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Why ‘alpine summer’ is one of this year's coolest travel trends

According to Google Trends data, UK search interest for ‘alpine summer’ is up 82% year-on-year – with travellers seeking out mountain holidays for their coolcations in Europe.

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Nearly half of Europeans plan a ‘skilliday’ this summer

A survey by Mastercard has found that Europeans are swapping poolside lounging for pottery wheels, cooking classes and creative arts workshops when on holiday, with many valuing new skills gained over traditional keepsakes.

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Extreme weather and conscious tourism: How travel is changing in 2026

Destinations will need to strengthen their ability to anticipate and adapt to uncertainty, according to a new report.

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Is 'slow tourism' talk elitist, or just the sector's latest fad?

Travel platforms are rushing to praise slow travel as the must‑try trend for 2026, citing its potential environmental and psychological benefits. But can everyone afford it?

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One of the world’s most scenic rail journeys returns for summer

Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route offers journeys from Skagway in Alaska into British Columbia and Canada's Yukon Territory.

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Revealed: Set-jetting locations set to hit the big time in 2026

The newly released Screen Tourism Forecast Index is predicting which countries and cities will see a surge in visitors thanks to film and TV this year.

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Hot dogs in first class? Fast food classic goes gourmet on Swiss First

The ‘bastardo’ hot dog will be available in SWISS First on all flights departing Switzerland until 1 September.

Moments

Why travel has become one of the best ways to make new friends

New research has found that almost half of Europeans believe travel is the most effective way to start new personal relationships, with shared experiences, time away from routine and a greater openness to others helping turn trips into lasting bonds.

Culture news

WeRoad co-founder Fabio Bin on the business of making new friends

Speaking to Euronews in Cannes after being shortlisted for the European CMO of the Year Award, Fabio Bin explained he turned a personal frustration into a fast-growing social travel brand.

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Short breaks and family holidays drive Europe summer travel demand

From quick getaways to heatwave-avoiding escapes, new data from Trip.com reveals the trends that are shaping summer travel across Europe in 2026.

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All the Mediterranean travel trends to know about in 2026

As fly-and-flop holidays fall out of fashion, travellers are looking for more meaningful travel experiences even while prioritising sun and sea.

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Europe's largest river cruise ship to launch on the Danube next spring

The AmaRudi, AmaWaterways’ second double-width vessel, will accommodate 196 guests across 98 staterooms and suites when it launches in April 2027.

Residences

These European hotels have been included in a new hall of fame list

From Paris and Monte Carlo to Lake Como and St Moritz, nine of Europe's most iconic luxury hotels have earned places in Esquire's Hotel Hall of Fame.

Destinations

‘Coolcations’ in Europe: New index reveals where to escape the heat

A new summer heat escape index has ranked Europe's coolest destinations for summer travel in 2026, with Iceland, Finland and Norway leading the way.

Residences

Europe's top listening hotels: Check in for music, DJs and vinyl

From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are turning sound into the main attraction, blending analogue music, DJ culture and design-led hospitality into immersive stays.

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Inside one of the world’s most popular cruises around Europe

The western Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise routes, drawing thousands who visit three top European destinations in a single trip without ever packing or unpacking.

Destinations

Want to book a life-changing holiday? Travel to these destinations

Searching for more than a beach break? These are the places that travellers say transformed their lives when they returned home.

Destinations

The lesser-known countries on the rise in 2026

The latest UN Tourism report has highlighted all the ways travel is changing in 2026.

Europe in Motion

What are the 10 best European cities to eat like a local?

Istanbul edges out Paris in a new culinary index, signalling a "massive shift from formal fine dining to street food heritage", as studies claim gastronomy has turned increasingly crucial in today's travel choices.

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Air passenger traffic has dropped in Europe. Here’s why

An industry group says that while marginal, the decline “marks a significant milestone” for Europe’s aviation sector.