Greece’s beloved island of Chios is facing an unexpected test this summer as seasonal wildfires, fanned by warm winds, continue for several days despite strong containment efforts. Hundreds of firefighters, supported by planes and helicopters, have been working around the clock to

Travel demand for this year’s Fourth of July holiday is set to break records, with over 72 million people in the United States expected to travel at least 50 miles from home. This is nearly two million more than last year, showing

Air India has confirmed it will temporarily cut its international long-haul flights by 15 per cent following the recent Boeing Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad. Routes to North America, Europe, Australia and East Asia are among the most affected, with three routes fully

Denver’s tourism engine reached new heights in 2024, with 37.1 million visitors generating $10.3 billion in direct spending – a figure on par with 2023’s record and marking the strongest performance in the city’s history. Overnight visitors contributed $8.7 billion, as strategic campaigns by Visit

Capella Hotels’ forthcoming European debut promises a transcendent fusion of deep heritage and contemporary elegance in Florence, breathing new life into an 800-year-old convent complex by 2027. Nestled along Via San Gallo, mere steps from the Duomo and Piazza della Libertà, this

China’s Harbin–Dalian high‑speed railway has crossed a remarkable milestone, carrying over one billion passengers since its launch in December 2012. This achievement goes far beyond ridership numbers – it showcases a transformative leap in engineering, enabling high‑speed rail to thrive in one of the

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool has earned a prestigious upgrade to Grade I status, officially recognising it as a building of exceptional architectural and historical importance. Designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd and completed between 1962 and 1967 over Sir

This summer, travellers are invited to explore the birthplace of passenger railways along a beautifully redeveloped route in County Durham. The Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR), inaugurated on 27 September 1825 as the world’s first public steam railway, not only carried coal

Thousands of residents took to the streets across southern Europe on Sunday in dramatic demonstrations against overtourism. In Barcelona alone, around 600 protesters armed with water pistols unleashed coloured smoke, plastered stickers reading “Neighbourhood self‑defence, tourists go home” on shopfronts, and rallied

Armenia has announced a major update to its travel policy, allowing visa-free entry for residents of all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, effective 1 July 2025. This move marks a significant shift in Armenia’s approach to international tourism and signals its ambition