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Brussels Airlines faces strike threat over Tel Aviv flights
Brussels Airlines is facing the threat of industrial action after a Belgian trade union accused the carrier of forcing employees to work on flights to Tel Aviv despite an earlier agreement allowing staff to refuse such assignments. The dispute centres on services between Brussels and Israel, which the Belgian flag...
The Belgian town where water became a way of life
There are few places whose name has travelled quite as far as Spa. Today, the word is used around the world to describe everything from luxury hotel wellness centres to neighbourhood beauty retreats. Yet behind those three letters lies a small town in eastern Belgium where water has shaped the...
The women of Naibunga Lower: A hidden gem of Northern Kenya
This is the first in a four-part series exploring Naibunga Lower through the lives, experiences and stories of the women who call this part of Northern Kenya home.The car left the busy streets of Nanyuki. A colourful selection of shops started parading within the frame of the car window: from...
Delta and United to resume Tel Aviv flights ahead of High Holidays
On 6 and 8 September 2026, respectively, American Airlines, Delta and United are scheduled to resume their Tel Aviv flights. The new flight schedule comes just in time for the Jewish High Holidays and would mean that travellers won’t have to rely solely on Israeli carriers El Al and Arkia...
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United Airlines app lets delayed passengers stand by for three earlier flights
United Airlines has introduced a new mobile app feature for passengers whose journeys have been disrupted. Customers who are rebooked onto a later United flight after a delay or cancellation can now join the standby list for up to three earlier eligible flights. The option applies to flights heading to...
IATA urges EU to extend EES flexibility beyond 6 September to avoid travel disruption
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the European Union to extend flexibility measures for its Entry/Exit System (EES) beyond their 6 September expiry, warning that removing them before outstanding problems are resolved risks further congestion and disruption at European borders. Speaking at an IATA EU media briefing...
Brussels Airlines faces strike threat over Tel Aviv flights
Brussels Airlines is facing the threat of industrial action after a Belgian trade union accused the carrier of forcing employees to work on flights to Tel Aviv despite an earlier agreement allowing staff to refuse such assignments. The dispute centres on services between Brussels and Israel, which the Belgian flag...
FAA proposes permanent Mar-a-Lago flight restrictions while keeping commercial flights operating
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed permanent special air traffic rules around President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. The plan follows a request from the US Secret Service, which cited security concerns involving unauthorised aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems, better known as drones. The proposed...
British Airways flight declares mid-air emergency over UK after technical issue
A British Airways flight from Dublin to London Heathrow declared an emergency while flying over the UK on Tuesday morning after experiencing what the airline described as a "minor technical issue". Flight BA825 was flying near Liverpool on 1 September when the crew transmitted squawk code 7700, the international signal...
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Deadly Grand Canyon flash flood forces hotel closures and Stage 4 water restrictions
A deadly flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park has prompted Stage 4 water restrictions and the closure of all overnight accommodation on the South Rim, as officials respond to extensive damage caused by the severe weather. The “significant flash flooding” struck the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch areas...
Natural disasters to become more recurrent in the Himalayas, researchers warn
While Nepal and Tibet are dealing with the consequences of the flash flood that occurred on 26 August 2026, climate scientists warn that such natural disasters might hit the Himalayas on a regular basis over the coming years. Global warming is rapidly changing the Himalayan ecosystem, impacting glaciers as well...
Belgium makes helmets mandatory for electric scooters exceeding 20 km/h
From today, helmets are compulsory in Belgium for riders of electric scooters with a top speed above 20 km per hour, following a decree issued by the Federal Service of Mobility and Transport on 28 August 2026. The helmet must protect the rider's temples and the back of the head...
Hundreds of tourists missing or dead in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Over 162 people have died in severe flash flooding and mudslides in Nepal, including tourists of varying nationalities, hundreds of whom are still unaccounted for at the time of writing. The eventual death toll could be over a thousand, some sources have estimated. The tragedy took place along the Bhote...
Climate change pushes European seas to unprecedented temperatures, study finds
Climate change is driving unprecedented European ocean temperatures, with severe impacts on marine life, new research has found, as the phenomenon pushes marine species into cooler waters, disrupts food webs, and increases the risk of water-borne disease. The findings from World Weather Attribution, involving researchers from Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, show that...
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...
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The women of Naibunga Lower: A hidden gem of Northern Kenya
This is the first in a four-part series exploring Naibunga Lower through the lives, experiences and stories of the women who call this part of Northern Kenya home.The car left the busy streets of Nanyuki. A colourful selection of shops started parading within the frame of the car window: from...
Iconic Brussels Palais de Justice façade unveiled after more than 40 years
Justice has finally been done to one of Brussels’ most iconic buildings, as the scaffolding that had obscured the Palais de Justice’s monumental façade for the better part of the last 40 years has finally been removed, revealing Joseph Poelaert’s intricate and eclectic architecture in all its restored glory, unobstructed by...
Google renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users as Canada hits back
Google has begun displaying Lake Ontario as “Lake America” to users in the United States after President Donald Trump ordered the shared US-Canadian lake to be renamed, prompting a defiant response from Canadian authorities. The change follows an executive order signed by Trump directing the US Department of the Interior,...
How Dolly Parton became Tennessee’s greatest tourism asset
Dolly Parton may have left this worldly arena but her legacy goes on, in song, charity work, and the impact she had on perceptions and the economy of her home state of Tennessee. As early as 1972, which was already 16 years into her career, Parton released My Tennessee Mountain...
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Hiking the Fagne de Malchamps, where the famous Spa water begins
Four kilometres. That is roughly all it takes to leave the elegant streets, thermal baths and Belle Époque heritage of Spa behind and find yourself walking through a landscape that feels considerably further away. At more than 500 metres above sea level, the Domaine de Bérizenne and neighbouring Fagne de...
The Belgian town where water became a way of life
There are few places whose name has travelled quite as far as Spa. Today, the word is used around the world to describe everything from luxury hotel wellness centres to neighbourhood beauty retreats. Yet behind those three letters lies a small town in eastern Belgium where water has shaped the...
Europe’s top 10 ski resorts in 2026, from Zermatt to Les Arcs
Trip.com has ranked its top 50 ski resorts in Europe for 2026, with destinations in Switzerland, France and Austria dominating the list. The ranking combines customer reviews, sales data, consistent quality, and unique features. France has the strongest presence in the top 10, with six resorts making the list. Switzerland...
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...
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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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🎙️ Special guest: Marie Audren, Director General of HOTREC.
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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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🎙️ Special guest: Frank Van den Steen, Country Manager Benelux at MSC Cruises
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One destination everyone should cruise to at least once in their life? 🚢
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🎙️ Special guest: Frank Van den Steen, Country Manager Benelux at MSC Cruises
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Fake 10 Downing Street Booking.com listing exposes major security flaws
A fake holiday rental listing for 10 Downing Street was reportedly set up on Booking.com within minutes, with consumer watchdog Which? saying the experiment exposed serious weaknesses in the platform’s fraud prevention and verification systems. The listing was created by Which? Travel researchers on 18 June and presented 10 Downing...
Ghent welcomes new Porter’s House boutique hotel
Porter’s House is a new boutique hotel located in Ghent’s historic city centre. Located in the former porter’s lodge of the post office, the hotel is an extension of the existing hotel, The Post. Since 1 September 2026, tourists visiting the Belgian city of Ghent will be able to stay...
Shanghai to welcome first city-based Ritz-Carlton Reserve in 2030
Hospitality group Marriott has announced to be bringing its Ritz-Carlton Reserve concept to Shanghai, in what will be the brand’s first urban location. The destination-led hotel, generally known for its personalised service and cultural immersion, is scheduled to open in 2030 along Shanghai's North Bund. Although the Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand...
New Pasona Natureverse Retreat brings wellness to Japan’s Awaji Island
The Pasona Natureverse Retreat was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban. The wellness hotel has been specifically developed for long-term stays, centring on the Mibyo philosophy. Contrary to most other wellness hotels, Pasona Natureverse Retreat isn’t primarily aimed at people wanting to wind down for the time of a...
Naro becomes latest Sicilian town to offer homes for €1
A small town in southern Sicily has become the latest rural Italian location to start selling off its real estate for just one euro, offering would-be buyers a slice of Mediterranean history and life at a bargain price – if they can rise to the challenge. It's a dream many have...