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Seven Greek islands declare drought emergency as summer tourism peaks
Seven Greek islands in the Aegean have declared drought emergencies as Greece grapples with worsening water shortages during the height of the summer tourist season, highlighting the growing pressure that climate change and rising visitor numbers are placing on some of the country's most popular destinations. The islands affected are...
Scottish airline to become the first European airline to operate electric commercial planes
A Scottish airline is set to become the first commercial carrier in Europe to operate a fleet of electric planes, bringing in at least five all-electric planes by 2029, according to press materials. Loganair, the UK's largest regional airline, successfully trialled electric operations with US aerospace firm BETA Technologies in...
Morocco to expand hotel capacity by 60,000 beds for 2030 World Cup
Morocco is set to boost its hotel capacity by 20%, according to an announcement by the country’s tourism minister, meaning an additional 60,000 beds by the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which the Moroccans will co-host alongside Portugal and Spain. The news comes as Morocco enjoys the halo from its...
Ryanair profits fall 34% as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
Ryanair’s quarterly profits fell sharply as the war involving Iran pushed up jet fuel prices and made some passengers more hesitant to book flights. The Irish low-cost airline reported an after-tax profit of €538 million for the three months ending in June 2026, a decline of 34% compared with the...
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Gemini plans four-hour direct London-Cologne trains by 2030
Eurostar competitor Gemini has announced plans for a London to Cologne route by 2030, connecting the United Kingdom capital to a European city that Condé Nast Traveller calls “one of Germany’s most charming and culture-rich hotspots.” The UK start-up first proposed the connection in 2025, when CEO Adrian Quine promised...
United Airlines takes inspiration from European business class with blocked middle seat
United Airlines has announced it will be adding a new seating option to its Economy Plus cabin. One row aboard the carrier’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will feature a blocked middle seat, the roll-out of which is expected to start at the end of 2026. Blocked middle seats are a...
Scottish airline to become the first European airline to operate electric commercial planes
A Scottish airline is set to become the first commercial carrier in Europe to operate a fleet of electric planes, bringing in at least five all-electric planes by 2029, according to press materials. Loganair, the UK's largest regional airline, successfully trialled electric operations with US aerospace firm BETA Technologies in...
Dubai airport trials AI-powered biometric system cutting terminal wait times by over 60%
Dubai International, the world’s second busiest international airport in 2025, is trialling “red carpet” biometric technology that slashes passenger wait times in terminals by over 60%, according to the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai). The system helps airport operators and passengers beat the queues by deploying...
US airlines warn permanent daylight saving time could disrupt global schedules
US airlines have expressed concern over a bill to make daylight saving time a permanent feature in the United States, claiming that it would have a significant negative impact on the industry. Supporters of the bill, officially called the Sunshine Protection Act, claim that longer, brighter winter evenings would encourage...
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Brighton seafront to undergo £22 million renovation
One of the UK’s most popular beach destinations, Brighton, is about to be transformed. In order to prevent the town’s iconic Victorian arches from collapsing on the seafront, the British government has announced a £22 million renovation project. Brighton’s seafront area is well-known to both locals and tourists alike. Behind...
Seven Greek islands declare drought emergency as summer tourism peaks
Seven Greek islands in the Aegean have declared drought emergencies as Greece grapples with worsening water shortages during the height of the summer tourist season, highlighting the growing pressure that climate change and rising visitor numbers are placing on some of the country's most popular destinations. The islands affected are...
EU faces climate backlash over plans to extend free pollution permits until 2038
On 17 July 2026, the European Commission published a document asking the 27 member states and the European Parliament to amend the EU’s emissions trading system. Presented as a way to preserve the European Union’s competitiveness and to allow for cost-effective decarbonisation, the proposal is being widely criticised by climate...
Low Danube water levels strand cruise ships and hit Hungary’s tourism
The Danube River is running so low on water that stranded cruise ships have been forced to abandon tours in what is being described as a major setback for the Hungarian travel and tourism sector. Amid record temperatures across Europe that have closed tourist attractions, buckled roads, and disrupted trains,...
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...
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Greece seeks UNESCO World Heritage recognition for famous Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece and home to the 12 Olympian gods, might be included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. A decision by the World Heritage Committee is expected before 29 July 2026, after a process that has been going on since 2014. Culminating at 2,918 meters and...
Tbilisi’s futuristic Fuksas concert hall set for demolition after never opening
Tbilisi is preparing to demolish its striking, futuristic Rike Concert Hall, which has stood desolate and unused beside the River Kura for nearly 15 years. Designed by Studio Fuksas, one of Italy’s most prominent architectural practices, and designed to act like a periscope for the city, the complex was built...
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...
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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...
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...
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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 🏰
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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 🥂🍽️
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Morocco to expand hotel capacity by 60,000 beds for 2030 World Cup
Morocco is set to boost its hotel capacity by 20%, according to an announcement by the country’s tourism minister, meaning an additional 60,000 beds by the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which the Moroccans will co-host alongside Portugal and Spain. The news comes as Morocco enjoys the halo from its...
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....