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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...
Qantas tests new aircraft for future 20-hour Sydney–London non-stop flights
Qantas’s Project Sunrise has reached a major milestone with a 19-hour, non-stop test flight from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne, Australia, aboard a specially designed aircraft for ultra-long-haul travel. The aircraft flew from Airbus’s manufacturing facility in Toulouse to Melbourne in just under 20 hours and is the first of 12...
Germany to ban alcohol at all 5,400 railway stations from October
In a move aimed at improving safety and reducing violence against railway staff and passengers, Germany will ban alcohol consumption at all 5,400 railway stations from 15 October. This decision follows a spate of alcohol-related incidents, including the assault of a Deutsche Bahn security employee during a routine ticket inspection...
Seven regions account for almost 20% of all EU tourism nights
Nearly one in five nights spent in tourist accommodation across the European Union is concentrated in just seven regions, highlighting the uneven distribution of tourism as Europe welcomes record numbers of visitors. According to the European Commission's latest Transport and Tourism in the European Union: Current trends and issues report, Canarias, Jadranska...
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Brussels Charleroi Airport to close for months in 2028 for major runway reconstruction
Charleroi Airport is set to close for 11 weeks in the second half of 2028 in order to fully reconstruct its sole runway. The airport authorities have described this as the largest infrastructure project in the airport's history. Belgium's second-busiest airport, Brussels South Charleroi Airport, is one of Europe's leading...
Qantas tests new aircraft for future 20-hour Sydney–London non-stop flights
Qantas’s Project Sunrise has reached a major milestone with a 19-hour, non-stop test flight from Toulouse, France, to Melbourne, Australia, aboard a specially designed aircraft for ultra-long-haul travel. The aircraft flew from Airbus’s manufacturing facility in Toulouse to Melbourne in just under 20 hours and is the first of 12...
Germany to ban alcohol at all 5,400 railway stations from October
In a move aimed at improving safety and reducing violence against railway staff and passengers, Germany will ban alcohol consumption at all 5,400 railway stations from 15 October. This decision follows a spate of alcohol-related incidents, including the assault of a Deutsche Bahn security employee during a routine ticket inspection...
Virgin Atlantic and Joby Aviation sign deal to bring electric air taxis to UK
During the Farnborough International Airshow on 22 July 2026, UK airline Virgin Atlantic and electric air taxi company Joby Aviation formally signed an agreement to collaborate on bringing air taxis to the UK. The first flights are expected to launch in London and Manchester. In 2025, Joby Aviation and Virgin...
EU airfares rise 3.1% in June amid sharp price fluctuations
Air transport prices across the European Union continue to fluctuate significantly, with fares rising by 3.1% year-on-year in June 2026 after an 8.1% increase in May and a 4.7% decline in April, according to Eurostat. Between January 2025 and June 2026, the strongest annual increase in EU air transport prices was...
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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...
Low Danube water levels strand cruise ships and hit Hungary’s tourism
The Danube River is running so low on water that stranded cruise ships have been forced to abandon tours in what is being described as a major setback for the Hungarian travel and tourism sector. Amid record temperatures across Europe that have closed tourist attractions, buckled roads, and disrupted trains,...
Greece plans to extend Navagio Beach to save famous shipwreck
Navagio Beach, also known as Shipwreck Beach or Smugglers’ Cove among social media users, is about to undergo an expansion. Greek authorities have unveiled plans to protect the famous shipwreck and its surroundings from further erosion. Based on the Greek island of Zakynthos, Navagio Beach has become a tourist favourite...
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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...
Greece seeks UNESCO World Heritage recognition for famous Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus, the tallest mountain in Greece and home to the 12 Olympian gods, might be included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. A decision by the World Heritage Committee is expected before 29 July 2026, after a process that has been going on since 2014. Culminating at 2,918 meters and...
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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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One destination everyone should cruise to at least once in their life? 🚢
🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: Frank Van den Steen, Country Manager Benelux at MSC Cruises
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China showcases Zhejiang tourism and culture in Brussels 🇨🇳🇪🇺
📍 Brussels, Belgium
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The Colors of Azerbaijan 🇦🇿 🇧🇪 Exhibition by Etibar Jafarov
📍 Cercle Royal Gaulois, Brussels, Belgium
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This is your sign to try Aufguss at Thermae ♨️
🎧 Tune in to the Travel Tomorrow podcast
🎙️ Special guest: @jokevdz
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From a 400 year old castle to a wellness destination, Thermae Boetfort’s journey began in 2010 🏰
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🎙️ Special guest: @jokevdz
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The very first episode of the Travel Tomorrow Podcast is officially live!
Tune in now and be part of the journey 🎧
🎙️Hosted by Deborah O’Donoghue, with special guest Joke Van Der Zypen
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Alinja Castle 🏰 the Machu Picchu of the Caucasus
📍 Alinja Castle, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
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10 of the best restaurants in Tervuren 🥂🍽️
📍 Tervuren, Belgium
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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....