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Mallorca anti-tourism protest turns chaotic as riot police fire rubber bullets at crowds
Riot police fired rubber bullets and charged demonstrators with batons after one of Mallorca's largest-ever anti-tourism protests descended into violence in Palma, leaving at least eight people injured and reigniting debate over the impact of mass tourism on the Spanish island. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets...
Azores’ main airport to expand terminal amid growing tourism demand
Portugal is pressing ahead with the modernisation of Ponta Delgada's João Paulo II Airport as part of a wider strategy to upgrade the country's aviation infrastructure while preparing the new Luís de Camões Airport that will eventually replace Lisbon's existing hub. Portugal's Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz,...
Saudi Arabia emerges as the world’s fastest-growing tourism destination
Saudi Arabia has recorded the largest increase in international tourist arrivals compared to pre-COVID numbers, according to newly released data from the OECD, while Israel saw the steepest decline. These figures are taken from the OECD's 2026 Tourism Trends and Policies report, which compiles international tourism data and highlights best...
Wildfires hit tourist areas in France and Spain as 375,000 people are forced to flee
As a new heatwave is expected to strike western Europe, France and Spain continue to combat major wildfires. While the Gironde and Landes wildfires near the city of Bordeaux in France have forced 260,000 people to flee their homes, a blaze near Madrid has forced 116,000 inhabitants to evacuate. After...
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Seville Airport auctions abandoned plane with starting price of just €10
Seville Airport is selling off an abandoned Piper PA-23 Apache at a bargain price after eight years of failed attempts to reach the aircraft’s owner. The four-passenger Apache model hails from the 1950s and was one of the first twin-engined tourist aircraft, built by American firm Piper, considered one of...
easyJet launches free Teddy Trackers for stress-free family travel
During the summer of 2026, easyJet is teaming up with Life360 to offer families free Teddy Trackers. By offering them a way to keep track of their children’s dearest belongings, the companies hope to make summer travel less stressful for parents. Airline easyJet and package holiday provider easyJet holidays are...
Spain launches 2,180 km cycling route through the landscapes of Don Quixote
Castilla-La Mancha is offering visitors a slower, more Don Quixote-esque way to discover the region, albeit on two wheels rather than horseback. The new Rural Bike Conecta CLM route invites cyclists to explore 168 municipalities from the saddle, taking in the windmills that inspired Cervantes’ immortal knight, UNESCO-listed cities, and...
Global aviation records busiest-ever day with 153,359 commercial flights
On 23 July 2026, the commercial airline sector recorded its busiest-ever day in history. As Flightradar24 registered no less than 153,359 flights in 24 hours, 2026’s summer rush was at an absolute high. Between 00:00 UTC and 23:59 UTC on 23 July 2026, flight tracking service Flightradar24 registered a whopping...
Azores’ main airport to expand terminal amid growing tourism demand
Portugal is pressing ahead with the modernisation of Ponta Delgada's João Paulo II Airport as part of a wider strategy to upgrade the country's aviation infrastructure while preparing the new Luís de Camões Airport that will eventually replace Lisbon's existing hub. Portugal's Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Miguel Pinto Luz,...
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Astana breaks temperature records as Kazakhstan faces deadly heatwaves
Heatwaves in Kazakhstan this summer have driven temperatures to record extremes both in the capital, Astana, and in more rural areas, creating climate-related health risks that experts say should accelerate efforts on a heat-health action plan, as well as strategies to deal with water shortages and threats to crop yields....
Brussels could double car-free Sundays from 2027
The Brussels annual tradition of a Car-Free Sunday appears set to gain a second date in the calendar from 2027, but the choice of timing for another day on which vehicle traffic will be banned in the Belgian capital is proving controversial. Brussels has closed to vehicles on one Sunday...
Wildfires hit tourist areas in France and Spain as 375,000 people are forced to flee
As a new heatwave is expected to strike western Europe, France and Spain continue to combat major wildfires. While the Gironde and Landes wildfires near the city of Bordeaux in France have forced 260,000 people to flee their homes, a blaze near Madrid has forced 116,000 inhabitants to evacuate. After...
Brighton seafront to undergo £22 million renovation
One of the UK’s most popular beach destinations, Brighton, is about to be transformed. In order to prevent the town’s iconic Victorian arches from collapsing on the seafront, the British government has announced a £22 million renovation project. Brighton’s seafront area is well-known to both locals and tourists alike. Behind...
Seven Greek islands declare drought emergency as summer tourism peaks
Seven Greek islands in the Aegean have declared drought emergencies as Greece grapples with worsening water shortages during the height of the summer tourist season, highlighting the growing pressure that climate change and rising visitor numbers are placing on some of the country's most popular destinations. The islands affected are...
EU faces climate backlash over plans to extend free pollution permits until 2038
On 17 July 2026, the European Commission published a document asking the 27 member states and the European Parliament to amend the EU’s emissions trading system. Presented as a way to preserve the European Union’s competitiveness and to allow for cost-effective decarbonisation, the proposal is being widely criticised by climate...
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The Flintstones meet the future in Rotterdam’s newest landmark
Fans of the Flintstones will be delighted to see them back in fashion, if one is to judge from the latest plans for a new building planned for Rotterdam's city centre. Dutch architecture studio MVRDV won an international competition to design the spectacular €240 million landmark. Dubbed Rotterdam Rocks, their...
Europeans asked to choose the new face of euro banknotes
Europeans are being invited to help shape the future look of the euro after the European Central Bank (ECB) unveiled ten shortlisted designs for the first complete redesign of the currency's banknotes since their introduction in 2002. The proposals are divided between two themes, "European culture" and "Rivers and birds", offering a choice...
From Greece to Iceland: All destinations behind ‘The Odyssey’ movie
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ has only just been released but has already been inspiring travellers from around the globe. Stepping in the filmmakers' footsteps, we listed all the destinations featured in the blockbuster and worth a visit. Several thousand years after it was first told, Homer’s epic ‘The Odyssey’-telling the...
Why we love holiday reading: The history of airport bookshops and vacation books
In a fast-attention economy, the idea of the long-form holiday read seems like an outlier product, yet books are still big business, and the choice of book to take away on vacation still matters, perhaps now more than ever, as the work week creep and constant connectivity make having time...
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New 3,500 km Wolf Trail takes hikers across six European countries
A new long-distance hiking route is offering travellers the chance to cross Europe on foot, connecting Poland's Baltic coast with the Adriatic Sea in Italy through a nearly 3,500-kilometre journey across six countries. The Wolf Trail runs through Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Slovenia, combining existing European long-distance paths...
Why you should visit Bouillon: Belgium’s medieval gem in the Ardennes
Nestled in the heart of the Ardennes and embraced by a sweeping bend of the River Semois, the Belgian town of Bouillon combines centuries of history with outdoor adventure. Best known for its imposing medieval fortress and its links to Godfrey of Bouillon, one of the leaders of the First...
Beyond the Eiffel Tower, a day in the other Paris
Most people associate Paris with the Eiffel Tower, Haussmann façades, a thriving art and fashion scene, café terraces, and its famously feisty and opinionated inhabitants, and rarely think of La Défense for a Paris getaway. When I mentioned my planned trip to the district, the reactions were incredulous at best....
Discovering Germany’s Mosel Valley: A journey through vineyards, castles and river villages
The gentle hum of a tractor engine carries across the glass-like surface of the Mosel River. On the opposite bank, a vigneron manoeuvres a tired 4WD along a terrifying bluff. All along this meandering valley in western Germany, farmers are out in the June sunshine, clambering across slate embankments to...
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Tourism is an accumulation of layers of complexity 💡
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New rules are reshaping Europe’s short-term rental market 🏡🇪🇺
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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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What should Europe preserve to remain the world’s leading tourism destination? 🇪🇺
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Did you know? Around 97% of the world’s cruise ships are built in Europe 🚢
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MSC Cruises is setting sail toward the next generation 🚢✨
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One destination everyone should cruise to at least once in their life? 🚢
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Morocco to expand hotel capacity by 60,000 beds for 2030 World Cup
Morocco is set to boost its hotel capacity by 20%, according to an announcement by the country’s tourism minister, meaning an additional 60,000 beds by the 2030 FIFA Men’s World Cup, which the Moroccans will co-host alongside Portugal and Spain. The news comes as Morocco enjoys the halo from its...
Hilton opens new literary-inspired Curio Collection hotel in Iceland
The new Skáld Akureyri hotel in Iceland’s second city Akureyri, part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, is rooted in the nation’s literary tradition. Blending books, design, and locally-produced food, the hotel aims to be more than a place to stay. Literary tourism is booming. People are continuously looking for new ways...
South Korea overhauls hotel rating system with tougher penalties for price gouging
South Korea has made radical changes to its national hotel rating system in a bid to streamline the process for industry stakeholders at the same time as implementing tighter consumer protections against unfair pricing. Effective from the beginning of July 2026, the framework entails an initial inspection by hotel evaluators...
World’s former most expensive hotel finally reopens in Macao
A troubled ultra-luxury hotel in Macao is re-opening for a trial period intended to showcase its service quality and premium facilities. The former Hotel 13 has been rebranded as 13 Palace, given a gold paint makeover, and is undergoing a phased opening “to turn around past stereotypes,” said executive director...
Global hospitality leaders identify Angola as promising new frontier for hotel development
During the Global Tourism Forum Angola Investment Summit in Luanda, hospitality leaders from Hilton, TUI, and Radisson identified Angola as one of Africa’s most promising new tourist markets. In a search for growth, new destinations, and investment opportunities, global hospitality brands are increasingly turning their attention to new, emerging markets....