Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Europe's most-visited castles and palaces for 2026, ranked by reviews
Prague Castle retains the top spot in a new ranking of Europe's most popular castles and palaces for 2026. Spain has the most entries, with
Dubai's oldest building reopens as a museum after five-year restoration
Al Fahidi Fort, Dubai's oldest building, is set to reopen after a five-year restoration. The new museum blends historic architecture with in
Travel's next era: premium experiences, hidden gems, and AI at ATM Dubai
Despite a tough 2026 for Middle East travel, forecasts point to a strong rebound by 2027. At ATM Dubai, trends like premiumisation, off-peak
Moldova, Greece, Ireland lead Europe's tourism rebound in 2026
Europe saw a 3% rise in tourist arrivals in the first half of 2026, with Moldova up 25%, Greece and Ireland up 15%. Western Europe declined
Qatar unveils 560-event calendar through 2027 to boost tourism
Qatar has announced a calendar of more than 560 events through 2027, covering sports, culture, and entertainment. The programme follows a re
Europe's coolest neighbourhoods for 2026: Athens, Glasgow, Rome lead
Time Out's 2026 list of the world's coolest neighbourhoods places 13 European areas in the top 40. Athens' Neos Kosmos leads the continent,
Istanbul Airport dethrones Heathrow as world's most connected hub
Istanbul Airport has overtaken London Heathrow as the world's most connected hub, according to OAG's latest Megahubs Index. Five of the top
Gran Canaria's year-round strategy: more than just summer sun
Gran Canaria welcomed 15.82 million passengers in 2025, with flights from over 160 airports. The island's year-round appeal rests on mild cl
Tripadvisor names Europe's top food and drink tours for 2026
Reykjavik's food walk tops Tripadvisor's 2026 ranking of global food tours. European wine and beer experiences also dominate, with Tuscany a
Public transport costs surge in half of Europe's capitals
A Greenpeace study reveals that monthly and annual public transport tickets have become more expensive in 14 European capitals since 2023. L
UK expands cross-operator ticket acceptance for cancelled trains
Cross-operator ticket acceptance in the UK expands to include Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, and Great Western Railway.
Rosewood Hong Kong tops 2026 hotel ranking; Europe claims 21 spots
Rosewood Hong Kong is named the world's best hotel for the second year running. Europe secures 21 entries, with Italy's Passalacqua leading