Uber and WeRide Plan Robotaxi Rides in Madrid This Year
Uber, WeRide and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid, bringing autonomous rides to Europe through the Uber app.
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World’s Safest Countries Offer Travelers Stability as Global Peace Falls
The 2026 Global Peace Index highlights Iceland, New Zealand and Switzerland as leading destinations for travelers seeking stability, safety and lower conflict risk.
Google’s Gemini Live Translate Could Change How Travelers Communicate Abroad
Google’s Gemini 3.5 Live Translate brings near real-time speech translation to more than 70 languages, with travel use cases ranging from guided tours to ride-hailing pickups.
Iceland Overtakes Switzerland as World’s Most Expensive Country
By
Andrew Collins
• 3 mins read
Iceland has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s most expensive country, with tourism, housing and high service costs adding pressure to everyday prices.
Hantavirus Headlines Have Not Slowed Cruise Demand, Travel Advisors Say
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the Hondius expedition ship has raised traveler questions, but cruise bookings and fares appear largely unaffected.
Etihad Rail Completes First Passenger Station as UAE Prepares for 2026 Rail Launch
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger station in Fujairah, marking a major step toward the UAE’s first intercity passenger rail services.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi Named World’s Best Theme Park in Global Industry First for Middle East
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Warner Bros. World Yas Island has been named the world’s best theme park, becoming the first attraction in the Middle East to win the Liseberg Applause Award.
Jamaica Plans $5 Billion Tourism Expansion as Visitor Demand Rebounds
By
Andrew Collins
• 4 mins read
Jamaica is moving ahead with new airline routes, a $5 billion hotel investment pipeline and stronger regional connectivity after a resilient start to 2026.
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.
EU Proposes Single-Ticket Rules to Make Cross-Border Rail Travel Easier
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
The European Commission has proposed new rules that would let passengers book multi-operator rail journeys as one ticket with stronger protections across the full trip.