http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:01:31 +0200 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:01:31 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/iran-war-strikes-ees-why-the-number-of-people-flying-in-europe-is-dropping http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/iran-war-strikes-ees-why-the-number-of-people-flying-in-europe-is-dropping Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:01:20 +0200 An industry group says that while marginal, the decline “marks a significant milestone” for Europe’s aviation sector. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/love-night-trains-this-new-map-shows-all-the-sleeper-services-running-across-europe-in-202 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/love-night-trains-this-new-map-shows-all-the-sleeper-services-running-across-europe-in-202 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:17:40 +0200 The 2026 edition shows five new connections already running or lauching this year. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/travel-back-to-the-time-of-the-great-arctic-expeditions-with-a-stay-in-this-19th-century-s http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/travel-back-to-the-time-of-the-great-arctic-expeditions-with-a-stay-in-this-19th-century-s Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:00:14 +0200 HX Expeditions is marking the 130th anniversary of its landmark expedition cruise by unveiling the 1896 Cabin. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/france-unveils-33-palaces-for-2026-as-six-new-hotels-join-elite-list http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/france-unveils-33-palaces-for-2026-as-six-new-hotels-join-elite-list Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:36:57 +0200 The latest collection of palace hotels have been revealed, with six properties joining France’s most exclusive hospitality club. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/this-finnish-ski-resort-is-launching-a-summer-long-treasure-hunt-for-a-20000-gold-bar http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/this-finnish-ski-resort-is-launching-a-summer-long-treasure-hunt-for-a-20000-gold-bar Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:41:10 +0200 Visitors will have longer to search in the daylight as Levi experiences the midnight sun from late May to the end of July. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/overtourism-which-european-countries-are-becoming-the-most-hostile-to-travellers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/04/overtourism-which-european-countries-are-becoming-the-most-hostile-to-travellers Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:52:00 +0200 As tourism surges across Europe, tensions with local communities are mounting over access to housing and rising costs. Which countries are seeing the biggest backlash? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/revealed-the-most-beautiful-restaurants-in-europe-for-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/revealed-the-most-beautiful-restaurants-in-europe-for-2026 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:02:26 +0200 The Prix Versailles architecture and design awards have revealed the World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants for 2026. Five European venues made the prestigious list, celebrating restaurants where striking interiors are every bit as memorable as the food. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/freedom-ship-could-this-giant-floating-city-become-the-worlds-biggest-cruise-ship http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/04/freedom-ship-could-this-giant-floating-city-become-the-worlds-biggest-cruise-ship Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:15 +0200 The proposed Freedom Ship would be unlike anything currently sailing the seas. Designed as a permanent floating city for up to 80,000 people, the mile-long vessel would feature homes, schools, hotels, parks, a hospital and even a sports stadium as it slowly circles the globe. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/03/melia-and-iberostar-quit-cuba-trumps-ultimatum-leaves-spanish-hotel-groups-under-pressure http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/03/melia-and-iberostar-quit-cuba-trumps-ultimatum-leaves-spanish-hotel-groups-under-pressure Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:03:04 +0200 Meliá has announced that it is halting operations at 15 Cuban hotels. Iberostar did so on 1 June at 12 hotels, bowing to US sanctions on Gaesa, the military group controlling tourism. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/03/2026-world-cup-fuels-tourism-boom-in-north-america-with-canada-in-the-lead http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/03/2026-world-cup-fuels-tourism-boom-in-north-america-with-canada-in-the-lead Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:21:06 +0200 This month’s football World Cup puts North America at the heart of global tourism and is set to trigger an economic boom across the region, with Canada leading the way, ahead of Mexico and the United States, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/03/if-you-throw-trash-you-lose-cash-tokyo-tourist-district-introduces-littering-fines http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/03/if-you-throw-trash-you-lose-cash-tokyo-tourist-district-introduces-littering-fines Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:51:29 +0200 Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/02/drunk-and-disruptive-airline-passengers-could-face-industry-wide-flight-bans-under-new-uk- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/02/drunk-and-disruptive-airline-passengers-could-face-industry-wide-flight-bans-under-new-uk- Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:26:05 +0200 The UK government is exploring proposals for a national airline blacklist that could prevent abusive, violent or persistently disruptive passengers from flying with any carrier. The move comes as airlines report rising levels of bad behaviour during peak holiday periods and push for tougher measures http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/02/us-and-uk-ease-cyprus-travel-advice-boost-for-tourism http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/02/us-and-uk-ease-cyprus-travel-advice-boost-for-tourism Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:45:09 +0200 The two countries had raised the security level for Cyprus after drone attacks on the British base at Akrotiri, moving it to level three at the time – 'reconsider your travel' http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/02/fresh-blow-for-cuba-iberia-halts-direct-madridhavana-flights-until-november http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/02/fresh-blow-for-cuba-iberia-halts-direct-madridhavana-flights-until-november Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:32:59 +0200 The Spanish airline is temporarily suspending its direct route to the island due to fuel supply problems. The move adds to recent suspensions by Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/01/ees-delays-wizz-air-urges-brits-to-arrive-at-european-airports-three-hours-before-flight http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/01/ees-delays-wizz-air-urges-brits-to-arrive-at-european-airports-three-hours-before-flight Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:55:38 +0200 Budget airline Wizz Air says passengers should arrive three hours early as new EU border checks trigger long airport queues, with some travellers already missing flights amid fears of summer travel disruption. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/01/easyjet-shares-rally-as-castlelake-weighs-possible-takeover-offer http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/01/easyjet-shares-rally-as-castlelake-weighs-possible-takeover-offer Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:43:19 +0200 The budget airline's stock rose more than 12% after Castlelake said it was considering a possible offer. Prior to the rally, easyJet shares had fallen by around 23% over the past year against a backdrop of higher fuel costs and uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/01/higher-airfares-and-fewer-visitors-how-the-iran-conflict-is-hitting-southeast-asia-tourism http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/01/higher-airfares-and-fewer-visitors-how-the-iran-conflict-is-hitting-southeast-asia-tourism Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:11:22 +0200 Tourism across Southeast Asia was finally recovering from the pandemic. Now, soaring fuel prices, flight disruptions, and growing economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict are threatening to slow demand just as the region enters its crucial summer travel season. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/01/a-1300km-journey-one-of-europes-longest-train-routes-is-set-to-launch-this-month http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/01/a-1300km-journey-one-of-europes-longest-train-routes-is-set-to-launch-this-month Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:50:57 +0200 With seats from Poland to Germany starting at €10, this inter-European train service will offer travellers one of the continent’s longest direct routes. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/31/live-for-free-on-this-dream-island-in-greece-heres-what-you-need-to-do http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/31/live-for-free-on-this-dream-island-in-greece-heres-what-you-need-to-do Sun, 31 May 2026 11:50:46 +0200 Fancy living rent-free on this dream island in Greece? There’s just one catch: you’ll have to meet a strict condition. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/30/flixbus-revives-polands-infamous-666-highway-to-hel http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/30/flixbus-revives-polands-infamous-666-highway-to-hel Sat, 30 May 2026 16:55:20 +0200 Three years after the disappearance of the famous 666 bus to the Hel Peninsula, the route will return to Polish roads, this time operated by FlixBus. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/29/italy-tap-water-not-guaranteed-rules-for-restaurants-bars-and-hotels-across-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/29/italy-tap-water-not-guaranteed-rules-for-restaurants-bars-and-hotels-across-europe Fri, 29 May 2026 11:55:56 +0200 A Supreme Court ruling has found that Italian businesses are not required to provide drinking water from the tap, unlike in much of Europe. Here is an overview of the different national rules. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/29/48-more-police-officers-deployed-to-lisbon-airport-from-friday http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/29/48-more-police-officers-deployed-to-lisbon-airport-from-friday Fri, 29 May 2026 09:40:51 +0200 Lisbon airport has recently seen long queues at border control, with delays increasingly blamed on the new Europe-wide Entry/Exit System. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/greece-or-turkiye-which-offers-the-most-affordable-holiday-this-summer-for-europeans http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/greece-or-turkiye-which-offers-the-most-affordable-holiday-this-summer-for-europeans Thu, 28 May 2026 16:14:52 +0200 Türkiye still tops the charts for bargain all-inclusive breaks and low day-to-day costs but, as more Turkish tourists head to Greece in search of better value, Euronews Travel compares where travellers can really get the most for their money in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/europes-best-stargazing-destination-is-in-portugal http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/europes-best-stargazing-destination-is-in-portugal Thu, 28 May 2026 10:37:45 +0200 The Dark Sky Alqueva reserve has been recognised at the 2026 Tourism Leaders Awards, but investment in astrotourism remains far below its full potential. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/machu-picchu-overtourism-a-bucket-list-dream-is-turning-into-a-nightmare-for-visitors http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/machu-picchu-overtourism-a-bucket-list-dream-is-turning-into-a-nightmare-for-visitors Thu, 28 May 2026 08:14:52 +0200 A global heritage foundation has offered to work with Peruvian authorities to improve conditions at Machu Picchu as tourists face overcrowding, long queues and transport problems. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/inside-roswyn-indias-first-morgans-originals-hotel-opens-in-mumbai-in-pictures http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/28/inside-roswyn-indias-first-morgans-originals-hotel-opens-in-mumbai-in-pictures Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:26 +0200 India’s first Morgans Originals hotel is an all-suite property bringing Italian dining, a Japanese-style listening bar and longevity-led wellness to Mumbai. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/27/ferry-link-between-cyprus-and-lebanon-will-start-operating-from-9-june http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/27/ferry-link-between-cyprus-and-lebanon-will-start-operating-from-9-june Wed, 27 May 2026 16:25:42 +0200 Cedar Waves has now opened its online platform for bookings, allowing customers to reserve their stays directly through the company’s website. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/27/this-beach-in-portugals-algarve-was-just-named-the-best-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/27/this-beach-in-portugals-algarve-was-just-named-the-best-in-europe Wed, 27 May 2026 09:05:44 +0200 Monte Clérigo on the Costa Vicentina in Portugal’s south western tip was praised by European Best Destinations for its understated luxury and nature offering. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/26/london-to-stirling-for-under-35-lumos-new-train-route-has-just-launched http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/26/london-to-stirling-for-under-35-lumos-new-train-route-has-just-launched Tue, 26 May 2026 14:21:41 +0200 Budget rail operator Lumo launches a low-cost London–Stirling service, offering a greener alternative to flights and boosting tourism to the Scottish city. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/26/looking-to-book-a-budget-summer-holiday-experts-share-their-top-travel-tips http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/26/looking-to-book-a-budget-summer-holiday-experts-share-their-top-travel-tips Tue, 26 May 2026 13:43:38 +0200 Despite rising travel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, Europeans’ appetites for a summer getaway hasn’t curbed in the least. With these tips, the long awaited holiday season can stretch euros further when abroad – even if that means being closer to home. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/why-are-some-airlines-slashing-flight-prices-amid-the-war-in-the-middle-east http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/why-are-some-airlines-slashing-flight-prices-amid-the-war-in-the-middle-east Tue, 26 May 2026 12:06:52 +0200 While Europe-Asia airfares soar, budget airlines slash or keep prices low to tempt people back into travel amid weak demand and higher operational costs. How can they do it and how long will it last? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/26/sri-lanka-waives-visa-fees-for-tourists-from-more-than-40-countries http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/26/sri-lanka-waives-visa-fees-for-tourists-from-more-than-40-countries Tue, 26 May 2026 11:29:09 +0200 As of 25 May, you won’t pay a cent to enjoy up to 30 days in the country. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/easyjet-probed-in-italy-over-alleged-unfair-baggage-pricing-on-booking-platforms http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/easyjet-probed-in-italy-over-alleged-unfair-baggage-pricing-on-booking-platforms Tue, 26 May 2026 11:05:41 +0200 Italy's competition watchdog has launched a formal investigation into easyJet over claims the airline misled consumers through opaque bundled baggage pricing on its booking platforms. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/26/do-german-holiday-destinations-benefit-from-the-iran-war http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/26/do-german-holiday-destinations-benefit-from-the-iran-war Tue, 26 May 2026 08:22:51 +0200 A rise in bookings is expected above all on the North Sea and Baltic coasts, said CDU politician Christoph Ploß, the federal government’s tourism commissioner. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/turkish-tourists-flock-to-greece-as-rising-costs-put-greeks-off-turkey http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/26/turkish-tourists-flock-to-greece-as-rising-costs-put-greeks-off-turkey Tue, 26 May 2026 08:00:42 +0200 Tourism between Greece and Turkey has tripled, but only in one direction as Greeks avoid steep prices in Turkey while Turkish tourists pour in. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/26/you-can-now-buy-marriotts-luxury-hotel-look-for-your-home-but-some-pieces-cost-more-than-6 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/26/you-can-now-buy-marriotts-luxury-hotel-look-for-your-home-but-some-pieces-cost-more-than-6 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:08 +0200 From sculptural lighting and designer rugs to wellness-inspired bedroom furniture, Marriott Bonvoy has launched a new online interiors shop allowing travellers to recreate the look and feel of its luxury hotels at home. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/these-are-the-worlds-best-countries-to-move-to-and-number-one-is-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/these-are-the-worlds-best-countries-to-move-to-and-number-one-is-in-europe Mon, 25 May 2026 14:44:02 +0200 Whether you’re moving as a family or looking to improve your cost of living balance, here’s where you should be heading. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/devastating-blow-three-major-luxury-hotels-in-france-lose-palace-status http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/devastating-blow-three-major-luxury-hotels-in-france-lose-palace-status Mon, 25 May 2026 13:56:16 +0200 Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/a-new-flight-tracker-just-launched-complete-with-alerts-for-unusual-activity http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/a-new-flight-tracker-just-launched-complete-with-alerts-for-unusual-activity Mon, 25 May 2026 11:03:15 +0200 The alerts are triggered by things like altitude oscillation and squawk codes. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/prague-airport-named-overall-winner-at-routes-europe-2026-awards http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/prague-airport-named-overall-winner-at-routes-europe-2026-awards Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:08 +0200 The award comes as Prague Airport expands international connectivity, having launched new routes last year and earmarked for new long-haul paths to the US and Taiwan in 2026. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/revealed-europes-cheapest-and-most-expensive-city-breaks-for-2026 http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/25/revealed-europes-cheapest-and-most-expensive-city-breaks-for-2026 Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:02 +0200 New research has found which European cities offer the best value for travellers once they’re there – and which could leave visitors paying far more. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/23/anime-effect-fans-boost-tourism-across-asia-with-pilgrimages-to-attractions-and-festivals http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/23/anime-effect-fans-boost-tourism-across-asia-with-pilgrimages-to-attractions-and-festivals Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:26 +0200 An anime-inspired ‘set-jetting’ travel trend is surging in Asia, with Trip.com reporting a 195% year-on-year rise in searches for anime and comic-related tourism experiences. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/eu-air-connectivity-flatlined-in-2025-thanks-to-costs-and-regulatory-burden-says-iata http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/eu-air-connectivity-flatlined-in-2025-thanks-to-costs-and-regulatory-burden-says-iata Fri, 22 May 2026 13:06:23 +0200 Over 12 months, 1,281 routes were added – but 568 of these were relaunches of routes that were paused over the past decade. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/portugal-braces-for-travel-chaos-as-nationwide-strike-threatens-500-flights http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/portugal-braces-for-travel-chaos-as-nationwide-strike-threatens-500-flights Fri, 22 May 2026 12:24:34 +0200 Holidaymakers heading to Portugal in June are being warned to expect delays and disruption as cabin crew, rail workers and metro staff prepare for a nationwide strike that could affect hundreds of flights and public transport services across the country. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/portuguese-among-top-in-europe-for-desire-to-travel-in-2026-but-high-costs-remain-a-concer http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/portuguese-among-top-in-europe-for-desire-to-travel-in-2026-but-high-costs-remain-a-concer Fri, 22 May 2026 11:04:03 +0200 Nearly 50% of those polled in the country cited financial limitations as a reason not to travel, according to a study by Europ Assistance. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/how-to-have-a-responsible-day-trip-in-europes-most-overtouristed-cities http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/how-to-have-a-responsible-day-trip-in-europes-most-overtouristed-cities Thu, 21 May 2026 14:53:22 +0200 Intrepid Travel has launched ‘uncommon day trips’ in Barcelona, Venice and Paris which aim to take travellers away from the main sights. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/airbnb-expands-beyond-rentals-with-ai-planning-tools-airport-pickups-and-world-cup-experie http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/airbnb-expands-beyond-rentals-with-ai-planning-tools-airport-pickups-and-world-cup-experie Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:30 +0200 The holiday rental giant is expanding far beyond accommodation, adding car hires, luggage storage, boutique hotels, AI-powered planning tools and exclusive travel experiences. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/a-brand-new-airline-is-set-to-launch-this-july-and-you-can-book-tickets-from-london-now http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/21/a-brand-new-airline-is-set-to-launch-this-july-and-you-can-book-tickets-from-london-now Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:50 +0200 Riyadh Air is set to launch flights to Manchester and Madrid too, with more than 100 destinations set to join the network before 2030. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/qatars-tourism-sector-shows-resilience-and-is-ready-to-welcome-visitors-again http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/qatars-tourism-sector-shows-resilience-and-is-ready-to-welcome-visitors-again Wed, 20 May 2026 18:15:49 +0200 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. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/lisbon-tops-global-study-of-the-worlds-most-livable-cities-for-expats http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/20/lisbon-tops-global-study-of-the-worlds-most-livable-cities-for-expats Wed, 20 May 2026 13:43:47 +0200 As more people move abroad for work, lifestyle and flexibility, a new ranking has revealed the best cities for expats to actually live in. The study factors in everything from healthcare and safety to affordability and ease of settling in, with Europe dominating the top spots.