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A large-scale EU border management system that records the entry and exit of non-EU nationals traveling for short stays in the Schengen Area, replacing manual passport stamping.
The European Union plans to raise the ETIAS travel fee from €7 to €20 by 2026, impacting millions of international travelers visiting the Schengen Area.
Barcelona will reduce the number of cruise ships allowed to dock by closing several terminals and cutting port capacity – a move to combat overtourism and protect residents’ quality of life.
A new ComfortJet high-speed train will connect Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen starting May 2026—offering twice-daily direct service, dining cars, children’s cinema, bike storage, and wheelchair accessibility, with travel times of approximately seven hours between Berlin and Copenhagen and 11 hours to Prague.
Flights to Europe are cheaper this summer, but Americans are spending more once they land. A weaker dollar and rising local prices are reshaping the economics of European travel.
Slovenia is preparing to launch its highly anticipated digital nomad visa, offering remote workers a chance to live and work legally in one of Europe’s greenest and most scenic countries.
Glasgow has become the first Scottish city to approve a visitor levy, introducing a £5-per-night tourist tax from 2027 to support local infrastructure and public services.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s multi-day wedding in Venice has ignited fierce backlash over ongoing overtourism, with locals proclaiming “No Space for Bezos” amid fears the event underscores the city’s transformation into an elite playground.
From bike-friendly capitals to lakeside havens, these cities lead the world in quality of life, culture, and calm. Discover the top 10 destinations ranked by the Global Liveability Index 2025.
Frankfurt Airport will open Terminal 3 in 2026 with 64 new retail spaces featuring global brands like BOSS, Montblanc, and GateZero, redefining the travel shopping experience.
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa will lead Accor’s luxury Emblems Collection when it joins as the flagship in Q4 2025, showcasing intimate elegance in England’s Wiltshire countryside.
The legendary Hôtel de Sers has reopened in the heart of Paris after an extensive renovation, blending Parisian heritage with contemporary elegance to appeal to modern luxury travellers.
Minor Hotels brings the NH Collection brand to two iconic Spanish destinations – Ibiza and Marbella – offering elevated stays for leisure and lifestyle-focused travellers.
Eurostar is set to launch new high-speed rail services linking the UK directly with key cities in Germany and Switzerland, offering travellers greener, faster options for European journeys.
Viking has opened bookings for 14 new ocean itineraries for 2026 and 2027, expanding longer-form voyages across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Scandinavia.