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Revealed: The most popular beaches in Italy for 2026

Italy is home to thousands of kilometres of coastline, but Sardinia is stealing the show this summer. New research has revealed the country’s most popular beaches for 2026, with two-thirds of the list found on the Mediterranean island.

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Europe’s best 'trip-maxxing' routes for a four-city break

‘Trip-maxxing’ is the travel trend du jour, and new research has revealed the best multi-city routes across Europe, combining short journey times, affordable accommodation, vibrant nightlife and world-class attractions to help travellers make the most of a single trip.

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Short breaks set the tone for travellers in Greece, new data reveals

Data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority show that trips of up to three nights recorded the strongest growth in 2025. Citizens over 65 emerged as the age group with the sharpest increase in travel.

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How Baku’s Old City is embracing the future

In partnership with Azpromo

Discover how Icherisheher combines heritage conservation, sustainable urban management and community life to protect one of the region's oldest historic cities.

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From safari to golf: Tanzania’s new strategy to attract tourists

For decades, Tanzania has built its tourist appeal on safaris, Kilimanjaro and the beaches of Zanzibar. It now wants to diversify by opening a golf course in the Serengeti.

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Revealed: The countries where tourism is booming in 2026

New data reveals where international tourism has bounced back strongest since the pandemic, with Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt among the biggest winners – while some popular destinations are still struggling to recover.

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Is Europe's new Entry/Exit system changing how Britons travel?

Longer queues but no cancellations: data suggests that while new biometric checks for non-EU visitors are creating delays, British holidaymakers heading to the mainland remain undeterred.

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Europe’s epic new 3,500km hiking trail crosses six countries

From Poland’s Baltic coast to Italy’s Adriatic shores, the new Wolf Trail takes hikers on a mammoth journey through six European countries, crossing mountains, forests and historic cities along the way.

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Revealed: The European islands set to be 2026's hottest escapes

New research has revealed the world’s up-and-coming islands seeing the biggest rise in popularity, with three European gems featuring in the ranking.

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Eurail and Interrail explained: How Europe's rail passes work

Planning a European rail adventure? With 33 countries to explore, here’s everything you need to know about Eurail and Interrail passes to see the continent at a slower pace.

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Flights in Athens FIR exceed 5,000 on Saturday

This figure surpasses the previous record, exceeding the earlier highest daily total, which was 4,944 scheduled flights in a single day.

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Running holidays: Europe's best destinations for a 'runcation'

Running holidays are becoming one of travel's fastest-growing trends, with new search data revealing a surge in demand for active getaways. From the Dolomites to Madeira, these are the best places in Europe to lace up your trainers.

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Wildlife holiday bucket list: The animals travellers want to see most

Forget safaris, there’s a new 'big five' to see in the wild. From pandas and kangaroos to whales and koalas, research suggests today's travellers are looking beyond the traditional safari in search of a different set of bucket list wildlife encounters.

Business

The world's most profitable airlines: Record earnings collide with war

The nine most profitable airlines on the planet earned a combined $25.11 billion (€22bn) in their latest annual results, with Emirates keeping its crown. However, the numbers largely reflect an industry snapshot moments before the Iran war changed everything.

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Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest

In partnership with Media City

In 2025, Budapest welcomed a record eight million visitors, making it one of Central Europe's most popular destinations. So what is it about this city that attracts so many travellers?

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Skip the crowds: Under-the-radar European islands to visit now

Swap overcrowded hotspots for quieter shores with these lesser-known islands, where you'll find dramatic scenery, authentic local life and fewer tourists than their famous neighbours.

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Why airlines are cracking down on power banks

A sharp rise in lithium battery-related incidents has prompted fresh warnings from aviation authorities, with passengers urged to keep power banks and other battery-powered devices out of checked luggage.

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Greece's iconic ‘Shipwreck Beach’ to be extended

Plans to extend Zakynthos' iconic Navagio Beach by 30 metres aim to preserve its rusting shipwreck for future generations, as visitors continue to be barred from the popular island attraction because of safety concerns.

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Eurostar upgrades ‘Celestia’ train order to withstand 55C heat

As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C.

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Greece, Italy and Malta lead the way as European tourism grows in 2026

Amid turbulence across the tourism sector, international visitor numbers to Europe increased by 5% year-to-date, according to European Travel Commission data, with Greece, Italy and Malta recording the largest increases in arrivals.