World Travel Awards: Portugal voted ‘Best Destination in Europe’ for 2025
Several destinations in Portugal were also recognised, such as Lisbon, Porto and Madeira. Read More
Planning a trip to Japan? Expect higher visa fees and tourist taxes in 2026
Japan’s new taxes aim to control record visitor numbers while funding education and infrastructure. Read More
Travellers warned over tainted alcohol abroad. What destinations are now considered high-risk?
Drinking cheap, unsealed or bootleg drinks abroad can cause blindness or death, FCDO warns. Read More
Strong rise in non-EU tourists boosts Greece’s travel sector amid drop in EU visitor numbers
Both tourism spending and visitor numbers in Greece increased in the eight months between January and August 2025 Read More
Target 2050: European cities want ‘balanced’ tourism that works for their citizens
Local governments are warning that the tourism industry’s rapid growth is putting pressure on infrastructure, causing pollution levels to rise and reducing the quality of life for residents. Can European…
Eurostar unveils €2bn plan to run double-decker trains through Channel Tunnel
The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel. Read More
What’s the safest country in the world for travellers? Americans say half of top 10 are in Europe
Europe has retained its safe reputation in a new travel report, but last year’s winner has been de-throned. Read More
This new luxury train route will soon link Paris with Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Italy is also running special train services for white truffle season, the olive harvest and Christmas. Read More
World’s top 10 countries for digital nomads revealed – and seven are in Europe
Europe has dominated the league tables as researchers rank the best countries in the world for remote workers. Read More
Smoke-free beaches in Spain? San Sebastián joins the push for cleaner, calmer coasts
San Sebastián’s new beach rules should be in effect by 2026. Read More