EU Tourism News Monitoring

Another beautiful European city bans large cruise ships as tourist numbers surge

After Nice’s recent move to ban large cruise ships, the glamorous French Riviera city of Cannes, best known for its iconic film festival, is now adopting similar restrictions. Starting January 1, 2026, any ship carrying more than 1,300 passengers will be …

Benidorm strengthens smart tourism with new technical team

The mayor of Benidorm during his visit to the tourist office. Credit: Ayuntamiento Benidorm Benidorm’s local council has recently bolstered its workforce by appointing a team of technical specialists dedicated to the development of the city’s Smart and …

Undervalued European real estate signals rare opening for strategic investors

The European commercial real estate market has entered a defining moment, as 82% of tracked markets are now underpriced, according to the latest European Investment Atlas from Cushman & Wakefield. Investors eyeing strategic re-entry may find this to be …

Middle East tourism set to hit USD 350 billion by 2030

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is actively transforming its tourism sector through Vision 2030 by investing in heritage, entertainment and hospitality projects. Consequently, landmark developments like NEOM and the Red Sea Project attract luxury travelers and …

The Baltic Sea is suffocating from algae invasion, european farmers and agricultural policies

Öland is an ancient island located off the Swedish coast. Protected by UNESCO, it has been home to humans for about 5000 years and hosts archeological sites dating back to the prehistoric period. Per the islanders’ custom, Öland has preserved its …

EU Boosts Passenger Rights with New Travel Protections

In a significant push to enhance the travel experience across the European Union, Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism have put forth a series of proposals aimed at bolstering passenger rights. According to a recent …

Kenya Airways in talks to support Tanzania's aviation after EU ban

Kenya Airways is in talks to lend support to Tanzanian airlines following the recent ban by the European Union (EU). Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka (c) said KQ is in talks with Air Tanzania following the ban in the EU. Photo: Kenya Airways/Air …

Good news for travelers! The EU Approves New Rule Granting Free Hand Luggage on Flights

Passengers traveling within the European Union will soon be able to bring hand luggage weighing up to 7 kilograms on board without paying additional fees. The European Union voted in favor of the new rule, which aims to make air travel fairer and more …

Cannes becomes the latest European destination to crack down on tourism with 'drastic' cruise ship curbs

Cannes becomes the latest famous destination to crack down on mass tourism

Nice, Venice, Barcelona and Amsterdam are other European cities that have also imposed limits on cruise ships. The French Riviera resort of Cannes has become the latest famous European destination to join the growing global backlash against overtourism by …

All Aboard for Rijeka! First Direct Train from Warsaw Arrives, Boosting Summer Tourism

The first direct summer train connecting Warsaw and Rijeka arrived at Rijeka’s railway station on Saturday, carrying 166 passengers and officially launching a seasonal rail link between Croatia and Poland. As part of efforts to promote Croatian tourism and …

Tourism holds steady in Cyprus despite Middle East tensions

Despite the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, Cyprus’ tourism sector is proving both vulnerable and resilient, as a surge in advance bookings acts as a safety net for hoteliers and travel operators. According to industry officials, while tensions between …

Another European city issues cruise ship ban as overtourism anger grows

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Skopje to Host Meeting of Western Balkan leaders and Marta Kos on EU Growth Plan

On Monday, Skopje will host a meeting of EU and Western Balkan leaders on efforts to accelerate the implementation of the EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, which will be attended by the leaders of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia and …

EU set to end hand luggage fees in major air travel reform

The next time you fly to or within the European Union, you might not have to worry about extra charges for your cabin bag. A new proposal passed by EU lawmakers on June 24 aims to end surprise fees for small carry-on bags, a common frustration for budget …

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner visits Bulgaria

''To safeguard what has been achieved in the last 40 years for another 40 and beyond, Schengen will need constant renewal, and Bulgaria has a big role to play for this to happen'', European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration …

Bulgaria Has a Vital Role to Play in Schengen’s Future, European Commissioner Brunner Tells BTA

To preserve what has been achieved over the past 40 years for another 40 and beyond, Schengen will need constant renewal. And Bulgaria has an important role to play in making that happen, European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner …

EU PROPOSALS THREATEN TRAVEL AGENCIES

A significant debate simmers within the European travel sector as the EU Parliament gears up to vote. Proposals from the Transport and Tourism Committee look set to potentially reshape passenger rights – aiming, principally, at stronger protections across …

CROATIA’S TOURISM IS A VICTIM OF ITS SUCCESS

As summer heats up in Split, Croatia, the port is a hive of activity. Helpers in white shirts direct cars onto island-bound ferries, and some vacationers sprint across hot asphalt, trying to make the Vis ferry. Jadrolinija, the state-run ferry operator, …

ViaPath Technologies Voices Strong Support for FCC Waiver Decision

ViaPath Technologies supports FCC’s extension of IPCS rule deadlines, ensuring affordable communication for incarcerated individuals while maintaining security. FALLS CHURCH, VA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ViaPath …

Sharifah Hardie Focuses on Criminal Justice Reform in California Forward Plan for 2026 Governor Race

Sharifah Hardie’s California Forward Plan prioritizes criminal justice reform, economic growth, and fairness for all Californians in the 2026 Governor race. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 2026 California …

Southern Utah Heat Wave Exposes Hidden Risks in Aging HVAC Systems

Southern Utah heatwave strains old HVACs—S&S Mechanical warns of sudden failures, rising costs, and urges preemptive system checks. ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As triple-digit temperatures scorch …

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Verdict Raises Leadership Questions in Black America Says CA Governor Candidate Sharifah Hardie

California Governor candidate Sharifah Hardie addresses the leadership crisis in Black America following Diddy's partial conviction. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the high-profile federal trial …

Texas Declares Gold and Silver Legal Tender—Metals Edge Ready to Help Americans Shift to Real Money

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Metals Edge, a premier physical precious metals firm, welcomes the landmark decision by the State of Texas to officially authorize gold and silver as legal tender for day- …

GWG Holdings: Investor Notice and Update June 2025

What Does The Recent $91.3 Million Settlement Approval in GWG Holdings Bankruptcy Mean for Most Investors. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A. (InvestmentFraudLawyers.com), a nationally …

17 Organizations Urge Congress to Confront RFK Jr.’s Attacks on Established Vaccine Science

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, a coalition of 17 leading public health and civil rights organizations—led by the Health Equity Collaborative—sent a letter to leaders in the House and Senate calling on …

CSI Event at the UN Highlights Looming Crisis for Syrian Religious Minorities

Experts Describe Violence Against Alawites, Druze, and Christians Which Has Been Ongoing for Months GENEVA, GE, SWITZERLAND, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Despite some happy words at the beginning of this new interim constitution, it in …

New Political Novel Sparks National Reflection Ahead of Independence Day

Before the fireworks, a question: What if freedom is fading? On July 2, John Brodie begins a five-day campaign to remind America what it’s forgetting. FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 2, 1776, the Continental …

NMAC Announces the Retirement of Longtime Executive Director Paul Kawata Following 2025 USCHA

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After nearly four decades of transformative leadership, Paul Kawata, Executive Director of NMAC (formerly the National Minority AIDS Council), will retire on October 7, 2025, following the …

Tuttle Twins Launches Independence Day Sale to Help Families Teach American History

Massive Discounts on Best-Selling America’s History Books and the Entire Tuttle Twins Academy—Including New U.S. History Courses—July 1–10, 2025. LEHI, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This Independence Day, the creators of …

MyCommunity.Today Introduces Mobile-First Platform to Help Small Businesses Engage Customers Without App Downloads

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As mobile usage continues to shape consumer behavior, small businesses are under growing pressure to modernize their digital presence. Responding to this need, MyCommunity.Today has …

Progressive Coalition Project 2029 Releases First Major Policy Brief Calling for Electoral College Reform

800-Member Grassroots Organization Proposes Executive Strategy to Support National Popular Vote Interstate Compact WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Project 2029, an 800-member strong progressive coalition …

Russia’s military presence in post-Assad Syria: A growing security liability undermining stability

Syria witnessed a radical and wide-ranging transformation after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Dec. 8, 2024. Almost immediately, questions arose as to whether Russia would be able to maintain its military bases and political influence in a post- …

Egypt and Saudi Arabia: Any good relationship needs work

It is a particularly exhausting time to be an Arab foreign minister. On June 21, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan reiterated his country’s condemnation of the State of Israel’s “blatant aggression” against the Islamic Republic of Iran during …

Alaska Imaging Joins Strategic Radiology Coalition

Alaska Imaging Associates, LLC—an independent practice of 20 board-certified radiologists in Anchorage, AK—has joined the growing Strategic Radiology network. ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Strategic Radiology ( …

Sickle Cell Disease Unites Our Nation; San Rocco Therapeutics Earns Praise from Critics on Both Sides of the Aisle

TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a sharply divided political climate, San Rocco Therapeutics (SRT) has done what few thought possible—earned support from both the highest levels of Washington and from those who …

Rev. Darrell Armstrong, Prominent Pastor and Community Leader, Launches Write-In Campaign for Governor of New Jersey

Armstrong Appeals to 2.4 Million Unaffiliated and Millions More Disenfranchised Voters TRENTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rev. Darrell L. Armstrong, a respected pastor and community leader, has declared his candidacy …

Joint Statement: California Stakeholders Condemn Senate Budget Bill’s Historic Threat to SNAP and Families and Workers

PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California’s SNAP stakeholders — including grocers, county administrators, labor unions, public health and anti-hunger advocates — are sounding the alarm on the Senate’s budget …

Main Street Economics Calls Passage of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ a Fiscal Mirage

The So Called Big Beautiful Bill Isn’t Actually 'Beautiful' - Plenty of Positives—But None Are Paid For WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Main Street Economics a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization …