http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:15:04 +0200 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:15:04 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/22/all-the-sustainable-travel-habits-tourists-are-adopting-in-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/22/all-the-sustainable-travel-habits-tourists-are-adopting-in-2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:15:01 +0200 From travelling in off-season to avoiding overtouristed destinations completely, these are the changes travellers are making now to ensure their trip is more sustainable. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/10/from-alpine-mountains-to-mediterranean-citrus-groves-5-foliage-filled-train-journeys-for-a http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/10/from-alpine-mountains-to-mediterranean-citrus-groves-5-foliage-filled-train-journeys-for-a Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:00:01 +0200 Watch nature’s transformation from the comfort of your own seat with these highly-rated rail journeys that are perfect for autumn. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/04/a-lifeline-for-conservation-and-community-projects-why-voluntourism-is-growing-again http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/04/a-lifeline-for-conservation-and-community-projects-why-voluntourism-is-growing-again Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:05:21 +0200 While gap years have always been popular, older travellers make up a growing portion of the voluntourism market. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/11/14/coolcations-nordic-countries-are-reinventing-your-next-summer-holiday-as-global-temperatur http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/11/14/coolcations-nordic-countries-are-reinventing-your-next-summer-holiday-as-global-temperatur Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:31:32 +0100 As popular holiday spots heat up, more of us are switching our typical summer plans to ‘coolcations’. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/07/09/is-a-free-lunch-enough-incentive-to-get-you-to-litter-pick-on-holiday-copenhagen-hopes-so http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/07/09/is-a-free-lunch-enough-incentive-to-get-you-to-litter-pick-on-holiday-copenhagen-hopes-so Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:00:46 +0200 Tourists to the Danish capital will be rewarded with free food and activities - but only if they take part in environmentally friendly tasks. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/27/wellness-tourism-is-booming-but-whats-behind-the-trend http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/27/wellness-tourism-is-booming-but-whats-behind-the-trend Sun, 27 Aug 2023 07:00:39 +0200 The sector is growing and forecast to stay popular. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/22/looking-to-travel-more-sustainably-sweden-finland-and-austria-are-the-places-to-go-to http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/22/looking-to-travel-more-sustainably-sweden-finland-and-austria-are-the-places-to-go-to Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:29:09 +0200 A new study has revealed which destinations are most sustainable, as well as where eco-conscious travellers head to. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/08/tea-tuk-tuks-and-homestays-how-this-300-km-walking-trail-is-empowering-the-women-of-sri-la http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/08/08/tea-tuk-tuks-and-homestays-how-this-300-km-walking-trail-is-empowering-the-women-of-sri-la Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:00:46 +0200 The first of the Pekoe Trail’s 22 segments was opened in 2021, shining a light on life in Sri Lanka’s tea estates. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/15/france-has-the-best-wild-camping-spots-in-europe-here-are-5-more-stunning-spots-to-learn-t http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/07/15/france-has-the-best-wild-camping-spots-in-europe-here-are-5-more-stunning-spots-to-learn-t Sat, 15 Jul 2023 07:00:47 +0200 If you want to save money on hotels and reconnect with nature, a summer wild camping trip is perfect. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/03/06/will-fewer-flights-be-available-in-future-stark-new-report-lays-out-reality-of-decarbonisi http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/03/06/will-fewer-flights-be-available-in-future-stark-new-report-lays-out-reality-of-decarbonisi Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:52:30 +0100 Here's why it's time to switch the plane for a train. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/02/26/tourisms-dirty-secret-what-is-tourism-leakage-and-how-can-you-avoid-contributing-to-it http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/02/26/tourisms-dirty-secret-what-is-tourism-leakage-and-how-can-you-avoid-contributing-to-it Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:00:15 +0100 Is your holiday paying its way? Here’s how to benefit local people and nature this summer. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/02/18/it-survived-a-tsunami-and-a-pandemic-now-this-thai-beach-resort-is-a-shining-light-in-the- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/02/18/it-survived-a-tsunami-and-a-pandemic-now-this-thai-beach-resort-is-a-shining-light-in-the- Sat, 18 Feb 2023 08:00:30 +0100 The Sarojin is a shining example of community-based tourism. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/02/08/germany-italy-spain-crossing-the-eu-by-train-will-be-faster-and-cheaper-with-these-new-rou http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/02/08/germany-italy-spain-crossing-the-eu-by-train-will-be-faster-and-cheaper-with-these-new-rou Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:51:55 +0100 There’ll be no excuse to take flights within Europe when these new long distance train routes have launched. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/31/what-is-nature-positive-travel-and-should-it-be-on-your-radar-in-2023 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/12/31/what-is-nature-positive-travel-and-should-it-be-on-your-radar-in-2023 Sat, 31 Dec 2022 08:00:22 +0100 ‘Nature positive travel’ encourages tourism that has a positive impact on the environment. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/22/europes-most-walkable-cities-wheres-best-to-soak-up-the-sights-on-foot http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/22/europes-most-walkable-cities-wheres-best-to-soak-up-the-sights-on-foot Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:48:24 +0100 The historic sights are best admired on foot in these five cities. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/22/sustainable-travel-charity-calls-for-caps-on-long-distance-flights-and-limits-on-aviation- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/22/sustainable-travel-charity-calls-for-caps-on-long-distance-flights-and-limits-on-aviation- Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:35:50 +0100 The research found only one scenario in which the industry would meet its goal to reach net zero emissions by 2050. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/21/from-e-sleds-to-silent-safaris-electric-transport-is-the-future-of-low-impact-travel http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/21/from-e-sleds-to-silent-safaris-electric-transport-is-the-future-of-low-impact-travel Mon, 21 Nov 2022 07:00:46 +0100 Low emission electric vehicles, or EVs, are driving sustainable travel and combating spiralling fuel costs. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/15/european-sleepers-cross-us-routes-and-super-high-speed-trains-whats-in-store-for-rail-in-2 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/11/15/european-sleepers-cross-us-routes-and-super-high-speed-trains-whats-in-store-for-rail-in-2 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:00:01 +0100 Train travel is on the rise spurred by increasing flight prices and climate change awareness. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/10/25/the-highlands-lochs-and-epic-landscapes-scotlands-best-train-routes-to-take-it-all-in http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/10/25/the-highlands-lochs-and-epic-landscapes-scotlands-best-train-routes-to-take-it-all-in Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:52:23 +0200 You could get the train from London to Edinburgh and back five times and your carbon footprint would still be lower than if you flew. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/10/24/new-zealand-overtourism-residents-plead-with-tourists-to-tread-lightly-and-leave-no-trace http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/10/24/new-zealand-overtourism-residents-plead-with-tourists-to-tread-lightly-and-leave-no-trace Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:32 +0200 “Changes have been made to ensure the New Zealand tourism experience is one that New Zealanders can be proud of,” says tourism boss http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/10/17/think-twice-before-becoming-a-voluntourist-at-a-foreign-orphanage-experts-say http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/10/17/think-twice-before-becoming-a-voluntourist-at-a-foreign-orphanage-experts-say Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:25:55 +0200 In orphanages around the world, well-intentioned volunteers could be unknowingly funding exploitation. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/16/this-lake-district-beauty-spot-is-being-destroyed-can-a-local-campaign-save-it http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/08/16/this-lake-district-beauty-spot-is-being-destroyed-can-a-local-campaign-save-it Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:50:22 +0200 The Lake District's biggest lake could be on the verge of "ecological collapse" due to algal blooms linked to sewage pollution. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/30/how-us-tourism-recovery-could-be-hijacked-by-roe-vs-wade-and-abortion-rights http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/30/how-us-tourism-recovery-could-be-hijacked-by-roe-vs-wade-and-abortion-rights Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:02:27 +0200 As the US moves to criminalise abortion across many states, is it possible that the Roe vs Wade decision could affect tourism recovery in America? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/29/a-new-responsible-travel-index-has-ranked-every-country-heres-how-it-can-help-you-plan-a-h http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/29/a-new-responsible-travel-index-has-ranked-every-country-heres-how-it-can-help-you-plan-a-h Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:00:14 +0200 Holiday Extras has created the ‘Good Trip Index’ to help people travel more responsibly and choose a destination that’s right for them. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/29/when-babymoons-go-wrong-which-european-countries-are-safe-for-pregnant-women http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/29/when-babymoons-go-wrong-which-european-countries-are-safe-for-pregnant-women Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:14:08 +0200 After a woman was refused treatment in Malta because of the country’s strict anti-abortion laws, should pregnant women be reconsidering babymoons? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/13/what-happens-to-old-aeroplanes-here-are-some-of-the-ways-airline-waste-is-being-upcycled http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/13/what-happens-to-old-aeroplanes-here-are-some-of-the-ways-airline-waste-is-being-upcycled Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:00:19 +0200 The airline industry creates an enormous amount of waste, here are some of the creative ways it’s being recycled. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/01/travelling-to-london-this-jubilee-weekend-try-hailing-one-of-london-s-5-000-electric-cabs http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/06/01/travelling-to-london-this-jubilee-weekend-try-hailing-one-of-london-s-5-000-electric-cabs Wed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:40 +0200 There are now 5,000 electric black cabs in London to help you explore without it costing the earth. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/05/28/best-flight-free-travel-tips-for-getting-around-europe-by-train-from-an-expert-insider http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/05/28/best-flight-free-travel-tips-for-getting-around-europe-by-train-from-an-expert-insider Sat, 28 May 2022 07:00:56 +0200 Booking trains abroad can be confusing, leading many to take flights. But this comprehensive guide makes the exciting world of train travel just as easy. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/05/20/world-bee-day-these-insect-friendly-hotels-are-the-bee-s-knees-for-biodiversity http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/05/20/world-bee-day-these-insect-friendly-hotels-are-the-bee-s-knees-for-biodiversity Fri, 20 May 2022 19:03:55 +0200 Make a bee line for these insect-friendly hotels this World Bee Day. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/05/04/how-do-sustainable-aviation-fuels-work-and-are-they-a-viable-alternative http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/05/04/how-do-sustainable-aviation-fuels-work-and-are-they-a-viable-alternative Wed, 04 May 2022 12:58:23 +0200 Sustainable Aviation Fuels supposedly cut a plane’s carbon emissions by around 80 per cent. But they’re no “silver bullet,” a climate tech expert warns. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/26/vietnam-s-new-tour-guides-were-illegal-loggers-until-this-innovative-programme-came-along http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/26/vietnam-s-new-tour-guides-were-illegal-loggers-until-this-innovative-programme-came-along Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:00:53 +0200 Illegal loggers in Vietnam are getting a chance at an honest living, thanks to one adventure tourism company. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/18/what-can-the-world-s-blue-zones-teach-us-about-extending-our-lifespan http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/18/what-can-the-world-s-blue-zones-teach-us-about-extending-our-lifespan Mon, 18 Apr 2022 07:11:13 +0200 There are lessons to be learned from the communities and regions where people regularly live to 100. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/16/self-sufficient-hideaways-from-private-islands-to-italian-farms http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/16/self-sufficient-hideaways-from-private-islands-to-italian-farms Sat, 16 Apr 2022 07:03:17 +0200 Would you go on a 'cultivacation'? Turns out it's the next big travel trend... http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/15/take-remote-working-to-the-next-level-with-this-bali-coworking-camp http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/04/15/take-remote-working-to-the-next-level-with-this-bali-coworking-camp Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:27:04 +0200 Who said you can’t mix work and pleasure? Coworking camps are penned to be a hot holiday choice for the summer. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/02/14/what-is-extractive-tourism-and-what-can-we-do-about-it http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/02/14/what-is-extractive-tourism-and-what-can-we-do-about-it Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:39:05 +0100 'Overtourism' has become a popular phrase to describe mass travel to any one location. But what exactly is extractive tourism? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/02/11/looking-for-a-sustainable-holiday-these-5-cities-have-the-most-eco-friendly-hotels-in-the- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/02/11/looking-for-a-sustainable-holiday-these-5-cities-have-the-most-eco-friendly-hotels-in-the- Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:15:54 +0100 If you’re worried about the impact of your travelling, know that these hotels are the most sustainable in the world. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/01/30/14-of-the-most-eco-friendly-travel-companies-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/01/30/14-of-the-most-eco-friendly-travel-companies-in-europe Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:00:44 +0100 Looking to book a trip that won’t cost the Earth? We’ve got you covered for the travel companies who are dedicated to reducing the impact of your holiday. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/01/24/a-sustainable-tourism-lab-is-transforming-the-island-of-rhodes-in-greece http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/01/24/a-sustainable-tourism-lab-is-transforming-the-island-of-rhodes-in-greece Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:33:42 +0100 A decade on from the recession, Greece has launched a sustainability initiative with the help of TUI to regenerate tourism in Rhodes that also keeps sustainability at the top of the agenda. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/01/22/space-tourism-private-jets-and-weekend-trips-what-counts-as-bullshit-flights http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/01/22/space-tourism-private-jets-and-weekend-trips-what-counts-as-bullshit-flights Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:00:38 +0100 Aviation is a global justice issue, writes the Stay Grounded network. So what can we do about it? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/11/10/convenient-cheap-and-killing-the-planet-why-short-haul-flights-are-still-so-popular http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/11/10/convenient-cheap-and-killing-the-planet-why-short-haul-flights-are-still-so-popular Wed, 10 Nov 2021 18:54:13 +0100 Short-haul flights remain popular but maybe not for long, as EU countries move to phase them out. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/11/09/want-to-get-back-out-in-nature-without-long-haul-flights-scotland-should-be-top-of-your-li http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/11/09/want-to-get-back-out-in-nature-without-long-haul-flights-scotland-should-be-top-of-your-li Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:07:00 +0100 Whether you want a pre-organised tour or a solo trip in the wilds, this friendly country will welcome you with open arms - and a dram or two. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/11/08/train-travel-can-be-as-quick-cheap-and-easy-to-book-as-flights-here-s-how-to-get-onboard http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/11/08/train-travel-can-be-as-quick-cheap-and-easy-to-book-as-flights-here-s-how-to-get-onboard Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:22:31 +0100 Climate scientists say annual cuts of 2.5 per cent would keep the aviation industry's contribution to global warming at about 0.04C. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/11/05/you-ll-soon-be-seeing-more-stories-about-climate-positive-organisations-and-destinations http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/11/05/you-ll-soon-be-seeing-more-stories-about-climate-positive-organisations-and-destinations Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:21:26 +0100 Our Managing Editor brings you an announcement following a declaration announced at COP26 yesterday. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/11/01/enjoy-60-off-and-a-free-tree-when-you-book-with-this-slow-travel-company http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/11/01/enjoy-60-off-and-a-free-tree-when-you-book-with-this-slow-travel-company Mon, 01 Nov 2021 09:00:39 +0100 Pass it on to a friend: Byway's unique referral scheme aims to help rewild the Scottish Highlands while you go on an adventure. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/10/29/no-flying-as-usual-100s-of-travel-companies-have-promised-to-tackle-the-climate-crisis http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/10/29/no-flying-as-usual-100s-of-travel-companies-have-promised-to-tackle-the-climate-crisis Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:58:01 +0200 Launching at COP26, a new UN framework is urging tourism companies to halve their carbon emissions by 2030. How will it work? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/10/26/less-screen-time-more-family-time-these-holidays-for-teenagers-are-a-parent-s-best-friend http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/10/26/less-screen-time-more-family-time-these-holidays-for-teenagers-are-a-parent-s-best-friend Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:00:17 +0200 If your teenager is a budding documentary maker or archaeologist in the making, Black Tomato’s new Field Trip collection has the perfect holiday for the whole family. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/10/23/11-expert-tips-on-how-to-experience-a-country-like-a-local http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/10/23/11-expert-tips-on-how-to-experience-a-country-like-a-local Sat, 23 Oct 2021 23:17:18 +0200 Leave the guidebook at home, switch off your maps and hop off the tour bus. The best way to immerse yourself in a culture is to take your cues from the locals. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/09/28/dutch-students-develop-solar-powered-camper-to-travel-more-sustainably http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/09/28/dutch-students-develop-solar-powered-camper-to-travel-more-sustainably Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:02:51 +0200 Students at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands have developed a solar-powered camper that can travel up to 730 kilometres on self-generated electricity thanks to solar panels on its roof. http://www.euronews.com/2021/09/27/a-life-of-abject-misery-why-you-should-never-ride-an-elephant-on-holiday http://www.euronews.com/2021/09/27/a-life-of-abject-misery-why-you-should-never-ride-an-elephant-on-holiday Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:10:09 +0200 Many elephants in South-East Asia live in "poorly managed tourism camps" and are deprived of any happiness or freedom. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/08/25/meet-the-woman-whose-lockdown-campervan-project-changed-her-life http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/08/25/meet-the-woman-whose-lockdown-campervan-project-changed-her-life Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:02:50 +0200 Jennifer Mckechnie taught herself to remodel and convert a tired old bus during lockdown.