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From dances to destinations: TikTok Go lets US users book travel experiences in-app

Launched initially for the US market, the new feature will allow TikTok users to discover and book hotels, attractions and tours directly within the platform.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/13/from-dances-to-destinations-tiktok-go-lets-us-users-book-travel-experiences-in-app
Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos: Greece's hottest summer opening - in pictures

The plush 94-room cliffside retreat boasts its own private beach and marks the brand’s second property in Greece.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/13/four-seasons-hotel-mykonos-greeces-hottest-summer-opening-in-pictures
These are the most beautiful new hotels in Europe, according to Prix Versailles

Of the 16 global properties selected for the architectural award, seven are on the continent.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/12/these-are-the-most-beautiful-new-hotels-in-europe-according-to-prix-versailles
The top under-the-radar destinations in Europe you need to know about this summer

By looking at the places with the lowest search interest this season, Skyscanner has created a list of spots you can visit without battling the crowds.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/12/the-top-under-the-radar-destinations-in-europe-you-need-to-know-about-this-summer
Will airfares be easier on our wallets this summer? Some carriers are cutting prices

Cheaper flight prices may be tempting travellers back into the skies, but debates over surcharges and route disruptions still leave uncertainty for summer planning.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/12/will-airfares-be-easier-on-our-wallets-this-summer-some-carriers-are-cutting-prices
Feeling brave? These are the best solo adventure travel destinations to visit in Europe

From whale watching in the Azores to kayaking Norway’s fjords, here’s all the solo trips you should be booking.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/12/feeling-brave-these-are-the-best-solo-adventure-travel-destinations-to-visit-in-europe
Fancy exploring Europe by boat? Now you can via Uber

Uber is setting sail for European waters this summer to offer travellers app-based access to boat rides and coastal getaways across major seaside hotspots.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/11/fancy-exploring-europe-by-boat-now-you-can-via-uber
Hushpitality, inheritourism and US road trips: These are all the 2026 travel trends you need to know

From seeking out silence to letting your roots dictate your destinations, here are the trends that will dominate the headlines in the coming months.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/11/hushpitality-inheritourism-and-us-road-trips-these-are-all-the-2026-travel-trends-you-need
All Charleroi Airport flights to be grounded on Tuesday amid national strikes

The strikes are expected to ripple across Belgium’s air and ground travel, as unions step up pressure over pensions, wages and work conditions.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/11/all-charleroi-airport-flights-to-be-grounded-on-tuesday-amid-national-strikes
Greece unveils framework to curb overtourism, increase investment and protect special areas

The development of tourism on the islands 'must continue without altering their special characteristics', said the Environment Minister, and 'the plan is open to correction', said the Tourism Minister.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/11/greece-unveils-framework-to-curb-overtourism-increase-investment-and-protect-special-areas
Would you travel somewhere your doctor could prescribe? Sweden thinks you should

Sweden’s tourism pitch offers a country-wide remedy for modern burnout. Visit Sweden invites travellers to experience “fika” and “lagom” culture, alongside its saunas and icy cold dips to boost wellbeing.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/11/would-you-travel-somewhere-your-doctor-could-prescribe-sweden-thinks-you-should
Beyond The Beatles: Why Liverpool and England’s north west should be on your 2026 must-visit list

From a new music heritage trail to a summer packed with live gigs and easy escapes, Liverpool offers a mix of culture, coastline and contemporary energy.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/11/beyond-the-beatles-why-liverpool-and-englands-north-west-should-be-on-your-2026-travel-lis
Germany and Europe home to the world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridges

Some of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges are not in Asia, but Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Here's a list of these spectacular, world-breaking structures and where to find them.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/10/germany-and-europe-home-to-the-worlds-longest-pedestrian-suspension-bridges
Urban parks, wellness centres and slow living: How to have a calmcation in the city

The 'calmcation' travel trend puts a focus on spending time in nature, taking a digital detox and participating in wellness practices.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/10/urban-parks-wellness-centres-and-slow-living-how-to-have-a-calmcation-in-the-city
Why private members’ clubs are the latest trend in luxury hotels – and which ones you should join

Beyond offering pool and gym access, private members’ clubs are turning these properties into community hubs through event programming and networking opportunities.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/09/why-private-members-clubs-are-the-latest-trend-in-luxury-hotels-and-which-ones-you-should-
Ryanair suspends the operation of its base in Thessaloniki in winter due to Fraport charges

The low-cost airline announced that it will limit its operation in Athens and is eliminating 12 routes and discontinuing winter flights from Chania and Heraklion.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/ryanair-suspends-the-operation-of-its-base-in-thessaloniki-in-winter-due-to-fraport-charge
Dublin to Belfast train journeys set to drop below two hours in €700m rail overhaul

A major investment in the Enterprise rail service will bring new trains, faster journey times and more frequent departures between Dublin and Belfast, with the upgraded cross-border route set to launch by 2028.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/dublin-to-belfast-train-journeys-set-to-drop-below-two-hours-in-700m-rail-overhaul
Pre-flight pints: Should alcohol be served at the airport before morning flights?

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has questioned why people drink at this early hour, but Wetherspoon owner Tim Martin has hit back against a proposed two pint limit at airports.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/pre-flight-pints-should-alcohol-be-served-at-the-airport-before-morning-flights
Εuronews report in Ayia Napa: Tourist traffic in Cyprus down 30-40% but with signs of recovery

Concerns remain for tourism in Cyprus due to the war in Iran, though there are smiles of optimism from the recovery trend of the last few days with an increase in bookings.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/euronews-report-in-ayia-napa-tourist-traffic-in-cyprus-down-30-40-but-with-signs-of-recove
Africa builds momentum and challenges Europe and Asia in global tourism race

The war in the Middle East is shaking up the global tourism map. While some destinations are losing ground, Africa is emerging strongly as the new player in the sector.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/africa-builds-momentum-and-challenges-europe-and-asia-in-global-tourism-race
Beauty you can measure: New eye-tracking study reveals the world’s most visually stunning spas

A novel eye-tracking study has revealed the world’s most visually striking spas, showing how setting and design can shape the way we relax just as much as the treatments themselves.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/08/beauty-you-can-measure-new-eye-tracking-study-reveals-the-worlds-most-visually-stunning-sp
Budapest awaits: A football travel guide to the 2026 Champions League final host city

Hungary’s capital will welcome thousands of PSG and Arsenal fans for European football’s showpiece fixture on 30 May.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/07/budapest-awaits-a-football-travel-guide-to-the-2026-champions-league-final-host-city
Travelling to Kraków? What to see and do in Europe’s ‘best leisure destination’

This Polish city offers affordable flights, board and dining, alongside stunning hikes, historical architectural landmarks and Renaissance-era works of art.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/07/travelling-to-krakow-what-to-see-and-do-in-europes-best-leisure-destination
Nobu swaps city skylines for country escapes with luxury rural retreat in England

Nobu is launching its first UK countryside retreat, bringing a hotel, spa, restaurant and branded residences to rural Rutland in a major shift away from its usual city-centre hotspots.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/07/nobu-swaps-city-skylines-for-country-escapes-with-luxury-rural-retreat-in-england
‘Sunbed wars’: German tourist wins €900 payout after 6 am towel dash ruined Greek holiday

A tourist has won compensation after claiming towel-hogging guests made sun loungers impossible to use on a Greek holiday – and the ruling could spell trouble for resorts that fail to tackle the “sunbed wars”.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/07/sunbed-wars-german-tourist-wins-900-payout-after-6-am-towel-dash-ruined-greek-holiday
Are you a ‘sitter’ or a ‘hoverer’? The airport habits that drive travellers crazy

From queue-jumping to seat-hogging, a new global survey reveals the airport habits that annoy passengers most, alongside how early we really arrive and which boarding style we fall into.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/07/are-you-a-sitter-or-a-hoverer-the-airport-habits-that-drive-travellers-crazy
Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé opens in Morocco’s tallest building

The new property is found within the 55-storey Mohammed VI Tower, which is also the third tallest skyscraper in Africa.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/07/waldorf-astoria-rabat-sale-opens-in-moroccos-tallest-building
Spain’s record 794 Blue Flags: The beaches and marinas travellers should visit in 2026

When choosing a beach in Spain, the Blue Flag label is a guarantee of a good day by the sea, with clean waters, accessibility and safe swimming.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/06/spains-record-794-blue-flags-the-beaches-and-marinas-travellers-should-visit-in-2026
Florence’s iconic Villa San Michele hotel reopens with revamped spa, rooms and gardens

After an 18-month renovation, Belmond’s Villa San Michele has reopened in the hills above Florence with refreshed rooms, a new Guerlain spa and upgraded gardens, offering a quieter, more considered take on luxury just outside the city.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/06/florences-iconic-villa-san-michele-hotel-reopens-with-revamped-spa-rooms-and-gardens
Aman’s Sveti Stefan resort in Montenegro to reopen five years after beach access row

Local residents will now have free access to two of the three beaches near the luxury resort, while one remains exclusively for hotel guests.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/06/amans-sveti-stefan-resort-in-montenegro-to-reopen-five-years-after-beach-access-row
Travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here’s what visitors need to know

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s centuries-old heritage and a growing, creative hospitality scene are helping to establish the Balkan nation as one of Europe’s emerging travel destinations.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/06/travelling-to-bosnia-and-herzegovina-heres-what-visitors-need-to-know
Raves, cruises and historic train rides: Where to watch the 2026 eclipse this August

On 12 August, those in the path of totality will be plunged into darkness for up to two minutes.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/06/raves-cruises-and-historic-train-rides-where-to-watch-the-2026-eclipse-this-august
‘Broadening access to contemporary art’: The best art-inspired stays in Europe

With design-led rooms, on-site exhibitions and distinctive interiors, arty hotels offer unending guest experiences.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/06/broadening-access-to-contemporary-art-the-best-art-inspired-stays-in-europe
Airlines cut 13,000 flights and two million seats in May due to jet fuel crisis

Airlines across the world have cut thousands of May flights and scaled back capacity as the jet fuel shortage begins to bite, raising the risk of disruption for families travelling over the half term break.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/05/airlines-cut-13000-flights-and-two-million-seats-in-may-due-to-jet-fuel-crisis
World Cup hotel boom may ‘fall short of expectations’, US industry association warns

A new report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association says anticipated demand ‘has not translated into strong hotel bookings’ and that domestic travellers are ‘outpacing’ international visitors.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/05/world-cup-hotel-boom-may-fall-short-of-expectations-us-industry-association-warns
This airline will pay pilots up to $100,000 a year to move, not fly, aircraft

British Airways is recruiting experienced wide-body pilots to taxi aircraft between terminals at Chicago O’Hare, for one of the most unusual aviation jobs out there, offering a decent salary without ever taking off.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/05/this-airline-will-pay-pilots-up-to-100000-a-year-to-move-not-fly-aircraft
Singapore Airlines to roll out Starlink internet connection on select aircraft from 2027

High-speed WiFi will be offered to all passengers for free, provided they are a member of the airline’s frequent flyer programme.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/05/singapore-airlines-to-roll-out-starlink-internet-connection-on-select-aircraft-from-2027
Skip the crowds: Why Greece is Europe’s top pick for a slower, more relaxing summer

As travellers turn away from overcrowded hotspots, new research points to Greece as Europe’s top destination for a relaxing summer holiday, where lesser-known islands and mainland escapes offer space, scenery and a much-needed change of pace.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/05/skip-the-crowds-why-greece-is-europes-top-pick-for-a-slower-more-relaxing-summer
Spirit Airlines: What rights do passengers have if an airline collapses?

Some travel insurance policies may cover airline insolvency, and those who have booked with a credit card can initiate a chargeback.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/04/spirit-airlines-what-rights-do-passengers-have-if-an-airline-collapses
UK airlines to group passengers from different flights on same day to save on jet fuel

Carriers will also be able to hand back ‘slots’ at airports without punishment, removing the need to operate controversial ‘ghost flights’.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/04/uk-airlines-to-group-passengers-from-different-flights-on-same-day-to-save-on-jet-fuel
This hiking trail in La Gomera has been named one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet

Looking to swap your daily walk a view worth going the distance for? New guide book ‘Where to Go When: Hiking’ includes more than 90 routes across Europe and beyond, highlighting the growing popularity of walking tourism.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/04/this-hiking-trail-in-la-gomera-has-been-named-one-of-the-worlds-best-by-lonely-planet
Is Malta the latest European country to grapple with overtourism?

A recent poll has found that Maltese public opinion is split on whether visitor footfall is ‘just about right’ or ‘excessive’.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/04/is-malta-the-latest-european-country-to-grapple-with-overtourism
UAE airspace fully reopens as flights set to surge back after months of Middle East disruption

The UAE has restored full air operations after months of disruption caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, marking a major step towards recovery for regional travel and key hubs, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/04/uae-airspace-fully-reopens-as-flights-set-to-surge-back-after-months-of-middle-east-disrup
Summer holiday reading: The best travel books to inspire your next trip

From classic memoirs to modern fiction, these travel books capture the spirit of adventure and are perfect to pack for your next holiday.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/03/summer-holiday-reading-the-best-travel-books-to-inspire-your-next-trip
Airport hotels with runway views that make any layover worth it

Turn your layover into something to look forward to by booking a room with a view of all the take offs and landings.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/02/airport-hotels-with-runway-views-that-make-any-layover-worth-it
Explained: The rules around package holiday surcharges – and which operators won’t be adding them

EU rules limit how much prices can increase by, and for what reasons. Here’s what you need to know.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/01/explained-the-rules-around-package-holiday-surcharges-and-which-operators-wont-be-adding-t
Direct Prague to Copenhagen train returns after more than a decade

A new direct rail link from Prague to Copenhagen, via Berlin and Hamburg, is bringing back an easy, no-fly way to travel between some of Europe’s most popular cities – just in time for summer travel.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/01/direct-prague-to-copenhagen-train-returns-after-more-than-a-decade
World Cup travel demand rises, but not all host cities will get the economic win

While the tourism picture points to an increase in activity in the run-up to this summer's tournament, research suggests the broader impact may be far more limited.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/01/world-cup-travel-demand-rises-but-not-all-host-cities-will-get-the-economic-win
Experience the best of Europe in 2026 with these new vintage luxury train journeys

From the highlights of Al Andalus to truffle tours from Rome to Nizza Monferrato, these routes will take you back to the golden age of travel.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/01/experience-the-best-of-europe-in-2026-with-these-new-vintage-luxury-train-journeys
First direct flight from the US in seven years lands in Venezuela

A Miami-Caracas flight reopens the direct route between the US and Venezuela after years of suspension due to political tensions and air restrictions.


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http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/01/first-direct-flight-from-the-us-in-seven-years-lands-in-venezuela