Dubai's Ministry of Communications has announced the reopening of the "Global Village", one of the city's most prominent and popular attractions that was closed due to the war. All the details and the exact reopening time on Monday, April 20, 2026
Police report at least 10 casualties in a complex scene involving several locations. The suspect, who also committed a carjacking and fled the scene, was killed at the end of a police chase
A celebration of futuristic transportation: Dubai has completed construction of the world's first flying taxi station, part of a network of stations planned for the city. The station is expected to serve approximately 170,000 passengers per year
Oman Air brings back daily Dubai flights this month (April 2026) while managing ongoing disruptions affecting routes across the Middle East and Europe
The European Union invites cities to present innovative projects in the areas of sustainability, digitization and accessibility, alongside promoting local heritage and creativit, and to compete for the "European Capital of Tourism" title, similar to the "European Cities of Culture" project. Registration has been open for two months, and the announcement will be made in about six months. The prize is also well worth it
The Landmark Nicosia, recently acquired by Marriot from Hilton, has undergone a major renovation, turning into a stunning hotel in the heart of the Cypriot capital. What will you find at this designer hotel that offers a luxurious urban getaway? Spoiler: it's much more than meticulous design, spa facilities and swimming pools!
New and higher tourism taxes in Amsterdam, Paris, Venice, and Barcelona are adding per-night or entry costs to short breaks. Find out how much Europe's most visited cities charge now
United Airlines will open a route between its home port in Newark and Split, Croatia, at the end of this month (April 2026), marking the first route ever by an American company to land in the resort city
Norwegian Cruise Line Vice President Kevin Bubolz talks in a special interview with PassportNews about the innovations on the Luna ship that was launched last week, and about upgrading the entertainment concept to levels never seen before
Barcelona has doubled its tourist tax from April 2026, with visitors now paying up to €12 per night as authorities aim to fund housing and tourism policies
