Aviation Transport 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Fourth attack on Riyadh airport in five days leaves one dead and 11 injured

Airlines suspend flights to Saudi Arabia following series of airport attacks
Aviation Transport 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Airlines suspend flights to Saudi Arabia following series of airport attacks

As Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck by a series of four attacks in under a week, aviation authorities have been warning against operating in the country. Several airlines have already suspended their flights to Saudi Arabia following the events. Over the past week, Yemen’s Iran-aligned...
Saudia aircraft damaged in Riyadh airport attacks that killed three
Aviation Transport 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Saudia aircraft damaged in Riyadh airport attacks that killed three

A Saudia passenger aircraft was severely damaged by fire at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on Thursday, 8 October, during attacks that killed three Saudi nationals and disrupted flights to the Saudi capital. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) confirmed on Friday that two attacks had targeted airport...
Google reveals the best time to book cheaper holiday flights in 2026
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Google reveals the best time to book cheaper holiday flights in 2026

Travellers planning a getaway for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s may want to start looking for flights sooner rather than later, as new data from Google Flights reveals the best times to book tickets at lower prices. According to Google's latest analysis, published on 5 October 2026, the cheapest booking...
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express adds Monte Carlo to its 2027 luxury train journeys
Rail Transport 🌍 World

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express adds Monte Carlo to its 2027 luxury train journeys

Nearly half a century after two historic sleeping cars were bought at auction in Monte Carlo, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is preparing to return to the principality — this time carrying passengers. Belmond has announced in a press release that it will introduce Monaco to the train’s European programme on 10...

 
 

Travel.

Responsible Tourism Travel 🇬🇧 UK

Popular Cotswolds town imposes new restrictions on tourist coaches

A town in one of the most picturesque and tourist-heavy regions of the United Kingdom is bringing in limits on coach sizes in a bid to improve safety and prevent damage to local infrastructure. Burford, on the Windrush River in West Oxfordshire’s Cotswold Hills, is a classic market town boasting...
Coolcations continue to surge as heatwaves drive tourists to northern Europe
Tourism Travel 🌍 World

Coolcations continue to surge as heatwaves drive tourists to northern Europe

Travel consumers continued to seek destinations where they could escape soaring summer temperatures in 2026, according to new reporting from the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, and other local datasets. After successive years of record temperatures, droughts, and wildfire risks across southern Europe and other traditional...
U.S. passport application process to change in 2027
Tourism Travel 🇺🇸 USA

U.S. passport application process to change in 2027

During the America.gov launch event hosted by President Donald Trump on 29 September 2026, the U.S. State Department unveiled a series of changes that will impact the passport application process. First-time applicants in particular will benefit from the overhaul, scheduled for the end of 2027. Applying for a passport in...

Transport.

Virgin aims to rival Eurostar with cross-Channel trains by 2030
Rail Transport 🌍 World

Virgin aims to rival Eurostar with cross-Channel trains by 2030

Virgin plans to begin cross-Channel passenger services in 2030, operating up to 20 daily return journeys from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam in a proposed expansion that would introduce a direct competitor to Eurostar, with an Alstom fleet that would add almost 7.5 million annual seats, as other prospective...
Power bank explosion causes panic aboard IndiGo flight
Aviation Transport 🇮🇳 India

Power bank explosion causes panic aboard IndiGo flight

On Sunday, 11 October 2026, a power bank explosion on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai caused panic among travellers. The fire broke out mid-flight and caused the plane to divert to Hyderabad. IndiGo flight 6E6115 departed from Delhi at 1:30 pm and was scheduled to arrive at Chennai...
Airlines suspend flights to Saudi Arabia following series of airport attacks
Aviation Transport 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Airlines suspend flights to Saudi Arabia following series of airport attacks

As Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck by a series of four attacks in under a week, aviation authorities have been warning against operating in the country. Several airlines have already suspended their flights to Saudi Arabia following the events. Over the past week, Yemen’s Iran-aligned...
Fourth attack on Riyadh airport in five days leaves one dead and 11 injured
Aviation Transport 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Fourth attack on Riyadh airport in five days leaves one dead and 11 injured

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport was struck by a projectile on Sunday, 11 October 2026, killing one Pakistani national and injuring 11 others, according to the General Authority of Civil Aviation. The incident marked the fourth attack on the airport in five days, with Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen...
European Sleeper adds Eurostar bookings for London connections via Brussels
Rail Transport 🌍 World

European Sleeper adds Eurostar bookings for London connections via Brussels

European Sleeper and Choo-Choo are partnering up to offer a more customer-friendly experience, allowing travellers to book their night train ticket and Eurostar seat in one swift move. The move creates smoother rail connections between London and cities including Berlin, Milan, and Hamburg. Although change is on its way, at...

Transport.

Virgin aims to rival Eurostar with cross-Channel trains by 2030
Rail Transport 🌍 World

Virgin aims to rival Eurostar with cross-Channel trains by 2030

Virgin plans to begin cross-Channel passenger services in 2030, operating up to 20 daily return journeys from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam in a proposed expansion that would introduce a direct competitor to Eurostar, with an Alstom fleet that would add almost 7.5 million annual seats, as other prospective...
Power bank explosion causes panic aboard IndiGo flight
Aviation Transport 🇮🇳 India

Power bank explosion causes panic aboard IndiGo flight

On Sunday, 11 October 2026, a power bank explosion on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai caused panic among travellers. The fire broke out mid-flight and caused the plane to divert to Hyderabad. IndiGo flight 6E6115 departed from Delhi at 1:30 pm and was scheduled to arrive at Chennai...
Airlines suspend flights to Saudi Arabia following series of airport attacks
Aviation Transport 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

Airlines suspend flights to Saudi Arabia following series of airport attacks

As Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was struck by a series of four attacks in under a week, aviation authorities have been warning against operating in the country. Several airlines have already suspended their flights to Saudi Arabia following the events. Over the past week, Yemen’s Iran-aligned...

Green.

El Niño continues to reshape travel: what the sector and consumers can expect from autumn 2026
Climate Green 🌍 World

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
Climate Green 🇸🇮Slovenia

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
Climate Green 🌍 World

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
Climate Green 🌍 World

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?
Green Sustainability 🌍 World

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...
Kauaʻi urges tourists to return and support small businesses after Hurricane Lowell
Climate Green 🇺🇸 USA

Kauaʻi urges tourists to return and support small businesses after Hurricane Lowell

After being hit by Hurricane Lowell at the start of September 2026, Kauaʻi initially asked tourists to stay away in order not to hinder its recovery. Now that a couple of weeks have passed since the disaster, the Hawaiian island and its small businesses in particular are urging visitors to...

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A little Côte d’Azur magic 🩵
📍 Monte Carlo, Monaco
📸 Mark de Jong on Unsplash

Culture.

Disgusting Food Museum opens in Hong Kong showcasing frog juice and fermented birds
Culture Museums 🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Disgusting Food Museum opens in Hong Kong showcasing frog juice and fermented birds

A touring exhibition of the world’s most challenging foods has opened in Hong Kong, running until 26 November 2026. The Disgusting Food Museum at AIRSIDE’s GATE33 Gallery in Kai Tak features maggot cheese, mouse wine, and fermented shark, among other “delicacies.” Organised into five themed zones exploring food traditions, cultural...
Gilmore Girls fans can step into Stars Hollow this Christmas
Cinema Culture 🇺🇸 USA

Gilmore Girls fans can step into Stars Hollow this Christmas

Fans of Gilmore Girls will soon be able to step inside the fictional town of Stars Hollow, as Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood launches its biggest-ever holiday experience dedicated to the popular television series. Running from 12 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, excluding Christmas Day, Gilmore Girls Holidays will...
Ho Chi Minh City reveals plans for 70,000-seat stadium inspired by riverside palms
Architecture Culture 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City reveals plans for 70,000-seat stadium inspired by riverside palms

Architecture studio Populous has revealed its design for the 70,000-seat Rach Chiec Stadium on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnamese developer Sun Group has appointed the firm to design both the stadium and an accompanying 18,000-seat arena. The venues will form the centre of the Rach Chiec National...
Ghent Design Museum reopens after €21 million renovation
Culture Museums 🇧🇪 Belgium

Ghent Design Museum reopens after €21 million renovation

One of Belgium’s biggest and most beloved cultural institutions is set to reopen this autumn after a four-year renovation. Design Museum Gent is showing off a brand-new wing and restored building from 3 to 11 October 2026, with a programme of activities across a free opening weekend and festival. The...

Destination.

Japan’s longest loop trail opens across 350 km of Ibaraki
Adventure Destination 🇯🇵 Japan

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
Destination Discovery 🇧🇪 Belgium

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...
Bayeux Tapestry leads the reasons to visit London this autumn
Destination Get away 🇬🇧 UK

Bayeux Tapestry leads the reasons to visit London this autumn

“Bayeux mania” is officially sweeping the art world, meaning there has rarely been a better time for history lovers to visit London. The legendary Bayeux Tapestry made its highly anticipated public debut at the British Museum on 10 September, marking the first time the 11th-century masterpiece has been displayed in...
What autumn looks like seen from space
Destination Photography 🌍 World

What autumn looks like seen from space

Autumn transforms forests into a patchwork of gold, bronze and red. Along woodland paths, the spectacle unfolds leaf by leaf. From space, it becomes something much larger: entire mountain ranges and stretches of countryside changing colour. As the season returns to the Northern Hemisphere, satellite images captured in 2024 offer...

Videos.

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? 🗺️✨
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Leen Gysen, CEO of Visit Flanders
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Mission: get the Executive Director of ETC to recommend just one destination 😄
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Eduardo Santander, Executive Director of ETC 
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Tourism is an accumulation of layers of complexity 💡
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Eduardo Santander, Executive Director of ETC 
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New rules are reshaping Europe’s short-term rental market 🏡🇪🇺
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ 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? 
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Marie Audren, Director General of HOTREC. 
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What should Europe preserve to remain the world’s leading tourism destination? 🇪🇺
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Marie Audren, Director General of Hotrec 
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Lifestyle.

Disrupted Danube cruises spark controversy over TUI’s compensation policy
Cruise Lifestyle 🇪🇺 EU

Disrupted Danube cruises spark controversy over TUI’s compensation policy

Late summer 2026 river cruise passengers whose holidays were turned into coach and hotel trips due to low water levels are complaining that they have received no compensation for the disruption they experienced. Reporting by the BBC, picked up by other outlets, describes the cases of two British holidaymakers who...
Finland to organise Festival of Nature Listening, dubbed ‘Quietchella’
Lifestyle Wellness 🇫🇮Finland

Finland to organise Festival of Nature Listening, dubbed ‘Quietchella’

On 10 October 2026, Finland will be organising Hiljaa Fest, the world’s first Festival of Nature Listening. Set in the Valkmusa National Park in the municipality of Pyhtää, the free event is being dubbed ‘Quietchella’ by its organisers.  What does the world’s happiest country need to make it an even...
Norway to temporarily prohibit smart glasses in some public spaces
Lifestyle Tech 🇳🇴 Norway

Norway to temporarily prohibit smart glasses in some public spaces

Norway’s government is planning to introduce a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in a selection of public spaces. If the bill comes to pass, Norway would be joining a long list of stakeholders to take action against the phenomenon. Smart glasses are becoming increasingly popular. Allowing their...

Lifestyle.

Disrupted Danube cruises spark controversy over TUI’s compensation policy
Cruise Lifestyle 🇪🇺 EU

Disrupted Danube cruises spark controversy over TUI’s compensation policy

Late summer 2026 river cruise passengers whose holidays were turned into coach and hotel trips due to low water levels are complaining that they have received no compensation for the disruption they experienced. Reporting by the BBC, picked up by other outlets, describes the cases of two British holidaymakers who...
Finland to organise Festival of Nature Listening, dubbed ‘Quietchella’
Lifestyle Wellness 🇫🇮Finland

Finland to organise Festival of Nature Listening, dubbed ‘Quietchella’

On 10 October 2026, Finland will be organising Hiljaa Fest, the world’s first Festival of Nature Listening. Set in the Valkmusa National Park in the municipality of Pyhtää, the free event is being dubbed ‘Quietchella’ by its organisers.  What does the world’s happiest country need to make it an even...
Norway to temporarily prohibit smart glasses in some public spaces
Lifestyle Tech 🇳🇴 Norway

Norway to temporarily prohibit smart glasses in some public spaces

Norway’s government is planning to introduce a temporary ban on the use of smart glasses in a selection of public spaces. If the bill comes to pass, Norway would be joining a long list of stakeholders to take action against the phenomenon. Smart glasses are becoming increasingly popular. Allowing their...
Japan launches nationwide animal café survey over welfare and health concerns
Lifestyle Wildlife 🇯🇵 Japan

Japan launches nationwide animal café survey over welfare and health concerns

Japan has launched its first nationwide survey of animal cafés amid concerns about animal welfare, hygiene and public health. The survey began in September 2026 and will examine facilities where visitors can interact with animals. These businesses have become popular attractions, with species ranging from domestic cats to otters and...

Food and Drinks.

Food Food and Drinks 🌍 World

Portuguese goat’s cheese tops TasteAtlas ranking ahead of Greek and French favourites

Portugal has claimed the top spot in TasteAtlas’ latest ranking of the world’s best goat cheeses, with Queijo de Cabra Transmontano outperforming traditional favourites from France and Greece. The cheese, produced in the northeastern region of Trás-os-Montes, received a rating of 4.4 out of five, placing it first on the...
Which European wine regions should be on the radar in 2027?
Food and Drinks Wine 🇪🇺 EU

Which European wine regions should be on the radar in 2027?

France and Italy may be familiar names for wine lovers, but neither took first place in European Best Destinations’ wine region ranking for 2027. The organisation assessed more than 90 leading wine territories before selecting its top 12. Its criteria included wine heritage, grape varieties, landscapes, food, hospitality, sustainability and...
Brussels launches its first locally made whisky
Food and Drinks Spirits 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels launches its first locally made whisky

The capital of Europe has plunged into the world of distilling with the launch of its very first whisky produced in Brussels. Koekelberg, best known for its monumental Basilica of the Sacred Heart, the fifth-largest church in the world and an Art Deco landmark, now has another claim to fame....

Where to stay.

Global hotel groups eye Syria expansion as tourism sector rebuilds
Hotels Where to stay 🇸🇾 Syria

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...
Dukes London hotel to reopen in 2027 after major revamp
Hotels Where to stay 🇬🇧 UK

Dukes London hotel to reopen in 2027 after major revamp

A London institution is set to welcome guests again in the spring of next year, following an agreement with Minor Hotels that will see it join the Minor Reserve Collection. Dukes London, the historic Edwardian-era luxury boutique hotel tucked away in a quiet cobbled courtyard in the heart of St...
Aman to open first Maldives resort in 2028 with 52 suites and private island residences
Hotels Where to stay 🇲🇻 Maldives

Aman to open first Maldives resort in 2028 with 52 suites and private island residences

Luxury hospitality brand Aman is launching its first-ever destination in the Maldives, with enquiries now open for stays in a 52-key resort designed by Kerry Hill Architects (KHA), set in Vaavu Atoll and the Amanolu archipelago, due for completion by 2028. Dedicated islands for wellness and recreation will sit alongside...
London to welcome world’s first Minecraft hotel in 2027
Hotels Where to stay 🇬🇧 UK

London to welcome world’s first Minecraft hotel in 2027

Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios have announced the launch of the world’s first Minecraft-themed hotel in London in 2027. Based at Chessington World of Adventures, the hotel will extend the experience of the upcoming Minecraft theme park. Earlier in 2026, Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios revealed their plans for Minecraft...
World’s largest salt flat in Bolivia to welcome Airstream boutique camp
Glamping Where to stay 🇧🇴 Bolivia

World’s largest salt flat in Bolivia to welcome Airstream boutique camp

Starting from July 2027, visitors will be able to discover Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni while staying at Samkani Camp. The boutique glamping experience by A&K Sanctuary features six architect-designed Airstream campers.  Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is a particular sight for nature lovers and adventurers alike. The world’s largest salt...

Where to stay.

Global hotel groups eye Syria expansion as tourism sector rebuilds
Hotels Where to stay 🇸🇾 Syria

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...
Dukes London hotel to reopen in 2027 after major revamp
Hotels Where to stay 🇬🇧 UK

Dukes London hotel to reopen in 2027 after major revamp

A London institution is set to welcome guests again in the spring of next year, following an agreement with Minor Hotels that will see it join the Minor Reserve Collection. Dukes London, the historic Edwardian-era luxury boutique hotel tucked away in a quiet cobbled courtyard in the heart of St...
Aman to open first Maldives resort in 2028 with 52 suites and private island residences
Hotels Where to stay 🇲🇻 Maldives

Aman to open first Maldives resort in 2028 with 52 suites and private island residences

Luxury hospitality brand Aman is launching its first-ever destination in the Maldives, with enquiries now open for stays in a 52-key resort designed by Kerry Hill Architects (KHA), set in Vaavu Atoll and the Amanolu archipelago, due for completion by 2028. Dedicated islands for wellness and recreation will sit alongside...