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23 Jul
Brighton's Victorian Arches Get a Second Life

A £22 million project will restore 150-year-old structures that hold up one of Britain's busiest coastal roads, while making room for cafés and galleries along the seafront.

Brighton's Victorian Arches Get a Second Life
Dubai · 22 Jul · Policy
Dubai Tests Biometric Clearance That Processes Ten Passengers at Once

A new system at the world's second-busiest international airport cuts terminal wait times by more than 60 percent, using cameras and AI to verify travelers in as little as three seconds.

Dubai
Da Nang · 22 Jul · Policy
Vietnam Launches First National Halal Tourism Framework

New certification system aims to capture a larger share of the global Muslim travel market as Southeast Asian destinations compete for religious-conscious visitors.

Da Nang
London · 22 Jul · Shifting map
A New Rival Aims to Crack Open the Channel Tunnel Market

UK start-up Gemini is betting that faster trains, lower fares, and alternative stations can break Eurostar's grip on cross-Channel rail.

London
22 Jul
Central Asia's Tourism Surge: How Kazakhstan Drew 15.7 Million Visitors Last Year

Rising hotel occupancy, billion-dollar infrastructure projects, and a growing network of international brands are reshaping the country's position as a regional travel hub.

Central Asia's Tourism Surge: How Kazakhstan Drew 15.7 Million Visitors Last Year
New York · 22 Jul · Shifting map
JetBlue Lands LaGuardia Slots in $58.5 Million Deal

The New York carrier outbid rivals for Spirit's former airport access rights, opening the door to a dozen new daily round-trips at one of the nation's most tightly controlled hubs.

New York
Lisbon · 21 Jul · Policy
Portugal Rolls Out Beach Zone Maps to End Umbrella Confusion

New signage at Algarve and Alentejo beaches will show visitors exactly where they can set up their own gear without renting from concessions.

Lisbon
London · 21 Jul · Policy
London's Charing Cross and Waterloo East to Shut for Three Weeks in August

A £20 million track renewal program will close two central stations during summer holidays, forcing travelers onto diverted routes across the capital.

London
Santorini · 20 Jul · Overtourism
Zakynthos Plans Beach Extension to Protect Eroding Shipwreck

Local authorities will add thousands of cubic metres of gravel to move the Panagiotis wreck away from wave damage, even as the beach remains closed over landslide fears.

Santorini
Reykjavík · 16 Jul · Openings
A Poet's Welcome in Iceland's North

Hilton's newest Curio Collection property in Akureyri weaves literary heritage into every corner, from its name to its Nordic restaurant

Reykjavík
Paris · 15 Jul · Events
Paris Brings Cinema to the Eiffel Tower's First Floor This September

A four-day festival will screen films inside the monument's glass-walled room 57 meters above ground, free but by lottery only

Paris
London · 15 Jul · Shifting map
Air Transat Links London Gatwick with Ottawa for the First Time

The new seasonal route marks the capital's bicentennial year and expands Canada-UK connectivity to 34 weekly flights in peak season.

London
Kyoto · 15 Jul · Shifting map
A Sleeper Train Through Japan's Sacred Peninsula Is Back for Summer

The West Express Ginga reconnects Kyoto with Kumano's pilgrimage trails and coastal towns, offering travellers a slower way to see western Japan's quieter side.

Kyoto
14 Jul
Revelstoke Sheds Its Ski-Town Image for Summer Adventures

The British Columbia mountain town offers glacier-fed lakes and rare inland rainforest when the snow melts.

Revelstoke Sheds Its Ski-Town Image for Summer Adventures
New York · 14 Jul · Openings
Hudson, New York Emerges as a Quiet Alternative to Crowded Weekend Escapes

The riverfront town two hours north of New York City is drawing attention for its walkable streets, art scene, and boutique lodging - without the tourist crush of better-known getaways.

New York
Paris · 14 Jul · Shifting map
Night Train Connects Paris, Brussels, and Hamburg Three Times a Week

European Sleeper's new service offers a direct rail link between the French capital and Germany's second city, with fares starting at just under seventy euros.

Paris
13 Jul
Montana's Crazy Mountains Offer Solitude Without the Crowds

A lesser-known range in the Treasure State draws hikers and backcountry enthusiasts seeking quiet alpine terrain away from the tourist trail.

Montana's Crazy Mountains Offer Solitude Without the Crowds
Singapore · 10 Jul
Sentosa Plans a Twenty-Year Makeover That Doubles Down on Nature and Nightlife

Singapore's leisure island is betting on forest trails, floating boardwalks and port-turned-playground Pulau Brani to pull in twice as many visitors by the 2040s.

Singapore
Amsterdam · 10 Jul · Shifting map
Arriva to Launch New Utrecht and The Hague Rail Links to Paris by 2028

The Dutch operator plans two new cross-border routes alongside its delayed Groningen service, adding direct connections through Belgium and expanding rail alternatives to short-haul flights.

Amsterdam
Barcelona · 10 Jul · Overtourism
Why Barcelona's Residents Are Blocking Tourist Buses

Protests in Spanish cities reflect deeper frustrations over housing, wages, and a tourism model that serves investors over locals.

Barcelona