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US urges citizens to ‘seriously reconsider’ Middle East travel plans
The US State Department has urged Americans to seriously reconsider their travel plans to and through the Middle East. A potential “unforeseen escalation” is likely to cause flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. On Saturday, 19 September 2026, the US government renewed its travel warning regarding the Middle East...
Europe gains 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions in 2026
The global Michelin Keys for 2026 have been unveiled, distinguishing a total of 2,832 hotels across the world. The new selection includes 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions within Europe, the continent with the highest count of Key hotels in the world. Although the Michelin Guide is most well-known for...
Which European cities have the most expensive public transport and why it matters?
A new report by Greenpeace has found that public transport costs are at a new high across 14 of Europe’s capital cities since 2023, with price rises up to 67% in some places. The scope of the research included 27 European Union nations, as well as the UK, Switzerland, and...
EU delegation heads to Greenland as geopolitical and tourism interest grows
MEP Jens Gieseke will lead a delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) on a four-day visit to Greenland this week to discuss connectivity, transport infrastructure, and sustainable tourism. The visit comes as the Arctic territory finds itself at the centre of growing geopolitical interest, fuelled...
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Why did airBaltic file for bankruptcy?
The Latvian flag carrier is using Chapter 11 to keep flying while it cuts debt, aircraft, and costs. The crisis also exposes wider vulnerabilities across European aviation but airBaltic has not shut down. Its voluntary filing in New York is a court-supervised attempt to keep operating while renegotiating debts and...
Portugal faces easyJet cabin crew strikes during October and December holidays
Air passengers heading to Portugal with easyJet face early autumn and pre-Christmas disruption due to strikes planned for October and December 2026. Crews voted in favour of the two-wave industrial action amid an ongoing dispute with the budget carrier over working conditions and pay. Set to hit Faro, Lisbon, and...
US airlines oppose extra Chinese flights for Trump-Xi Jinping summit
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US airlines have objected to moves by Air China to increase flight numbers to the United States via Russian airspace. Industry group Airlines for America (A4A), whose members include some of the country’s largest carriers, has warned that...
Lufthansa unveils new Bavarian crew uniforms for Oktoberfest 2026
Lufthansa is marking Oktoberfest 2026 with newly designed traditional Bavarian outfits for selected cabin crews, alongside special menus, themed amenity kits and seasonal offerings in its lounges across Germany. The new collection was created by Lower Bavarian traditional clothing manufacturer Spieth & Wensky and combines elements of regional dress with...
Ryanair boss makes U-turn over “rapists” remark after refusing to apologise
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary issued a “sincere and unreserved” apology on Friday, 18 September, after calling rival airlines “rapists” over their high fares. The low-cost airline boss’s comments caused an uproar, and prompted an unexpected mea culpa after he realised his “careless” choice of words had caused “considerable upset and...
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Which European cities have the most expensive public transport and why it matters?
A new report by Greenpeace has found that public transport costs are at a new high across 14 of Europe’s capital cities since 2023, with price rises up to 67% in some places. The scope of the research included 27 European Union nations, as well as the UK, Switzerland, and...
Kauaʻi urges tourists to return and support small businesses after Hurricane Lowell
After being hit by Hurricane Lowell at the start of September 2026, Kauaʻi initially asked tourists to stay away in order not to hinder its recovery. Now that a couple of weeks have passed since the disaster, the Hawaiian island and its small businesses in particular are urging visitors to...
US airlines cut flights as jet fuel prices surge
Major US airlines are cutting planned flights as jet fuel prices climb again, with American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines adjusting capacity in response to rising operating costs. The global average jet fuel price rose by 6.1% in a week to $181.46 (€153) per barrel, according to the International...
European Mobility Week marks 25 years with focus on sustainable transport
European Mobility Week began on 16 September 2026, kicking off a week of events aimed at raising awareness of sustainable urban mobility with a launch in Strasbourg. The week encourages behavioural change in favour of active mobility, public transport, and other clean, intelligent transport solutions, and culminates in Car Free...
Kauaʻi asks visitors to pause as Hurricane Lowell recovery puts tourism under strain
Power cuts, damaged roads, and pressure on essential supplies have prompted calls to postpone Kauaʻi trips, while tourism leaders encourage holidaymakers to redirect—not abandon—their Hawaiʻi plans. Kauaʻi’s visitor economy is facing a delicate trade-off once more, after Hurricane Lowell: the island needs space and resources for recovery, yet many livelihoods...
Thessaloniki to host CIVITAS Forum 2026 on sustainable urban and tourism mobility
The historic Greek port city of Thessaloniki is set to host delegates at the CIVITAS Forum 2026, an international, three-day conference focusing on “smart, inclusive and sustainable urban mobility.” The Forum aims to bring together city representatives, policymakers, practitioners, planners, academics, and mobility enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond to exchange...
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Culture.
Dubai’s oldest building set to reopen after five-year restoration
Dubai’s Al Fahidi Fort is set to reopen to the public after an extensive restoration project that has lasted five years. The city’s oldest surviving building is located in Old Dubai, near the banks of Dubai Creek. It stands within the historic Al Fahidi neighbourhood, by the modern waterfront development...
Studio KO transforms historic Tashkent tram depot into contemporary arts centre
A former tram depot and diesel power station in the heart of Tashkent has been transformed into Uzbekistan’s first permanent centre dedicated to contemporary art, following a renovation by Paris-based architecture firm Studio KO. The Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent (CCA), which opened to the public on 6 September, occupies...
The women of Naibunga Lower: Chui Mamas, choosing another way to live
This is the second in a four-part series exploring Naibunga Lower through the lives, experiences and stories of the women who call this part of Northern Kenya home. My journey through Naibunga Lower Community Conservancy brought me to three women’s groups, one in each of the communities that collectively own...
King Charles’ Balmoral Castle to welcome visitors for five-week autumn opening
The gardens of the private residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla are getting ready for autumn. Nature enthusiasts will be able to take part in an Autumn Garden Walk on select dates in September and October 2026. Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, has a long and complicated history....
Destination.
National Geographic Expeditions and G Adventures unveil 30 new itineraries
National Geographic Expeditions and G Adventures have unveiled thirty new or updated itineraries, with departures scheduled throughout 2027 and 2028. The two tour operators frame the collaboration around a shared mission of “exploring the world and leaving it better than they found it”. That mindset is at the heart of...
Kenya’s Samburu leads Intrepid’s 10 ‘Not Hot’ destinations for 2027
Intrepid Travel has revealed ten lesser-visited destinations that it believes are ready to welcome more tourists in 2027. Its annual Not Hot List includes places in Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas, with Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve occupying first place. The name does not suggest that the locations are unattractive...
How Astana and Almaty are reshaping travel and business in Central Asia
Central Asia’s urban map is changing fast. Trade diversification, youthful populations and rapid digital adoption are turning its principal cities into substantial markets and increasingly important destinations for business, tourism and international events. Tashkent, Bishkek and Dushanbe are modernising, while Shymkent and Samarkand are expanding their economic and cultural roles....
New 193 km walking route through Cumbria to open this month
A new 193 km (120-mile) walking route through some of northern England’s most scenic landscapes is set to officially open this month, linking the North Pennines with the shores of Morecambe Bay. The Westmorland and Furness Way will launch on 15 September, creating a six-stage long-distance route from Alston, England’s...
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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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Europe gains 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions in 2026
The global Michelin Keys for 2026 have been unveiled, distinguishing a total of 2,832 hotels across the world. The new selection includes 194 Michelin Key distinctions and promotions within Europe, the continent with the highest count of Key hotels in the world. Although the Michelin Guide is most well-known for...
New five-star hotel opens in the Dolomites ahead of ski season
Skiers will have a new five-star hotel to choose from in the Dolomites this coming winter season, with the opening of The First Cortina, planned for 4 December 2026. The 76-room hotel is part of the Pavilions Hotels & Resorts group and is located on Corso Italia, the main shopping...
Disney World to test AI hotel search for prices and resort comparisons
Walt Disney World is preparing to test a redesigned hotel-selection experience on its official website. The new system was developed in partnership with Google Cloud and includes several tools powered by artificial intelligence. It is intended to help travellers compare prices, check availability and find accommodation matching their needs. The...
Pokémon and Not A Hotel to open Poké Ball-shaped hotel in Japan
A human-sized Poké Ball-shaped hotel is set to open in Hokkaido, Japan. The collaboration with hotel Not A Hotel celebrates the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and the third anniversary of Pokémon Sleep. Although for some people, it may be hard to imagine there ever was a world without Pokémon, the...
Booking and Expedia account for 85% of Europe’s OTA market, HOTREC study finds
The 2026 edition of the European Hotel Distribution Study by European hospitality organisation HOTREC shows an imbalance in hotel bookings through OTAs in Europe. As Booking Holdings and Expedia Group control 85% of the market, the association calls for firm EU action to ensure fair and transparent digital markets. For...