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.
Entry/Exit System (EES)
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is an EU-wide initiative designed to modernize the management of external Schengen borders. It automatically registers the personal data, biometric information (fingerprints and facial images), and travel details of non-EU citizens entering or leaving the Schengen Area for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. EES replaces traditional passport stamping with a digital system, improving accuracy in monitoring overstays and enhancing security. The system applies to travelers from visa-required and visa-exempt countries alike, though it does not affect EU citizens or long-term residents. Its introduction represents a key step toward the EU’s Smart Borders package.
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.
Wizz Air to Add Starlink Internet Across Fleet From 2027
Wizz Air plans to introduce Starlink connectivity across its next-generation aircraft from 2027, bringing high-speed onboard internet to Europe’s ultra-low-cost segment.
Airbnb Leads $58 Million WeRoad Funding Round as Group Travel Startup Plans U.S. Expansion
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
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.
UAE Passport Ranking Highlights the Country’s Growing Role in Global Travel Mobility
By
Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
The UAE passport has strengthened its position among the world’s most powerful travel documents, giving Emirati citizens wider access to destinations and reinforcing the country’s global mobility profile.
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.
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.
Accor Activates Profit Protection Plan as Middle East Conflict Pressures Luxury Demand
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Accor says it is protecting margins and staying on track for 2026 even as Middle East disruption weighs on luxury demand and raises new questions about hotel pricing power.
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.
Valletta Named Europe’s Sunniest Capital in New Ranking
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Valletta has taken the top spot in a new ranking of Europe’s sunniest capitals, underlining Malta’s strong appeal for travelers chasing warm weather and year-round brightness.