Hard Rock and Messi Turn World Cup Fever Into Hotel Experiences
Hard Rock International is using its Messi partnership to turn World Cup demand into hotel stays, fan experiences, themed dining and loyalty rewards.
Germany
Germany is where fairytale landscapes meet modern innovation — think half-timbered towns, Gothic castles, and cutting-edge cities like Berlin and Munich. From the Romantic Road to the Black Forest, Bavaria to the Baltic coast, Germany offers a rich journey through history, nature, and contemporary culture. TravelCapybara helps you navigate the best of Germany with expert guides, practical advice, and unique local insights. 
Oslo and Berlin to Get Direct Train Service for First Time in More Than 20 Years
A new direct train linking Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Berlin will launch in summer 2028, reconnecting Norway with continental Europe by rail.
Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Raises New Questions for Expedition Cruise Travel
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has left three people dead, triggered international contact tracing, and renewed scrutiny of health protocols on remote expedition cruises.
Ryanair to Shut Berlin Base and Cut Flights in Half From Late 2026
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Ryanair plans to close its Berlin base in October 2026 and cut its schedule to and from the German capital by 50 percent, blaming rising airport fees and Germany’s broader aviation cost structure.
Frankfurt Airport Opens Terminal 3 in a Major Expansion of Its Global Hub
By
Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Frankfurt Airport has opened its long-awaited Terminal 3, adding major new capacity, modern security technology, and a phased airline migration that will reshape passenger flows over the coming months.
Lufthansa Group Cuts 20,000 Summer Flights as Fuel Costs Reshape European Network
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Lufthansa Group is trimming 20,000 short-haul flights from its summer schedule through October as surging jet fuel prices force a broader rethink of its European network.
Lufthansa Cabin Crew Strike Adds New Pressure to Easter Travel in Germany
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Lufthansa is facing another round of disruption after cabin crew walked out across its core airline and Cityline unit. The latest strike is hitting Germany’s biggest hubs at a sensitive point in the Easter travel period, adding to a difficult spring for the carrier.
Uber’s Blacklane Deal Signals a Bigger Push Into Premium Travel
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Uber’s planned acquisition of Blacklane shows how ground transport is splitting into clearer service tiers. The deal gives Uber a stronger foothold in chauffeur and executive travel, where reliability and pre-booked service matter more than instant pickup.
IHG Accelerates European Growth With Focus on Germany and Conversions
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
IHG expands rapidly across Europe, surpassing 150,000 rooms as Germany and hotel conversions drive its growth strategy.
ITA Airways Joins Lufthansa’s Miles & More Program in Integration Milestone
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
ITA Airways will join Lufthansa’s Miles & More program, giving passengers access to a global loyalty network and expanded benefits.