Aviation Transport 🇦🇪 UAE

Emirates enhances economy class with new ergonomic headrest

Morocco to expand hotel capacity by 60,000 beds for 2030 World Cup
Hotels Where to stay 🇲🇦 Morocco

Morocco to expand hotel capacity by 60,000 beds for 2030 World Cup

Morocco is set to boost its hotel capacity by 20%, according to an announcement by the country’s tourism minister, meaning an additional 60,000 beds by the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which the Moroccans will co-host alongside Portugal and Spain. The news comes as Morocco enjoys the halo from its...
Ryanair profits fall 34% as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Ryanair profits fall 34% as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

Ryanair’s quarterly profits fell sharply as the war involving Iran pushed up jet fuel prices and made some passengers more hesitant to book flights. The Irish low-cost airline reported an after-tax profit of €538 million for the three months ending in June 2026, a decline of 34% compared with the...
Five European airports rank among the world’s 20 busiest in 2025
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Five European airports rank among the world’s 20 busiest in 2025

Five European hubs ranked among the world’s 20 busiest airports in 2025, led by London Heathrow and Istanbul, as the latest ACI World data points to rising pressure on capacity and connectivity across the region. Europe’s largest airports remained firmly in the global aviation elite in 2025, even as the...
Kazakhstan records 15.7 million foreign visits in 2025 as tourism investment reaches €2.4 billion
Tourism Travel 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan records 15.7 million foreign visits in 2025 as tourism investment reaches €2.4 billion

Kazakhstan is becoming Central Asia’s fastest-growing tourism destination, according to new official figures showing the country’s hotels and other accommodation facilities welcomed more than 10 million guests, including 8.7 million domestic tourists, an increase of 700 thousand year-on-year. The figures, released by the Prime Minister’s office, point to a sector...

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Travel.

Tourism Travel 🇹🇭Thailand

Thailand targets 33 million foreign visitors in 2027 with sustainable tourism strategy

Thailand is targeting at least 33 million foreign tourists in 2027, according to reporting from the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on an announcement by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. In what they are calling a “Value over Volume” strategy, officials intend to attract higher-spending visitors by enhancing the country’s tourism...
Japan triples Departure Tax and raises visa fees for international visitors
Tourism Travel 🇯🇵 Japan

Japan triples Departure Tax and raises visa fees for international visitors

On 1 July 2026, Japan has tripled the amount of its Departure Tax, also known as the Sayonara Tax. When combined with the increased visa fee, tourists should be prepared to pay significantly higher levies than before when visiting the country. Since 2019, Japan has been applying a so-called International...
Kazakhstan records 15.7 million foreign visits in 2025 as tourism investment reaches €2.4 billion
Tourism Travel 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan records 15.7 million foreign visits in 2025 as tourism investment reaches €2.4 billion

Kazakhstan is becoming Central Asia’s fastest-growing tourism destination, according to new official figures showing the country’s hotels and other accommodation facilities welcomed more than 10 million guests, including 8.7 million domestic tourists, an increase of 700 thousand year-on-year. The figures, released by the Prime Minister’s office, point to a sector...

Transport.

US airlines warn permanent daylight saving time could disrupt global schedules
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

US airlines warn permanent daylight saving time could disrupt global schedules

US airlines have expressed concern over a bill to make daylight saving time a permanent feature in the United States, claiming that it would have a significant negative impact on the industry. Supporters of the bill, officially called the Sunshine Protection Act, claim that longer, brighter winter evenings would encourage...
Ryanair profits fall 34% as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Ryanair profits fall 34% as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

Ryanair’s quarterly profits fell sharply as the war involving Iran pushed up jet fuel prices and made some passengers more hesitant to book flights. The Irish low-cost airline reported an after-tax profit of €538 million for the three months ending in June 2026, a decline of 34% compared with the...
Five European airports rank among the world’s 20 busiest in 2025
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Five European airports rank among the world’s 20 busiest in 2025

Five European hubs ranked among the world’s 20 busiest airports in 2025, led by London Heathrow and Istanbul, as the latest ACI World data points to rising pressure on capacity and connectivity across the region. Europe’s largest airports remained firmly in the global aviation elite in 2025, even as the...
Emirates enhances economy class with new ergonomic headrest
Aviation Transport 🇦🇪 UAE

Emirates enhances economy class with new ergonomic headrest

Emirates has announced a world-first in the shape of a multi-way adjustable headrest for Economy Class passengers that the airline is calling “a game-changing new seat addition” being rolled out across its fleet. According to a press release from the Dubai-based, UAE flag carrier, the U-Dream Headrest is “designed to...
Air China, Hainan and Shenzhen Airlines order 95 Airbus aircraft worth €15.3 billion
Aviation Transport 🇨🇳 China

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...

Transport.

US airlines warn permanent daylight saving time could disrupt global schedules
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

US airlines warn permanent daylight saving time could disrupt global schedules

US airlines have expressed concern over a bill to make daylight saving time a permanent feature in the United States, claiming that it would have a significant negative impact on the industry. Supporters of the bill, officially called the Sunshine Protection Act, claim that longer, brighter winter evenings would encourage...
Ryanair profits fall 34% as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Ryanair profits fall 34% as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

Ryanair’s quarterly profits fell sharply as the war involving Iran pushed up jet fuel prices and made some passengers more hesitant to book flights. The Irish low-cost airline reported an after-tax profit of €538 million for the three months ending in June 2026, a decline of 34% compared with the...
Five European airports rank among the world’s 20 busiest in 2025
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Five European airports rank among the world’s 20 busiest in 2025

Five European hubs ranked among the world’s 20 busiest airports in 2025, led by London Heathrow and Istanbul, as the latest ACI World data points to rising pressure on capacity and connectivity across the region. Europe’s largest airports remained firmly in the global aviation elite in 2025, even as the...

Green.

Low Danube water levels strand cruise ships and hit Hungary’s tourism
Climate Green 🇭🇺 Hungary

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
Green Sustainability 🇬🇷 Greece

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
Green Sustainability 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

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
Green Sustainability 🇸🇬Singapore

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
Climate Green 🌍 World

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
Climate Green 🇨🇭Switzerland

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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Picture of the day.

A little climb, a lot of beauty in Butgenbach 💚⛰️
📍 Butgenbach, Belgium, Wallonia
📸 Martin Dellicour 

Culture.

Tbilisi’s futuristic Fuksas concert hall set for demolition after never opening
Architecture Culture 🇬🇪Georgia

Tbilisi’s futuristic Fuksas concert hall set for demolition after never opening

Tbilisi is preparing to demolish its striking, futuristic Rike Concert Hall, which has stood desolate and unused beside the River Kura for nearly 15 years. Designed by Studio Fuksas, one of Italy’s most prominent architectural practices, and designed to act like a periscope for the city, the complex was built...
Netflix documentary revisits Costa Concordia disaster 14 years later
Culture TV 🌍 World

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
Culture Music 🇬🇧 UK

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
Cinema Culture 🇫🇷 France

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...

Destination.

Why you should visit Bouillon: Belgium’s medieval gem in the Ardennes
Destination Discovery 🇧🇪 Belgium

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
Destination Discovery 🇫🇷 France

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
Destination Discovery 🇩🇪 Germany

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
Destination Get away 🇧🇪 Belgium

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...

Videos.

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 🇨🇳🇪🇺
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The Colors of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 🇧🇪 Exhibition by Etibar Jafarov 
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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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Alinja Castle 🏰 the Machu Picchu of the Caucasus 
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Lifestyle.

Brussels gives green light to Anderlecht rooftop swimming pool
Entertainment Lifestyle 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels gives green light to Anderlecht rooftop swimming pool

The Brussels-Capital Region has approved the launch of the tender for a new open-air public pool to be built on the roof of the former abattoir site in Anderlecht — a project which has been in development for years. The necessity for such a facility has increased in tandem with...
Portugal to open €450 million football theme park ahead of FIFA World Cup 2030
Lifestyle Sports 🇵🇹 Portugal

Portugal to open €450 million football theme park ahead of FIFA World Cup 2030

With the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup now over, football fans around the world may be feeling the familiar post-tournament emptiness. Fortunately, the countdown to the next global show is already underway. In 2030, Europe will once again welcome the World Cup, with Spain, the new champion, Portugal and Morocco sharing...
US ambassador met by protests after sailing into Venice on superyacht
Lifestyle Yacht 🇮🇹 Italy

US ambassador met by protests after sailing into Venice on superyacht

When the US envoy to Italy embarked on a two-month summer tour intended to “connect with the Italian people”, he probably did not expect to be greeted by hundreds of protesters when he arrived in Venice. Tilman Fertitta described his privately funded Freedom 250 Coastal Diplomacy tour as a “celebration of...

Lifestyle.

Brussels gives green light to Anderlecht rooftop swimming pool
Entertainment Lifestyle 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels gives green light to Anderlecht rooftop swimming pool

The Brussels-Capital Region has approved the launch of the tender for a new open-air public pool to be built on the roof of the former abattoir site in Anderlecht — a project which has been in development for years. The necessity for such a facility has increased in tandem with...
Portugal to open €450 million football theme park ahead of FIFA World Cup 2030
Lifestyle Sports 🇵🇹 Portugal

Portugal to open €450 million football theme park ahead of FIFA World Cup 2030

With the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup now over, football fans around the world may be feeling the familiar post-tournament emptiness. Fortunately, the countdown to the next global show is already underway. In 2030, Europe will once again welcome the World Cup, with Spain, the new champion, Portugal and Morocco sharing...
US ambassador met by protests after sailing into Venice on superyacht
Lifestyle Yacht 🇮🇹 Italy

US ambassador met by protests after sailing into Venice on superyacht

When the US envoy to Italy embarked on a two-month summer tour intended to “connect with the Italian people”, he probably did not expect to be greeted by hundreds of protesters when he arrived in Venice. Tilman Fertitta described his privately funded Freedom 250 Coastal Diplomacy tour as a “celebration of...
Portugal invests in adventure tourism with €12 million theme park project
Amusement Parks Lifestyle 🇵🇹 Portugal

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...

Food and Drinks.

Food Food and Drinks 🌍 World

TasteAtlas names the world’s 100 best desserts, with Portugal taking the top two spots

Portugal has claimed the top two places in TasteAtlas' latest ranking of the world's 100 best desserts. The food and travel guide awarded first place to Pastel de Belém, followed by the closely related Pastel de Nata, two custard tarts that have become symbols of Portuguese cuisine. The annual ranking...
Planning a city break? These are Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026
Bars Food and Drinks 🇪🇺 EU

Planning a city break? These are Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026

Europe's bar scene has gained a new dedicated ranking with the launch of Europe's 50 Best Bars. The inaugural list was revealed during a ceremony in Amsterdam on 30 June 2026, celebrating cocktail venues from more than 20 cities across the continent. The ranking follows the success of Asia's 50...
Knokke-Heist launches gastronomic beach event Couverts sur Mer in 2027
Food and Drinks Restaurants 🇧🇪 Belgium

Knokke-Heist launches gastronomic beach event Couverts sur Mer in 2027

In June and July 2026, the Belgian coastal town Knokke-Heist will be organising the first edition of Couverts sur Mer. The gastronomic event will welcome some 30 celebrated chefs and will be located in a 5000 square meter beach pavilion. Knokke-Heist is already one of the most popular coastal towns...

Where to stay.

Morocco to expand hotel capacity by 60,000 beds for 2030 World Cup
Hotels Where to stay 🇲🇦 Morocco

Morocco to expand hotel capacity by 60,000 beds for 2030 World Cup

Morocco is set to boost its hotel capacity by 20%, according to an announcement by the country’s tourism minister, meaning an additional 60,000 beds by the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which the Moroccans will co-host alongside Portugal and Spain. The news comes as Morocco enjoys the halo from its...
Hilton opens new literary-inspired Curio Collection hotel in Iceland
Hotels Where to stay 🇮🇸 Iceland

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
Hotels Where to stay 🇰🇷South Korea

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
Hotels Where to stay 🇲🇴 Macao

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
Hotels Where to stay 🇦🇴 Angola

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....

Where to stay.

Morocco to expand hotel capacity by 60,000 beds for 2030 World Cup
Hotels Where to stay 🇲🇦 Morocco

Morocco to expand hotel capacity by 60,000 beds for 2030 World Cup

Morocco is set to boost its hotel capacity by 20%, according to an announcement by the country’s tourism minister, meaning an additional 60,000 beds by the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which the Moroccans will co-host alongside Portugal and Spain. The news comes as Morocco enjoys the halo from its...
Hilton opens new literary-inspired Curio Collection hotel in Iceland
Hotels Where to stay 🇮🇸 Iceland

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
Hotels Where to stay 🇰🇷South Korea

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...