Omio Gets $10M to Fix Japan and Southeast Asia’s Fragmented Travel Booking
Omio has secured a $10 million investment from Granite-Integral to accelerate expansion in Japan and strengthen its Southeast Asia presence.
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Rail Europe Adds Campania Express for Easier Southern Italy Trips
Rail Europe has added Campania Express, giving travelers and travel advisors a simpler way to connect Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento by train.
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.
Uber Launches Drift Experience for Travelers in Tokyo
Uber is launching Uber Drift in Tokyo, a limited travel experience that lets visitors ride shotgun with professional drivers at Japan’s Mobara Twin Circuit.
Oslo and Berlin to Get Direct Train Service for First Time in More Than 20 Years
A new direct train linking Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg and Berlin will launch in summer 2028, reconnecting Norway with continental Europe by rail.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express Adds Rome-Istanbul Route With Five-Day Luxury Rail Journey
La Dolce Vita Orient Express will launch a luxury Rome-Istanbul journey in October 2026, reviving one of Europe’s most storied rail routes with an Italian twist.
Etihad Rail Completes First Passenger Station as UAE Prepares for 2026 Rail Launch
Etihad Rail has completed its first passenger station in Fujairah, marking a major step toward the UAE’s first intercity passenger rail services.
Vilnius Turns Pink as Lithuania’s Pink Soup Train Links Rail Travel and Food Tourism
Lithuania’s Pink Soup Train is returning between Mockava and Vilnius, giving travelers from Poland a themed rail journey tied to the Vilnius Pink Soup Fest.
Uber and Click&Boat Bring Private Boat Bookings to Mediterranean Travelers This Summer
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
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.