Europe

Expedition cruise ship stranded 1,000 miles from help after running aground in Greenland

Danish authorities said on Tuesday (12 September) the vessel remained stuck as the tide ’did not provide the needed help to sail on’

Why cruise remains an unwelcome guest in certain destinations

Will Payne takes a deep dive into the thorny issue of whether cruise adds or detracts from the destinations it visits, and how the sector is responding to overtourism concerns

Be treated like royalty on this flight-free French getaway

A Normandy chateau fit for a king makes the perfect accommodation for a multigenerational break

New agents given chance to earn free tour through Intrepid incentive

Intrepid launches incentive scheme for those with less than 12 months’ experience in the industry

School's out for summer: should travel push for earlier term finishes to beat the European heat?

Should government look to change timings of school summer holidays as extreme hot weather across Europe could herald a shift in travel habits?

Jet2holidays adds ‘idyllic’ Balearic destination for summer 2024

Holidays will operate from 16 May through to 5 October

Jet2 pauses Skiathos programme following Storm Daniel floods

All flights and holidays due to depart for the flood-hit Greek island up to and on Tuesday 12 September have been cancelled

The easiest ways for your clients to travel around stunning Switzerland

Hear how your clients can discover Switzerland with the Swiss Travel System, the best tickets to buy and some of the stunning scenery and experiences that await

Storm Daniel prompts FCDO weather warning for Italy, Greece and Malta

Several major Med destinations hit by storm, which has brought heavy rain and flash flooding

‘Skiathos has suffered, but we are operational and welcoming guests’

As Storm Daniels wreaks havoc across southern Europe, hoteliers in Skiathos tell TTG about the impact of the heavy rains and high winds on the island’s tourism economy

Venice to begin charging entry fee in bid to curb overtourism

Last month Unesco warned Venice should be added to a list of World Heritage Sites at risk of "irreversible" damage from "overwhelming" tourism

EasyJet expands winter schedule with four new ski routes

New Geneva, Zurich, Grenoble and Salzburg links accompanied by additional easyJet holidays packages to the Swiss and Austrian Alps

Agency hosts auction to raise funds for animals impacted by Rhodes wildfires

The site went live on Friday (1 September) via Facebook

Transport sec to meet aviation chiefs as ATC failure fallout continues

Mark Harper will meet with airlines, Nats, Border Force and the CAA over the failures that led to a quarter of UK flights cancelled

Unforgettable Travel Group names new global sales head

The operator’s restructure sees a new global sales head and head of client services as the company gears up to launch its travel agent portal

Heavy rain and floods trigger FCDO advice update for Austria

According to the UK Foreign Office, mudslides and road closures have occured in Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg and Oberkarnten

Tui to boost winter 2023 Turkey capacity as summer season extends

It comes as more customers look to book the popular summer holiday destination further out in the winter

New easyJet flights help boost Regent’s 23/24 Arctic brochure

Regent Holidays has introduced a north Iceland winter fly-drive using new easyJet flights in its new Arctic Winter 2023/24 brochure

Rosewood prepares for opening of first German property

The Munich hotel is now taking reservations for stays from late September

Holland America Line to make maiden Greenland calls in 2025

The line said its 28-day itinerary was ideal to showcase the Nordics and the Arctic Circle

From patisserie lessons to Paris by classic Citroen 2CV: the exclusive tours you can sell with Scenic

Agents can book private tours of Paris and patisserie lessons for clients

Tenerife praises tourists’ conduct amid once-in-a-generation wildfires

Local officials said the island remained an ‘entirely safe destination’ for tourists with the fires contained away from holiday hotspots

Firefighters battle to keep Tenerife wildfires away from tourist areas

Authorities said firefighters were working to contain the flames to the Mount Teide area and away from the capital Santa Cruz

From sheep to chic: Sardinia has a rush of luxury hotels coming, but it wasn’t always this way

Sardinia finds itself jostling with a dilemma: luxury hotel investment at a time of potential overtourism on the island