The new MB.DRIVE system will enable advanced SAE Level 2 driving assistance, alongside a leap forward in the entertainment and electric drive systems of future models, including an interesting electric model
American Airlines is introducing free high-speed Wi-Fi for loyalty members, covering narrowbody, regional, and new Boeing 787 aircraft. The company aims to offer connectivity on more aircraft than any airline worldwide
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
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
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
The Northern European airline continues its expansion with the launch of a daily flight to the southern continent via Bangkok; Airbus A350 aircraft will fly to Australia for the first time in October 2026
SKY express, Greece's second-largest airline, has launched operations in Israel, operating a daily flight on the Tel Aviv-Athens route. Alongside international destinations, the company boasts the largest domestic route network in Greece, including the country's popular islands
The UAE aviation giant Emirates will operate the next-generation aircraft on the Montreal-Dubai route starting in February, with a premium economy class for the first time in Canada
Starting in 2026, Gatwick will become the only UK airport with direct flights to Sharjah, the UAE, adding two daily Air Arabia services on A321LR aircraft; the new service will offer "affordable and reliable air travel options"
Romanian company Anima Wings will operate a full-service business class starting in May 2026 on the Bucharest-Milan route; tickets for the reinstated services are already available on the airline's website
Iberia will launch five weekly flights between Madrid and Toronto this June, adding 37,000 summer seats and expanding its long-haul network; the airline will introduce its A321XLR on another transatlantic route
Discover Lapland this winter: Air Europa’s new Madrid–Rovaniemi route provides convenient, direct access to Santa’s snowy hometown
LOT Polish Airlines has launched a new direct route between Warsaw and Marrakech, operating twice weekly until May 2026 on Boeing 737 aircraft
United Airlines launches new San Francisco-Bangkok route with a stopover in Hong Kong, becoming the only American company with direct service from Thailand's capital city
Iberia has launched a new direct route between Madrid and Orlando, home of Disney World, boosting tourism, business travel, and ties between Europe and the U.S
