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Ferragosto brings 17.5m tourists to Italy and €9bn in direct spend

Latest forecasts for the August bank holiday say 17.5 million tourists will visit Italy, spending €9 billion. But how do Italians travel, and where do visitors come from and how much do they spend?

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Scotland

In partnership with Media City

Scotland is a land of ancient castles, proud traditions and famous stories. In this episode of Grand Voyager, Lilly Douse journeys through a country steeped in history.

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World Cup fuels tourism: Norway benefits from Haaland and Viking trend

Can sporting success boost tourism and deliver tangible economic gains? Norway suggests it can: this year's World Cup brought not only social media buzz but a clear rise in travel interest.

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Marmaris: sailing gulets, ancient ruins and Türkiye's pine honey capital

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Most visitors come to Marmaris for the sea, but it's the pine forest above it that shapes much of what makes this stretch of Türkiye's coast distinct.

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Silk Road Adventures

Exploring Uzbekistan through its rivers, waterfalls and reservoirs

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Mountain rivers, hidden waterfalls and centuries-old reservoirs show how water has shaped settlement, trade and tourism across Uzbekistan, offering visitors a different perspective on the country.

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Holidays remain out of reach for millions of Spaniards

As Spain nears a record for foreign tourists, OCU tells Euronews that "holidays should not be a luxury" as rising living costs force many families to skip a break.

Moments

Star bathing, goat yoga and beer spas: Quirky wellness travel trends

Forget spa weekends and standard yoga retreats. From being buried in volcanic sand and bathing in beer to cacao ceremonies and yoga with goats, these are the unusual wellness experiences travellers are booking now.

Destinations

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.

Culture Series

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.

Europe in Motion

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.

Destinations

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.