Sagrada Familia Nears Completion as Final Cross Takes Shape After 140 Years
After more than a century of construction, Barcelona’s Sagrada Família enters its final symbolic phase as the monumental cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ is assembled.
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Wizz Air Expands Poland Network With New Summer Routes to Bulgaria, Italy, and Greece
Wizz Air is launching three new leisure-focused routes from Poland for summer 2026, strengthening direct connectivity to popular seaside destinations in Bulgaria, Italy, and Greece.
Global Hotel Alliance Posts Record Results in 2025 as Loyalty-Driven Travel Surges
Global Hotel Alliance delivered a standout year in 2025, with record revenue, rising loyalty engagement, and strong international travel demand reshaping the independent hotel landscape.
Aman Opens Reservations for Its First Luxury Cruise Ship, Amangati
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Aman has officially opened reservations for Amangati, its first-ever luxury cruise ship, marking the brand’s long-awaited entry into ultra-high-end yachting at sea.
Carnival Sunshine Charts Mediterranean and African Routes for 2027-28
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled Carnival Sunshine’s 2027-28 deployment, featuring Mediterranean classics, first-ever African ports, and a rare solar eclipse sailing.
Ryanair Plans Major Route Cuts Across Europe in 2026 Amid Rising Costs
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Ryanair is set to cut millions of seats and withdraw from multiple European routes in 2026, citing rising airport fees, aviation taxes, and shifting operational priorities.
Cristiano Ronaldo Launches Ultra-Exclusive No-Phone Members’ Club in Madrid
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Cristiano Ronaldo is expanding his luxury portfolio with Vega, a phone-free private members’ club on Madrid’s Golden Mile that targets the city’s elite with strict privacy rules and high fees.
Spain Cracks Down on Short-Term Rentals With €65 Million Airbnb Fine
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Spain has imposed a €65 million fine on Airbnb for advertising tens of thousands of unlicensed tourist rentals, signaling a tougher stance on short-term rentals amid a growing housing crisis.
Storm Claudia Brings Flood Risk and Travel Chaos to UK as Amber Warnings Issued
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Storm Claudia, named in Spain, is heading for parts of England and Wales with heavy rain, flooding risk and travel disruptions just ahead of holiday journeys. Travelers advised to check plans and allow extra time.
Air France Strengthens European Network, Enhancing Options for North American Travelers
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Yuliya Karotkaya
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Air France is expanding its European winter network, offering North American travelers more frequent connections and improved access to destinations across the continent.