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Winter Olympics: Which sports do Europeans prefer?

The upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are expected to further boost Europe's winter sports economy, although high costs are increasingly becoming a barrier for snow lovers.

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Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics

Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.

Destinations

Why Georgia’s ‘transit’ city has finally entered the tourist limelight

Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes.

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Tourists duped by AI after searching for hot springs that don’t exist

From non-existent hot springs to fabricated sacred sites, travellers using AI to plan trips have found themselves searching for nothing.

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Five ways to feel La Gomera’s essence all year round

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For travellers who crave discovery over distraction, La Gomera rewards curiosity at every turn.

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Why travellers will flock to this overlooked Greek island in 2026

Ios is setting itself apart from other Greek islands where tourism is straining local infrastructure and community resources.

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Can't decide where to go in 2026? Let your horoscope guide you

Fourty-three per cent of travellers would reconsider trips based on a horoscope warning, according to one survey.

Europe News

Sustainable tourism projects celebrated at EU exhibition

The European Commission is expected to publish its EU strategy for tourism this year.

Azerbaijan

Israel’s Foreign Minister Sa'ar visits Baku amid regional tensions

The Israeli foreign minister discussed cooperation in energy, defence and tourism. Israel supports Iranian protesters, while Baku monitors its ethnic Azeri population in Iran.

Travel News

Fitur 2026 showcased innovation and a tribute to the Adamuz victims

Fitur 2026 brought together more than 10,000 travel companies from 161 countries in Madrid.

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More Europeans can now visit China visa-free for 30 days

Citizens from 79 countries can now visit China visa-free, including the UK and Canada.

Moments

Travel Photographer of the Year 2025 winners revealed

After more than 20,000 entries, a panel of international experts has selected the best images in the world of travel photography over the past 12 months.

Travel News

Why you should visit Doha in 2026

The capital of Qatar has taken over the title of GCC Tourism Capital from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates.

Moments

Why visiting Japan in cherry blossom season could cost less this year

Both independent travel and tour packages are seeing more competitive pricing this year.

Destinations

World’s fastest-growing tourist destinations revealed in new report

According to UN Tourism’s latest World Tourism Barometer, Iceland, Brazil and Egypt are among those seeing double-digit growth in arrivals in 2025.

Travel News

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism on the power of the travel industry

Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb spoke exclusively with Euronews about the industry’s role in connecting countries.

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Can tourism grow without costing the planet? Leaders weigh in at Davo

Tourism took centre stage in Davos this week as political leaders, investors and industry executives gathered for an executive panel discussion organised by Euronews Travel.

Destinations

This Finnish city just became a European Capital of Culture for 2026

Oulu has a year-long programme of events putting the spotlight on Sámi culture and climate change.

Lifestyle

Run the ultimate race: Samla endurance race opens up to the world

Sports tourism is a fast booming cultural trend as elite athletes seek new frontiers to fulfil their passion while pushing their limits. Qatar's unforgiving homegrown endurance contest, Samla, is hoping to meet that demand by opening up to international competitors for the first time.

Destinations

Why two-tier pricing at tourist sites is controversial

Dual pricing is already in place for various tourist tickets or fees across Europe and the rest of the world.