Greece shares seventh place among Europe’s preferred autumn and winter destinations as changing travel trends boost interest in off-season holidays.
Electric air taxis could eventually connect European airports, city centres, islands and coastal resorts, creating new options for premium travel. Projects across France, Italy, Britain, Germany and Spain are exploring aircraft, landing infrastructure and potential routes. However, the developments described remain demonstrations, infrastructure initiatives or proposed networks. Travellers should not interpret earlier launch targets as
Malaysia Airlines will showcase its largest-ever World Travel Market London stand as it strengthens engagement with European travel businesses. The exhibition will highlight premium cabins, Malaysian Hospitality and international partnerships from 3–5 November 2026 at ExCeL London. The national carrier aims to deepen relationships with travel agents, tour operators and commercial partners across the UK
IHG Hotels & Resorts has surpassed 1,000 operating hotels across Europe, expanding accommodation choices in the region’s leisure and business destinations. The group added more than 210 hotels over three years, delivering net portfolio growth exceeding 25%. Its European development pipeline includes more than 280 additional hotels. Meanwhile, recent additions in London, Marseille and Vienna
Deskless hotels offer European hospitality a way to combine digital efficiency with personal service. The concept replaces a fixed reception counter with hosts who welcome guests in lounges or other shared spaces. For visitors exploring cities such as Madrid, Milan and Paris, the potential appeal is straightforward: less administration and more useful assistance. Technology handles
Air France-KLM estimates that its activities support nearly €114 billion in annual European Union economic benefits and over 1.2 million jobs. Published on 6 October 2026, the assessment highlights aviation’s connections with tourism, employment, suppliers and regional business activity. The findings represent the group’s first EU-wide economic impact assessment, within the fourth edition of its
German Unity Day 2026 highlights how reunification transformed travel freedom, tourism and Germany’s position on the global travel map.
Lyft has expanded into Europe through FREENOW, gaining a mobility network covering more than 180 cities across nine countries. The move follows its acquisition of the Hamburg-based platform, extending Lyft’s reach beyond its established North American operations. For travellers, the expansion centres on access to app-based taxis and other transport services in participating destinations. Airport
Ryanair expects to receive its first 15 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft in the second quarter of 2027. If deliveries proceed as planned, the larger jets could add seats across its European network before the summer travel peak. Group chief executive Michael O’Leary outlined the delivery expectation in September 2026. The timetable remains dependent on
Germany leads Romania’s foreign tourist arrivals in 2026 as Bucharest airports handle a record 8.46 million passengers in the first half of the year.
Europe is accelerating the development of smarter tourism destinations as digital tools, shared data and new technology become increasingly important for managing record visitor demand, improving traveller experiences and supporting sustainable destination growth. The emerging smart tourism model moves beyond measuring success simply through arrival numbers. Instead, destinations are increasingly using information about visitor movements,
Europe’s summer weather chaos in 2026 is disrupting travel across major destinations, with Paris and Prague experiencing unpredictable rain, sudden storms, and shifting tourism patterns. Travellers are increasingly adapting to climate-driven weather changes during peak holiday season.
