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DestinationVenice considering raising tourist entry fee to $34
Venice is looking at expanding its tourist entry fee, applying it for a longer period of the year and raising the daily charge to as much as €30.
AgencyeasyJet announces 18 new routes for summer 2027
easyJet has today put 18 new routes on sale from 10 UK airports, providing more connections to destinations across Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Montenegro and Bulgaria.
Lifestyle5% of Europeans consumed alcohol daily in 2025
In 2025, 4.8% of people aged 16 or over in the EU consumed alcohol every day.
HotelHilton’s new hotel brand, Outset Collection, is coming to the EMEA region
Outset Collection by Hilton, Hilton’s new collection brand that brings together independent hotels with unique character, is entering the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
AgencyPackage holiday prices match 3.2% inflation, airfares down 0.4%
Package holiday prices in the EU were 3.2% higher in August 2026 than in August 2025, matching the overall inflation figure (3.2%).
HotelTUI Group continues to reduce single-use plastic across its hotel portfolio
TUI Group has reduced single-use plastic consumption in its hotels to 40 grams per guest night in FY25, marking a 13 per cent reduction compared to FY24.
AviationInternational travel increases its contribution to the UK economy – rising to £88.5bn per year
New research from ABTA and UKinbound reveals that international travel contributes £88.5bn annually to the UK economy, supporting 1.4 million jobs.
DestinationWTTC, JATA and Tourism Expo Japan join forces to drive Japan's global tourism growth
WTTC, JATA, and Tourism EXPO Japan have signed a landmark MOU to boost Japan's global tourism growth through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
DestinationConcert announcements spark easyJet holidays city break demand
easyJet holidays sees searches jump by up to 346% as fans book European getaways around Harry Styles and Oasis tours.
Culture & ArtsThe 30 most popular castles and palaces in Europe in 2026
TUI Musement has revealed Europe's 30 most popular castles and palaces based on Google reviews, with Prague Castle leading the ranking as cultural travel demand surges.
Agencyalltours continues to expand Its Adults-only offerings
Adults-only hotels are more in demand than ever. Demand in this segment has also risen at alltours.
DestinationForeign visitors drive gains in Greek tourism in July
Arrivals rose 2.5% and overnight stays 2% in July 2026, according to provisional ELSTAT data.
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.
DestinationLisbon voted the world's happiest travel destination
Portugal's capital Lisbon has been named the world's happiest travel destination, leading a ranking of 47 global cities based on key well-being factors.
DestinationTrains overtake buses: EU travel habits slowly shifting
In 2024, trains surpassed buses as a preferred mode of travel in the EU for the first time since 2014, while cars remained the most dominant transport choice.
CruiseStrengthening Germany as a cruise destination
DRV calls for swift implementation of the national tourism strategy and competitive framework conditions.
AgencySybille Reiss's term at TUI has been extended through 2030
At its meeting on 17 September 2026, the Supervisory Board of TUI AG extended the appointment of Sybille Reiss, Chief People Officer and Labour Director, until 2030.
DestinationBahrain to host the International Tourism Investment Forum 2027
The Kingdom of Bahrain will host the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) in January 2027, in partnership with UN Tourism, to showcase regional investment opportunities.
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.
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Sep 28Destination
Venice considering raising tourist entry fee to $34
Sep 28Agency
easyJet announces 18 new routes for summer 2027
Sep 28Lifestyle
5% of Europeans consumed alcohol daily in 2025
Sep 28Hotel
Hilton’s new hotel brand, Outset Collection, is coming to the EMEA region
Sep 25Agency
Package holiday prices match 3.2% inflation, airfares down 0.4%
Sep 25Hotel
TUI Group continues to reduce single-use plastic across its hotel portfolio
Sep 25Aviation
International travel increases its contribution to the UK economy – rising to £88.5bn per year
Sep 25Destination
WTTC, JATA and Tourism Expo Japan join forces to drive Japan's global tourism growth
Sep 25Destination
Concert announcements spark easyJet holidays city break demand
Sep 23Culture & Arts
The 30 most popular castles and palaces in Europe in 2026
Sep 23Agency
alltours continues to expand Its Adults-only offerings
Sep 23Destination
Foreign visitors drive gains in Greek tourism in July
Sep 23Latest
Workplace accident at Italy’s historic Colosseum: 1 dead
Sep 23Destination
Lisbon voted the world's happiest travel destination
Sep 22Destination
Trains overtake buses: EU travel habits slowly shifting
Sep 22Cruise
Strengthening Germany as a cruise destination
Sep 22Agency
Sybille Reiss's term at TUI has been extended through 2030
Sep 22Destination
Bahrain to host the International Tourism Investment Forum 2027
Sep 22Latest