Travelling to Albania? New hotels and key things to know for visitors in 2026
From a range of upscale hotels to relaxed visa rules for some visitors, there’s plenty to look forward to in Albania this year. Read More
‘We must not become Barcelona’: Athens considers banning new hotels, mayor says
After the ‘freezing’ of short-term rentals in the centre of Athens, the discussion about ‘freezing’ the licenses for new hotels opens. Read More
One of the world’s longest pedestrian bridges just opened in Helsinki
Spanning 1,191 metres, Kruunuvuorensilta bridge in Finland connects Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta. Read More
Looking inland: Portugal to boost regional tourism with €11 million projects
The projects will support nature, gastronomy, wellness and cultural tourism within Portugal’s inland, and attract visitors away from major tourist hotspots like Lisbon and Porto. Read More
These are the best airports in the world for dining – and four are in Europe
From Roman pizzerias at Fiumicino Airport to taxiway views in Munich, these airports take pre-flight food and drink up a notch. Read More
You can now track the prices of individual hotels with Google
Would-be guests can get email updates on the costs of their choice of hotel for their preferred travel dates. Read More
Foreign airlines to gradually resume flight operations at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport
Qatar Airways also ramps up its global routes for summer as the Gulf state’s aviation sector moves to restore normality following regional tensions. Read More
Stranded cruise ships finally pass the Strait of Hormuz and are en route to Europe
TUI Cruises says its May itineraries ‘can go ahead as planned’ after the Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 ships safely departed the Arabian Gulf. Read More
Greece eases Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks for British travellers
With the rollout of the new system, Greece is taking a relaxed approach to British visitors in a bid to ease holiday flows ahead of the busy summer. Read More
This Spanish airport will close for a month and cancel all flights
As summer approaches, Spanish airports continue to see turmoil like strikes, closures and widespread walk-outs. Read More