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MSC Cruises unveils two-storey family villa with private cinema for 2027
MSC Cruises has unveiled a new two-storey luxury family villa featuring a private cinema, dedicated children's suite, climbing tower and secret door, offering families a new way to experience holidays at sea. The Grand Hamptons Villa will debut aboard the company's upcoming flagship, MSC World Atlantic, which is scheduled to...
Leipzig Airport security breach raises fears of Russian sabotage in Europe
Concerns are mounting over the protection of European aviation infrastructure and other critical installations, after another incursion into Leipzig/Halle Airport, Germany, where a number of Russian aircraft have been grounded since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022. The incident involved a perimeter fence breach overnight on 17...
Booking.com predicts 2027 travel trends as holidays go off-script
Forget the iconic bucket list destinations that were making travel news after COVID-19. Booking.com’s travel predictions for 2027 suggest holidaymakers are preparing to swap familiar trip formulas for getaways driven by emotion, surprise, and personal priorities. The company’s 11th annual forecast, informed by a survey of 28,230 travellers across 32...
Is it safe to travel to France amid recent riots and violent protests?
Violent protests have rocked France, with buildings ransacked and burnt out, widespread looting, damage to street infrastructure and vehicles, and arson even causing Limoges’s 19th century city hall to collapse. The French government is assessing what emergency moves might be required to quell the unrest, while officials around the world...
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Transport.
Bradford to get major new railway station and high-speed connections by 2030s
The United Kingdom’s largest county is set to gain a new train station that authorities hope will transform mobility across the north, bringing more reliable, frequent services and connections to the country’s major cities. Destined for Bradford, under the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) scheme, the new rail hub will be...
Live snake found under plane carpet forces flight cancellation in Japan
In news that will fascinate ophiophilists but may send shudders down others’ spines, an Asian airline has been obliged to ground one of its aircraft for a day, in order to hunt down a stray snake that seems to have slithered on board. Japan Air Commuter, a short-haul regional arm...
Leipzig Airport security breach raises fears of Russian sabotage in Europe
Concerns are mounting over the protection of European aviation infrastructure and other critical installations, after another incursion into Leipzig/Halle Airport, Germany, where a number of Russian aircraft have been grounded since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022. The incident involved a perimeter fence breach overnight on 17...
American Airlines flight blows tires after brake issues at Chicago O’Hare
Hundreds of passengers on board a transatlantic flight to Chicago had a fright during landing on Tuesday 20 October 2026, when their aircraft blew tires due to suspected brake issues. The American Airlines service from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Chicago O’Hare touched down at around 2:30 pm local...
Ryanair boss warns 2027 could bring “biggest airfare increase in history”
The CEO of Europe’s biggest airline by passenger numbers has warned that consumers will face “the biggest increase in airfares in history” in 2027, blaming sharp rises in jet fuel prices. Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary said at a news conference in Brussels that many carriers had failed to hedge their...
Green.
UN report reveals how the world could return to 1.5°C global warming by 2100
In a new report, the UN Environment Programme has laid out a timeline that would potentially allow for the ‘lowest possible’ 1.5°C overshoot scenario. Over the next four years, the world would have to cut back its carbon emissions by nearly a fifth compared to 2025 levels. “Overshoot is not...
Iguazu Falls faces renewed tourist restrictions after El Niño-linked surge in river flow
Tourist access to Argentina's Iguazu Falls has been disrupted by heavy rainfall linked to El Niño, with authorities announcing renewed restrictions for Wednesday, 14 October, following a brief reopening the previous day. The latest measures affect the Upper and Lower circuits, whose paths and walkways lead visitors towards the waterfalls....
El Niño continues to reshape travel: what the sector and consumers can expect from autumn 2026
From October 2026, travel planning will demand closer attention to weather risks. El Niño is established and expected to strengthen before peaking late in 2026. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) puts the probability of El Niño conditions persisting through December 2026–February 2027 at nearly 100%, with climate effects potentially lasting...
Slovenia’s Triglav glacier could disappear ‘within days’, experts warn
A glacier on a mountain that is the national symbol of Slovenia is about to disappear forever, according to the researcher who has been monitoring its decline for three decades. The Triglav glacier, on the northeastern face of Mount Triglav, features on the Slovenian 50 cent euro coin and on...
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record
Sea ice in Antarctica has dropped to its third-ever lowest level, marking the fourth consecutive year of record lows in what scientists fear could be a sign of a system that “is changing faster than we are understanding it.” The continent’s ice has retreated a million square kilometres from the...
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...
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Culture.
Have we been learning foreign languages the wrong way?
Are the days of learning a new language by memorising strange-sounding words from thick dictionaries coming to an end? Have we been doing it all wrong? New research from University College London (UCL) and Tohoku University in Japan challenges traditional approaches to language learning. The study suggests that mastering unfamiliar...
Shanghai’s spectacular new Grand Opera House opens to the public
Shanghai’s Grand Opera House, designed by a Norwegian architectural firm, officially opened on 17 October. Remarkable for its theatrical spiral staircase sweeping up to the rooftop, the new cultural landmark aims to be as much a civic destination as a performance venue. Nearly a decade after Snøhetta won the design...
Tokyo’s former Imperial Hotel Plaza set to become a cultural complex in 2027
Hospitality brand NOTA and creative collective SKWAT are joining forces to transform the Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo into a cultural space. Not a Museum will be temporarily taking over the former commercial centre while awaiting its deconstruction in 2031. Since its opening in 1983, Imperial Hotel Plaza Tokyo has been...
Museum Night Fever returns to Brussels on 17 October with 28 participating venues
Brussels’ museums will come alive after dark on Saturday, 17 October 2026, as Museum Night Fever returns for its 19th edition. A total of 28 cultural venues across the Belgian capital will welcome visitors for an evening of exhibitions, performances, workshops and music. Organised by Brussels Museums, the city’s museum...
Destination.
National Geographic reveals the 25 best destinations to visit in 2027
On 20 October 2026, National Geographic released its traditional ‘Best Places in the World to Travel to’ list. The ranking includes 25 destinations across the world with something for every traveller’s taste. As 2026 is slowly but surely coming to an end, many people are already looking ahead. Travellers in particular are...
Ghost hunts and vampire legends: Seven European escapes for Halloween 2026
A Halloween escape in Europe can mean hunting for miniature ghosts, exploring vampire legends or spending an evening surrounded by pumpkins. Some destinations build their celebrations around festivals, while others draw on castles, medieval streets and unsettling local tales. The continent also has deep connections to the origins of Halloween,...
Japan’s longest loop trail opens across 350 km of Ibaraki
Japan’s longest loop trail, about an hour and a half from Tokyo, has fully opened, inviting hikers to discover some 350 km of routes through cities and towns, mountains and rural landscapes, valleys and coastlines, as well as cultural heritage sites. The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail traverses northern Ibaraki Prefecture, connecting satoyama...
Discovering Brabantse Wouden National Park through Tervuren
Forests, river valleys and open countryside form Brabantse Wouden National Park, a landscape extending south and east of Brussels. Recognised by the Flemish Government on 13 October 2023, it encompasses more than 10,000 hectares of valuable nature across three main areas: the Sonian Forest, the Meerdaalwoud–Dijle Valley and Hallerbos. Tervuren...
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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 🏡🇪🇺
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🎙️ 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?
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🎙️ Special guest: Marie Audren, Director General of HOTREC.
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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
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Where to stay.
European Commission launches investigation into Booking.com over fraud and scam allegations
On 21 October 2026, the European Commission has opened an official investigation in order to assess whether Booking.com may have breached the Digital Services Act. The commission suspects the online booking platform has not been doing enough to address fake listings and phishing scams. The news follows a preliminary investigation, which included...
New York Plaza hotel to close for four year landmark restoration
One of New York’s most storied Fifth Avenue addresses will pause hotel operations from January 2027 while its protected façade undergoes extensive conservation work. For travellers who have long associated a New York stay with tea beneath the Palm Court’s stained-glass ceiling or an arrival beside Central Park, a familiar...
France’s highest hotel reopens in the Pyrenees after major renovation
A restored 1930s mountain inn beneath the Pic du Midi pairs cinematic views and dark-sky nights with an arrival that will surely feel like an expedition. At 2,620 metres above sea level, Hôtellerie des Laquets does not so much sit in the French Pyrenees as hover over them. Reopened after...
Scottish island goes on sale for €414,000, but what would living there involve?
An entire Scottish island has gone on sale for £350,000 (€414,000), offering a retreat for buyers prepared to live with few modern comforts. Hildasay lies off the west coast of Shetland, the island group north of mainland Scotland. It covers around 108 hectares and comes with a traditional stone building...
HOTREC announces European hospitality leadership for 2027-2028
European hospitality association HOTREC has re-elected Alexandros Vassilikos as President for a third consecutive term, following its 93rd General Assembly held in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 13 October 2026. The meeting brought together hospitality leaders from across Europe to elect the organisation’s leadership for the 2027-2028 mandate and discuss key challenges...