Europe Responsible Tourism Forum and Awards return to Brussels
Responsible Tourism Travel 🌍 World

Europe Responsible Tourism Forum and Awards return to Brussels

In 23 June 2026, the Europe Responsible Tourism Forum and Awards will be hosted at the Press Club Brussels Europe by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism. The first edition of the Forum, presented by Paloma Hotel Group, aims to bring together senior leaders from across the tourism sector. The...

New scenic international train connects Malmö to Oslo for under €15
Train Transport 🌍 World

New scenic international train connects Malmö to Oslo for under €15

Sweden has a new, international, coastal train connecting Malmö to Oslo in neighbouring Norway. Launched on 15 June, the service from rail operator Snälltåget will run once a day, giving passengers some of the best window seats in the Nordics for viewing seascapes and historic monuments. One-way fares start as...
Top FIFA World Cup 2026 aircraft liveries celebrating national pride
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Top FIFA World Cup 2026 aircraft liveries celebrating national pride

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which takes place across Canada, the United States and Mexico, several airlines have prepared special aircraft liveries to mark the tournament. These liveries were used on flights carrying national teams or were unveiled as part of wider marketing campaigns linked to the competition. The...
Low-cost UK rail operator to roll out Starlink WiFi on East Coast trains by autumn 2026
Train Transport 🇬🇧 UK

Low-cost UK rail operator to roll out Starlink WiFi on East Coast trains by autumn 2026

United Kingdom rail operator Lumo is set to introduce “next-generation” Starlink Wi-Fi technology across its 100% electric East Coast Main Line trains for autumn 2026, a development the firm says marks a step forward in onboard connectivity for train passengers travelling between London King’s Cross, Stevenage, Newcastle, Morpeth, Edinburgh, Falkirk...
Direct summer trains from Romania to Bulgaria and Türkiye return until October
Train Transport 🌍 World

Direct summer trains from Romania to Bulgaria and Türkiye return until October

Rail passengers and fans of long-distance train adventures can now travel by direct train from Romania to Bulgaria and Türkiye, thanks to the reintroduction of the national railway operator’s summer timetable. CFR Călători relaunched its high season "România" services on 12 and 13 June, linking the Romanian capital with Varna,...

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Travel.

Tourism Travel 🇦🇴 Angola

Global Tourism Forum opens in Luanda with high-level international backing

The Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit opened on Thursday in the Angolan capital with a level of protocol rarely seen in the region’s tourism calendar, turning Luanda into a focal point for Africa’s investment diplomacy. The summit brought together Angola’s President João Lourenço, the President of Mozambique, several prime...
Europe Responsible Tourism Forum and Awards return to Brussels
Responsible Tourism Travel 🌍 World

Europe Responsible Tourism Forum and Awards return to Brussels

In 23 June 2026, the Europe Responsible Tourism Forum and Awards will be hosted at the Press Club Brussels Europe by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism. The first edition of the Forum, presented by Paloma Hotel Group, aims to bring together senior leaders from across the tourism sector. The...
Greece, Spain, and Italy drive travel demand in summer 2026
Tourism Travel 🇪🇺 EU

Greece, Spain, and Italy drive travel demand in summer 2026

New data indicate Southern Europe and Greece, Spain, and Italy in particular to show the strongest growth in travel demand for the Summer of 2026. Strong air connectivity and a feeling of familiarity are considered to be some of the main drivers behind the trend. Where do people choose to...

Transport.

Emirates rolls out industry-first travel insurance covering conflict-related disruptions
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Emirates rolls out industry-first travel insurance covering conflict-related disruptions

Emirates has launched what it describes as the world’s most comprehensive travel insurance, introducing conflict-related medical coverage, hotel accommodation support and complimentary rebooking on other airlines, in a move aimed at addressing rising concerns over travel disruptions caused by geopolitical events. The Dubai-based carrier announced the new Comprehensive Travel Cover,...
New international seaplane service connects Greece and Albania
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

New international seaplane service connects Greece and Albania

On 5 June 2026, Hellenic Seaplanes inaugurated a new flight route connecting Greece and Albania. The launch marks the first-ever seaplane connection between two countries in Southeast Europe. In what the Greece-based seaplane company describes as the “foundation for a broader maritime air transport network across the Adriatic and Ionian...
Delta Air Lines escapes without penalty after catastrophic software outage
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Delta Air Lines escapes without penalty after catastrophic software outage

Delta Air Lines has escaped without penalty after the US federal government quietly wrapped up an investigation into the carrier, launched by President Joe Biden following a computer outage that disrupted over a million air passengers. The software problem began on 19 July 2024, after cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike attempted an update...
New scenic international train connects Malmö to Oslo for under €15
Train Transport 🌍 World

New scenic international train connects Malmö to Oslo for under €15

Sweden has a new, international, coastal train connecting Malmö to Oslo in neighbouring Norway. Launched on 15 June, the service from rail operator Snälltåget will run once a day, giving passengers some of the best window seats in the Nordics for viewing seascapes and historic monuments. One-way fares start as...
Top FIFA World Cup 2026 aircraft liveries celebrating national pride
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Top FIFA World Cup 2026 aircraft liveries celebrating national pride

For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which takes place across Canada, the United States and Mexico, several airlines have prepared special aircraft liveries to mark the tournament. These liveries were used on flights carrying national teams or were unveiled as part of wider marketing campaigns linked to the competition. The...

Transport.

Emirates rolls out industry-first travel insurance covering conflict-related disruptions
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Emirates rolls out industry-first travel insurance covering conflict-related disruptions

Emirates has launched what it describes as the world’s most comprehensive travel insurance, introducing conflict-related medical coverage, hotel accommodation support and complimentary rebooking on other airlines, in a move aimed at addressing rising concerns over travel disruptions caused by geopolitical events. The Dubai-based carrier announced the new Comprehensive Travel Cover,...
New international seaplane service connects Greece and Albania
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

New international seaplane service connects Greece and Albania

On 5 June 2026, Hellenic Seaplanes inaugurated a new flight route connecting Greece and Albania. The launch marks the first-ever seaplane connection between two countries in Southeast Europe. In what the Greece-based seaplane company describes as the “foundation for a broader maritime air transport network across the Adriatic and Ionian...
Delta Air Lines escapes without penalty after catastrophic software outage
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Delta Air Lines escapes without penalty after catastrophic software outage

Delta Air Lines has escaped without penalty after the US federal government quietly wrapped up an investigation into the carrier, launched by President Joe Biden following a computer outage that disrupted over a million air passengers. The software problem began on 19 July 2024, after cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike attempted an update...

Green.

Climate change has heightened risk of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup
Climate Green 🌍 World

Climate change has heightened risk of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup

Players at the men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 could find their performance affected by extreme temperatures associated with global warming, and fans might notice match strategy changing in response to the climate, a new study has found. Research suggests that temperatures above 28°C (82.4°F) can affect soccer players’ performance — especially how...
Shared e-scooters banned from Brussels from 2027
Green Sustainability 🇧🇪 Belgium

Shared e-scooters banned from Brussels from 2027

On Thursday, 11 June 2026, the Brussels government voted to ban shared e-scooters from Belgium’s capital as of 2027. A multitude of accidents, parking hassles, and other issues were at the basis of the decision. Although they were initially welcomed as a creative new means of transportation within the city,...
El Niño is back: how the climate phenomenon could reshape travel in 2026
Climate Green 🌍 World

El Niño is back: how the climate phenomenon could reshape travel in 2026

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned of an increasing global risk of extreme temperatures and rainfall over the coming months, as El Niño conditions develop, fuelled by unusually warm waters in the tropical Pacific. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), one...
KLM tests synthetic kerosene blend on passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg
Energy Green 🇪🇺 EU

KLM tests synthetic kerosene blend on passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg

KLM Cityhopper has operated a passenger flight between Amsterdam and Hamburg using a 5% blend of synthetic kerosene (e-SAF). The flight marks the first passenger service to Germany using this type of fuel. It is part of ongoing efforts to test and scale alternative aviation fuels in real operating conditions....
Experts call for action over ambition ahead of COP31
Climate Green 🌍 World

Experts call for action over ambition ahead of COP31

Tourism destinations across the world are already feeling the effects of climate change, with rising sea levels, shifting weather patterns and ecosystem disruption reshaping how places operate long before new global climate decisions are implemented. Destinations are experiencing changes in seasonality, environmental stability and infrastructure pressure that directly influence how...
Brussels Airport turns greener with new call for sustainable community projects
Green Sustainability 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels Airport turns greener with new call for sustainable community projects

Brussels Airport is continuing its efforts to become more environmentally friendly and has launched a new call for projects to support local initiatives that benefit both people and nature. Now in its fourth year, the Brussels Airport Fund is inviting applicants to submit their ideas by 16 September 2026 for...

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Discovering Belgium’s fairytale side one castle at a time 🏰🇧🇪
📍 Château de Vêves, Belgium
📸 Caroline Beauvois 

Culture.

Den Gamle By in Denmark becomes European Museum of the Year 2026
Culture Museums 🇩🇰 Denmark

Den Gamle By in Denmark becomes European Museum of the Year 2026

On Saturday 13 June 2026, Den Gamle By (The Old Town) in the Danish city of Aarhus has been crowned European Museum of the Year 2026 during an award ceremony in Bilbao. The open-air museum was praised for setting a “benchmark for innovation and relevance”. Every year since 1977, the...
Free Pont Neuf Cavern attraction by French Banksy opens in Paris
Art Culture 🇫🇷 France

Free Pont Neuf Cavern attraction by French Banksy opens in Paris

On Monday 15 June 2026, Paris’ newest tourist attraction has opened to the public. Curious-minded people who wan to visit the Pont Neuf Cavern, as the installation by French street artist JR is called, can do so until 28 June. The Pont Neuf might well be one of Paris’ most...
Young Europeans invited to win a trip to China through new creative contest
Art Culture 🇨🇳 China

Young Europeans invited to win a trip to China through new creative contest

The Mission of China to the European Union has launched a new creative competition aimed at strengthening cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between young people in Europe and China. Titled "Chinese and European Youth: Moving Forward Together", the contest invites participants aged 15 to 35 from across the European Union to submit original...
Nine 2026 films and TV releases that will inspire your next summer trip
Cinema Culture 🌍 World

Nine 2026 films and TV releases that will inspire your next summer trip

The set-jetting trend continues to shape tourism and how travellers discover new destinations. These 2026 releases are set to turn real-world filming locations into travel inspiration, ranging from iconic cities to coastal getaways. Here are 9 films and TV shows that will definitely make your next summer trip special. The...

Destination.

New Ardennes eco-village puts sustainable and social tourism centre stage
Destination Get away 🇧🇪 Belgium

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...
Icelandair names “World’s Worst Photographer” and awards $50,000 in viral marketing campaign
Destination Photography 🇮🇸 Iceland

Icelandair names “World’s Worst Photographer” and awards $50,000 in viral marketing campaign

Icelandair has selected the “world’s worst photographer” and awarded the winner a $50,000 prize after a global campaign designed to celebrate imperfection in photography and showcase Iceland’s naturally striking landscapes. The worst of the worst tier was awarded to Blanche Mortemard, a Paris-based photographer who was chosen from more than...
7 things to do in Tervuren with kids
Destination Get away 🇧🇪 Belgium

7 things to do in Tervuren with kids

From the AfricaMuseum to unforgettable hikes through nature, Tervuren is one of the best destinations for kid-friendly activities just a stone's throw from Brussels. If you're still not convinced, or simply looking for summer inspiration, we've selected seven of the most enjoyable things to do in Tervuren with kids. Tram...
New study reveals Europe’s cheapest and most expensive countries for holiday rentals in 2026
Destination Discovery 🇪🇺 EU

New study reveals Europe’s cheapest and most expensive countries for holiday rentals in 2026

No two European countries are alike, and the same goes for the price of a holiday rental. A new data analysis by AirDNA shows the cheapest and most expensive countries to book a stay in 2026. Generally speaking, booking a holiday is no cheap affair. Transportation can cost a lot,...

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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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From a 400 year old castle to a wellness destination, Thermae Boetfort’s journey began in 2010 🏰
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Tune in now and be part of the journey 🎧 
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Alinja Castle 🏰 the Machu Picchu of the Caucasus 
📍 Alinja Castle, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
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Lifestyle.

Thermae launches five-visit summer pass
Lifestyle Wellness 🇧🇪 Belgium

Thermae launches five-visit summer pass

The sun has officially arrived in Belgium, and so has Thermae’s five-visit summer pass. Whether you’re looking to cool down in the pool or to relax in the sauna, at Thermae Boetfort and Thermae Grimbergen, guests get to enjoy some unforgettable summer wellness without breaking the bank. Sometimes, you don’t...
5 effective ways to reduce your screen time
Health Lifestyle 🌍 World

5 effective ways to reduce your screen time

In a world where so much goes on online, people are having an increasingly hard time to look away from their screens. We selected 5 effective ways to reduce your screen time - starting today. Anno 2026, the average person spends a lot of time on their phone screen. According...
Google Earth launches free browser-based flight simulator for virtual travellers
Lifestyle Tech 🌍 World

Google Earth launches free browser-based flight simulator for virtual travellers

Google has introduced a new feature inside Google Earth that lets users fly around the world using a flight simulator. The tool works directly in a web browser, so there is no need to install extra software. It is currently labelled as experimental, which means it is still being tested...

Lifestyle.

Thermae launches five-visit summer pass
Lifestyle Wellness 🇧🇪 Belgium

Thermae launches five-visit summer pass

The sun has officially arrived in Belgium, and so has Thermae’s five-visit summer pass. Whether you’re looking to cool down in the pool or to relax in the sauna, at Thermae Boetfort and Thermae Grimbergen, guests get to enjoy some unforgettable summer wellness without breaking the bank. Sometimes, you don’t...
5 effective ways to reduce your screen time
Health Lifestyle 🌍 World

5 effective ways to reduce your screen time

In a world where so much goes on online, people are having an increasingly hard time to look away from their screens. We selected 5 effective ways to reduce your screen time - starting today. Anno 2026, the average person spends a lot of time on their phone screen. According...
Google Earth launches free browser-based flight simulator for virtual travellers
Lifestyle Tech 🌍 World

Google Earth launches free browser-based flight simulator for virtual travellers

Google has introduced a new feature inside Google Earth that lets users fly around the world using a flight simulator. The tool works directly in a web browser, so there is no need to install extra software. It is currently labelled as experimental, which means it is still being tested...
Argentine World Cup fans denied US visas receive free TVs
Lifestyle Sports 🇦🇷 Argentina

Argentine World Cup fans denied US visas receive free TVs

An Argentinian business is turning the vagaries of the United States visa system into a promotional opportunity by offering free televisions to Argentine citizens whose applications to go to the US for the World Cup have been refused. The consumer electronics and appliance giant Newsan has promised Noblex televisions to...

Food and Drinks.

Food and Drinks Restaurants 🌍 World

Tripadvisor sells TheFork to American Express in $700M restaurant booking deal

Tripadvisor is set to sell off its online restaurant and management platform TheFork to American Express for $700 million (around €603 million) in an all-cash deal under advice from Goldman Sachs. The transaction is expected to allow Tripadvisor to focus on its Experiences strategy, while giving the buyer another customer engagement...
New European rules on labelling honey come into force
Food Food and Drinks 🇪🇺 EU

New European rules on labelling honey come into force

New rules around the sale of honey in the European Union came into force on 14 June 2026, in a move aimed at helping consumers better understand their purchases in a market where low-cost imports, opaque blends, and suspicions of fraud can make buying a quality product difficult. The new...
Why Gaziantep is Türkiye’s gastronomic capital
Food Food and Drinks 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Why Gaziantep is Türkiye’s gastronomic capital

From world-famous baklava and centuries-old culinary traditions to UNESCO recognition and cultural diplomacy, Gaziantep offers a unique blend of gastronomy, heritage and hospitality that continues to attract visitors from around the globe. The scent of freshly baked baklava drifts through centuries-old streets. Copper artisans shape intricate designs in historic bazaars,...

Where to stay.

Thousands of Belgian homes unavailable to residential market due to Airbnb
Rentals Where to stay 🇧🇪 Belgium

Thousands of Belgian homes unavailable to residential market due to Airbnb

Thousands of homes across three of the largest cities in Belgium are no longer available on the regular housing market because they have been turned into short term rentals, a new study shows. The research by ING bank reveals 5,000 properties in Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent, representing 0.8% of the...
Largest hotel on the Baltic Sea opens in Poland with 1,240 rooms
Hotels Where to stay 🇵🇱Poland

Largest hotel on the Baltic Sea opens in Poland with 1,240 rooms

The most controversial hotel on Poland’s Baltic coast is about to open its doors. This five-star behemoth was built on a former military site and cost nearly 1,500 trees. It is already making Germany nervous. Located in Pobierowo, a small seaside resort with a population of around 1,000 on Poland’s...
Hilton opens first “cave hotel” in fairytale landscape of Cappadocia
Hotels Where to stay 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Hilton opens first “cave hotel” in fairytale landscape of Cappadocia

Hospitality giant Hilton has opened its first-ever “cave hotel,” adding centuries-old, restored underground accommodation to its worldwide portfolio. Located in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, known for its distinctive UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of fairy chimneys and rock-carved dwellings, Elika Cave Suites are part of the brand’s “Curio Collection,” a global series...
Finnish Lapland promotes summer tourism with €20,000 gold bar treasure hunt
Resorts Where to stay 🇫🇮Finland

Finnish Lapland promotes summer tourism with €20,000 gold bar treasure hunt

The ends of epic journeys have long been associated with mythical pots of gold, but this summer, a resort in Finnish Lapland is making that dream of treasure come true for one lucky visitor. The tourist office in Levi, a popular Nordic skiing destination and viewing point for the Northern...
European Accommodation Barometer 2026 shows rising optimism amid widening industry gaps
Hotels Where to stay 🇪🇺 EU

European Accommodation Barometer 2026 shows rising optimism amid widening industry gaps

Booking.com has released the sixth edition of its European Accommodation Barometer, giving an overview of how accommodation providers across Europe view the current market and the year ahead. The report is based on responses from 1,240 executives and managers across 24 European markets in the hospitality sector. It shows an...

Where to stay.

Thousands of Belgian homes unavailable to residential market due to Airbnb
Rentals Where to stay 🇧🇪 Belgium

Thousands of Belgian homes unavailable to residential market due to Airbnb

Thousands of homes across three of the largest cities in Belgium are no longer available on the regular housing market because they have been turned into short term rentals, a new study shows. The research by ING bank reveals 5,000 properties in Brussels, Antwerp, and Ghent, representing 0.8% of the...
Largest hotel on the Baltic Sea opens in Poland with 1,240 rooms
Hotels Where to stay 🇵🇱Poland

Largest hotel on the Baltic Sea opens in Poland with 1,240 rooms

The most controversial hotel on Poland’s Baltic coast is about to open its doors. This five-star behemoth was built on a former military site and cost nearly 1,500 trees. It is already making Germany nervous. Located in Pobierowo, a small seaside resort with a population of around 1,000 on Poland’s...
Hilton opens first “cave hotel” in fairytale landscape of Cappadocia
Hotels Where to stay 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Hilton opens first “cave hotel” in fairytale landscape of Cappadocia

Hospitality giant Hilton has opened its first-ever “cave hotel,” adding centuries-old, restored underground accommodation to its worldwide portfolio. Located in Turkey’s Cappadocia region, known for its distinctive UNESCO World Heritage landscapes of fairy chimneys and rock-carved dwellings, Elika Cave Suites are part of the brand’s “Curio Collection,” a global series...