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15 September 2021

New ETC handbook brings clarity on how tourism organisations can encourage sustainable practices

Today, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has published a new Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices – a guide which explains how national and local tourism organisations can […]
15 September 2021

British Airways to add the Azores archipelago to its network in 2022

British Airways has today announced that it will be adding the islands of São Miguel and Terceira in the beautiful Azores archipelago to its Heathrow short-haul […]
15 September 2021

China’s first Universal Studios theme park opens in Beijing this month

The official date for the opening of Universal Beijing Resort has been set: September 20th. Tickets have gone on Tuesday September 14th, and from the same […]
15 September 2021

The world’s first virtual reality tour of Machu Picchu to be available in October

A new virtual reality (VR) exhibit set to open at the Boca Raton Museum in October will immerse visitors in the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, […]
15 September 2021

5 troglodytic cities to go and visit around the world

Architecture is a big part of man’s history. In our quest to feel safe and stay healthy, over the years, we as a species have occupied […]
15 September 2021

Wrapping of Arc de Triomphe pays tribute to Christo’s artwork

More than 25,000 square meters of canvas are to cover the Arc de Triomphe in Paris as a tribute to the late artist Christo Yavachev who […]
15 September 2021

SpaceX to launch first civilian crew into space

SpaceX is preparing to launch the first all-civilian crew into space inside one of Elon Musk’s reusable Falcon 9 rockets. 1. Citizen astronauts Contrary to the […]
14 September 2021

Two beautiful historic cafes in Europe

Europe is full of cafes strictly linked to intellectual, artistic, and literary circles of their day. Here we have summarized the history of two European cafes […]
14 September 2021

Meet the new kid on the block: 5-star Juliana Hotel Brussels

Juliana Hotel Brussels is the new 5-star hotel in the heart of the Belgian capital. It has been recently inaugurated by Philippe Close, Brussels’ Mayor, and […]
14 September 2021

48 hours in Prague

A city trip to Prague is never boring! Prague is one of the most beautiful European capitals. The Czech capital has colourful squares and winding streets, […]
14 September 2021

Brussels Airport tests use of drones to chase away birds from runways

Brussels Airport and skeyes continue to explore the possible uses of drones for bird control at the airport. To that effect, the airport has been conducting […]
14 September 2021

Cuba to start welcoming international tourists in November

From November 15th, Cuba will gradually reopen its borders to tourists and without requiring PCR tests upon arrival. Despite an increase in Covid-19 cases, Cuba plans […]
14 September 2021

White House unveils plan to reduce 20% aviation emissions by 2030

The Biden administration has declared its aim to curb 20% aviation emissions by 2030 to make the US a carbon-neutral country by 2050. Global aviation is […]
14 September 2021

What’s in a label?

The travel and tourism industry has generated a plethora of labels and certification schemes as businesses and destinations seek market advantage. Greenwashing is rife in the […]
14 September 2021

Slum Tourism: an ethical choice? Element of change

1. Changes over time Although the initial offerings of Slum Tourism were on the whole extremely negative, over time significant changes initiated a chain of positive […]
14 September 2021

HBO Max to launch in six European countries in October

On October 26th, HBO Max will have its launch in Europe. Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Spain and Andorra will be the first six European countries where […]