Christian Nielsen is a journalist and keen tourism industry watcher based in Brussels. He writes pretty much anything that takes his fancy, from the woes of travelling with kids to the latest ‘impact investing’ developments in Europe. But most of his output these days is in EU affairs, sci-tech writing and marcoms.
Holding its own against the dramatic backdrop of Normandy’s Alabaster Coast is a port town whose history is carved into the surrounding chalk cliffs. With roots […]
The UK’s first ultra-luxury sleeper train linking London to Cornwall, the Lake District and Wales, is preparing for its maiden voyage on 21 July. The Britannic […]
China has banned uncertified power banks from domestic flights in an aviation safety move that has caught some passengers off guard, resulting in the confiscation of […]
Lisbon, Portugal, has introduced a citywide reusable cup scheme in what the city council says is a first-of-its-kind initiative among European capitals, to tackle plastic waste […]
An alliance of countries is forming, agreed on increasing aviation taxes on premium flights and private jets, in a push to raise funds to address climate […]
Flanders is becoming more popular for overnight stays, according to new Statistics Flanders figures that show the number of international overnight visitors rose by four per […]
Foster + Partners has unveiled new images of the China Merchants Bank headquarters in Shenzhen, a skyscraper that already dominates the city’s skyline ahead of its […]
On 5 July 2025, China’s first Legoland resort has opened its doors in Shanghai. The newest Legoland location is the biggest of the current 11 parks […]
For the first time in a century, the Parisian section of the Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday, 5 July. Amidst the summer heatwaves sweeping Europe, […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is endorsing an increase in health taxes around the world, with the aim of curbing chronic diseases and premature deaths, as […]
With music tourism booming, Tomorrowland, the iconic Belgian music festival is set to bring a new musical experience to Shanghai, China, in the autumn of 2025, […]
Iberia, Spain’s largest airline, has introduced a new feature to help with the departure process and keep passengers updated with any last minute changes to their […]
Eurostar passengers departing from St Pancras International are being permitted to board their trains half an hour ahead of their journey, in a bid to reduce […]