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Greece records strong rise in tourism revenue and arrivals in first four months of 2026

Greek tourism gathered significant momentum in the first four months of 2026, with travel revenues and arrivals far outstripping the same period of 2025.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/22/greece-records-strong-rise-in-tourism-revenue-and-arrivals-in-first-four-months-of-2026
Assouline launches first-ever travel series kiosk at Doha's Hamad International Airport

Travellers passing through Doha will be able to buy books, candles, totes and other gifts from the luxury publisher.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/22/assouline-launches-first-ever-travel-series-kiosk-at-dohas-hamad-international-airport
Octola III: Embrace Arctic ultra-luxury at this invitation-only retreat in Finnish Lapland

Opening in December, this private lodge accommodates just six guests and access is granted exclusively through an invitation-only waiting list.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/22/octola-iii-embrace-arctic-ultra-luxury-at-this-invitation-only-retreat-in-finnish-lapland
Venice to Istanbul: Explore more of the Balkans on the Golden Eagle Danube Express

Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has refreshed its ‘Balkan Explorer’ rail route with an overnight stay in Belgrade, new Croatian stops and extended time in Bosnia and Herzegovina.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/22/venice-to-istanbul-explore-more-of-the-balkans-on-the-golden-eagle-danube-express
Mandarin Oriental is set to return to this southeast Asian capital this winter

Luxury hospitality brand will return to Manila after a 14-year absence, bringing with it suites with skyline views and a wellness floor inspired by Filipino traditions.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/22/mandarin-oriental-is-set-to-return-to-this-southeast-asian-capital-this-winter
These Gulf airlines are offering insurance to entice passengers back to the Middle East

Both Emirates and Etihad Airways have announced new insurance schemes which will protect travellers whose countries still list the region as a no-go zone.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/21/these-gulf-carriers-are-offering-insurance-to-entice-customers-back-to-the-middle-east
Zanzibar travel guide: Best things to do, where to stay and top tips for visitors

Tanzania's island paradise has emerged as one of the Indian Ocean's fastest-growing travel destinations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/21/zanzibar-travel-guide-best-things-to-do-where-to-stay-and-top-tips-for-visitors
Show-stopping astrotourism centre with stargazing lodge to open near Saudi Arabia’s AlUla

Located within a Dark Sky Park, AlUla Manara’s design was inspired by the spiralling forms of galaxies and planetary rings.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/21/show-stopping-astrotourism-centre-with-stargazing-lodge-to-open-near-saudi-arabias-alula
This cave village in France offers a natural escape from extreme heat

Residents of the troglodyte village of Trôo say their cave homes remain naturally cool year-round, offering an energy-efficient refuge as heatwaves become more frequent across France.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/21/this-cave-village-in-france-offers-a-natural-escape-from-extreme-heat
Forget the Camino de Santiago. Romania’s Via Transilvanica hiking trail is wild, welcoming and quiet

The hiking trail runs 1,600km across Romania through 400 villages in 20 different ethnic and cultural regions.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/21/forget-the-camino-de-santiago-romanias-via-transilvanica-hiking-trail-is-wild-welcoming-an
Andros AI, heritage and tourism: The technology transforming the visitor experience in Greece

Andros AI is the first AI tour guide created for a Greek destination. It is essentially a chat service where visitors can ask anything about the island.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/20/andros-ai-heritage-and-tourism-technology-transforms-the-visitor-experience
Tired of jet lag? Experts share their top tips for travel recovery

Jet lag can derail any trip, but experts say careful planning before, during and after a flight can help travellers adjust more quickly.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/20/tired-of-jet-lag-experts-share-their-top-tips-for-travel-recovery
Would you pay €50 to visit Venice? New mayor is pushing for entry fee hike

The council is also evaluating whether to extend the fee to the entire year, or perhaps include more dates.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/19/would-you-pay-50-to-visit-venice-new-mayor-is-pushing-for-entry-fee-hike
Is it now safe to travel to the Middle East? What to know as UK downgrades advisories

The new advice makes it easier for British holidaymakers to travel to destinations like Dubai and Doha.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/19/is-it-now-safe-to-travel-to-the-middle-east-what-to-know-as-uk-downgrades-advisories
From oak forests to steppe lakes: Central Europe's five best summer destinations

Bored of the crowded seasides, the heat island big cities? Visit Central Europe's lakes, zoos and other exciting places that can unite all generations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/19/from-oak-forests-to-steppe-lakes-central-europes-five-best-summer-destinations
Middle East flights update: Which airlines are returning to the region and when?

While the US and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, European airlines are unlikely to restart flights until after the summer.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/18/middle-east-flights-update-which-airlines-are-returning-to-the-region-and-when
World's longest non-stop flight set for 2027 take-off as Qantas confirms Sydney-London route

Qantas’s long-awaited ‘Project Sunrise’ will see the world's longest non-stop passenger flight cover more than 16,000 kilometres between 19 and 22 hours.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/18/worlds-longest-non-stop-flight-set-for-2027-take-off-as-qantas-confirms-sydney-london-rout
Inside the ultra-luxe Swiss mountainside retreat where Iran and the US are set to meet

Initial negotiations between the US and Iran on the final agreement are set to take place at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne this Friday.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/18/inside-the-ultra-luxe-swiss-mountainside-retreat-where-iran-and-the-us-are-set-to-meet
Waldorf Astoria to open in London's iconic Admiralty Arch in autumn 2026 - in pictures

Located on The Mall, the restored Grade I-listed landmark has been transformed into a luxury hotel with 114 rooms and suites, a spa, and two signature restaurants.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/18/waldorf-astoria-to-open-in-londons-iconic-admiralty-arch-in-autumn-2026-in-pictures
Discover Lisbon like a local with our guide: Seven insider tips for its seven hills

Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are seven ideas, one for each of Lisbon’s hills, devised by locals.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/18/explore-lisbon-like-a-local-seven-tips-for-seven-hills
The world’s best skylines have just been named – and none of the top 10 are in Europe

Asia dominated the list, with eight spots making the top 10 across China, Malaysia and Japan.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/18/the-worlds-best-skylines-have-just-been-named-and-none-of-the-top-10-are-in-europe
These luxury 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.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/18/these-luxury-european-hotels-have-been-included-in-a-new-hall-of-fame-list
This hotel chain just launched an ‘anti-appy hour’ to get guests off their phones

Guests at YOTEL hotels will be able to block their access to social media apps on their phone using a Bloom card.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/17/this-hotel-chain-just-launched-an-anti-appy-hour-to-get-guests-off-their-phones
Four Seasons has just opened a luxury wellness resort on the Red Sea

Guests can book in for a wellness journey that includes sunrise yoga on the beach, sauna and cold plunge sessions and healthy plates throughout the day.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/17/four-seasons-has-just-opened-a-luxury-wellness-resort-on-the-red-sea
New fleet of electric hydrofoil boats to be deployed in the Maldives

The Maldives will introduce up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats, promising smoother and more sustainable transfers between its islands.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/17/new-fleet-of-electric-hydrofoil-boats-to-be-deployed-in-the-maldives
‘Coolcations’ in Europe: New index reveals the best places to escape the summer 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.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/17/coolcations-in-europe-new-index-reveals-the-best-places-to-escape-the-summer-heat
Direct trains from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia and Varna have restarted until October

Romania's national railway has relaunched daily direct summer trains from Bucharest to destinations in Türkiye and Bulgaria, with fares starting from €27.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/17/direct-trains-from-bucharest-to-istanbul-sofia-and-varna-have-restarted-until-october
Europe’s most welcoming countries and cities for expats

A new report looks at factors including foreign-born employment rates, safety, and overall expat experience.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/16/europes-most-welcoming-countries-and-cities-for-expats
The best FIFA World Cup 2026 aircraft liveries

National carriers have sent their teams to the world’s biggest stage in style aboard special themed planes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/16/the-best-fifa-world-cup-2026-aircraft-liveries
Seaplanes: Greece-Albania link takes off, with more international routes planned

Hellenic Seaplanes is expanding its network, introducing new routes that will connect the city of Ioannina with Vlorë and Pogradec in neighbouring Albania.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/16/seaplanes-greece-albania-link-takes-off-with-more-international-routes-planned
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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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/16/europes-top-listening-hotels-check-in-for-music-djs-and-vinyl
Book a ‘Chef’s Table’ in business class: United upgrades dining on select long-haul flights

Ever wondered what happens when a streaming hit and an airline unite? US carrier United is collaborating with Netflix’s Chef’s Table to bring 30 new chef-curated dishes to its Polaris international business class.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/16/book-a-chefs-table-in-business-class-united-upgrades-dining-on-select-long-haul-flights
Spain, Italy and France from the sea: inside one of the world's most popular cruises

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.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/16/spain-italy-and-france-from-the-sea-inside-one-of-the-worlds-most-popular-cruises
The world’s most beautiful airports 2026 list has been revealed – and only one is in Europe

Prix Versailles has unveiled its list of the seven most beautiful airports in the world for 2026.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/the-worlds-most-beautiful-airports-2026-list-has-been-revealed-and-only-one-is-in-europe
Want to book a life-changing holiday? Then 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.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/want-to-book-a-life-changing-holiday-then-travel-to-these-destinations
Greece, Spain and Italy drive surge in summer 2026 travel demand

New data shows that Southern Europe is the fastest-growing tourism region this summer, as travellers look towards destinations that feel ‘closer, more familiar and more accessible’, amid geopolitical uncertainty and aviation disruption.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/greece-spain-and-italy-drive-surge-in-summer-2026-travel-demand
Visit the cats of Rome on this new running tour around the Eternal City

You’ll visit sights like the Colosseum and Pyramid of Cestius, passing by feline colonies along the way.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/visit-the-cats-of-rome-on-this-new-running-tour-around-the-eternal-city
From the Caspian to the Balkans: What Air Serbia’s Baku-Belgrade route is really like

Air Serbia’s new Baku to Belgrade route is offering travellers a smoother connection between the Caucasus, the Balkans and wider Europe.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/from-the-caspian-to-the-balkans-what-air-serbias-baku-belgrade-route-is-really-like
How the ‘Attenborough effect’ is driving a surging interest in Rwanda’s gorilla tourism

In Rwanda, access is capped, permits are limited, and growth is deliberately restricted to protect the species.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/how-the-attenborough-effect-is-driving-a-surging-interest-in-rwandas-gorilla-tourism
Fortaleza and Recife, Europe’s closest Brazil: why they attract more travellers

Less than eight hours from Madrid, these two cities in northeast Brazil offer endless beaches, dunes, carnival, food and some of the country's most fascinating landscapes and stories.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/15/fortaleza-and-recife-europes-closest-brazil-why-they-attract-more-travellers
Belgium, France and Switzerland to trial new Brussels-Strasbourg-Basel rail link

Rail operators will test a new TGV INOUI service linking Brussels, Strasbourg and Basel from July 2027, improving cross-border rail connections and offering new alternatives to air travel.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/belgium-france-and-switzerland-to-trial-new-brussels-strasbourg-basel-rail-link
Fly around the globe with Google Earth’s new flight simulator

The new tool allows you to explore the world from above. However, it’s harder than it looks…


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/fly-around-the-globe-with-google-earths-new-flight-simulator
What makes the perfect family holiday? Olympic champ Greg Rutherford says let the kids help plan it

The now-retired British long jump star speaks to Euronews Travel about how handing over the planning reins to children could be the secret to a smoother family getaway.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/what-makes-the-perfect-family-holiday-olympic-champ-greg-rutherford-says-let-the-kids-help
Sardinia: beach shade banned for adults, allowed only for children and over-65s

After the fire that devastated Punta Molentis beach in 2025, local authorities have introduced very strict rules this year. Citizens, however, have criticised the measures, which also impose limited access.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/sardinia-beach-shade-banned-for-adults-allowed-only-for-children-and-over-65s
Why travellers are swapping Europe’s capitals for these lesser-known 'second cities'

Forget crowded capitals and overdone itineraries – Europe’s lesser-known cities are quietly emerging as the continent’s more rewarding escapes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/why-travellers-are-swapping-europes-capitals-for-these-lesser-known-second-cities
The best hotels in London revealed: From Mayfair mega-luxury to historic five-star icons

From the all-suite glamour of The Chancery Rosewood to the timeless elegance of The Ritz, a new ranking of the UK’s top hotels by The Telegraph highlights the capital’s finest places to stay.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/13/the-best-hotels-in-london-revealed-from-mayfair-mega-luxury-to-historic-five-star-icons
New France-Ireland ferry revives Boulogne's international links

A new overnight service linking Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer has begun operations, restoring international passenger ferries to the northern French port for the first time in 15 years and offering travellers another route that avoids the UK.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/new-france-ireland-ferry-revives-boulognes-international-links
From Florence to Crete: 11 European hotels among the world’s best new stays

From restored palaces in Rome and Bucharest to countryside retreats in Devon and Crete, travel magazine Afar has unveiled its annual ranking of the world's best new and revamped hotels - with 11 standout properties in Europe making the cut.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/from-florence-to-crete-11-european-hotels-among-the-worlds-best-new-stays
Brussels joins growing list of European cities banning shared e-scooters over safety concerns

The Belgian capital will remove rental e-scooters from its streets from January 2027, citing rising accident rates, pavement clutter and their increasing use by organised crime groups. Shared bikes and e-bikes will remain available instead.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/brussels-joins-growing-list-of-european-cities-banning-shared-e-scooters-over-safety-conce
Regulators investigate Ryanair over controversial family seating fees

Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat reservations. UK regulators will examine whether the fees are unfair and whether they breach rules designed to prevent hidden charges.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/regulators-investigate-ryanair-over-controversial-family-seating-fees