The refurbishment of the LNER lounge at King's Cross will begin at the end of January 2026, when it will temporarily close and reopen in the spring with an upgraded design, new work areas and an improved hospitality experience for first-class passengers
Extremely low temperatures, snow and possible flight disruptions: the new year kickstarts with the most significant storm of the season in Europe. The forecast for the frozen continent and the central city is expected to be -7 degrees
A new report by WWF, an important international organization focused on nature conservation, shows conservation efforts are falling short, leaving many shark and ray species unprotected despite rising extinction risks
The Hungarian airline announced the opening of a new route to Chania, Crete: "We are not just launching a flight; we are opening a new, accessible bridge to the heart of the Aegean Sea, bringing Greece even closer"
10 RON per night (around 2 euros) for every tourist starting January 1, 2026: Bucharest joins European cities imposing accommodation taxes, with the collection done through hotels and apartments to invest directly in urban tourism
The landscaping is beautifully green and well-kept, the lobby and rooms are nicely decorated, the swimming pool is heated, and the food tastes great. We visited the Ayala Hotel in Kibbutz Ayelet HaShahar, part of the Isrotel Collection. What does the hotel have to offer? And how much will you pay for the pleasure?
Passport Group concludes a landmark year, marking 30 years of innovation, influence and industry leadership, while unveiling a forward-looking strategic vision to continue shaping the future of tourism and aviation with a strong focus on digital transformation, content-driven travel, and the clear sense that the first three decades were only the beginning. The year-end celebration brought together key leaders and senior executives from the tourism industry, in partnership with Hilton worldwide
**Philippines Seeks Israeli Tourists**
Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines, which recently acquired Czech Airlines and Smartwings, has signed another strategic move, becoming the official airline of Chelsea Football Club. The transaction amounts were not disclosed
MSC Magnifica has completed a fast-track refurbishment in Malta, preparing the ship for Mediteranean cruises and a 2026 world voyage; the 15-year-old ship has completed one of MSC’s biggest recent refurbishments, with new dining options and premium spaces debuting this winter
Royal Caribbean has expanded its cruise schedule with additional ships to a variety of destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and more, with a variety of attractions on board. All the information about the cruise giant's intriguing new season
Premium leisure airline beOnd now offers twice-weekly non-stop service connecting Milan to the Red Sea and AMAALA, with lie-flat seats and luxury onboard service; daa International will operate the flights
Austrian Airlines expands short, medium, and long-haul flights, adding Nordic and Mediterranean destinations while strengthening operational capacity for summer 2026
Etihad has announced the launch of four new flights in three days, strengthening Abu Dhabi's status as a global hub and expanding the network to 85+ destinations
From sunny Marrakech and Malaga to snowy Rovaniemi and Stavanger, LOT offers travelers more ways to enjoy winter 2025/26 with its new schedule
British flagship airline, which chose not to resume flights to Israel this summer, adds new winter destinations: Rabat in Morocco and Graz in Austria, and boosts routes between London and Madrid
With more family cruise routes to Alaska, Europe, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Singapore - the popular cruise company launches its summer 2026 season. All the details
