Climate change has heightened risk of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup
Climate Green 🌍 World

Climate change has heightened risk of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup

Players at the men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 could find their performance affected by extreme temperatures associated with global warming, and fans might notice match strategy changing in response to the climate, a new study has found. Research suggests that temperatures above 28°C (82.4°F) can affect soccer players’ performance — especially how...

World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel

Every four years, the World Cup does something that goes largely unnoticed amid the goals and group stages: it rewrites the rulebook on how people cross borders. The 2026 edition, the largest and most complex in the tournament’s history, may be doing so more profoundly than ever before. The report,...
Riyadh Air launches London flights as Saudi aviation ambitions grow
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Riyadh Air launches London flights as Saudi aviation ambitions grow

Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier launched its first commercial flight to London Heathrow last Wednesday, ahead of schedule, after receiving its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner earlier than anticipated. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) since its creation in 2023, Riyadh Air is a central pillar of the Kingdom’s...
Airbnb offering free World Cup tickets with select home bookings  
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

Airbnb offering free World Cup tickets with select home bookings  

Airbnb has launched a new offer including free tickets to matches in the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 in bookings at select properties across all 16 host cities. The deal comes alongside a range of exclusive fan experiences that the platform describes as bringing fans “closer to the pitch.” Averaging...
Air passengers who film or grab belongings in emergencies put lives at risk, IATA says
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Air passengers who film or grab belongings in emergencies put lives at risk, IATA says

Air passengers who stop to grab their belongings during in-flight emergencies instead of immediately evacuating the aircraft are putting their own and others’ lives at risk, a global aviation body has said, announcing a new safety campaign to remind people how to behave. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched...

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Tourism Travel 🇮🇹 Italy

Sardinian paradise beach restricts umbrellas to protect fragile coastline

A popular Sardinian beach has introduced a new measure banning visitors from bringing their own umbrellas, in an effort to protect its fragile environment and limit overcrowding. The measure has provoked outrage online and reignited a wider debate about access to Italy’s coastline. The measure, introduced by the Villasimius Council,...
European Union EES border delays could last up to two years, official estimates say
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 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 the system’s...
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...

Transport.

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia sign up to international rail link bypassing Hormuz and Israel
Train Transport 🌍 World

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia sign up to international rail link bypassing Hormuz and Israel

A new rail route connecting Türkiye and Saudi Arabia is now a step closer to reality, after the signing of an historic agreement between the two countries. The train line would pass through Syria and Jordan, and authorities envisage an Oman extension that would provide an overland alternative to trade...
EU confirms passengers can claim up to €600 compensation for delayed flights
Aviation Transport 🇪🇺 EU

EU confirms passengers can claim up to €600 compensation for delayed flights

On Friday, 12 June 2026, representatives of the 27 EU member states decided to maintain the so-called EU261/2004 rule, which allows passengers on delayed flights to receive compensation ranging from €250 to €600. The EU Parliament will review the proposal over the coming weeks. Since 2004, passengers on EU flights...
Riyadh Air launches London flights as Saudi aviation ambitions grow
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Riyadh Air launches London flights as Saudi aviation ambitions grow

Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier launched its first commercial flight to London Heathrow last Wednesday, ahead of schedule, after receiving its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner earlier than anticipated. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) since its creation in 2023, Riyadh Air is a central pillar of the Kingdom’s...
Air passengers who film or grab belongings in emergencies put lives at risk, IATA says
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Air passengers who film or grab belongings in emergencies put lives at risk, IATA says

Air passengers who stop to grab their belongings during in-flight emergencies instead of immediately evacuating the aircraft are putting their own and others’ lives at risk, a global aviation body has said, announcing a new safety campaign to remind people how to behave. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched...
Ryanair under scrutiny from UK consumer watchdog over family seating policy
Aviation Transport 🇬🇧 UK

Ryanair under scrutiny from UK consumer watchdog over family seating policy

Europe’s largest airline by passenger numbers is being investigated by UK competition authorities for charging parents for seats next to their children on flights. The Competition and Markets Authority said it was looking at fare structures imposed on parents by Ryanair to see whether the fee charged for a parent-child...

Transport.

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia sign up to international rail link bypassing Hormuz and Israel
Train Transport 🌍 World

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia sign up to international rail link bypassing Hormuz and Israel

A new rail route connecting Türkiye and Saudi Arabia is now a step closer to reality, after the signing of an historic agreement between the two countries. The train line would pass through Syria and Jordan, and authorities envisage an Oman extension that would provide an overland alternative to trade...
EU confirms passengers can claim up to €600 compensation for delayed flights
Aviation Transport 🇪🇺 EU

EU confirms passengers can claim up to €600 compensation for delayed flights

On Friday, 12 June 2026, representatives of the 27 EU member states decided to maintain the so-called EU261/2004 rule, which allows passengers on delayed flights to receive compensation ranging from €250 to €600. The EU Parliament will review the proposal over the coming weeks. Since 2004, passengers on EU flights...
Riyadh Air launches London flights as Saudi aviation ambitions grow
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

Riyadh Air launches London flights as Saudi aviation ambitions grow

Saudi Arabia’s new flag carrier launched its first commercial flight to London Heathrow last Wednesday, ahead of schedule, after receiving its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner earlier than anticipated. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) since its creation in 2023, Riyadh Air is a central pillar of the Kingdom’s...

Green.

Climate change has heightened risk of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup
Climate Green 🌍 World

Climate change has heightened risk of dangerous heat at 2026 World Cup

Players at the men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 could find their performance affected by extreme temperatures associated with global warming, and fans might notice match strategy changing in response to the climate, a new study has found. Research suggests that temperatures above 28°C (82.4°F) can affect soccer players’ performance — especially how...
Shared e-scooters banned from Brussels from 2027
Green Sustainability 🇧🇪 Belgium

Shared e-scooters banned from Brussels from 2027

On Thursday, 11 June 2026, the Brussels government voted to ban shared e-scooters from Belgium’s capital as of 2027. A multitude of accidents, parking hassles, and other issues were at the basis of the decision. Although they were initially welcomed as a creative new means of transportation within the city,...
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...

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Discovering Belgium’s fairytale side one castle at a time 🏰🇧🇪
📍 Château de Vêves, Belgium
📸 Caroline Beauvois 

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.

New Ardennes eco-village puts sustainable and social tourism centre stage
Destination Get away 🇧🇪 Belgium

New Ardennes eco-village puts sustainable and social tourism centre stage

It's the new kid on the block in Belgium's holiday market, but La Hameau de la Semois ticks boxes that many other destinations struggle to match. The new eco-village in the Ardennes combines a strong commitment to sustainability with a social tourism model designed to make holidays accessible to more...
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,...

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Lifestyle.

World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel

Every four years, the World Cup does something that goes largely unnoticed amid the goals and group stages: it rewrites the rulebook on how people cross borders. The 2026 edition, the largest and most complex in the tournament’s history, may be doing so more profoundly than ever before. The report,...
Airbnb offering free World Cup tickets with select home bookings  
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

Airbnb offering free World Cup tickets with select home bookings  

Airbnb has launched a new offer including free tickets to matches in the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 in bookings at select properties across all 16 host cities. The deal comes alongside a range of exclusive fan experiences that the platform describes as bringing fans “closer to the pitch.” Averaging...
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...

Lifestyle.

World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

World Cup 2026 tests the next generation of seamless travel

Every four years, the World Cup does something that goes largely unnoticed amid the goals and group stages: it rewrites the rulebook on how people cross borders. The 2026 edition, the largest and most complex in the tournament’s history, may be doing so more profoundly than ever before. The report,...
Airbnb offering free World Cup tickets with select home bookings  
Lifestyle Sports 🌍 World

Airbnb offering free World Cup tickets with select home bookings  

Airbnb has launched a new offer including free tickets to matches in the Men’s FIFA World Cup 2026 in bookings at select properties across all 16 host cities. The deal comes alongside a range of exclusive fan experiences that the platform describes as bringing fans “closer to the pitch.” Averaging...
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...

Food and Drinks.

Food Food and Drinks 🇪🇺 EU

New European rules on labelling honey come into force

New rules around the sale of honey in the European Union came into force on 14 June 2026, in a move aimed at helping consumers better understand their purchases in a market where low-cost imports, opaque blends, and suspicions of fraud can make buying a quality product difficult. The new...
Why Gaziantep is Türkiye’s gastronomic capital
Food Food and Drinks 🇹🇷 Türkiye

Why Gaziantep is Türkiye’s gastronomic capital

From world-famous baklava and centuries-old culinary traditions to UNESCO recognition and cultural diplomacy, Gaziantep offers a unique blend of gastronomy, heritage and hospitality that continues to attract visitors from around the globe. The scent of freshly baked baklava drifts through centuries-old streets. Copper artisans shape intricate designs in historic bazaars,...
Scientists reveal the mathematical formula for finding the best restaurant on holiday
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...

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...