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Finnair’s latest winter meltdown left passengers stranded across Finland and Germany as extreme Arctic cold, de-icing limits and heavy snowfall forced 21 cancellations and delays to 119 flights between January 10 and 11.
New TG4 series Aillte reveals Ireland’s Atlantic cliffs and Wild Atlantic Way communities with four years of cinematic footage, local storytelling, and science, offering fresh insight for future Ireland trip planning.
Bishoftu International Airport, Ethiopia’s new 12.5 billion dollar mega hub near Addis Ababa, aims to deliver smoother Africa global connections with four runways, high speed rail links and smart passenger processing.
Aurora Expeditions appoints trade marketing veteran Sue Haefner to lead a North America focused advisor strategy, signaling an aggressive push to grow its small ship, sustainability led expedition cruise business in the region.
New Mount Etna safety ordinances now keep tour groups farther from active lava and end hikes by dusk, sparking guide protests and reshaping how travelers experience Sicily’s headline volcano.
Met Éireann’s Status Yellow wind warning for Ireland’s Atlantic counties threatens 100 to 110 km/h gusts, hazardous coastal conditions and travel disruption, with key safety advice for road, rail and air passengers.
Plan a winter surf escape to Pismo Beach as the 2026 SLO CAL Open brings elite WSL QS 3000 action, rising stars and free pier-side viewing to California’s Central Coast.
Discover how Helsinki and nine Finnish cities are transforming 2026 travel with record tourism, new rail links, cultural flagships and sustainable city to nature itineraries across coast, lakes and Arctic.
Princess Cruises taps executive Sophia Lief to lead strategic growth and partnerships, signaling an aggressive push in premium cruising with new ships, expanded Europe deployment and deeper trade and brand alliances.
New 2026 national park rules will freeze fees for Americans but sharply raise costs and add ID checks and surcharges for international visitors, reshaping how the world accesses U.S. public lands.
By 2026, Norway, Japan, Thailand and other hotspots will roll out new tourist taxes, climate levies and entry permits, reshaping costs, planning and crowd management for international travelers worldwide.
