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Global Tourism Forum unveils agenda for November gathering in Brussels
More than 2,000 international delegates are expected in Brussels on 9–10 November 2026 for the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting, where discussions will focus on financing tourism development and protecting the confidence on which travel depends. Organised by the World Tourism Forum Institute, the meeting will take place at the...
Tesla unveils ‘flying’ Roadster: What could it mean for the future of travel?
Tesla has unveiled a new version of its long-awaited Roadster that can briefly take to the air, adding rocket-inspired manoeuvres to the debate over the future of personal travel. Presented at SpaceX’s Rocket Test and Development Center in McGregor, Texas, on 15 October, the two-seater performed airborne flips and a...
Europe’s long-haul bookings hold steady despite weaker autumn travel intentions
Confirmed flight bookings to Europe are holding steady even as fewer overseas travellers plan to visit this autumn, according to the latest research from the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Interrail. The Long-Haul Travel Barometer 3/2026 examines travel intentions for September to December across seven markets: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South...
UK trade body joins growing calls for improvements to EES
Calls for changes to Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) are multiplying, with ABTA, the United Kingdom’s biggest travel trade association, adding its concerns to pressure already raised by airlines. ABTA said that the biometric registration system, which was rolled out from October 2026 and is still causing delays and crowding at...
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Transport.
Sydney’s second international airport brings new routes, but will flights be cheaper?
Sydney is about to open a new international airport on 25 October, complementing the city’s existing Kingsford Smith Airport and initially set to cater for up to 10 million passengers a year. Named after Australia’s first female commercial pilot, Western Sydney International Nancy-Bird Walton Airport (WSI) has been under construction for...
Greek island of Chios to close its only airport for four months
The only airport on the Greek island of Chios is set to close for four months, leaving residents and visitors without regular air connections during the winter season and prompting strong opposition from local authorities and businesses. Chios Island National Airport, also known as Omiros or Homer Airport, will suspend...
Brussels Airport adds four routes as winter network reaches 136 destinations
Brussels Airport will serve 136 direct destinations during its 2026–27 winter season, with four new European routes and additional frequencies on selected services. The timetable starts on 25 October, shortly after an autumn holiday period in which the airport expects to handle more than 1.7 million passengers. EasyJet will begin...
Tesla unveils ‘flying’ Roadster: What could it mean for the future of travel?
Tesla has unveiled a new version of its long-awaited Roadster that can briefly take to the air, adding rocket-inspired manoeuvres to the debate over the future of personal travel. Presented at SpaceX’s Rocket Test and Development Center in McGregor, Texas, on 15 October, the two-seater performed airborne flips and a...
UK trade body joins growing calls for improvements to EES
Calls for changes to Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) are multiplying, with ABTA, the United Kingdom’s biggest travel trade association, adding its concerns to pressure already raised by airlines. ABTA said that the biometric registration system, which was rolled out from October 2026 and is still causing delays and crowding at...
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Iguazu Falls faces renewed tourist restrictions after El Niño-linked surge in river flow
Tourist access to Argentina's Iguazu Falls has been disrupted by heavy rainfall linked to El Niño, with authorities announcing renewed restrictions for Wednesday, 14 October, following a brief reopening the previous day. The latest measures affect the Upper and Lower circuits, whose paths and walkways lead visitors towards the waterfalls....
El Niño continues to reshape travel: what the sector and consumers can expect from autumn 2026
From October 2026, travel planning will demand closer attention to weather risks. El Niño is established and expected to strengthen before peaking late in 2026. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) puts the probability of El Niño conditions persisting through December 2026–February 2027 at nearly 100%, with climate effects potentially lasting...
Slovenia’s Triglav glacier could disappear ‘within days’, experts warn
A glacier on a mountain that is the national symbol of Slovenia is about to disappear forever, according to the researcher who has been monitoring its decline for three decades. The Triglav glacier, on the northeastern face of Mount Triglav, features on the Slovenian 50 cent euro coin and on...
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record
Sea ice in Antarctica has dropped to its third-ever lowest level, marking the fourth consecutive year of record lows in what scientists fear could be a sign of a system that “is changing faster than we are understanding it.” The continent’s ice has retreated a million square kilometres from the...
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...
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Culture.
Tokyo’s former Imperial Hotel Plaza set to become a cultural complex in 2027
Hospitality brand NOTA and creative collective SKWAT are joining forces to transform the Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo into a cultural space. Not a Museum will be temporarily taking over the former commercial centre while awaiting its deconstruction in 2031. Since its opening in 1983, Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo has been...
Museum Night Fever returns to Brussels on 17 October with 28 participating venues
Brussels’ museums will come alive after dark on Saturday, 17 October 2026, as Museum Night Fever returns for its 19th edition. A total of 28 cultural venues across the Belgian capital will welcome visitors for an evening of exhibitions, performances, workshops and music. Organised by Brussels Museums, the city’s museum...
Tirana unveils plans for a cloud-like building above a public park
Architecture firm BIG has won an international competition to design the Tirana Fountain Plaza in Albania. The cloud-like building aims to blend the public and private space, while allowing room for nature. Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been chosen as the winner of the international competition for Tirana Fountain Plaza....
Disgusting Food Museum opens in Hong Kong showcasing frog juice and fermented birds
A touring exhibition of the world’s most challenging foods has opened in Hong Kong, running until 26 November 2026. The Disgusting Food Museum at AIRSIDE’s GATE33 Gallery in Kai Tak features maggot cheese, mouse wine, and fermented shark, among other “delicacies.” Organised into five themed zones exploring food traditions, cultural...
Destination.
Ghost hunts and vampire legends: Seven European escapes for Halloween 2026
A Halloween escape in Europe can mean hunting for miniature ghosts, exploring vampire legends or spending an evening surrounded by pumpkins. Some destinations build their celebrations around festivals, while others draw on castles, medieval streets and unsettling local tales. The continent also has deep connections to the origins of Halloween,...
Japan’s longest loop trail opens across 350 km of Ibaraki
Japan’s longest loop trail, about an hour and a half from Tokyo, has fully opened, inviting hikers to discover some 350 km of routes through cities and towns, mountains and rural landscapes, valleys and coastlines, as well as cultural heritage sites. The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail traverses northern Ibaraki Prefecture, connecting satoyama...
Discovering Brabantse Wouden National Park through Tervuren
Forests, river valleys and open countryside form Brabantse Wouden National Park, a landscape extending south and east of Brussels. Recognised by the Flemish Government on 13 October 2023, it encompasses more than 10,000 hectares of valuable nature across three main areas: the Sonian Forest, the Meerdaalwoud–Dijle Valley and Hallerbos. Tervuren...
Bayeux Tapestry leads the reasons to visit London this autumn
“Bayeux mania” is officially sweeping the art world, meaning there has rarely been a better time for history lovers to visit London. The legendary Bayeux Tapestry made its highly anticipated public debut at the British Museum on 10 September, marking the first time the 11th-century masterpiece has been displayed in...
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What’s next for tourism in Flanders? ⚖️ More visitors, but not at any cost.
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Leen Gysen, CEO of @visitflanders
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Flanders attracted 15.4 million visitors in 2025. What’s the secret behind its success? 🗺️✨
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🎙️ Special guest: Leen Gysen, CEO of Visit Flanders
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Mission: get the Executive Director of ETC to recommend just one destination 😄
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🎙️ Special guest: Eduardo Santander, Executive Director of ETC
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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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🎙️ Special guest: Marie Audren, Director General of HOTREC.
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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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Where to stay.
New York Plaza hotel to close for four year landmark restoration
One of New York’s most storied Fifth Avenue addresses will pause hotel operations from January 2027 while its protected façade undergoes extensive conservation work. For travellers who have long associated a New York stay with tea beneath the Palm Court’s stained-glass ceiling or an arrival beside Central Park, a familiar...
France’s highest hotel reopens in the Pyrenees after major renovation
A restored 1930s mountain inn beneath the Pic du Midi pairs cinematic views and dark-sky nights with an arrival that will surely feel like an expedition. At 2,620 metres above sea level, Hôtellerie des Laquets does not so much sit in the French Pyrenees as hover over them. Reopened after...
Scottish island goes on sale for €414,000, but what would living there involve?
An entire Scottish island has gone on sale for £350,000 (€414,000), offering a retreat for buyers prepared to live with few modern comforts. Hildasay lies off the west coast of Shetland, the island group north of mainland Scotland. It covers around 108 hectares and comes with a traditional stone building...
HOTREC announces European hospitality leadership for 2027-2028
European hospitality association HOTREC has re-elected Alexandros Vassilikos as President for a third consecutive term, following its 93rd General Assembly held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 13 October 2026. The meeting brought together hospitality leaders from across Europe to elect the organisation’s leadership for the 2027-2028 mandate and discuss key challenges...
Global hotel groups eye Syria expansion as tourism sector rebuilds
International hotel groups are exploring opportunities in Syria as the country seeks to attract visitors to its historic cities and Mediterranean coast. Accor, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Minor Hotels are among the companies considering projects, although their plans remain at different stages. Their interest comes as Syria works to...