic eastern coast

A new long-distance hiking route stretching about 104 kilometres has opened on the Spanish island of Mallorca, offering walkers the opportunity to explore the island’s lesser-visited coastline. The trail, known as the Gran Recorrido del Llevant and also called the East Mallorca GR-226, runs through the Llevant region on the...
Canada opens historic railway trail through the Rockies
Adventure Destination 🇨🇦 Canada

Canada opens historic railway trail through the Rockies

A new rail trail has opened to the public in the Canadian Rockies, following an abandoned railway line used by the coal mining industry in the early 1900s. This offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore Alberta’s history beyond its national parks. Spanning 109 km from Rocky Mountain House to Nordegg,...

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Lifestyle.

Finland remains the world’s happiest country for ninth consecutive year
Health Lifestyle 🇫🇮Finland

Finland remains the world’s happiest country for ninth consecutive year

The World Happiness Report has published this year’s winner, and for the ninth year in a row, Finland takes the laurels. If once is a charm and three times a pattern, then after nine consecutive wins, the rest of the world might want to start paying attention, and perhaps emulate...
MSC Cruises opens MSC Yacht Club bookings aboard MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra
Cruise Lifestyle 🌍 World

MSC Cruises opens MSC Yacht Club bookings aboard MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra

MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its MSC Yacht Club aboard MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, expanding its premium "ship-within-a-ship" concept to two more vessels in its fleet. The new offering gives guests access to a more private and exclusive area within the ship, including dedicated spaces and personalised service....
Disneyland Resort debuts Bluey experience with new show and themed food
Amusement Parks Lifestyle 🇺🇸 USA

Disneyland Resort debuts Bluey experience with new show and themed food

Fans of the animated children’s series Bluey will soon have a new reason to visit Disneyland Resort, as a new entertainment experience and themed food offerings arrive later this month. “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” will debut at the Fantasyland Theatre inside Disneyland Park. The experience is part of the resort’s...

Lifestyle.

Finland remains the world’s happiest country for ninth consecutive year
Health Lifestyle 🇫🇮Finland

Finland remains the world’s happiest country for ninth consecutive year

The World Happiness Report has published this year’s winner, and for the ninth year in a row, Finland takes the laurels. If once is a charm and three times a pattern, then after nine consecutive wins, the rest of the world might want to start paying attention, and perhaps emulate...
MSC Cruises opens MSC Yacht Club bookings aboard MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra
Cruise Lifestyle 🌍 World

MSC Cruises opens MSC Yacht Club bookings aboard MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra

MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its MSC Yacht Club aboard MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, expanding its premium "ship-within-a-ship" concept to two more vessels in its fleet. The new offering gives guests access to a more private and exclusive area within the ship, including dedicated spaces and personalised service....
Disneyland Resort debuts Bluey experience with new show and themed food
Amusement Parks Lifestyle 🇺🇸 USA

Disneyland Resort debuts Bluey experience with new show and themed food

Fans of the animated children’s series Bluey will soon have a new reason to visit Disneyland Resort, as a new entertainment experience and themed food offerings arrive later this month. “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” will debut at the Fantasyland Theatre inside Disneyland Park. The experience is part of the resort’s...
Why researchers think you should stop eating three hours before bedtime
Health Lifestyle 🌍 World

Why researchers think you should stop eating three hours before bedtime

Although most researchers concentrate on the health benefits or risks of certain types of food, a new study highlights the importance of timing. Aligning one’s eating window with the natural sleep-wake cycle was proven to benefit participants’ cardiometabolic health in particular. In February 2026, a new study published in the...

Food and Drinks.

Food Food and Drinks 🌍 World

Are you cooking pasta wrong? New research has the answer

While cooking pasta could seem like an easy task, in reality, it requires quite a bit of precision. A new study looked into how long you should cook your spaghetti, how much salt you should use, and what the difference is between regular and gluten-free varieties. How do you cook...
Brussels celebrates chocolate heritage with free tour for locals and tourists
Food Food and Drinks 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels celebrates chocolate heritage with free tour for locals and tourists

Brussels has long been associated with chocolate. The city is credited with the invention of the praline in 1912, and today it is home to more than 150 chocolate shops and workshops. Chocolate remains an important part of Belgium’s food culture and economy. Well-known chocolatiers such as Pierre Marcolini operate alongside newer...
Portugal soars with 11 new Michelin-starred restaurants in 2026 guide
Food and Drinks Restaurants 🇵🇹 Portugal

Portugal soars with 11 new Michelin-starred restaurants in 2026 guide

During the reveal of the new Michelin Guide Portugal 2026, ten restaurants throughout the country received their first Michelin star, while one got promoted to two stars. This brings the total in Portugal to 53 Michelin-starred restaurants. “Portuguese gastronomy is undergoing a remarkable transformation, rapidly ascending to new heights of...

Where to stay.

Discover the UK’s most expensive streets with average house prices of up to £12 million
Real estate Where to stay 🇬🇧 UK

Discover the UK’s most expensive streets with average house prices of up to £12 million

Buying a house is rarely cheap, but not all areas are created equally. A new list shows the most expensive streets in the UK, where houses sell for well over £1 million on average. British online real estate property portal Rightmove has published the results of its 2026 Most Expensive Streets report,...
The Wolseley to open first flagship luxury hotel in New York
Hotels Where to stay 🇺🇸 USA

The Wolseley to open first flagship luxury hotel in New York

London’s famed dining brand is preparing to make its debut in the United States hotel market, as The Wolseley Hotels confirms plans to open a flagship property in New York City in 2027. The new venture, backed by Minor Hotels, will mark the first hotel under The Wolseley brand, transforming...
Japan’s former Nara prison to reopen as luxury hotel in 2026
Hotels Where to stay 🇯🇵 Japan

Japan’s former Nara prison to reopen as luxury hotel in 2026

Hoshino Resorts is preparing to open its latest and most unusual property behind the red-brick walls of a Meiji-era prison dating back to 1908: HOSHINOYA Nara Prison, which is set to welcome guests at the end of June 2026. Located in the eponymous city, which is better known for its...
America’s free hotel breakfast policy is facing a K-shaped economic threat
Hotels Where to stay 🇺🇸 USA

America’s free hotel breakfast policy is facing a K-shaped economic threat

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is testing the removal of free breakfast at around 40 of its US properties under the Hyatt Place brand, meaning complimentary morning meals are no longer guaranteed for all guests. Hyatt Place, which operates more than 400 hotels worldwide, has long been associated with an included breakfast buffet. On its...
Discover 6 European hotels from major hospitality brands set to open in 2026
Hotels Where to stay 🌍 World

Discover 6 European hotels from major hospitality brands set to open in 2026

We’ve said it before: 2026 is set to become an exciting year for the hotel business. According to commercial property industry expert CoStar, Europe alone is expected to welcome 123,789 new hotel rooms throughout the year, and we’ve selected six of the most exciting hotels from major hospitality brand which...

Where to stay.

Discover the UK’s most expensive streets with average house prices of up to £12 million
Real estate Where to stay 🇬🇧 UK

Discover the UK’s most expensive streets with average house prices of up to £12 million

Buying a house is rarely cheap, but not all areas are created equally. A new list shows the most expensive streets in the UK, where houses sell for well over £1 million on average. British online real estate property portal Rightmove has published the results of its 2026 Most Expensive Streets report,...
The Wolseley to open first flagship luxury hotel in New York
Hotels Where to stay 🇺🇸 USA

The Wolseley to open first flagship luxury hotel in New York

London’s famed dining brand is preparing to make its debut in the United States hotel market, as The Wolseley Hotels confirms plans to open a flagship property in New York City in 2027. The new venture, backed by Minor Hotels, will mark the first hotel under The Wolseley brand, transforming...
Japan’s former Nara prison to reopen as luxury hotel in 2026
Hotels Where to stay 🇯🇵 Japan

Japan’s former Nara prison to reopen as luxury hotel in 2026

Hoshino Resorts is preparing to open its latest and most unusual property behind the red-brick walls of a Meiji-era prison dating back to 1908: HOSHINOYA Nara Prison, which is set to welcome guests at the end of June 2026. Located in the eponymous city, which is better known for its...