Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Spain's 2030 tourism plan puts residents at the heart of sustainability
Spain expects 100 million international visitors this year, prompting a new national strategy. The plan focuses on residents' well-being, su
Why travellers feel freer to break their own rules abroad
61% of travellers say they deliberately behave differently on holiday than at home. 42% have stayed out later than they wanted to avoid wast
Istanbul Airport surpasses Heathrow as world's most connected hub
Istanbul Airport has overtaken London Heathrow as the world's most connected airport, according to new data. The Turkish hub's expansion and
Europe dominates 2026 World's 50 Best Hotels list with 21 entries
Europe secures 21 of the 50 spots on the 2026 World's Best Hotels list. Paris, Rome, and London lead with multiple entries. The ranking high
Azerbaijan eases visa rules for Baku Grand Prix visitors
Azerbaijan will issue visas on arrival at its airports to Formula 1 ticket holders and accredited personnel for the Baku Grand Prix. The mea
Eurostar's new Celestia trains promise double-decker bars by 2031
Eurostar's new Celestia trains will include double-decker bars, open to all passengers. The first trains are due to enter service in May 203
Poké Ball-shaped hotel opens in Hokkaido for Pokémon's 30th anniversary
A Poké Ball-shaped hotel pod has opened in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, to mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary. The three-metre-wide room features a rou
Gatwick Airport trials robot valets for secure long-stay parking
London Gatwick Airport has begun trialling robot valets that park cars in long-stay lots. The system aims to reduce damage and improve space
Beyond the mosques: Türkiye's hidden natural and ancient wonders
Türkiye's lesser-known sites include an underground city in Cappadocia, a Hittite rock sanctuary, a lake resembling the Maldives, a man-made
Uzbekistan's tourism boom: longer stays, higher spending, new frontiers
Uzbekistan welcomed 9.1 million foreign visitors in the first eight months of 2026, up 21.1% year on year. Tourism exports surged 53.5% to $
Michelin Guide names three European hotels among world's best new openings
The Michelin Guide's second annual hotel awards shortlist includes five properties, three of which are in Europe. The winner will be announc
Turkish Airlines exits Luanda as Angola's new hub struggles
Turkish Airlines has permanently ended flights to Luanda, citing fuel costs, following similar exits by other carriers. Angola's new airport