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Which cities are in the running for European Capital of Tourism 2027?

Autoworld Museum Brussels celebrates 40th anniversary with special exhibition and event
Culture Museums 🇧🇪 Belgium

Autoworld Museum Brussels celebrates 40th anniversary with special exhibition and event

Brussels automobile museum Autoworld is turning 40 in 2026. Car enthusiasts can take part in the festivities through the anniversary exhibition ‘Looking Back to the Future’ and a special event on the Cinquantenaire esplanade. On 26 September 1986, Autoworld first opened its doors to the public. The opening was the...
Up to 5-hour queues hit Brussels Airport as EES border problems persist
Aviation Transport 🇧🇪 Belgium

Up to 5-hour queues hit Brussels Airport as EES border problems persist

Non-European travellers faced waiting times of up to five hours at Brussels Airport last week, as technical problems with the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) once again caused severe congestion at border controls. Brussels Airport has confirmed the lengthy queues, which mainly affected passengers arriving from outside the Schengen Area...
World’s best airport lounges for 2026 revealed
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

World’s best airport lounges for 2026 revealed

Frequent travellers with access to airport lounges already know what escaping the crowds at the gate, getting a facial or being able to freshen up between flights can mean. For them, the latest Skytrax ranking is a handy guide to where to linger on the next layover. For everyone else,...
Lonely Planet reveals its 50 best places and experiences for 2027
Tourism Travel 🌍 World

Lonely Planet reveals its 50 best places and experiences for 2027

While September is not over yet, organised travellers can already start planning their holidays next year, as Lonely Planet has unveiled its Best in Travel 2027 selection. The famous travel guide publisher, founded in 1973, has been inspiring independent travellers for over five decades. The guide is published annually and brings...

 
 

Travel.

Responsible Tourism Travel 🇬🇧 UK

Devon tourism under threat as data centre puts UNESCO status at risk

Environmentalist Steve Crowther has stated that the loss of the North Devon Biosphere status could mean a “massive blow” for the local tourism industry. His reaction comes as UNESCO has commented on the potential impact of a data centre project in the area. The United Kingdom counts seven Biospheres, areas...
Which cities are in the running for European Capital of Tourism 2027?
Tourism Travel 🌍 World

Which cities are in the running for European Capital of Tourism 2027?

Every year, the European Commission names two cities that get to take home the titles of  European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism. In 2027, both categories will merge together and become the European Capitals of Tourism competition - sixteen cities have been shortlisted. As a way of celebrating...
Lonely Planet reveals its 50 best places and experiences for 2027
Tourism Travel 🌍 World

Lonely Planet reveals its 50 best places and experiences for 2027

While September is not over yet, organised travellers can already start planning their holidays next year, as Lonely Planet has unveiled its Best in Travel 2027 selection. The famous travel guide publisher, founded in 1973, has been inspiring independent travellers for over five decades. The guide is published annually and brings...

Transport.

Trump administration introduces new rule limiting airline compensation for flight disruptions
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Trump administration introduces new rule limiting airline compensation for flight disruptions

The Trump administration is about to introduce a new federal rule that will affect a passenger’s right to compensation in case of a flight disruption. As of 19 October 2026, 10 types of flight disruptions will no longer be attributable to the air carrier and will thus no longer call...
Heathrow third runway could be delayed by four years to 2039
Aviation Transport 🇬🇧 UK

Heathrow third runway could be delayed by four years to 2039

London Heathrow Airport has warned that its long-planned third runway could be delayed by four years, pushing its potential opening from 2035 to 2039 as the project faces a lengthy planning and regulatory process.  The UK government had aimed for the new runway to become operational by 2035, a target...
Brussels Airport begins €25 million renovation of passenger boarding bridges at Pier A
Aviation Transport 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels Airport begins €25 million renovation of passenger boarding bridges at Pier A

Brussels Airport will be renovating all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A by 2031, an undertaking that will cost approximately €25 million. Works have started and will be carried out gradually to minimise disruptions. With passenger numbers continuing to grow, Belgium’s Brussels Airport has been planning an ambitious infrastructure...
Up to 5-hour queues hit Brussels Airport as EES border problems persist
Aviation Transport 🇧🇪 Belgium

Up to 5-hour queues hit Brussels Airport as EES border problems persist

Non-European travellers faced waiting times of up to five hours at Brussels Airport last week, as technical problems with the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) once again caused severe congestion at border controls. Brussels Airport has confirmed the lengthy queues, which mainly affected passengers arriving from outside the Schengen Area...
World’s best airport lounges for 2026 revealed
Aviation Transport 🌍 World

World’s best airport lounges for 2026 revealed

Frequent travellers with access to airport lounges already know what escaping the crowds at the gate, getting a facial or being able to freshen up between flights can mean. For them, the latest Skytrax ranking is a handy guide to where to linger on the next layover. For everyone else,...

Transport.

Trump administration introduces new rule limiting airline compensation for flight disruptions
Aviation Transport 🇺🇸 USA

Trump administration introduces new rule limiting airline compensation for flight disruptions

The Trump administration is about to introduce a new federal rule that will affect a passenger’s right to compensation in case of a flight disruption. As of 19 October 2026, 10 types of flight disruptions will no longer be attributable to the air carrier and will thus no longer call...
Heathrow third runway could be delayed by four years to 2039
Aviation Transport 🇬🇧 UK

Heathrow third runway could be delayed by four years to 2039

London Heathrow Airport has warned that its long-planned third runway could be delayed by four years, pushing its potential opening from 2035 to 2039 as the project faces a lengthy planning and regulatory process.  The UK government had aimed for the new runway to become operational by 2035, a target...
Brussels Airport begins €25 million renovation of passenger boarding bridges at Pier A
Aviation Transport 🇧🇪 Belgium

Brussels Airport begins €25 million renovation of passenger boarding bridges at Pier A

Brussels Airport will be renovating all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A by 2031, an undertaking that will cost approximately €25 million. Works have started and will be carried out gradually to minimise disruptions. With passenger numbers continuing to grow, Belgium’s Brussels Airport has been planning an ambitious infrastructure...

Green.

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...
US airlines cut flights as jet fuel prices surge
Climate Green 🇺🇸 USA

US airlines cut flights as jet fuel prices surge

Major US airlines are cutting planned flights as jet fuel prices climb again, with American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines adjusting capacity in response to rising operating costs. The global average jet fuel price rose by 6.1% in a week to $181.46 (€153) per barrel, according to the International...
European Mobility Week marks 25 years with focus on sustainable transport
Green Sustainability 🇪🇺 EU

European Mobility Week marks 25 years with focus on sustainable transport

European Mobility Week began on 16 September 2026, kicking off a week of events aimed at raising awareness of sustainable urban mobility with a launch in Strasbourg. The week encourages behavioural change in favour of active mobility, public transport, and other clean, intelligent transport solutions, and culminates in Car Free...
Kauaʻi asks visitors to pause as Hurricane Lowell recovery puts tourism under strain
Climate Green 🇺🇸 USA

Kauaʻi asks visitors to pause as Hurricane Lowell recovery puts tourism under strain

Power cuts, damaged roads, and pressure on essential supplies have prompted calls to postpone Kauaʻi trips, while tourism leaders encourage holidaymakers to redirect—not abandon—their Hawaiʻi plans. Kauaʻi’s visitor economy is facing a delicate trade-off once more, after Hurricane Lowell: the island needs space and resources for recovery, yet many livelihoods...

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Happy Independence Day, Bulgaria 🇧🇬
📍 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Culture.

Autoworld Museum Brussels celebrates 40th anniversary with special exhibition and event
Culture Museums 🇧🇪 Belgium

Autoworld Museum Brussels celebrates 40th anniversary with special exhibition and event

Brussels automobile museum Autoworld is turning 40 in 2026. Car enthusiasts can take part in the festivities through the anniversary exhibition ‘Looking Back to the Future’ and a special event on the Cinquantenaire esplanade. On 26 September 1986, Autoworld first opened its doors to the public. The opening was the...
Wallonia village honoured with UNESCO plaque for First World War memorial
Culture Heritage 🇧🇪 Belgium

Wallonia village honoured with UNESCO plaque for First World War memorial

A little-known village in Wallonia, Belgium, is the first site in the country to receive a UNESCO World Heritage plaque for its First World War (WWI) memorial heritage. The plaque was unveiled at the Ploegsteert Memorial during a ceremony attended by diplomatic representatives from the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New...
Valencia plans new high-speed rail station topped by major urban park
Architecture Culture 🇪🇸 Spain

Valencia plans new high-speed rail station topped by major urban park

Valencia will be getting a new high-speed rail station. The winning design is a collaboration between RSHP, ERRE, and Sener that combines underground tracks with a series of large public green spaces above. Travellers planning on travelling to Valencia in Spain in the future will be able to benefit from...
Truck driver recreates New York with extraordinary 800,000-building model
Culture Museums 🇺🇸 USA

Truck driver recreates New York with extraordinary 800,000-building model

Truck driver Joe Macken spent more than two decades making a model of New York City in his spare time. It contains more than 800,000 structures, from Manhattan skyscrapers to houses in Queens. His work is now on display at the Museum of the City of New York, in the...

Destination.

10 reasons to discover Herefordshire, England’s ‘hidden gem’
Destination Discovery 🇬🇧 UK

10 reasons to discover Herefordshire, England’s ‘hidden gem’

The phrase "hidden gem" can be overused, but in the case of Herefordshire in the UK, it's entirely apt. The cathedral city of Hereford was once an important military centre. That was a few centuries ago but, today, Herefordshire is a real leader in other ways, from innovation and championing...
National Geographic Expeditions and G Adventures unveil 30 new itineraries
Adventure Destination 🌍 World

National Geographic Expeditions and G Adventures unveil 30 new itineraries

National Geographic Expeditions and G Adventures have unveiled thirty new or updated itineraries, with departures scheduled throughout 2027 and 2028. The two tour operators frame the collaboration around a shared mission of “exploring the world and leaving it better than they found it”. That mindset is at the heart of...
Kenya’s Samburu leads Intrepid’s 10 ‘Not Hot’ destinations for 2027
Destination Discovery 🌍 World

Kenya’s Samburu leads Intrepid’s 10 ‘Not Hot’ destinations for 2027

Intrepid Travel has revealed ten lesser-visited destinations that it believes are ready to welcome more tourists in 2027. Its annual Not Hot List includes places in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas, with Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve occupying first place. The name does not suggest that the locations are unattractive...
How Astana and Almaty are reshaping travel and business in Central Asia
Destination Discovery 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

How Astana and Almaty are reshaping travel and business in Central Asia

Central Asia’s urban map is changing fast. Trade diversification, youthful populations and rapid digital adoption are turning its principal cities into substantial markets and increasingly important destinations for business, tourism and international events. Tashkent, Bishkek and Dushanbe are modernising, while Shymkent and Samarkand are expanding their economic and cultural roles....

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
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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.

Popular UK route welcomes first new ferry in 60 years
Lifestyle Yacht 🇬🇧 UK

Popular UK route welcomes first new ferry in 60 years

On 22 September 2026, Mersey Ferries welcomed its first new ferry in 60 years. The £26 million Royal Daffodil will be used to transport commuters between Seacombe and Liverpool and to operate sightseeing cruises. For some 800 years, ferries have been navigating between Seacombe and Liverpool. Throughout the centuries, the...
Blackpool Pleasure Beach named world’s best theme park for 2026
Amusement Parks Lifestyle 🇬🇧 UK

Blackpool Pleasure Beach named world’s best theme park for 2026

A British seaside theme park has been named the best in the world, beating international competition 130 years after first opening its doors. Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool has been crowned “Best of the Best” at the 2026 Park World Excellence Awards, becoming the first UK theme park to receive...
Measles exposure at Philadelphia airport amid surge in US cases
Health Lifestyle 🇺🇸 USA

Measles exposure at Philadelphia airport amid surge in US cases

If you, or someone you know, happened to be at Philadelphia International Airport between 7:25 pm on Sunday, 13 September and 12:05 am on Monday, 14 September, you may have been exposed to measles. The disease, long gone from our radars thanks to global vaccination programmes, has shown its ugly face again...

Lifestyle.

Popular UK route welcomes first new ferry in 60 years
Lifestyle Yacht 🇬🇧 UK

Popular UK route welcomes first new ferry in 60 years

On 22 September 2026, Mersey Ferries welcomed its first new ferry in 60 years. The £26 million Royal Daffodil will be used to transport commuters between Seacombe and Liverpool and to operate sightseeing cruises. For some 800 years, ferries have been navigating between Seacombe and Liverpool. Throughout the centuries, the...
Blackpool Pleasure Beach named world’s best theme park for 2026
Amusement Parks Lifestyle 🇬🇧 UK

Blackpool Pleasure Beach named world’s best theme park for 2026

A British seaside theme park has been named the best in the world, beating international competition 130 years after first opening its doors. Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool has been crowned “Best of the Best” at the 2026 Park World Excellence Awards, becoming the first UK theme park to receive...
Measles exposure at Philadelphia airport amid surge in US cases
Health Lifestyle 🇺🇸 USA

Measles exposure at Philadelphia airport amid surge in US cases

If you, or someone you know, happened to be at Philadelphia International Airport between 7:25 pm on Sunday, 13 September and 12:05 am on Monday, 14 September, you may have been exposed to measles. The disease, long gone from our radars thanks to global vaccination programmes, has shown its ugly face again...
Obesity costs Europe billions and claims 278,000 lives a year, study finds
Health Lifestyle 🌍 World

Obesity costs Europe billions and claims 278,000 lives a year, study finds

Every year, obesity and obesity-linked diseases cause 278,000 deaths and the loss of almost 8 million years of healthy life in eight European countries. The cost runs into billions, exceeding, in some countries, the defence or housing budget. An effective strategy could prevent premature deaths every year while saving billions. A...

Food and Drinks.

Bars Food and Drinks 🌍 World

World’s 50 Best Bars 2026 reveals 51–100 ranking

Two weeks ahead of the big reveal of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2026, here is an aperitivo with the 51-100 ranking, which has just been unveiled. Cocktail lovers will have to wait until 7 October, when the top 50 will be revealed during a fancy ceremony in Milan, to...
Emirates to serve its first English sparkling wine on UK routes
Food and Drinks Wine 🇬🇧 UK

Emirates to serve its first English sparkling wine on UK routes

Fancy enjoying a taste of some of the world's best wine cellars while at 30,000 ft in the air? If so, Emirates has come up with something that is likely to go down a real treat. Its latest selection of exceptional champagnes and fine wines spans some of the most celebrated...
Spirit of Life Week brings Europe’s spirits industry and policy debates to Brussels
Food and Drinks Spirits 🇧🇪 Belgium

Spirit of Life Week brings Europe’s spirits industry and policy debates to Brussels

Europe's spirits industry is gathering in Brussels from Monday for the first Spirit of Life Week, bringing producers, policymakers, hospitality representatives and industry leaders together at a time when the sector faces growing debates over trade, competitiveness, regulation and responsible consumption. Running from 7 to 10 September at Bump, on...

Where to stay.

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...
Paris hotel unveils Céline Dion suite and singalong walking tour
Hotels Where to stay 🇫🇷 France

Paris hotel unveils Céline Dion suite and singalong walking tour

Le Méridien Paris Arc de Triomphe has created a Céline Dion themed suite for fans visiting the French capital. Called “Paris, I’m Ready”, it is part of a hotel programme built around the singer’s Paris shows in 2026 and 2027. Stays in the suite start at €659 a night, according...
Europe gains 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions in 2026
Hotels Where to stay 🌍 World

Europe gains 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions in 2026

The global Michelin Keys for 2026 have been unveiled, distinguishing a total of 2,832 hotels across the world. The new selection includes 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions within Europe, the continent with the highest count of Key hotels in the world. Although the Michelin Guide is most well-known for...
New five-star hotel opens in the Dolomites ahead of ski season
Hotels Where to stay 🇮🇹 Italy

New five-star hotel opens in the Dolomites ahead of ski season

Skiers will have a new five-star hotel to choose from in the Dolomites this coming winter season, with the opening of The First Cortina, planned for 4 December 2026. The 76-room hotel is part of the Pavilions Hotels & Resorts group and is located on Corso Italia, the main shopping...
Disney World to test AI hotel search for prices and resort comparisons
Hotels Where to stay 🌍 World

Disney World to test AI hotel search for prices and resort comparisons

Walt Disney World is preparing to test a redesigned hotel-selection experience on its official website. The new system was developed in partnership with Google Cloud and includes several tools powered by artificial intelligence. It is intended to help travellers compare prices, check availability and find accommodation matching their needs. The...

Where to stay.

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...
Paris hotel unveils Céline Dion suite and singalong walking tour
Hotels Where to stay 🇫🇷 France

Paris hotel unveils Céline Dion suite and singalong walking tour

Le Méridien Paris Arc de Triomphe has created a Céline Dion themed suite for fans visiting the French capital. Called “Paris, I’m Ready”, it is part of a hotel programme built around the singer’s Paris shows in 2026 and 2027. Stays in the suite start at €659 a night, according...
Europe gains 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions in 2026
Hotels Where to stay 🌍 World

Europe gains 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions in 2026

The global Michelin Keys for 2026 have been unveiled, distinguishing a total of 2,832 hotels across the world. The new selection includes 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions within Europe, the continent with the highest count of Key hotels in the world. Although the Michelin Guide is most well-known for...