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...

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...
U.S. court blocks Trump’s $100,000 foreign worker visa fee
Tourism Travel 🇺🇸 USA

U.S. court blocks Trump’s $100,000 foreign worker visa fee

The United States Trump administration has been blocked from imposing a $100,000-fee on businesses that employ highly skilled foreign workers, after a federal ruling out of Boston that the measure constituted an unauthorised tax. The proposal, made in September 2025, would have introduced a charge aimed at applications for the...
Emirates launches incentive programme to reassure travellers amid tensions with Iran
Aviation Transport 🇦🇪 UAE

Emirates launches incentive programme to reassure travellers amid tensions with Iran

Emirates President Tim Clark told Reuters in his first interview with a global news agency since the start of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran that the airline will introduce a new incentive programme designed to restore traveller confidence and encourage customers to return amid ongoing regional tensions. Emirates, one of...
WTTC unveils eight global priorities to tackle tourism’s next big challenges
Tourism Travel 🌍 World

WTTC unveils eight global priorities to tackle tourism’s next big challenges

After years of focusing on recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global tourism industry is entering a new phase: managing its own growth. Although international travel is still bouncing back, the sector contributed a record $11.6 trillion to the global GDP in 2025, accounting for almost 9.8% of...

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Travel.

Tourism Travel 🇪🇺 EU

European Union EES border delays could last up to two years, official estimates say

The travel chaos surrounding the European Union’s new Entry Exit border system (EES) could take as long as two years to resolve, according to an official at border management firm Frontex who blamed the way biometric data is being registered for the delays and disruption seen across the bloc since...
U.S. court blocks Trump’s $100,000 foreign worker visa fee
Tourism Travel 🇺🇸 USA

U.S. court blocks Trump’s $100,000 foreign worker visa fee

The United States Trump administration has been blocked from imposing a $100,000-fee on businesses that employ highly skilled foreign workers, after a federal ruling out of Boston that the measure constituted an unauthorised tax. The proposal, made in September 2025, would have introduced a charge aimed at applications for the...
Las Vegas launches fireworks series for America’s 250th anniversary
Tourism Travel 🇺🇸 USA

Las Vegas launches fireworks series for America’s 250th anniversary

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Las Vegas is preparing a summer-long celebration featuring one of the country's most ambitious fireworks programs. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has announced eight consecutive Saturdays of synchronised fireworks displays running...

Transport.

UK train passengers still go “off grid” as mobile signal and Wi-Fi fail to keep up
Train Transport 🇬🇧 UK

UK train passengers still go “off grid” as mobile signal and Wi-Fi fail to keep up

Mobile connectivity on UK trains is still not reliable enough for everyday use, according to a new study by the communications regulator Ofcom. Many passengers experience weak or unstable internet while travelling, making it difficult to stream videos, scroll social media, or join video calls. The findings suggest that, for...
New $8 billion project aims to transform NYC’s Penn Station into new landmark
Train Transport 🇺🇸 USA

New $8 billion project aims to transform NYC’s Penn Station into new landmark

More than 60 years after the demolition of the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City, a new $8 billion project plans to revive the transportation hub. While President Donald Trump initially wanted the new building to bear his name, the first renderings of the station still mention Pennsylvania Station...
Delta passenger faces charges after slapping flight attendant’s buttocks over missed drink service
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Delta passenger faces charges after slapping flight attendant’s buttocks over missed drink service

A Delta Air Lines passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly slapping a flight attendant on the buttocks when he had been skipped during beverage service on a flight from Florida to California. According to court documents obtained by People, 32-year-old Cody James Maluck of Indianapolis was charged with interference...
Historic UK Midlands airport now set to become battery plant
Aviation Transport 🇬🇧 UK

Historic UK Midlands airport now set to become battery plant

A UK aviation hub with nearly a century of flying history has handled its final commercial passenger flight, ahead of redevelopment into an industrial premises. Coventry Airport, a Warwickshire hub serving the Midlands region, closed on 11 June 2026. Staff operating the airport’s last passenger flight on 5 June may...
Emirates launches incentive programme to reassure travellers amid tensions with Iran
Aviation Transport 🇦🇪 UAE

Emirates launches incentive programme to reassure travellers amid tensions with Iran

Emirates President Tim Clark told Reuters in his first interview with a global news agency since the start of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran that the airline will introduce a new incentive programme designed to restore traveller confidence and encourage customers to return amid ongoing regional tensions. Emirates, one of...

Transport.

UK train passengers still go “off grid” as mobile signal and Wi-Fi fail to keep up
Train Transport 🇬🇧 UK

UK train passengers still go “off grid” as mobile signal and Wi-Fi fail to keep up

Mobile connectivity on UK trains is still not reliable enough for everyday use, according to a new study by the communications regulator Ofcom. Many passengers experience weak or unstable internet while travelling, making it difficult to stream videos, scroll social media, or join video calls. The findings suggest that, for...
New $8 billion project aims to transform NYC’s Penn Station into new landmark
Train Transport 🇺🇸 USA

New $8 billion project aims to transform NYC’s Penn Station into new landmark

More than 60 years after the demolition of the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City, a new $8 billion project plans to revive the transportation hub. While President Donald Trump initially wanted the new building to bear his name, the first renderings of the station still mention Pennsylvania Station...
Delta passenger faces charges after slapping flight attendant’s buttocks over missed drink service
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Delta passenger faces charges after slapping flight attendant’s buttocks over missed drink service

A Delta Air Lines passenger is facing federal charges after allegedly slapping a flight attendant on the buttocks when he had been skipped during beverage service on a flight from Florida to California. According to court documents obtained by People, 32-year-old Cody James Maluck of Indianapolis was charged with interference...

Green.

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...
Greek mountain resorts grapple with loss of snow and water shortages
Climate Green 🇬🇷 Greece

Greek mountain resorts grapple with loss of snow and water shortages

The Greek village of Arachova, and nine other mountainous regions in Greece, are suffering the loss of the snow that used to provide water and ski tourism revenue, according to local authorities and researchers. Giannis Stathas, mayor of Arachova, has recalled childhood days where schools would close and roads would be...
“Cool roofs” could save hundreds of lives during heatwaves, scientists say 
Climate Green 🌍 World

“Cool roofs” could save hundreds of lives during heatwaves, scientists say 

Cool roofs could save hundreds of lives during hot weather, scientists have found, providing more evidence that painting roofs a paler colour helps to reduce the urban heat island effect that sees built-up areas get hotter than greener spaces. The effects of global warming mean that spells of extreme heat present a growing risk to...

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Little footsteps, big adventures in Tervuren 🌿
📍 Tervuren, Belgium
📸 Lander Loeckx 

Culture.

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...
Brussels Royal Palace reopens following two-year renovation
Architecture Culture 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels Royal Palace reopens following two-year renovation

This summer, the Royal Palace in Brussels will once again be opening its doors to the public. Visitors will be able to view the building and its gardens under a new light after two years of renovation works. Belgium’s Royal Palace has been one of the best-known landmarks in Brussels...
Brussels Flower Carpet to honour Japan with Hokusai-inspired wave
Art Culture 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels Flower Carpet to honour Japan with Hokusai-inspired wave

Brussels has unveiled the design for this year’s famous Flower Carpet, which will once again transform the Grand-Place into a vast floral artwork from 13 to 16 August. This year’s edition celebrates 160 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Japan, with a new rendition of Katsushika Hokusai’s iconic The...

Destination.

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,...
What to do in Olomouc: A one-day travel guide to Moravia’s hidden gem
Destination Discovery 🇨🇿 Czech Republic

What to do in Olomouc: A one-day travel guide to Moravia’s hidden gem

“Swedish destruction and Italian reconstruction” — that’s how the guide started our city tour around Olomouc, a former royal capital of Moravia and a jewel of Czech history.  Olomouc was designated as the official capital of Moravia by King John of Luxembourg in 1314, and back then it was the...

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China showcases Zhejiang tourism and culture in Brussels 🇨🇳🇪🇺
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The Colors of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 🇧🇪 Exhibition by Etibar Jafarov 
📍 Cercle Royal Gaulois, Brussels, Belgium
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Lifestyle.

Now tourists in Japan can participate in coral and shark protection dives
Lifestyle Wildlife 🇯🇵 Japan

Now tourists in Japan can participate in coral and shark protection dives

In the latest example of destinations asking visitors to participate in sustainable tourism, Okinawa in Japan has launched a citizen-science programme inviting divers to gather data to protect the region’s coral reefs and the sharks and rays that live there. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) recognises sharks and...
World’s first all-glass gondola ride opens in Great Smoky Mountains adventure park
Entertainment Lifestyle 🇺🇸 USA

World’s first all-glass gondola ride opens in Great Smoky Mountains adventure park

Mountaintop adventure park Anakeesta in Tennessee has inaugurated its new Crystal Express. The world’s first all-glass gondola ride offers stunning views over the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains and was part of a $100 million investment. Gondola rides have long been a practical attraction in mountainous regions but are becoming increasingly...
Europe approves cross-border testing for self-driving taxis in 2026
Lifestyle Tech 🇪🇺 EU

Europe approves cross-border testing for self-driving taxis in 2026

On Monday, 8 June 2026, 17 European transport ministers paved the way for large-scale cross-border testing of autonomous vehicles by signing a joint declaration. Common approval principles and coordinated permitting procedures should replace a variety of national rules, making it possible for the industry to catch up with the American...

Lifestyle.

Now tourists in Japan can participate in coral and shark protection dives
Lifestyle Wildlife 🇯🇵 Japan

Now tourists in Japan can participate in coral and shark protection dives

In the latest example of destinations asking visitors to participate in sustainable tourism, Okinawa in Japan has launched a citizen-science programme inviting divers to gather data to protect the region’s coral reefs and the sharks and rays that live there. The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) recognises sharks and...
World’s first all-glass gondola ride opens in Great Smoky Mountains adventure park
Entertainment Lifestyle 🇺🇸 USA

World’s first all-glass gondola ride opens in Great Smoky Mountains adventure park

Mountaintop adventure park Anakeesta in Tennessee has inaugurated its new Crystal Express. The world’s first all-glass gondola ride offers stunning views over the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains and was part of a $100 million investment. Gondola rides have long been a practical attraction in mountainous regions but are becoming increasingly...
Europe approves cross-border testing for self-driving taxis in 2026
Lifestyle Tech 🇪🇺 EU

Europe approves cross-border testing for self-driving taxis in 2026

On Monday, 8 June 2026, 17 European transport ministers paved the way for large-scale cross-border testing of autonomous vehicles by signing a joint declaration. Common approval principles and coordinated permitting procedures should replace a variety of national rules, making it possible for the industry to catch up with the American...
After making history, Belgian sailors eye the world’s toughest race in 2028
Lifestyle Yacht 🇧🇪 Belgium

After making history, Belgian sailors eye the world’s toughest race in 2028

Two record-breaking Belgian sailors have revealed their next nautical target. Quentin Debois, the first Belgian to set a record for a solo Atlantic crossing, aims to qualify for the 2028 Vendée Globe as skipper. His fellow sailor, Denis Van Weynbergh, the first Belgian to complete the prestigious round-the-world race, will...

Food and Drinks.

Food Food and Drinks 🌍 World

Scientists reveal the mathematical formula for finding the best restaurant on holiday

During the 1970s, the late physicist and Nobel laureate Richard Feynman developed a mathematical solution for a common decision-making problem. Fifty years later, a team of scientists deciphered his handwritten notes, telling us exactly when to stop looking for the best holiday restaurant. It was during a meal with his...
New Brussels coffee shop is no more than a hole in the wall
Coffee Food and Drinks 🇧🇪 Belgium

New Brussels coffee shop is no more than a hole in the wall

Although Brussels has no lack of coffee shops, a new venue has been creating a buzz on social media. At GAT, located at a stone’s throw from Place Flagey in Ixelles, customers only get to see a concrete wall with a hole and an anonymous hand serving their drinks through...
Greece-Türkiye food dispute erupts over ancient tripe soup and UNESCO heritage claim
Food Food and Drinks 🌍 World

Greece-Türkiye food dispute erupts over ancient tripe soup and UNESCO heritage claim

A culinary dispute has erupted between Greece and Türkiye over a centuries-old tripe soup long dubbed as a hangover remedy, after a Greek restaurateur launched a bid to secure UNESCO recognition for the dish as part of Greece's cultural heritage.  The soup, known as “patsa” in Greece and “iskembe” in...

Where to stay.

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...
Spanish hotel group Meliá exits Cuba amid economic pressures on tourism sector
Hotels Where to stay 🇨🇺 Cuba

Spanish hotel group Meliá exits Cuba amid economic pressures on tourism sector

Spanish hotel group Meliá is scaling back its presence in Cuba, ceasing management, marketing and branding services for 15 hotels.  The decision was announced through Meliá’s Portuguese subsidiary, Ilha Bela Gestão e Turismo, which said a combination of “unforeseen circumstances” had undermined the viability of the operations.  The company pointed...

Where to stay.

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...