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Are party holidays a thing of the past?

New research shows that a majority of young people prefer a more low-key trip abroad, with some rejecting the notion of a party holiday entirely.

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Why EU passport stamps will soon be a thing of the past

Manual stamping of passports "is time consuming...and does not allow a systematic detection of overstayers,” says the EU.

Business

Resurgence in packaged holidays and bankruptcy of FTI lifts TUI profit

Europe's largest tour operator TUI beat profit expectations with its latest financial results for the third quarter on Wednesday.

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Euros final in Berlin has England fans rushing to German capital

England fans are hoping their team can beat hot favourites Spain at the Euros final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Sunday.

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Don’t look down: Slackliner crosses from Italian mainland to Sicily

Jaan Roose, 32, has previously made sporting history as the only athlete ever to complete a double backflip on a slackline.

Destinations

Could Germany be Europe’s newest ‘weed tourism’ hotspot?

Bureaucracy imposed by the EU and disagreements in the Bundestag mean that Germany’s path to legalising cannabis is far from clear.

Destinations

Beat the crowds: Europe’s least visited places might surprise you

Be part of the solution to overtourism with a visit to these under-the-radar destinations.

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Affordable luxury? Uber launches new water limos and yachts

Ride-hailing app Uber is launching new water-based transport services in Europe.

Destinations

Paris when it sizzles (or drizzles): Is it still a must visit?

As the Olympics draws ever closer, many of us are thinking more of Paris - here's everything you need to know before taking a trip.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Will the EU’s new Entry/Exit system cause a travel backlog?

The EES will certainly enhance border control and migration management, but it will also create significant operational challenges for EU member states that could affect travellers' experience at border crossing points, Tony Mercer writes.

Economy

What's hot and what's not for travel and tourism this year?

Travel and tourism levels across the world are expected to jump back to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to a report on tourism and travel from the World Economic Forum.

Experiences

Take a look inside Europe’s quirkiest luxury hotels

From Amsterdan to Tuscany, skip the chain hotels and plan a more memorable stay.

People

How Iceland’s ‘no-frills’ Play Airlines is reinventing budget travel

Play Airlines’ new CEO is determined to see the low-cost Icelandic carrier grow while maintaining its no-frills - but great service - ethos.

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UK backtracks on new EU Entry/Exit scheme at Dover-Calais crossing

UK government ministers appear to have acknowledged uncertainty around the EES scheme and have put in place a quasi-soft launch to counteract any difficulties.

Stays

Here’s how you can sleep among fine art at the Musée d’Orsay

With its new Icons list, Airbnb is opening up a multitude of incredible experiences to just a handful of guests.

Business

Australian airline Qantas agrees payouts over 'ghost flights'

Australia's biggest airline Qantas agrees million-dollar settlement after being accused of selling thousands of tickets for flights it had already cancelled.

People

Could Croatia be the most sustainable travel destination in Europe?

Shoulder season travel and regional destinations top the Balkan country’s sustainable tourism strategy.

Experiences

Which are the most lucrative countries for TEFL teachers?

These are the countries where you’ll get paid the most for teaching English as a foreign language.

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Only one of the world’s cleanest airports is in Europe

A new ranking reveals Asia has the world’s cleanest airports based on factors including the cleanliness of seating and toilet facilities.

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How will the EU’s new Entry/Exit System work?

A new timeline for the EU's post-Brexit Entry/Exit System (EES) has been released after countless postponements.