Hilton Returns to Greece With a Rooftop Resort in Chania’s Old Town
Hilton Chania Old Town Resort & Spa has opened on Crete, bringing private pools, rooftop dining, wellness facilities and year-round luxury to Chania.
Schengen Area
The Schengen Area is a group of European countries that have removed internal border controls, allowing travelers to move freely between them without passport checks. It functions as a single travel zone for short stays, making travel across Europe faster and easier. Visitors from many countries can enter the Schengen Area with one visa and travel between member states.
Omio’s Rail Europe Deal Could Reshape How Travelers Book Trains
Omio Group plans to acquire Rail Europe, combining travel technology, rail distribution and multimodal inventory across train, bus, air and ferry services.
Gibraltar’s New EU Treaty Could Finally End Border Uncertainty
The UK and EU have signed a historic treaty on Gibraltar’s future relationship with the bloc, creating a framework for smoother border movement with Spain.
Greece Will Expand Navagio Beach to Save Its Famous Shipwreck
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Greek authorities plan to extend Navagio Beach on Zakynthos by 30 meters to protect its famous shipwreck while the site remains closed over safety concerns.
Italy’s Famous Beaches Are Now So Crowded You May Need a Reservation
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Popular beaches in Italy, especially in Sardinia, are using booking systems and visitor caps to manage overcrowding and protect fragile coastal landscapes.
EU Flight Rights Are Getting a Major Upgrade for Families, Bags and Delays
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
New EU air passenger rights will bring free family seating, clearer baggage pricing, free name corrections and easier compensation claims from mid-2027.
Crowne Plaza Is Returning to Austria With a Design-Led Vienna Hotel Near Schönbrunn
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
IHG Hotels & Resorts will bring Crowne Plaza back to Austria with a 195-room Vienna hotel designed for business, leisure and blended travelers.
Rome Airports May Suspend EU Biometric Checks to Avoid Summer Travel Chaos
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Rome airport officials are warning that the EU’s new biometric border system could cause major summer delays for non-EU travelers unless checks are eased.
Geneva Is Turning Europe’s Heatwave Problem Into a Coolcation Travel Win
By
Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Geneva is positioning itself as a summer coolcation escape, combining lake swimming, vineyard e-bike routes and easy access to Alpine scenery.
Rail Europe Adds Campania Express for Easier Southern Italy Trips
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Rail Europe has added Campania Express, giving travelers and travel advisors a simpler way to connect Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by train.