Travel Trends

From Athens seafood halls to Barcelona’s famous La Boqueria, discover Europe’s top food markets for summer travel and local flavors

HX Expeditions unveiled new immersive Greenland experiences for 2026 and 2027 focused on culture, cuisine, and Arctic exploration. New offerings include Inuit guided hikes, kayaking, luxury culinary programs, and the exclusive “Tide to Table” fishing experience. Bonus: wilderness adventure in South Greenland limited to nine guests

The United States eased visa rules for qualifying World Cup teams and eligible fans ahead of the 2026 FIFA tournament. President Donald Trump: “This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the beauty and the greatness of America"

Allegiant finalizes its acquisition of Sun Country, creating a larger U.S. leisure airline with nearly 200 aircraft and 650 routes. The newly combined airline group will serve 175 cities and expand affordable leisure travel across the United States

The European Commission has proposed three new rules that would allow passengers to book multi-operator rail trips across Europe with one ticket. Platforms may be asked to display journeys based on search queries like greenhouse gas emissions

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible major disruptions to Long Island Rail Road service later this week, including routes serving John F. Kennedy International Airport. "Customer Ambassadors will be assigned to each location to assist ADA customers"

WTTC forecasts global Travel & Tourism will outpace economic growth in 2026, supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow nearly four times faster than the wider regional economy next year. Also: Meet Europe's leading destination for tourism revenue that combines "strong visitor volumes with exceptionally high international visitor spend", which country do you think it is?

RMT: 24-hour Tube driver strikes on May 19-20 and May 21-22 in response to London Underground’s push for a compressed four‑day working week. "We are clear that these proposals raise serious concerns around fatigue, safety and work-life balance". On May 15, bus drivers at the East London Bus & Coach Company will also walk out

SWISS, Qatar Airways, LATAM, and Korean Air were among the standout winners at the 2026 Onboard Hospitality Awards in Hamburg. From Starlink connectivity to premium dining and luxury amenity kits, airlines showcased top innovations. "This year’s awards were a true testament to the innovation and excellence in our industry"

Rising jet fuel prices, airline route cuts, and growing concerns about fuel supplies are creating fresh uncertainty for Europe’s busy summer travel season just as tourism demand reaches record highs