https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/europe tourism/ Europe Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:40:27+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/as-temperatures-soar-coolcations-are-on-the-rise-in-europe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/as-temperatures-soar-coolcations-are-on-the-rise-in-europe/ Specialist tour operator Powder Byrne, renowned for their deep knowledge of luxury ski, sun and adventure holidays, are anticipating a rise in “Coolcations” in 2026. After a summer of widespread European heatwaves, and with climate change increasingly shaping travel decisions, travellers are moving away from traditional Mediterranean beach breaks in favour of cooler, northern destinations. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:40:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jubilee-drives-st-peters-basilica-in-rome-to-a-93-surge-in-visitor-activity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jubilee-drives-st-peters-basilica-in-rome-to-a-93-surge-in-visitor-activity/ A new report by The Data Appeal Company, the leading tourism intelligence firm part of the Almawave Group, by analysing thousands of reviews, OTA rates, and digital traces, reveals how the Holy Year reshaped tourism, visitor experience, and the global perception of Rome. The Jubilee ultimately redirected visitor flows, spread spending across flexible accommodation types, and enhanced the perception of Christianity’s symbolic sites. Although traditionally popular attractions such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon remained on the podium, Vatican landmarks saw unprecedented growth. St Peter’s Basilica experienced a remarkable +93% increase in digital traces, while maintaining an exceptionally high Sentiment Score of 94.5/100. Much of this growth was likely fuelled by Jubilee pilgrims coming specifically to cross the Holy Door, a key rite available only during the Holy Year. In parallel, the Vatican Museums recorded a more moderate yet significant rise with +10% in digital traces and a Sentiment Score of 89.7/100, up 2.4 points from 2024. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 06:45:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/geo-politics-and-sost-pandemic-risks-take-centre-stage-as-europes-tourism-l/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/geo-politics-and-sost-pandemic-risks-take-centre-stage-as-europes-tourism-l/ The heads of Europe’s national tourism boards convened in Ljubljana, Slovenia this week for the 103rd General Meeting of the European Travel Commission. Fri, 20 May 2022 12:40:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europe-to-admit-vaccinated-tourists-this-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europe-to-admit-vaccinated-tourists-this-summer/ Officials plan to admit travellers from countries with “a good epidemiological situation,” as well as those who have had two doses of an EU-approved vaccine. Tue, 04 May 2021 07:58:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-travel-commission-records-strong-start-to-2019-for-hospitality-sec/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-travel-commission-records-strong-start-to-2019-for-hospitality-sec/ Despite challenges, the majority of destinations which have reported data for early-2019 performances have shown continued growth in foreign arrivals and overnight stays. Fri, 10 May 2019 08:02:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-travel-commission-signs-str-data-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-travel-commission-signs-str-data-partnership/ The European Travel Commission and STR have signed a partnership which will see them serve the growing needs of European destination management organisations. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 06:48:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-tourism-arrivals-prove-resilient-in-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-tourism-arrivals-prove-resilient-in-2018/ Europe remains the most visited region in the world, with a six per cent upswing in international tourist arrivals in 2018 compared to the previous year. Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:53:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-travel-commission-calls-for-looser-chinese-visa-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-travel-commission-calls-for-looser-chinese-visa-restrictions/ The European Travel Commission has published a report quantifying the potential impacts of visa facilitation for Chinese travellers on European tourism. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:06:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-highlights-growing-value-of-gcc-travellers-in-new-report/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/unwto-highlights-growing-value-of-gcc-travellers-in-new-report/ A new report from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the European Travel Commission has revealed that outbound tourism from the Gulf Cooperation Council has grown strongly in recent years, with international tourism expenditure surpassing US$60 billion in 2017. Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:44:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itb-china-signs-europe-as-partner-for-2017-event/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/itb-china-signs-europe-as-partner-for-2017-event/ Europe, as a single destination, has been named the Official Partner Destination of ITB China 2017. The news comes following an agreement signed by David Axiotis, general manager ITB China, and Eduardo Santander, executive director at the European Travel Commission. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 09:09:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-council-backs-new-eu-rules-giving-more-protection-to-holidaymakers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-council-backs-new-eu-rules-giving-more-protection-to-holidaymakers/ New EU rules that will bring protection for package holidays in line with today’s digital age moved a step closer today following a political agreement by EU government ministers at today’s Competitiveness Council. The rules will extend protection of the 1990 EU Package Travel Directive to cover not only traditional package holidays, but also give clear protection to 120 million consumers who book other forms of combined travel. Thu, 28 May 2015 16:03:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-european-commission-guidelines-on-passenger-compensation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-european-commission-guidelines-on-passenger-compensation/ Airline passengers have been give new rights under guidelines unveiled by the European Commission. They include the right to be rerouted with rival carriers if travellers are delayed for more than 12 hours. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:07:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/berlin-hotel-demand-set-to-grow-6-in-2012/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/berlin-hotel-demand-set-to-grow-6-in-2012/ The European hotel market reported overall positive revenue per available room growth 12-months to January, according to hotel data provider STR Global. Despite the economic conditions a majority of the 157 cities and destinations tracked in Europe, only 15 saw declining demand while demand growth is expected in Berlin, London and Vienna in 2012. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:53:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-models-of-sustainable-development-for-cities-of-art/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-models-of-sustainable-development-for-cities-of-art/ This will be one of the themes featured in the 10th edition of Euromeeting, which will take place in 2012 as part of Art&Tourism: 250 delegates from all over Europe are expected. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:30:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-to-europe-set-for-recovery-or-still-in-the-doldrums/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-travel-to-europe-set-for-recovery-or-still-in-the-doldrums/ As the global economic situation remains volatile and the demographic make-up of the USA alters, we can expect changes in the way Americans travel. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-leaders-agree-new-framework-to-promote-destination/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-leaders-agree-new-framework-to-promote-destination/ Antonio Tajani, vice-president of the European Commission and Petra Hedorfer, president of the European Travel Commission, have signed a historic Joint Declaration between the two organisations, which sets out the basis for strengthening the image and promotion of ‘Destination Europe’ in the future. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:25:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roaming-costs-fall-as-ec-offers-tourists-protection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roaming-costs-fall-as-ec-offers-tourists-protection/ Travellers in Europe are set to see the cost of calls and texts fall as the European Commission introduces limits on charges. Under the new rules – which came into effect over the weekend – the maximum retail prices for roaming calls will fall from the current 39 cents to 35 cents per minute for calls made and from 15 cents to 11 cents per minute for calls received. Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:09:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/estonia-welcomes-the-euro-and-becomes-a-european-capital-of-culture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/estonia-welcomes-the-euro-and-becomes-a-european-capital-of-culture/ January 1st 2011 sees the northern European country of Estonia become the latest country to adopt the Euro and enter its 12 months as one of two European Capitals of Culture in 2011, the largest cultural event in the history of Estonia with over 7000 cultural events planned. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:30:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-hoteliers-on-an-upward-path-to-recovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-hoteliers-on-an-upward-path-to-recovery/ Hoteliers in Europe have seen revPAR growth accelerate each month since December last year, with September posting the strongest yet, up 16.8 percent. This enabled the region to secure a 9.5 percent revPAR rise year-to-September to €64, compared to €58 during the same period in 2009, with occupancy the main driver of growth. Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:01:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/med-package-holidays-a-third-cheaper/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/med-package-holidays-a-third-cheaper/ Package holidays to European destinations are being cut by up to a third as tour operators bid to lure cash-strapped customers. Family favourites Cyprus, Spain and Turkey have experienced the biggest cuts, whilst the fall of the euro against sterling has led to budgets in resort now stretching further. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:10:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/OAG-reports-rise-in-airline-traffic-News-Breaking-Travel-News-/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/OAG-reports-rise-in-airline-traffic-News-Breaking-Travel-News-/ Overall global airline capacity grew for the sixth month in succession during February, according to the latest figures from OAG Aviation. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:26:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-tops-european-hospitality/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-tops-european-hospitality/ London has come out top in study into European hotel occupancy rates. The quarterly report by Deloitte proved grim reading, with revPAR rates across Europe down 19.2% over the past quarter to €58, with Glasgow and Edinburgh the only two cities to show positive occupancy growth. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-step-closer-to-visitor-fee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-step-closer-to-visitor-fee/ The US has moved a step closer to charging travelers who do not require a visa a $10 fee to enter the country. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:25:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-rate-exchange-reveals-uk-international-travel-trends/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-rate-exchange-reveals-uk-international-travel-trends/ With the peak summer travel period now underway new research from First Rate Exchange Services has revealed some interesting variations in the UK’s international travel trends. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:25:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090630114734323/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090630114734323/ Responding to the latest provisional International Passenger Survey* findings, which reveal that Brits took 16% fewer overseas trips in the first four months of the year compared to 2008, Alan Taylor, Managing Director of Blue Chip Vacations, the South West’s leading luxury self-catering holiday property business, said: “The fall in overseas travel is having a positive effect on UK tourist-related businesses that are able to provide high-quality experiences at competitive prices. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:47:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090624135821380/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090624135821380/ Airlines globally will offer the lowest number of flights in the second half of this year since the same period in 2005 due to the downturn, according to new figures from OAG, but remain some 20 percent higher than 2001.Airlines will offer 3.67% fewer flights and 2.76% fewer seats than they did a year ago. Europe has been worst hit, with departures down 7.3% compared to H208 with capacity down by over 6%. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:19:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Christophe-Peymirat-managing-director-Expedia-Corporate-Travel-UK/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Christophe-Peymirat-managing-director-Expedia-Corporate-Travel-UK/ Breaking Travel News interviews Christophe Peymirat, managing director of Expedia Corporate Travel UK expands in Europe. It is now offering a full service travel program both on and offline. The interview was conducted at the Business Travel Show, Earls Court, London. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:59:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Titus-Johnson-General-Manager-UK-Ireland-Air-Berlin/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/bts08-Titus-Johnson-General-Manager-UK-Ireland-Air-Berlin/ Breaking Travel News interviews Titus Johnson, General Manager UK & Ireland for Air Berlin. Air Berlin has been very successful with the corporate market in the UK offering competitive fares across Europe. The interview was conducted by Breaking Travel News at the Business Travel Show, Earls Court, London. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:21:18 +0000