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Travellers are nearly two years ahead of the travel industry on AI
A new study conducted by MMGY Intelligence and commissioned by Mindtrip, Sabre and Sojern has found that the travel industry is lagging behind travellers by an astounding two years, as AI has taken the industry by storm and reshaped the way people plan and book trips. This pioneering study surveyed...
Why striking blue eyes can be found on this Indonesian island
On the Indonesian island of Buton, some residents have an immediately striking characteristic: extraordinarily bright blue eyes that contrast with their darker skin and hair. Located off the southeastern peninsula of Sulawesi, in Indonesia’s Southeast Sulawesi province, Buton Island is home to the Butonese people, an ethnic group with a...
Europe dominates leisure travel capturing a third of global spending in 2025
Europe continues to dominate global leisure travel, having captured a third of global leisure travel spending in 2025, new EIR data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows. The latest figures reveal that global leisure travel spending hit $6.15TN in 2025, up 3.5% year-on-year and accounting for 80.5% of total...
Virgin Galactic postpones space tourism flights until 2027
Prospective space tourists could be waiting a while yet for take-off due to a spaceship assembly delay announced by the only remaining player in the market, Virgin Galactic. The firm’s latest Delta-class spacecraft is now not expected to be ready for its debut flight until early 2027. Virgin Galactic has so far sold over...
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China looks to cut C919’s reliance on Western suppliers
China is looking to reduce its reliance on the European supply chain for its C919, with local suppliers developing alternatives for five components: sealants, rubber, paints, bolts, and cleaning agents. Zhang Xiaoyan, chief engineer at the Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) and the Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, explained...
Laptop fire injures multiple passengers on American Airlines flight
A laptop battery caught fire on an American Airlines plane on 21 August 2026, injuring around five people and causing one person to be hospitalised for burns. The incident, on board flight number 2398 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, saw flight attendants called upon to...
New budget airline to launch eight routes from Santiago de Compostela ahead of 2027 Holy Year
A new low-cost airline is set to launch flights from Santiago de Compostela to eight destinations across Spain and Europe, just in time for an expected surge in visitors during the 2027 Holy Year. Fly2Galicia will begin services from Santiago–Rosalía de Castro Airport on 1 December 2026, connecting the Galician...
Air France closes Paris airport lounge sauna after reports of passengers having sex
Air France has permanently closed one of the more unusual amenities at its Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport lounge, following reports that passengers had been using its private sauna for inappropriate activities, including alleged sexual encounters. The French flag carrier’s Business lounge in Terminal 2E, Hall L, originally featured two...
Brussels Airport pilots targeted in series of laser attacks
Multiple pilots flying into Brussels Airport were targeted by lasers on the evening of 14 August, amid speculation that the activity could have stemmed from local discontent over flight paths. Aiming lasers at aircraft is against the law in Belgium and across Europe. Considered a serious criminal offence that endangers air traffic,...
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Climate change pushes European seas to unprecedented temperatures, study finds
Climate change is driving unprecedented European ocean temperatures, with severe impacts on marine life, new research has found, as the phenomenon pushes marine species into cooler waters, disrupts food webs, and increases the risk of water-borne disease. The findings from World Weather Attribution, involving researchers from Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States, show that...
Solar eclipse tourism boom puts Spain on high wildfire alert
Spanish authorities have launched a major safety operation as hundreds of thousands of tourists gather to witness Wednesday’s total solar eclipse, warning that the surge in visitors to rural areas could increase the risk of wildfires amid extreme heat and exceptionally dry conditions. The eclipse on 12 August will cross...
Italy’s major attractions introduce late-night opening in bid to beat extreme heat
As Europe swelters under prolonged heatwaves, Italy is introducing late-night opening hours for some of its major attractions in a bid to allow visitors to access cultural experiences while avoiding high daytime temperatures. The Colosseum in Rome, Italy’s most popular cultural site with nearly 15 million visitors annually, will stay...
Wildfire risk raises pressure to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales
Calls are growing for a temporary ban on disposable barbecues in the England and Wales, as parts of the United Kingdom continue to suffer from long-term droughts and elevated wildfire risk. Farmers, landowners, firefighters, and cross-party lawmakers are supporting moves towards a ban on sales of disposable barbecue equipment as...
Greek wildfires continue to threaten Athens, islands and mainland coastal regions
Europe continues to battle wildfires amid record-breaking heatwaves and droughts, with Athens the latest frontier in the fight, evacuating over 1,000 people, including more than 250 rescued by boats from beaches. Two helicopter pilots were killed in a fire operation collision, as at least 12,000 hectares of forest and agricultural...
Caribbean beaches face growing sargassum challenge as scientists warn blooms may persist
Massive sargassum seaweed blooms affecting Caribbean beaches and parts of the Atlantic may have entered a self-sustaining cycle, according to new research. Scientists studying the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt believe the floating seaweed is now able to help create the conditions needed for future blooms, making it a long-term challenge...
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Why striking blue eyes can be found on this Indonesian island
On the Indonesian island of Buton, some residents have an immediately striking characteristic: extraordinarily bright blue eyes that contrast with their darker skin and hair. Located off the southeastern peninsula of Sulawesi, in Indonesia’s Southeast Sulawesi province, Buton Island is home to the Butonese people, an ethnic group with a...
Greece to grant free access to 126 ancient sites during August full moon
The Greek Ministry of Culture will be opening 126 ancient sites for free on Friday, 28 August 2026. The yearly event allows visitors to see some of the country’s most famous attractions under the light of the full moon. Every year, the Greek Ministry of Culture organises a special free...
Verona’s hidden Cold War bunker to become new tourist attraction
What do Romeo and Juliet, Valpolicella wines and nuclear weapons have in common? Fans will soon be able to discover it while combining their passions on a single trip to northern Italy, where a most unusual underground museum is set to welcome visitors. Located in the hills near Lake Garda,...
Poland unveils Europe’s tallest Virgin Mary statue
Europe’s largest statue of the Virgin Mary was unveiled in the tiny village of Konotopie in central Poland, on 15 August, to coincide with the Catholic celebration of the Assumption of Mary into heaven. While local authorities hope the monument will bring tourists, religious leaders hope it will help counter...
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Europe’s top 10 ski resorts in 2026, from Zermatt to Les Arcs
Trip.com has ranked its top 50 ski resorts in Europe for 2026, with destinations in Switzerland, France and Austria dominating the list. The ranking combines customer reviews, sales data, consistent quality, and unique features. France has the strongest presence in the top 10, with six resorts making the list. Switzerland...
Europe’s best island road trips: from volcanic peaks to hidden coastal escapes
European islands are often associated with beaches and summer holidays, but many of them are also perfect destinations to explore by car. Winding mountain roads, coastal routes and small villages reveal scenery that is difficult to experience from one single location. To identify the best options for road travellers, car...
Lion of Waterloo celebrates 200th anniversary with photo exhibition and grand show
Ever since its completion in 1826, the Lion’s Mound has stood as a symbol for the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Now that the freshly renovated monument is celebrating its bicentenary, multiple events are allowing visitors to discover the Lion in a new light. Since its inauguration in 1826, the...
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...
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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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Hotels race to offer AI-powered search tools amid surge in online travel inspiration
Travel consumers are increasingly powering their searches with AI tools, particularly Gen Z, of whom 48% have used TikTok for travel inspiration. Against that backdrop, hospitality firms are racing to embed AI into their trip planning offers. Both Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Choice Hotels International launched new AI-powered tools...
New boutique hotel offers a secluded escape on Crete’s western coast
A spectacular new boutique hotel has opened on the western coast of Crete, nestled into the cliffs of Chania a short drive away from the famous pink sands of Elafonissi Beach. The aptly named Revery – from the French rêverie, or daydream – offers just 24 rooms divided into two categories: The Revery Wild...
Former Pan Am and JAL Boeing 747s transformed into luxury hotel suites
For anyone who has ever struggled finding sleep on a plane, a hotel in Malaysia is offering what could be a healing experience, in the form of two real Boeing 747s stationed on its grounds, converted into luxury suites. The 1975 Avenue & Hotel in Johor Bahru has installed the two...
Nômade Temple opens in northern Ibiza with focus on slow travel and wellness
A new retreat combining wellness, music and gastronomy has opened on Ibiza’s quieter northern coast. Nômade Temple Ibiza is located in Portinatx, around a 40-minute drive from Ibiza Airport. The 182-room property overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and offers direct access to a secluded beach. It is the latest hotel from...
King Charles’ Sandringham water tower opens for overnight stays
A Victorian water tower on King Charles III’s Sandringham Estate has been transformed into unusual holiday accommodation for two. Located above the Norfolk countryside, The Water Tower combines royal history with the trend of converting historic buildings into memorable places to stay. Prices start from £151 (€177) per night, and...