Cult Baku Creative Week celebrates culture and creative industries In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Cult Baku Creative Week celebrates culture and creative industries In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The Road To Green Plastic-free holidays in Croatia: the destinations setting an example In partnership with The European Commission With its turquoise waters and picturesque villages, the Croatian coast attracts millions of tourists every summer. But this authentic beauty is under threat from massive plastic pollution. Several towns and islands are taking action to limit its impact. 30/07/2025
Ocean How Atlantic islands are proving tourism can help the ocean In partnership with the European Commission From underwater archaeology to whale-watching tours led by actual scientists, Europe’s Atlantic islands demonstrate how tourism can protect rather than destroy natural and cultural heritage of the ocean. 29/07/2025
Ocean Can coastal tourism go green — and still thrive? In partnership with the European Commission In the Atlantic’s remote islands, a new EU project is helping reinvent marine tourism. Researcher Dr. Yen Lam González explains how electric boats, hydrophones, and star-guided sailing are paving the way for a greener future of the EU blue economy’s biggest sector. 29/07/2025
No Comment North Korea opens new beach resort to locals but bans foreign tourists North Koreans have begun visiting the newly opened Wonsan-Kalma beach resort, a state-run complex said to accommodate up to 20,000 people, according to official media. 29/07/2025
Travel News Moscow starts first direct passenger flights to North Korea in decades The first flight operated by Russian carrier Nordwind took off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday. 28/07/2025
No Comment Rome swelters as tour guides and tourists struggle in extreme heat Rome swelters in high heat as temperatures soar into the high 30s Celsius. This is an issue for tourists, who are clinging to fans and water bottles while navigating the city's ancient landmarks under an unrelenting sun. 25/07/2025
Travel News Travel surges in Greece as more people holiday near and far Data from ELSTAT shows an increase in both spending and overnight stays of Greek tourists 25/07/2025
Partner content Summer in Saudi: Cool escapes from Aseer to Al Baha Partner content presented by Visit Saudi Read on to discover Saudi Arabia’s southwestern mountain region and its range of unexpected summer escapes. 23/07/2025
Travel News Six Gulf countries to launch Schengen-style tourist visa The aim is to streamline travel in the region and make it easier to explore multiple countries in one trip. 23/07/2025
Travel News Popular Romanian Black Sea resort sees sharp decline in tourists The decline is likely a result of the government’s decision to cut the value of holiday vouchers which were used by tourists to pay for hotel accommodation, food, drink, activities and entertainment. 22/07/2025
Green News Portugal to enforce beach access rules amid luxury resort development Portugal has pledged stricter public access rules for a popular 45-kilometre stretch of its coastline amid concerns over rising housing prices and restricted beach access due to luxury resorts. 21/07/2025
Travel News Greece introduces new €20 cruise tax for Mykonos and Santorini Depending on the season and port, passengers will pay different disembarkation fees on Greek islands. 21/07/2025
World News 37 dead and several missing after ship capsizes in Vietnam A boat full of tourists capsized during a storm in one of the country's most iconic tourist destinations, leaving at least 37 dead and five missing. Rescue efforts continue as a new tropical storm approaches. 19/07/2025
North Korea North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers. 18/07/2025
Travel News Europe’s best and worst airports ranked for 2025 Norway leads Europe’s best airports list while France and the UK fall behind again. 17/07/2025
Travel News Málaga tells tourists to cover up and behave this summer The city has also introduced fines of up to €750 for littering, public intoxication and other infractions. 16/07/2025
Afghanistan Terror to tourism? Hostage-style video invites visitors to Afghanistan Darkly comic videos made by a tour agency and shared by Taliban-linked accounts on social media are encouraging people to travel to Afghanistan. 16/07/2025
Travel News Thailand delays tourism fee as visitor numbers fall short The €7.50 fee is earmarked for travel insurance and projects that improve tourism infrastructure. 15/07/2025
Silk Road Adventures Get to know the alpine wonders of Uzbekistan In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this episode we head to the north-eastern tip of Uzbekistan to uncover the alpine wonders surrounding of the country, where soaring peaks, emerald slopes, and deep-blue reservoirs form a natural escape just two hours from Tashkent. 15/07/2025
Iran Iran detains Franco-German cycling tourist Lennart Monterlos Human rights groups have accused Tehran of carrying out a policy of hostage diplomacy, using Europeans and dual nationals as "bargaining chips" to facilitate its negotiations with the West. 11/07/2025