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Qatar’s tourism sector ready to welcome visitors again

In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions.

Residences

‘Long snooze’: Is this the world’s best hotel bed?

The ‘Curator Suite 1503’ at RYSE, Autograph Collection in Seoul is home to an enormous extra-long bed, which stretches the near length of the room.

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Japan’s Pokémon travel trend flies high with new themed airport

A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts.

Residences

Raffles and One&Only head to the slopes with Courchevel hotel openings

The French Alps are about to reach new peaks of hospitality, with Courchevel 1850 set to welcome two new luxury arrivals.

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Will airfares be easier on our wallets this summer?

Cheaper flight prices may be tempting travellers back into the skies, but debates over surcharges and route disruptions still leave uncertainty for summer planning.

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Fancy exploring Europe by boat? Now you can via Uber

Uber is setting sail for European waters this summer to offer travellers app-based access to boat rides and coastal getaways across major seaside hotspots.

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National strikes ground all Charleroi Airport flights on Tuesday

The strikes are expected to ripple across Belgium’s air and ground travel, as unions step up pressure over pensions, wages and work conditions.

Destinations

Why a trip to Sweden could be just what the doctor ordered

Sweden’s tourism pitch offers a country-wide remedy for modern burnout. Visit Sweden invites travellers to experience “fika” and “lagom” culture, alongside its saunas and icy cold dips to boost wellbeing.

Destinations

What to see and do in Kraków – Europe’s ‘best leisure destination’

This Polish city offers affordable flights, board and dining, alongside stunning hikes, historical architectural landmarks and Renaissance-era works of art.

Destinations

Spain’s Blue Flag record: The beaches travellers should visit

When choosing a beach in Spain, the Blue Flag label is a guarantee of a good day by the sea, with clean waters, accessibility and safe swimming.

Destinations

Travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here’s what you need to know

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s centuries-old heritage and a growing, creative hospitality scene are helping to establish the Balkan nation as one of Europe’s emerging travel destinations.

Residences

From galleries to guest rooms: The best art-inspired stays in Europe

With design-led rooms, on-site exhibitions and distinctive interiors, arty hotels offer unending guest experiences.

Moments

La Gomera hiking trail named one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet

Looking to swap your daily walk a view worth going the distance for? New guide book ‘Where to Go When: Hiking’ includes more than 90 routes across Europe and beyond, highlighting the growing popularity of walking tourism.

Destinations

Is Malta the latest European country to grapple with overtourism?

A recent poll has found that Maltese public opinion is split on whether visitor footfall is ‘just about right’ or ‘excessive’.

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Lufthansa now has Europe’s smallest free cabin bag allowance

Lufthansa’s latest no-frills offering takes air travel back to the very bare basics, but how does its cabin allowance stack up against those offered by other European carriers?

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Brussels Airport warns of cancelled flights next month amid strikes

Belgium’s three largest trade unions are set to strike over current retirement age laws. Brussels Airport warns that this will disrupt its operations and ground a large number of flights.

Europe News

Santorini introduces restrictions as volcanic activity is monitored

New restrictions, including the closure of a hiking trail, could remain in place until 2027 as scientists are concerned over volcanic and seismic hazards.

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Jet fuel crisis: Which European flights are cancelled or suspended?

Carriers in Europe recoil over jet fuel prices, forcing them to sharply cut flight schedules and pass on charges to travellers ahead of the peak season.

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Revealed: Skyscanner’s guide to summer savings in Europe

With the summer holidays just around the corner, you don’t want to miss out on securing savings ahead of one of the busiest seasons in the travel calendar.

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Ryanair begins phasing out Berlin base as air traffic drops by 27%

The move comes as Berlin’s international airport says increased charges are not on the cards and Germany’s Finance Ministry approved flight levies to be scaled back.

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