Yesterday
Amber wind warning in place as Storm Floris hits Scotland, disrupting bank holiday events
• 11:39 AM
4 min
Authorities in Scotland have cancelled trains and closed parks as Storm Floris brings destructive winds of up to 137 km/h, posing significant risks to lives and property.
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Flight cancelled? These booking sites have committed to refunding passengers within 14 days
• 12:37 AM
4 min
Many travellers experience long delays for cancelled flights booked through third parties like online travel booking platforms.
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Sunday, august 3, 2025
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Thursday, july 31, 2025
From Naxos to Lake Garda: US travellers are embracing Europe’s local favourites this summer
• 10:35 AM
7 min
American travellers are turning to lesser-known European destinations in 2025, seeking authenticity and value.
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UK air traffic control failure: Traveller rights after more than 150 flights cancelled
• 7:47 AM
7 min
An air traffic control outage sent UK airports into chaos on Wednesday, with warnings that disruption could continue for days.
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Wednesday, july 30, 2025
EU announces launch date for Entry/Exit System. Here’s how travellers can prepare
• 3:14 PM
6 min
Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points.
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Russia earthquake and tsunami: Travel advice after Hawaii and Japan flights cancelled
• 7:02 AM
7 min
The earthquake has triggered tsunami warnings for several countries, including Japan and parts of the US.
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Tuesday, july 29, 2025
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Ice cream for breakfast? These European destinations serve sweet local treats worth travelling
• 8:04 AM
9 min
Whether you’re wandering the streets of Palermo or exploring Istanbul, there’s ice cream worth seeking out.
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Live the Belle Époque dream by travelling through Spain aboard this 1930s luxury train
• 5:02 AM
8 min
During the dreamy journey, passengers stop at some of Spain’s most magnificent cities and storied attractions.
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Friday, july 25, 2025
'Disproportionate’ and ‘unjustified’: European travel industry urges EU to rethink ETIAS fee hike
• 1:56 PM
4 min
As the European travel industry continues to struggle with rising costs and labour issues, travel leaders have voiced concerns about the ETIAS fee increase potentially undermining competitiveness.
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Strikes at European airports this weekend could disrupt holiday plans for thousands of passengers
• 11:47 AM
5 min
Italy will be hit with widespread airport strikes on Saturday, impacting a range of airlines such as Ryanair, EasyJet, Volotea and Wizz Air, among others.
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Greek travellers chose longer breaks and staying with family or friends in 2024
• 7:54 AM
7 min
Data from ELSTAT shows an increase in both spending and overnight stays of Greek tourists
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Thursday, july 24, 2025
Travel warning: Thailand closes all borders with Cambodia
• 10:17 AM
4 min
Thailand has closed its entire border with Cambodia and told citizens there to leave, while Cambodia has downgraded diplomatic ties with Bangkok
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European travellers turn to lesser-known spots and shoulder season escapes amid overtourism concerns
• 7:28 AM
6 min
Most European travellers are likely to spend between €1,500 and €2,000 per person per trip between June and November 2025, which is an increase of 3 per cent from last summer.
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Wednesday, july 23, 2025
Barcelona residents fear sea level rise and storms are swallowing their beloved beaches
• 7:23 AM
8 min
Storms and sea level rise are rapidly reshaping Barcelona’s coastline, raising fears about the future of local tourism.
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It will soon be easier to travel between Gulf countries with a new Schengen-style visa
• 5:02 AM
3 min
The aim is to streamline travel in the region and make it easier to explore multiple countries in one trip.
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Want to visit Norway’s hidden villages? This cruise line will take you there and pay the locals
• 12:10 AM
4 min
The initiative includes three small villages, Bessaker, Trᴂna and Sæbø at present and is expected to encourage more mindful travel to these coastal communities.
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Tuesday, july 22, 2025
World’s most visited country misses out in traveller ranking of best cities
• 2:21 PM
5 min
Italy leads the continent with three cities in the top 25, while France is notably absent.
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Romania's coastal city and popular Black Sea resort of Mamaia sees a sharp decline in tourists
• 2:17 PM
4 min
The decline is likely a result of the government’s decision to cut the value of holiday vouchers which were used by tourists to pay for hotel accommodation, food, drink, activities and entertainment.
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How powerful is your passport? New 2025 rankings reveal Europe’s winners and losers
• 10:55 AM
3 min
Singapore claims top spot as Asian nations surge ahead, while Belarus and Kosovo remain Europe’s weakest links.
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Monday, july 21, 2025
When does the ETAIS scheme begin and how much will it cost? Everything you need to know
• 11:39 AM
4 min
The ETIAS will require visa-exempt travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area.
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Portugal to enforce beach access rules amid luxury resort development
• 10:14 AM
7 min
Portugal has pledged stricter public access rules for a popular 45-kilometre stretch of its coastline amid concerns over rising housing prices and restricted beach access due to luxury resorts.
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Greece introduces new cruise tax: How much will passengers have to pay?
• 7:27 AM
3 min
Depending on the season and port, passengers will pay different disembarkation fees on Greek islands.
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Sunday, july 20, 2025
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Ryanair and easyJet demand EU action after French air traffic control strikes cause travel chaos
• 6:03 AM
7 min
Over 1 million passengers were affected by French air traffic strikes in early July, as airlines warn of potential for further summer chaos.
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Direct London-to-Berlin trains move closer under new UK-Germany treaty
• 12:28 AM
4 min
A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel.
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Thursday, july 17, 2025
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UK lifts ban on Pakistan's flag carrier after safety standards improve, diplomat says
• 1:42 PM
2 min
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott said that after "extensive engagement" between the UK's Air Safety Committee and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority, restrictions on PIA have now been lifted.
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Visiting Málaga this summer? New tourist rules urge visitors to cover up and keep quiet
• 11:57 AM
4 min
The city has also introduced fines of up to €750 for littering, public intoxication and other infractions.
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Tourists evacuated after Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula hit by 9th eruption since 2023
• 7:51 AM
7 min
Guests at the nearby luxury Blue Lagoon geothermal spa resort were evacuated as a precaution.
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Tuesday, july 15, 2025
Thailand delays tourist entry fee until 2026 as arrivals dip and economy falters
• 2:54 PM
4 min
The €7.50 fee is earmarked for travel insurance and projects that improve tourism infrastructure.
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Air traffic strikes and staffing gaps: Can the EU fix Europe’s summer of travel chaos?
• 1:55 PM
7 min
Upcoming strikes in Spain and Italy will add to Europe’s record disruption this summer.
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Turin: The ultimate travel guide to the host city of Eurovision 2022
• 9:49 AM
14 min
The mountainous Italian city of Turin is great for food, culture and hiking.
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Rome–Naples railway line gets earthquake early warning system that stops trains automatically
• 7:35 AM
4 min
Italy's first rail Earthquake Early Warning System debuts on Rome–Naples line, using sensors to detect and halt trains.
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Sunday, july 13, 2025
Carpet weaving, fire dancing and argan oil: Discovering the ancient traditions of Marrakech
• 8:08 AM
8 min
Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip.
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'Crime against pasta': Polish PM joins Iga Świątek in pasta with strawberries controversy
• 12:16 AM
2 min
Iga Świątek revealed her favourite dish, pasta with strawberries, after winning her match. The statement sparked differing reactions, while a further post by Polish PM Donald Tusk caused an uproar.
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Saturday, july 12, 2025
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‘Find your pomalo’: Croatia is encouraging travellers to seek out its quieter corners and coves
• 2:01 PM
6 min
The term ‘pomalo’ originates from the Dalmatian coast, and is very on trend at the moment.
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Wales will introduce a tourist tax in 2027. Where else in the UK is charging visitors?
• 1:10 PM
10 min
The new fee will help to fund the government’s aim to have a million Welsh speakers by 2050.
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Across the Alps by wheelchair: How two athletes defied terrain, heat and disability
• 5:04 AM
11 min
The 18-day journey coincided with a heatwave that brought temperatures of nearly 40°C to Switzerland and Italy.
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Thursday, july 10, 2025
New train route to link Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen from 2026 in another boost for European travel
• 2:03 PM
5 min
The Czech Comfortjet train will have a dining car and children’s cinema, and there’s plans for a night service, too.
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Planning a trip to China? Visa-free entry is now available for 74 nationalities
• 10:34 AM
6 min
Almost all of Europe is included in the policy, with the notable high-income exceptions of Sweden and the UK.
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Wednesday, july 9, 2025
How to avoid contributing to overtourism in Mexico City as residents protest against gentrification
• 4:05 PM
7 min
Here’s our pick of the best neighbourhoods to stay and alternative museums, to help travellers tread lightly.
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Virgin Atlantic announces Starlink deal to provide flyers with ultra-fast Wi-Fi
• 10:16 AM
3 min
Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to offer streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers in a new deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink.
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Tuesday, july 8, 2025
Marseille flights and trains experience second day of disruptions as wildfires blaze in France
• 2:00 PM
5 min
Marseille Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday as wildfires raced towards the city.
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Is it safe to fly to Bali? Flights cancelled and delayed after Indonesian volcano erupts again
• 10:39 AM
8 min
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused widespread flight cancellations to and from Bali and other local airports on Monday.
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Why you should visit Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo’s summer holiday escape in Italy
• 5:02 AM
5 min
Escape the heat in Rome in this lakeside town where popes have holidayed for centuries.
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Italy’s Milan Bergamo airport resumes flights with delays after man sucked into aircraft engine
• 12:44 AM
2 min
Air traffic at Orio al Serio airport resumed at 12pm, but there are still some delays.
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Monday, july 7, 2025
Is it safe to travel to Greece and Türkiye? Here’s how to prepare for summer wildfires
• 1:01 PM
5 min
Summer blazes are common in the eastern Mediterranean region, where experts warn that climate change is exacerbating the situation.
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As governments crack down on Airbnb, here are your refund rights if your booking is cancelled
• 5:01 AM
4 min
Here are travellers’ rights to a refund or compensation when their rental booking is cancelled.
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Sunday, july 6, 2025
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‘Intolerable’: Airlines slam passenger disruption caused by French air traffic controller strikes
• 2:00 PM
5 min
Budget airline Ryanair has called on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take urgent action.
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Eurostar allows passengers at St Pancras to board 30 minutes earlier to ease overcrowding
• 12:34 AM
5 min
The move is part of a plan to increase capacity at the station amid predictions that demand for international rail travel is set to triple.
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Thursday, july 3, 2025
