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LatestAirbnb bans check-out chores like stripping the bed or taking the bins out
Hosts can no longer ask guests to do anything that would take “significant effort or time, or would typically be performed by a cleaner”.
LatestSkift Transatlantic Summit, brought industry leaders together to explore what's next for travel between North America & Europe
In October 2026, ETC gathered tourism leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to reflect on the changing face of travel between Europe and North America, under the theme ‘Travel in a Fractured World’
LatestWTTC targets one million tourism SMEs to benefit from its together in travel community
WTTC set out its ambition for one million Tourism SMEs to benefit from its Together in Travel Community, strengthening support for independent and growing businesses.
LatestHolidays remain popular despite a year of disruptions, but cost of living brings in caution
ABTA’s new Holiday Habits 2026-27 Report1 finds demand for holidays remained resilient despite the impact of conflict in the Middle East, new border processes and climate-related events.
LatestWhile long-haul travel plans ease this autumn, travellers remain committed by booking trips to Europe
ETC and Interrail have published their Long-Haul Travel Barometer 3/2026, tracking September to December travel intention, preferences and barriers among prospective long-haul travellers.
LatestAccident at an amusement park in the US: 1 sead
One person lost their life in an accident at an amusement park in the U.S. state of Georgia.
LatestTiger attack at a zoo in England: Person who entered the tiger’s enclosure dies
A person who entered the tiger’s enclosure at a zoo in England died as a result of the attack.
LatestHouse prices and rents continued to rise in Q2 2026
In the second quarter of 2026, house prices in the EU rose by 4.7%, while rents increased by 3.0% compared with the second quarter of 2025.
LatestJapan has increased residence permit fees by about twenty times
The Japanese government has increased residence permit fees by approximately twenty times for foreigners who wish to remain in the country.
LatestWinners of the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2026 revealed
The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards aim to enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations.
LatestWorkplace accident at Italy’s historic Colosseum: 1 dead
The Italian Ministry of Culture announced that one worker lost his life in a workplace accident that occurred late last night at the world-famous Colosseum.
LatestInternational tourism holds steady with 0.4% growth in first half of 2026 as Middle East conflict and rising costs weigh
International tourism grew by a modest 0.4% in the first half of 2026 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising travel costs weighed on global arrivals.
LatestEU to implement a phased ban on social media for children
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the 'EU Children’s Act,' introducing a complete social media ban for under-13s and strict limits for older minors.
LatestAre Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland leaving the United Kingdom?
The leaders of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining their withdrawal from the United Kingdom.
LatestNine European countries have postponed the Entry-Exit System
Nine European nations, including France and Germany, have delayed the EU's biometric Entry-Exit System (EES) due to technical glitches and airport congestion concerns.
LatestFive people died and 87 are missing following a fire on a passenger ferry
Five people lost their lives and 87 are missing following a fire on a passenger ferry off the coast of the Philippines.
LatestSocial media is ruining travel’s element of surprise
More than two-thirds of travellers have arrived at a destination for the first time only to find it feels familiar because of the amount of research they did before their trip.
LatestRobbery at the Renoir Museum in France: Artworks worth 9 million euros stolen
wo people who broke into the Auguste Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, stole four works of art with a total value of approximately 9 million euros.
LatestEES border checks are changing from 6 September
Industry experts are concerned the removal of the Entry/Exit System’s temporary flexibilities will see border chaos return.
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Airbnb bans check-out chores like stripping the bed or taking the bins out
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While long-haul travel plans ease this autumn, travellers remain committed by booking trips to Europe
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Accident at an amusement park in the US: 1 sead
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Tiger attack at a zoo in England: Person who entered the tiger’s enclosure dies
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House prices and rents continued to rise in Q2 2026
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Japan has increased residence permit fees by about twenty times
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Winners of the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2026 revealed
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Workplace accident at Italy’s historic Colosseum: 1 dead
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International tourism holds steady with 0.4% growth in first half of 2026 as Middle East conflict and rising costs weigh
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EU to implement a phased ban on social media for children
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