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Solar eclipse tourism boom puts Spain on high wildfire alert
Spanish authorities have launched a major safety operation as hundreds of thousands of tourists gather to witness Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, warning that the surge in visitors to rural areas could increase the risk of wildfires amid extreme heat and exceptionally dry conditions. The eclipse on 12 August will cross...
Europe prepares for its biggest solar eclipse in almost 30 years
Notices warning that stocks of solar eclipse glasses are running out have been abounding online in the last few days, ahead of what promises to be a spectacular celestial event. With much of Europe in the midst of a particularly hot, dry summer, cloudless skies could provide some of the...
Elon Musk to build world’s largest building in rural Texas
Elon Musk has unveiled plans for an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility that will be the largest building in the world, if it goes ahead. A press release claims the project “will bridge the divide between current global chip supply and the compute demand of the future.” Hailed as “the most...
Extreme heat is becoming a growing challenge for air travel
As summer temperatures climb, airlines are increasingly having to balance passenger loads, cargo, and fuel, against the physics of take-off. Travellers often associate weather disruption with lightning, snowstorms, or high winds. Yet hot cloudless days can also slow operations: warm air is less dense, reducing wing lift and engine thrust...
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Lufthansa Group begins free Starlink Wi-Fi rollout across 850 aircraft
Lufthansa Group will launch its new Starlink-powered high-speed internet service on 19 August, marking the start of an ambitious rollout that will eventually bring the technology to around 850 aircraft across the group’s airlines. A Lufthansa Airbus A320neo will operate the first flight equipped with the new Lufthansa Group Wi-Fi,...
British Airways flight attendant becomes drum and bass legend after incident with unruly passenger
A British Airways crew member has become an unlikely drum and bass act after a well-known DJ on board one of her flights published footage of her almost single-handedly restraining an unruly passenger. The flight attendant was called into action when a dispute broke out between passengers on Flight BA275...
China’s COMAC C919 set to reach major milestone with first scheduled international route
China's home-grown COMAC C919 is poised to reach another landmark in its development, with the narrow-body jet set to operate its first scheduled international passenger service on 12 August. Air China will deploy the aircraft on daily flights between Beijing Capital International Airport and Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, marking the first routine...
Mount Etna eruption disrupts Catania Airport flights again
A fresh eruption of Mount Etna has disrupted flights at Catania Airport in Sicily, with arriving aircraft temporarily suspended on Monday 10 August after volcanic ash drifted into the surrounding airspace. Airport operator SAC initially restricted inbound traffic before suspending all arrivals until 5:00 pm local time. The measure followed...
Extreme heat is becoming a growing challenge for air travel
As summer temperatures climb, airlines are increasingly having to balance passenger loads, cargo, and fuel, against the physics of take-off. Travellers often associate weather disruption with lightning, snowstorms, or high winds. Yet hot cloudless days can also slow operations: warm air is less dense, reducing wing lift and engine thrust...
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Solar eclipse tourism boom puts Spain on high wildfire alert
Spanish authorities have launched a major safety operation as hundreds of thousands of tourists gather to witness Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, warning that the surge in visitors to rural areas could increase the risk of wildfires amid extreme heat and exceptionally dry conditions. The eclipse on 12 August will cross...
Italy’s major attractions introduce late-night opening in bid to beat extreme heat
As Europe swelters under prolonged heatwaves, Italy is introducing late-night opening hours for some of its major attractions in a bid to allow visitors to access cultural experiences while avoiding high daytime temperatures. The Colosseum in Rome, Italy’s most popular cultural site with nearly 15 million visitors annually, will stay...
Wildfire risk raises pressure to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales
Calls are growing for a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in the England and Wales, as parts of the United Kingdom continue to suffer from long-term droughts and elevated wildfire risk. Farmers, landowners, firefighters, and cross-party lawmakers are supporting moves towards a ban on sales of disposable barbecue equipment as...
Greek wildfires continue to threaten Athens, islands and mainland coastal regions
Europe continues to battle wildfires amid record-breaking heatwaves and droughts, with Athens the latest frontier in the fight, evacuating over 1,000 people, including more than 250 rescued by boats from beaches. Two helicopter pilots were killed in a fire operation collision, as at least 12,000 hectares of forest and agricultural...
Caribbean beaches face growing sargassum challenge as scientists warn blooms may persist
Massive sargassum seaweed blooms affecting Caribbean beaches and parts of the Atlantic may have entered a self-sustaining cycle, according to new research. Scientists studying the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt believe the floating seaweed is now able to help create the conditions needed for future blooms, making it a long-term challenge...
Carbon pollution makes droughts and wildfires 20 times more likely in Spain and doubles risk in France
Global warming driven by carbon emissions has made droughts and wildfire weather at least 20 times more likely in Spain, and doubled the risk in France, according to a new analysis by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) consortium. Previous WWA studies show that the intense heatwaves experienced across the region...
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Elon Musk to build world’s largest building in rural Texas
Elon Musk has unveiled plans for an advanced semiconductor fabrication facility that will be the largest building in the world, if it goes ahead. A press release claims the project “will bridge the divide between current global chip supply and the compute demand of the future.” Hailed as “the most...
Shenzhen opens major new design museum and coastal public park
A new architectural trend is emerging, driven by a desire to bring buildings back to nature, with mixed results depending on execution. The latest example is MAD Architects’ Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, a design museum and public park where gigantic white pebbles appear to have been thrown onto the shore....
Travelling to Nauru? The Pacific island nation has a new name
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has officially changed its name to Naoero, adopting the traditional name used in the Nauruan language as part of an effort to highlight the country’s Indigenous identity and cultural heritage. The name change was announced by the government and officially took effect in August...
Brussels Flower Carpet 2026: Hokusai’s Great Wave to take shape in thousands of dahlias
Hokusai’s iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa will take centre stage in this year’s edition of the flower carpet, which covers Brussels’ Grand-Place for four days next week. The event usually attracts visitors from around the world, and this 24th edition promises to delight flower lovers, admirers of the celebrated Japanese...
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Europe’s best island road trips: from volcanic peaks to hidden coastal escapes
European islands are often associated with beaches and summer holidays, but many of them are also perfect destinations to explore by car. Winding mountain roads, coastal routes and small villages reveal scenery that is difficult to experience from one single location. To identify the best options for road travellers, car...
Lion of Waterloo celebrates 200th anniversary with photo exhibition and grand show
Ever since its completion in 1826, the Lion’s Mound has stood as a symbol for the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Now that the freshly renovated monument is celebrating its bicentenary, multiple events are allowing visitors to discover the Lion in a new light. Since its inauguration in 1826, the...
New 3,500 km Wolf Trail takes hikers across six European countries
A new long-distance hiking route is offering travellers the chance to cross Europe on foot, connecting Poland's Baltic coast with the Adriatic Sea in Italy through a nearly 3,500-kilometre journey across six countries. The Wolf Trail runs through Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Slovenia, combining existing European long-distance paths...
Why you should visit Bouillon: Belgium’s medieval gem in the Ardennes
Nestled in the heart of the Ardennes and embraced by a sweeping bend of the River Semois, the Belgian town of Bouillon combines centuries of history with outdoor adventure. Best known for its imposing medieval fortress and its links to Godfrey of Bouillon, one of the leaders of the First...
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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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James Bond fans can now own a piece of Casino Royale history
Part of the luxurious Lake Como villa made famous by Casino Royale has just hit the market through Italy Sotheby’s International Realty, offering 007 fans and others a rare chance to own a piece of history tied to fiction’s most famous spy. For the “modest” sum of between €1.2 million and...
UAE’s first casino resort to open in Ras Al Khaimah in September 2027
Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is set to open in September 2027, becoming the UAE's first licensed gaming resort. Developed by Wynn Resorts, the $5.1 billion (€4.4 billion) project is expected to mark a new chapter for the UAE’s tourism sector. The resort will combine luxury hospitality,...
Robert De Niro’s Nobu to launch luxury hotel and residences in Portugal’s Algarve
Robert De Niro’s high-end hospitality brand Nobu has announced plans for a new destination at Monte Rei, an award-winning resort in Portugal's Eastern Algarve, expanding the hotel group’s European presence. The Nobu development will “form the centrepiece of a broader investment programme led by Norfin,” a press release said, “spanning hospitality, residential...
New heart-shaped hotel approved for Las Vegas Strip sparks debate over ‘tacky’ design
A new heart-shaped hotel and casino could soon become one of the most eye-catching additions to the Las Vegas Strip after Clark County officials approved plans to redevelop the long-abandoned SkyVue site near Mandalay Bay. The proposed resort, developed by Eli Applebaum through Kulik River Capital, will transform a plot...
Hello Kitty gets a hotel in Tokyo where guests can check in but not stay
Though cats have long been regarded in Japan as symbols of good fortune and protection, Hello Kitty’s creator probably never imagined her cartoon cat character would become such a global sensation that she’d end up as the theme of a hotel where you can check in… but not stay. Conceived...