Europe’s biometric travel debate moves from
Five major travel-industry organisations — ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA — are pushing EU policymakers to protect voluntary biometricRead More
SWISS to restore daily Zurich–Dubai service from
SWISS says it will resume daily Zurich–Dubai service from 27 October 2026, using mainly Airbus A340-300 aircraft during the winter schedule. The aircraftRead More
Germany extends Schengen land border checks until
Germany notified the EU it will maintain temporary land border controls with nine neighbouring countries until March 2027, affecting overland travel planning forRead More
Oulu Takes Centre Stage: Finland’s Cultural Capi
By our Editorial Desk When a city crowned European Capital of Culture sets its sights on India, the travel trade takes notice. Oulu,Read More
TUI Musement adds 250,000 live events to its exper
In one of the more interesting global B2B developments, TUI Musement has partnered with EVENTIM to add access to more than 250,000 concerts,Read More
Global Warming Reshapes Western European Tourism
June 2026 was Western Europe’s hottest on record, with average temperatures 3.06°C above the 1991–2020 norm, while Europe remains the world’s fastest-warming continent.Read More
Italy’s Heatwave Raises Tourism Concerns
Italy’s latest heatwave has placed 25 of 27 monitored cities under the highest red alert on 3 August, signalling health risks even forRead More
GERMAN TOURIST BOARD: NEW CAMPAIGN THEMES FOR 2026
The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) unveiled its four campaign themes for 2026—culture, city life, cuisine, and nature—built around the 150th anniversary ofRead More
Edinburgh Introduces UK’s First City-Wide Visito
Edinburgh has become the first UK city to introduce a city-wide visitor levy, adding a 5% charge to eligible paid overnight accommodation. TheRead More
Maharashtra and Russia Explore Direct Tourism Conn
Maharashtra and Russia are exploring stronger tourism cooperation, including the possibility of direct flights between Mumbai and St Petersburg. Discussions covered destination promotion,Read More