Spain Moves Closer to 100 Million Tourists After Strong Spring Rebound
Spain welcomed 26.5 million international visitors in the first four months of the year, keeping the country on track for another record tourism season.
Autobahn
The autobahn is a high-speed highway system in Germany and parts of Europe, famous for sections without official speed limits. It’s designed for efficient, long-distance travel with smooth lanes and strict driving rules. For many travelers, driving on the autobahn is both a practical route and a unique cultural experience.
Cyprus and Greece Lead Europe for Clean Swimming Water
Cyprus and Greece ranked among Europe’s top destinations for bathing water quality, reinforcing their appeal for summer beach travel.
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.
Hard Rock and Messi Turn World Cup Fever Into Hotel Experiences
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Hard Rock International is using its Messi partnership to turn World Cup demand into hotel stays, fan experiences, themed dining and loyalty rewards.
Oslo and Berlin to Get Direct Train Service for First Time in More Than 20 Years
By
Thomas Grant
• 4 mins read
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
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
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
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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
By
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.
U.S. Low-Cost Airlines Push for Temporary Tax Relief as Fuel Costs Surge
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
U.S. budget airlines are asking Washington for temporary tax relief as soaring jet fuel prices add pressure to fares, fees, and already fragile business models.