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A new survey by Booking.com finds that the European hospitality industry continues to grow despite regional challenges, extreme weather, and changing demand

Smartwings will launch new flights from Prague to Venice and Bergen in October, expanding its European network with multiple weekly services

Compared to previous years, the heat wave hitting the continent is longer, with many temperatures going over the 40-degree mark

New easyJet research reveals Brits spend £384 on BBQs annually, enough to fund flights and activities in destinations including Lanzarote and Lisbon

The Spanish airline continues its European expansion with the launch of the route between Geneva and Madrid, operating with a frequency of two daily flights

A major entry into Germany: Brown Hotels, part of Israel Canada, is acquiring Berlin's historic Excelsior Hotel along with five additional properties in Munich, Hamburg, Leipzig, and Berlin in a deal worth tens of millions of euros

An amber heat health alert is in force across London until June 23 as authorities warn of increased health risks during hot weather

The new complex in Terminal 2 includes a huge balcony overlooking the runways, work and rest areas, and premium services

Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated the first direct route between Vietnam and the Netherlands. The flights will be operated three times a week, connecting Hanoi to Schiphol Airport

Europe, the Arctic, and North Africa: easyJet has launched 13 new routes from UK airports, including Manchester, Newcastle and London

The European Aviation Safety Agency warns airlines: "Unpredictable state responses and the potential activation of SAM systems creates a high risk to civil flights operating at all altitudes and flight levels." CZIB extended until March 31, 2026

New EU audit warns major rail and transport projects face steep cost overruns and long delays of 17 years on average, putting the 2030 TEN-T target out of reach. “Europe cannot afford more decade-long delays for critical transport links”

On Wednesday, the European Parliament made it crystal clear: passengers' rights must be protected at all costs. Lawmakers, who voted 632 to 15, decided against proposed amendments meant to water down current protections. "We are determined to improve rather than dilute air passenger rights"

The EU has reached a deal to slash net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040, updating its Climate Law and long-term targets; what does this mean for cruise lines, airlines, and hotels?

A new directive will allow the collection of biometric data from all non-US citizens to begin in December. The system is expected to be fully implemented at all airports and seaports within three to five years. The move will improve security, shorten lines and promote the expansion of visa exemptions

Lufthansa and CityLine have renewed their EU-certified EMAS status, celebrating 25 years of environmental progress with new fuel-saving and waste-reduction measures

New Eurostat report shows that while new requests decline, tens of thousands more join each month under temporary protection, with Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic leading in numbers

Advanced EES system launch in a month

Ryanair Expands Free Carry-On Bag Size

The end of hidden fees and baggage chaos: In a groundbreaking move, the European Parliament has approved free carry-ons, family protections, automatic compensation, and travel agency transparency. The legislation will face the final vote in July before revolutionizing the skies