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Is it safe to travel to France amid recent riots and violent protests?
Violent protests have rocked France, with buildings ransacked and burnt out, widespread looting, damage to street infrastructure and vehicles, and arson even causing Limoges’s 19th century city hall to collapse. The French government is assessing what emergency moves might be required to quell the unrest, while officials around the world...
Global Tourism Forum unveils agenda for November gathering in Brussels
More than 2,000 international delegates are expected in Brussels on 9–10 November 2026 for the Global Tourism Forum Annual Meeting, where discussions will focus on financing tourism development and protecting the confidence on which travel depends. Organised by the World Tourism Forum Institute, the meeting will take place at the...
Tesla unveils ‘flying’ Roadster: What could it mean for the future of travel?
Tesla has unveiled a new version of its long-awaited Roadster that can briefly take to the air, adding rocket-inspired manoeuvres to the debate over the future of personal travel. Presented at SpaceX’s Rocket Test and Development Center in McGregor, Texas, on 15 October, the two-seater performed airborne flips and a...
Europe’s long-haul bookings hold steady despite weaker autumn travel intentions
Confirmed flight bookings to Europe are holding steady even as fewer overseas travellers plan to visit this autumn, according to the latest research from the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Interrail. The Long-Haul Travel Barometer 3/2026 examines travel intentions for September to December across seven markets: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South...
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Lufthansa Group announces its biggest network expansion since 2020
On 20 October 2026, Lufthansa Group has announced it will be extensively expanding its network in the summer of 2027. Ten new long-distance routes have been added to the flight schedule as well as multiple new European connections. In what is the largest network expansion since the beginning of the COVID-19...
VINCI Airports traffic falls 0.6% in Q3 2026 amid Asian disruptions and high fuel prices
A quarterly review of VINCI Airports’ traffic numbers has revealed a slight decrease in numbers. During the third quarter of 2026, the private airport operator welcomes 93.5 million passengers, down 0.6% compared to 2025. VINCI Airports, the leading private airport operator in the world, managing the development and operation of...
Ryanair to cut 20 Belgian routes as aviation tax rises
Ryanair plans to withdraw six aircraft, remove 1.1 million seats and discontinue 20 routes from its winter 2026 schedule in Belgium, linking the reductions to a planned increase in the federal aviation tax. The low-cost Irish carrier said the changes would affect operations at Brussels Airport in Zaventem and Brussels South Charleroi Airport....
Vermont is developing a 780 km mountain biking trail with forest huts
Vermont is developing a 485-mile trail network, approximately 780 km, that will connect 27 communities across the northeastern US state. Called the Velomont, it will combine new and existing trails with huts and hostels for overnight stays. Vermont Huts & Trails and the Vermont Mountain Bike Association are leading the...
Update on Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv after bomb threat and emergency landing
Austrian Airlines and Bulgarian government officials have provided updates after a flight from Israel to Austria diverted to Bulgaria for an emergency landing on the evening of Sunday 18 October 2026, due to a bomb threat. Carrying 51 passengers and six crew, flight OS82, departed Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport...
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Iguazu Falls faces renewed tourist restrictions after El Niño-linked surge in river flow
Tourist access to Argentina's Iguazu Falls has been disrupted by heavy rainfall linked to El Niño, with authorities announcing renewed restrictions for Wednesday, 14 October, following a brief reopening the previous day. The latest measures affect the Upper and Lower circuits, whose paths and walkways lead visitors towards the waterfalls....
El Niño continues to reshape travel: what the sector and consumers can expect from autumn 2026
From October 2026, travel planning will demand closer attention to weather risks. El Niño is established and expected to strengthen before peaking late in 2026. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) puts the probability of El Niño conditions persisting through December 2026–February 2027 at nearly 100%, with climate effects potentially lasting...
Slovenia’s Triglav glacier could disappear ‘within days’, experts warn
A glacier on a mountain that is the national symbol of Slovenia is about to disappear forever, according to the researcher who has been monitoring its decline for three decades. The Triglav glacier, on the northeastern face of Mount Triglav, features on the Slovenian 50 cent euro coin and on...
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record
Sea ice in Antarctica has dropped to its third-ever lowest level, marking the fourth consecutive year of record lows in what scientists fear could be a sign of a system that “is changing faster than we are understanding it.” The continent’s ice has retreated a million square kilometres from the...
Air pollution could be associated with increased suicide risk, researchers say
Low air quality is linked to an increased risk of death by suicide, attempted suicide, and suicide ideation, say scientists who looked at how exposure to airborne environmental pollutants, and noise pollution, influences mental health outcomes. A research team from Queen’s University Belfast considered air, noise, light, and water pollution...
Which European cities have the most expensive public transport and why it matters?
A new report by Greenpeace has found that public transport costs are at a new high across 14 of Europe’s capital cities since 2023, with price rises up to 67% in some places. The scope of the research included 27 European Union nations, as well as the UK, Switzerland, and...
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Have we been learning foreign languages the wrong way?
Are the days of learning a new language by memorising strange-sounding words from thick dictionaries coming to an end? Have we been doing it all wrong? New research from University College London (UCL) and Tohoku University in Japan challenges traditional approaches to language learning. The study suggests that mastering unfamiliar...
Shanghai’s spectacular new Grand Opera House opens to the public
Shanghai’s Grand Opera House, designed by a Norwegian architectural firm, officially opened on 17 October. Remarkable for its theatrical spiral staircase sweeping up to the rooftop, the new cultural landmark aims to be as much a civic destination as a performance venue. Nearly a decade after Snøhetta won the design...
Tokyo’s former Imperial Hotel Plaza set to become a cultural complex in 2027
Hospitality brand NOTA and creative collective SKWAT are joining forces to transform the Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo into a cultural space. Not a Museum will be temporarily taking over the former commercial centre while awaiting its deconstruction in 2031. Since its opening in 1983, Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo has been...
Museum Night Fever returns to Brussels on 17 October with 28 participating venues
Brussels’ museums will come alive after dark on Saturday, 17 October 2026, as Museum Night Fever returns for its 19th edition. A total of 28 cultural venues across the Belgian capital will welcome visitors for an evening of exhibitions, performances, workshops and music. Organised by Brussels Museums, the city’s museum...
Destination.
National Geographic reveals the 25 best destinations to visit in 2027
On 20 October 2026, National Geographic released its traditional ‘Best Places in the World to Travel to’ list. The ranking includes 25 destinations across the world with something for every traveller’s taste. As 2026 is slowly but surely coming to an end, many people are already looking ahead. Travellers in particular are...
Ghost hunts and vampire legends: Seven European escapes for Halloween 2026
A Halloween escape in Europe can mean hunting for miniature ghosts, exploring vampire legends or spending an evening surrounded by pumpkins. Some destinations build their celebrations around festivals, while others draw on castles, medieval streets and unsettling local tales. The continent also has deep connections to the origins of Halloween,...
Japan’s longest loop trail opens across 350 km of Ibaraki
Japan’s longest loop trail, about an hour and a half from Tokyo, has fully opened, inviting hikers to discover some 350 km of routes through cities and towns, mountains and rural landscapes, valleys and coastlines, as well as cultural heritage sites. The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail traverses northern Ibaraki Prefecture, connecting satoyama...
Discovering Brabantse Wouden National Park through Tervuren
Forests, river valleys and open countryside form Brabantse Wouden National Park, a landscape extending south and east of Brussels. Recognised by the Flemish Government on 13 October 2023, it encompasses more than 10,000 hectares of valuable nature across three main areas: the Sonian Forest, the Meerdaalwoud–Dijle Valley and Hallerbos. Tervuren...
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What’s next for tourism in Flanders? ⚖️ More visitors, but not at any cost.
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Leen Gysen, CEO of @visitflanders
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Flanders attracted 15.4 million visitors in 2025. What’s the secret behind its success? 🗺️✨
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🎙️ Special guest: Leen Gysen, CEO of Visit Flanders
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Mission: get the Executive Director of ETC to recommend just one destination 😄
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🎙️ Special guest: Eduardo Santander, Executive Director of ETC
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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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🎙️ Special guest: Marie Audren, Director General of HOTREC.
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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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Where to stay.
New York Plaza hotel to close for four year landmark restoration
One of New York’s most storied Fifth Avenue addresses will pause hotel operations from January 2027 while its protected façade undergoes extensive conservation work. For travellers who have long associated a New York stay with tea beneath the Palm Court’s stained-glass ceiling or an arrival beside Central Park, a familiar...
France’s highest hotel reopens in the Pyrenees after major renovation
A restored 1930s mountain inn beneath the Pic du Midi pairs cinematic views and dark-sky nights with an arrival that will surely feel like an expedition. At 2,620 metres above sea level, Hôtellerie des Laquets does not so much sit in the French Pyrenees as hover over them. Reopened after...
Scottish island goes on sale for €414,000, but what would living there involve?
An entire Scottish island has gone on sale for £350,000 (€414,000), offering a retreat for buyers prepared to live with few modern comforts. Hildasay lies off the west coast of Shetland, the island group north of mainland Scotland. It covers around 108 hectares and comes with a traditional stone building...
HOTREC announces European hospitality leadership for 2027-2028
European hospitality association HOTREC has re-elected Alexandros Vassilikos as President for a third consecutive term, following its 93rd General Assembly held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 13 October 2026. The meeting brought together hospitality leaders from across Europe to elect the organisation’s leadership for the 2027-2028 mandate and discuss key challenges...
Global hotel groups eye Syria expansion as tourism sector rebuilds
International hotel groups are exploring opportunities in Syria as the country seeks to attract visitors to its historic cities and Mediterranean coast. Accor, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Minor Hotels are among the companies considering projects, although their plans remain at different stages. Their interest comes as Syria works to...