Airbnb Leads $58 Million WeRoad Funding Round as Group Travel Startup Plans U.S. Expansion
Airbnb has led a $58 million Series C round for WeRoad, backing the Italian group travel startup as it prepares to expand into the U.S. market.
Italy
Italy is a feast for the senses — where every region tells its own story through art, cuisine, landscapes, and centuries-old traditions. Wander through Rome’s ancient ruins, sip wine in Tuscany’s rolling hills, or bask in the coastal beauty of Amalfi and Cinque Terre. TravelCapybara delivers curated itineraries, cultural tips, and local secrets to help you experience the true essence of Italy. 
Portugal’s Monte Clérigo Named Europe’s Best Beach for 2026
Praia de Monte Clérigo in Portugal’s Algarve has been named Europe’s best beach for 2026, leading a ranking that also highlights Greece, Italy, Spain, Norway and Turkey.
Intrepid Launches Local Day Trips in Europe’s Busiest Cities
Intrepid Travel has launched new locally led day trips in Barcelona, Venice and Paris, designed to move visitors beyond overcrowded landmarks.
Emily in Paris Begins Final Season Filming in Greece
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Netflix has begun production on the sixth and final season of Emily in Paris, with filming starting in Greece before moving to Monaco and Paris.
Sarajevo Named Europe’s Best-Value City Break for 2026
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Sarajevo has been named Europe’s cheapest city break for 2026, as Eastern European destinations dominate the latest Post Office City Costs Barometer.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express Adds Rome-Istanbul Route With Five-Day Luxury Rail Journey
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Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
La Dolce Vita Orient Express will launch a luxury Rome-Istanbul journey in October 2026, reviving one of Europe’s most storied rail routes with an Italian twist.
Ryanair Scratch Card Winners Put Spotlight on Airline’s Onboard Charity Program
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Ryanair’s onboard scratch card program is drawing fresh attention after passengers won €500,000 and €10,000 from small in-flight purchases tied to charity fundraising.
Uber and Click&Boat Bring Private Boat Bookings to Mediterranean Travelers This Summer
By
Marcus Bennett
• 4 mins read
Uber and Click&Boat are partnering to offer skippered boat rentals across Mediterranean destinations, making day trips on the water easier to book through the Uber app.
Air China Adds Venice as Europe-China Competition Intensifies This Summer
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Air China is launching a new direct route between Beijing and Venice this summer, adding another China link to northern Italy and strengthening its wider expansion across Europe.
Booking.com Faces Italian Antitrust Probe Over Hotel Rankings and Visibility
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Italian regulators have opened an antitrust investigation into Booking.com over how hotels are ranked and promoted on its platform, raising new questions about transparency in online travel marketplaces.