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Uzbekistan welcomes 6.5 million international tourists in first half of 2026, up nearly 25%
Uzbekistan's tourism sector continues its rapid expansion, welcoming more than 6.5 million international visitors during the first six months of 2026 as the Central Asian nation moves closer to its ambition of attracting 20 million annual tourists by 2030. According to the National Statistics Committee, 6,565,410 foreign citizens travelled to Uzbekistan for tourism purposes between January...
Portugal invests in adventure tourism with €12 million theme park project
Central Portugal might soon be getting a new outdoor adventure park, including ziplines and treetop trails. If the project goes through, the €12 million park would be located next to Portugal’s largest wave pool. On 30 June 2026, António Henriques, the mayor of Castanheira de Pêra in Central-Portugal’s Leiria district...
Portugal to introduce beach maps to clarify umbrella rules this summer
Visitors heading to some of Portugal’s most popular beaches this summer will soon find new maps at the entrance showing exactly where they can set up their own umbrellas. The initiative will first be introduced at beaches in the Algarve and along the Alentejo coast, where clear diagrams will divide...
Cape Verde’s World Cup debut sparks 5,000% surge in US travel searches
Cape Verde's fairytale run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered more than an unforgettable football story. It has also propelled the Atlantic archipelago onto travellers' radar, with online searches for holidays and flights to the country soaring as millions of viewers discovered one of Africa's lesser-known island destinations....
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Air China, Hainan and Shenzhen Airlines order 95 Airbus aircraft worth €15.3 billion
In a bid to expand and modernise their fleets, Chinese airlines have ordered 95 new Airbus aircraft, with a total list price of €15.3 billion. China is the world's second-largest aviation market, and its carriers have been rebuilding and expanding their fleets since the pandemic, even as the country's biggest...
Belgium scales back aviation tax increase to €7 after weeks of industry pressure
Airlines and airport operators have breathed a sigh of relief after the Belgian government backed away from plans to double the air passenger tax to €10 on most flights from 2027. However, the Belgian government has not abandoned its plan to increase the levy altogether. Instead, the Tax on Boarding...
Two major London rail stations to close for upgrades during peak summer season
Europe’s most convenient capital city public transport system, according to Time Out voters in 2025, is about to get an upgrade to two of its stations, but it means commuters will have to put up with three weeks of disruption in the middle of summer. London’s Charing Cross and Waterloo...
Alicante-Elche Airport set for €1.15 billion expansion to meet rising travel demand
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is preparing for the largest upgrade in its history, with a €1.154 billion investment programme designed to expand capacity, improve passenger processing and strengthen the airport’s role as a key gateway to the Costa Blanca. The project is scheduled to begin under Spain’s DORA III airport...
Why airlines dim the cabin lights before takeoff and landing
Many travellers notice that the cabin lights are dimmed shortly before takeoff and again before landing. While some may think this is done to create a calmer atmosphere or help passengers relax, the real reason is much more practical. Airlines follow this procedure because takeoff and landing are the two...
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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...
Singapore unveils Greater Sentosa masterplan with new attractions and greener experiences
Singapore is preparing for the biggest transformation of Sentosa in decades after unveiling the Greater Sentosa Master Plan, an ambitious blueprint that will reshape the island and neighbouring Pulau Brani over the next 20 years. The project forms part of the wider Greater Southern Waterfront development, which aims to transform...
Heatwaves and warming seas raise flesh-eating bacteria risk at European beaches
Rising temperatures really are the gift that keeps on giving…, aside from melting glaciers, straining electricity grids and fuelling wildfires, Europe now has yet another heat-related concern to add to the list: a flesh-eating bacterium thriving in warming seas. The little critter appears to be moving a little too close...
Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate after record European heatwave
As Europe emerges from one of its strongest and longest heatwaves on record, its consequences are already being felt in Switzerland, where all the snow and ice accumulated over the past winter are expected to have melted away by early next week, a phenomenon that normally does not occur until...
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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...
Eiffel Tower to host free open-air cinema festival for the first time
From 24 to 27 September 2026, Cinéma Paradiso will set up shop at the Eiffel Tower for the first time. Although tickets for the movie festival are free, only a handful of enthusiasts will get the chance to attend the event. The Louvre, the Grand Palais, the Villa Carmignac, the...
Why Europe’s last gender-separated beach is still attracting visitors
A recent dispute between tourists and local beachgoers has drawn attention to one of Europe's most unusual seaside destinations. Bagno Marino La Lanterna, better known as Pedocin, is a public beach in the Italian city of Trieste that is believed to be the last in Europe where men and women...
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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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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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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....
Almost three-quarters of tourist accommodation in Cyprus operating without proper license
The large majority of tourist accommodation in Cyprus is operating illegally, according to a new report by the island’s Audit Office, with as few as one-in-10 properly licensed establishments in some areas. Overall, 55% of accommodation providers are doing so without having gained the correct permissions, and another 22% hold...