Wilderness Travel introduces new 2026 European adventure portfolio across 10 countries

Wilderness Travel has launched a new portfolio of small-group adventure itineraries for 2026, featuring hiking, cultural and nature-focused journeys across southern, central and northern Europe. Wilderness Travel has announced a new collection of...

Start Your 2026 Sales Strong with AmaWaterways’ Early Departures and Group Travel Opportunities

As travel advisors look ahead to 2026, AmaWaterways is offering a compelling reason to start the year strong: a lineup of February and March river cruises designed to spark early bookings and maximize group travel potential. These late winter and...

Timing, Targeting, & Technology: Your New Collections Playbook

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Travelling to Europe soon? You will be fingerprinted on arrival

Tourists will have their fingerprints and photo taken upon entry and exit to the European Union from October 12 as part of a new biometric-focused entry-check system. According to the EU, as well as boosting security, the new entry/exit system...

Here are the Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita: Number 7 will surprise you!

GDP per capita is a metric economists use to measure a nation’s prosperity and the well-being of a country’s people. It is the indicator of a country’s economic efficiency and the average standard of living enjoyed by its citizens. This simple...

Slovakia, Roma, Migrants, and Work

The Slovak Rural Party is preparing a proposal that will support the employment of long-term unemployed Roma. The Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Slovak Republic Rudolf Huliak informed about this on social networks. “Let’s give jobs to our...

Travel tips (and common misunderstandings) while travelling across Slovakia

We have answered the frequently asked questions about travelling in Slovakia with the kind help of the Migration Information Centre of the International Organisation for Migration - MIC IOM. Article continues after video advertisement Article...

Nine years in Slovakia: Why I stayed

17. October 2025 at 19:40 I studied media in Ireland, never thought I’d use it in Slovakia — until I found myself in Rača, mic in hand at vinobranie. Winemakers parade through Rača during the 2021 vinobranie festival. (source: TASR) Font size: A -...

Fico and Svyrydenko toast to ‘just peace’ in Ukraine during Slovak–Ukrainian talks

Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Prime Minister Robert Fico has called for a “just and sustainable peace” in Ukraine during a joint session of the Slovak and Ukrainian governments,...

Slovakia and Hungary to Boost Cross-border Cooperation

Slovak and Hungarian leaders emphasized their commitment to further strengthening cooperation between the two countries. President Pellegrini said that the border between Slovakia and Hungary does not divide but connects them, adding that Slovaks...

Trump's Policies Linked To U.S. Losing Key Travel Status For The First Time In 20 Years

The U.S. passport's power is now at a historic low for the first time in 20 years. The Henley Passport Index just updated its list for October 2025, and the U.S. is nowhere to be found on the top 10. The American passport held the No.1 spot back...

Full list of countries UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter from 2026

From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain popular holiday destinations(Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images) From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain...

Event report: International Thermal Tourism Congress

“Where is Gen Z in our wellness story? They’re the most health-conscious generation, but we’re overlooking them,” said Ivana Kolar, one of 23 speakers at the third International Thermal Tourism Congress recently held in Budapest. Industry...

Europe’s main center-left political group expels Slovak leader’s party for breaching its values

BRUSSELS (AP) — Europe’s main center-left political group on Friday kicked out the party of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is accused of cozying up to Russian President Vladimir Putin and undermining the rule of law in his own country....

'Woeful' Wallabies slammed by World Cup winner as England dominates

The Wallabies have fallen to a disappointing 25-7 defeat against England at Twickenham, opening the European leg of their extended end of season tour with a loss. Unable to repeat last year's stunning, last-gasp victory at the same venue,...

Europe's main center-left political family expels Slovak leader's party for breaching its...

“This is a unanimous, clear message. If you belong to the PES family, you share the values that we all do,” Filibeck said after the vote at a group congress in Amsterdam. In May, Fico was the only leader of a European Union country to travel to...

Czech tourist dies after 300-meter fall on Rysy in High Tatras

A 43-year-old Czech tourist has died after falling about 300 meters on Mount Rysy in Slovakia’s High Tatras, the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service reported. He likely slipped on icy terrain. The Czech Foreign Ministry confirmed the man’s death....

Bratislava revives major tram project after botched tender

9. October 2025 at 19:16 Revised €102 million plan for Ružinov line includes greener design and hopes of shorter travel times through the Slovak capital. A tram stop at Americké námestie in Bratislava, 14 December 2020. (source: TASR) Font size: A...

UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter certain holiday destinations from 2026

British tourists flying out to a string of European Union holiday destinations will be charged under a shake-up. British tourists flying out to a string of European Union holiday destinations will be charged under a shake-up. UK tourists must pay...

How will Putin travel to Hungary to meet Trump with ICC arrest warrant?

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit Hungary in the very near future, where he will meet United States counterpart Donald Trump for a second summit on ending the war in Ukraine. The first – in Alaska in August – failed to result in any...