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How the Maldives became a bucket-list destination
He is the man who helped transform what was once a remote fishing nation into a world-renowned luxury destination. Mohamed Umar "MU" Maniku is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of tourism in the Maldives. As chairman of Universal Enterprises for more than five decades, he oversaw the growth...
Netflix documentary revisits Costa Concordia disaster 14 years later
Netflix has released a tell-all documentary about the sinking of the Costa Concordia, a cruise ship that foundered in 2012 off the Italian coast, with the loss of 32 lives, manslaughter charges for the captain and some crew members, and a million-euro corporate liability for the cruise line, Costa Cruises....
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resorts: What’s open now and what’s coming by 2030
Saudi Arabia's ambitious Red Sea tourism destination is steadily taking shape. While the multibillion-dollar development is not expected to be fully completed until 2030, visitors can already stay at a growing collection of luxury resorts, with 11 hotels now welcoming guests along the Kingdom's Red Sea coast. Developed by Red...
Azerbaijan Airlines launches major digital transformation partnership with Amadeus
Azerbaijan Airlines is rolling out a major digital transformation programme, partnered by travel tech firm, Amadeus. The overhaul of the Azerbaijani flag carrier’s retail, revenue management, and distribution systems is intended to power up its pricing strategies, broaden its distribution reach, and boost the passenger experience. Amadeus’s Network Revenue Management...
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Emirates completes 100th aircraft retrofit as part of $5 billion fleet upgrade
Emirates has completed the refurbishment of its 100th aircraft as part of a $5 billion (€4.4 billion) programme to modernise its fleet. The milestone comes nearly four years after the Dubai-based airline started upgrading the cabins of its widebody aircraft. So far, 53 Boeing 777s and 47 Airbus A380s have...
More airlines tighten rules on power banks amid growing battery fire risk
The United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has warned air passengers not to pack power banks in their checked luggage as they prepare to take off for summer vacations. The reminder comes after the introduction of new safety rules banning power banks and lithium-ion-battery-powered devices from the hold. Instead, flyers...
Amsterdam Schiphol to bring reduced mobility assistance in-house by 2028
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is bringing the provision of assistance to passengers with reduced mobility in-house, in a bid to gain “more control over continuity, quality and further developments,” a press release from the hub says. The service, to around 750,000 passengers per year, is currently provided by approximately 1,000 Axxicom...
Solar railway project expected to take off in Italy after successful trial in Switzerland
Since 2023, Swiss start-up Sun-Ways has been experimenting with the idea of transforming railways into solar farms. After a successful trial period, the company is now looking to expand and Italy might be next. In an attempt to combat climate change and to reach net-zero in the near future, the...
Azerbaijan Airlines launches major digital transformation partnership with Amadeus
Azerbaijan Airlines is rolling out a major digital transformation programme, partnered by travel tech firm, Amadeus. The overhaul of the Azerbaijani flag carrier’s retail, revenue management, and distribution systems is intended to power up its pricing strategies, broaden its distribution reach, and boost the passenger experience. Amadeus’s Network Revenue Management...
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Greece plans to extend Navagio Beach to save famous shipwreck
Navagio Beach, also known as Shipwreck Beach or Smugglers’ Cove among social media users, is about to undergo an expansion. Greek authorities have unveiled plans to protect the famous shipwreck and its surroundings from further erosion. Based on the Greek island of Zakynthos, Navagio Beach has become a tourist favourite...
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea resorts: What’s open now and what’s coming by 2030
Saudi Arabia's ambitious Red Sea tourism destination is steadily taking shape. While the multibillion-dollar development is not expected to be fully completed until 2030, visitors can already stay at a growing collection of luxury resorts, with 11 hotels now welcoming guests along the Kingdom's Red Sea coast. Developed by Red...
Singapore unveils Greater Sentosa masterplan with new attractions and greener experiences
Singapore is preparing for the biggest transformation of Sentosa in decades after unveiling the Greater Sentosa Master Plan, an ambitious blueprint that will reshape the island and neighbouring Pulau Brani over the next 20 years. The project forms part of the wider Greater Southern Waterfront development, which aims to transform...
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...
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Netflix documentary revisits Costa Concordia disaster 14 years later
Netflix has released a tell-all documentary about the sinking of the Costa Concordia, a cruise ship that foundered in 2012 off the Italian coast, with the loss of 32 lives, manslaughter charges for the captain and some crew members, and a million-euro corporate liability for the cruise line, Costa Cruises....
Oasis comeback tour contributes to record year for UK music tourism
Music events are booming, according to new UK data showing record music tourist numbers and record spending in the sector in 2025. The figures from industry body UK Music reveal 24.7 million music tourists were attracted to the UK over the year, up 4.8% on 2024. Against a backdrop of...
Eiffel Tower to host free open-air cinema festival for the first time
From 24 to 27 September 2026, Cinéma Paradiso will set up shop at the Eiffel Tower for the first time. Although tickets for the movie festival are free, only a handful of enthusiasts will get the chance to attend the event. The Louvre, the Grand Palais, the Villa Carmignac, the...
Why Europe’s last gender-separated beach is still attracting visitors
A recent dispute between tourists and local beachgoers has drawn attention to one of Europe's most unusual seaside destinations. Bagno Marino La Lanterna, better known as Pedocin, is a public beach in the Italian city of Trieste that is believed to be the last in Europe where men and women...
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Beyond the Eiffel Tower, a day in the other Paris
Most people associate Paris with the Eiffel Tower, Haussmann façades, a thriving art and fashion scene, café terraces, and its famously feisty and opinionated inhabitants, and rarely think of La Défense for a Paris getaway. When I mentioned my planned trip to the district, the reactions were incredulous at best....
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...
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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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🎙️ Special guest: @jokevdz
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From a 400 year old castle to a wellness destination, Thermae Boetfort’s journey began in 2010 🏰
🎧 Tune in to the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: @jokevdz
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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 🥂🍽️
📍 Tervuren, Belgium
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Hilton opens new literary-inspired Curio Collection hotel in Iceland
The new Skáld Akureyri hotel in Iceland’s second city Akureyri, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, is rooted in the nation’s literary tradition. Blending books, design, and locally-produced food, the hotel aims to be more than a place to stay. Literary tourism is booming. People are continuously looking for new ways...
South Korea overhauls hotel rating system with tougher penalties for price gouging
South Korea has made radical changes to its national hotel rating system in a bid to streamline the process for industry stakeholders at the same time as implementing tighter consumer protections against unfair pricing. Effective from the beginning of July 2026, the framework entails an initial inspection by hotel evaluators...
World’s former most expensive hotel finally reopens in Macao
A troubled ultra-luxury hotel in Macao is re-opening for a trial period intended to showcase its service quality and premium facilities. The former Hotel 13 has been rebranded as 13 Palace, given a gold paint makeover, and is undergoing a phased opening “to turn around past stereotypes,” said executive director...
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...