These extra fees are often overlooked when budgeting for a holiday, but they can add up.
Industry representatives say artificial intelligence is now used in pricing algorithms, occupancy monitoring and customer analytics. Discussions at the Hotel Business Forum in Tashkent focused on how data tools can support capacity growth and operational efficiency.
When it comes to booking, Expedia recommends waiting until closer to the trip than you think, but not last-minute.
New data has revealed that cities including Barcelona, Lisbon and Istanbul are among the top spots for a quick getaway.
Ryanair has added another French airport to its list of route cuts for 2026, citing aviation taxes.
Visit Sweden has said the initiative is about sharing ‘a very Swedish perspective on freedom and responsibility in nature’.
Research by the World Travel and Tourism Council reveals that the US risks losing 157,000 jobs and up to 4.7 million international tourists.
The author of an award-winning travel blog has included the two Greek islands on a list of 'adored' destinations.
The Vatican unveils plans to expand the visitor experience to mark the 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica.
There is also a new ‘one of a kind’ category for beaches with extra-special features.
Hotels in Barcelona, Zurich, Montenegro and the French Riviera were new five-star winners in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards.
The industrial action could impact tens of thousands of air passengers.
From city hopping in the Nordics to beach escapes along the Adriatic coast, these are the multi-destination trips you should book in 2026.
Experts warn that ongoing coastal construction could permanently scar the island’s unique volcanic terrain.
Guimarães in northern Portugal is showcasing its green spaces as part of a year-long programme.
AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain.
Europe’s cruise sector is ushering in a new era as it adapts to overtourism pressures and shifting traveller priorities.
From Malaysian satay skewers to Korean bibimbap, these airline dishes are not your typical in-flight fare.
Rising costs, shifting priorities and a cautious outlook for long-haul travel are reshaping who visits Europe in 2026.
From intimate alleyways to monumental bridges, Europe offers endless ways to celebrate love.
The new lists reveal 10 cities and 10 regions that have been praised for their hospitality over the past 12 months.
As overtourism plagues popular destinations and climate change makes traditional holiday spots uncomfortably hot in summer, visitors are changing tack.
You’ll still need to collect your luggage, pass through customs and check-in for your second flight, even when using the new booking platform.
Travellers may soon need to share social media handles, selfies and extra personal details under proposed US travel rule changes.
Airline groups say immediate action is required to combat "chronic border control understaffing" and "unresolved technology issues".
Luhrmann, who worked in collaboration with costume and production designer Catherine Martin, took inspiration from the British countryside and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the interiors.
Capri receives up to 50,000 daily visitors in peak season, a number far exceeding the resident population of roughly 13,000 to 15,000.
As many as 68 per cent of travellers have booked outside their loyalty programmes for better deals in the last year.
Hundreds of millions are expected to travel to their hometowns as part of the world's largest movement of humanity.
A new airport that would slash transit times to Machu Picchu has long been in the pipeline.
The three-day national strike over safety concerns was set to last until Wednesday but has now been called off.
The service is available for one month during the Winter Olympics.
From saunas and gyms to Gen Z-inspired social spaces, these are the airports shaking up your pre-flight routine.
As "salvaged stays" begin to trend, we take a look at some of the infamous jailhouses finding new life as luxury properties.
Ayahuasca has boomed in popularity as a wellness practice in recent years.
Flights were suspended once again at Berlin airport on Friday morning due to black ice.
The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent years.
You could make the ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’ your new home in 2026.
Earlier in the year, London Gatwick airport raised its 'kiss and fly' fee to become the most expensive in the UK.
Some residents believe they would be better off if the village was removed from the prestigious list.
Brazil closed 2025 as the world's fastest-growing international destination, driven by new air routes and a growing push from European tourism.
Spain has struggled to balance tourism with local life, as residents complain of housing shortages and rising costs.
The Troodos region is home to 10 UNESCO-listed churches, which draw religious tourists from across the globe.
Expect music festivals, art exhibitions and more in Trenčín throughout 2026.
Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points.
Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper respect.”
The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income communities.
In recent years, the Chettinad area has seen an uptick in tourism, as new hotels have opened in restored mansions and the nearest airport expanded.
Once seen as a Wizz Air transit point, Kutaisi is drawing travellers to western Georgia’s culture, wine and landscapes.
With Europe’s longest urban cable car now open in the French capital, turn your eyes to the skies for some unmissable gondola experiences.