Europe

There won't be a better time to sell the northern lights (well at least for another 10 years)

The northern lights have been particularly dazzling of late, but how long is the current solar cycle predicted to last? Our writer finds out from the experts.

How Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Resort brings a new kind of luxury to Marbella

The old world luxury of this resort offers an entirely different experience of the popular Spanish destination

EasyJet puts 21 new ex-UK routes on sale for summer 2025

New options include easyJet’s its first flight to sub-Saharan Africa, and expansion throughout the UK

Jet2 ramps up summer 2024 schedule at hometown airport Leeds Bradford

An extra based aircraft – the airline and operator’s 15th at LBA – will allow Jet2 to put on more flights to Palma, Faro and Kefalonia, among others, amounting to an additional 40,000 seats

CV Villas sees demand for premium breaks soar through trade

Demand for villa specialist’s Above range more double last year, while average order values for 2025 trade bookings are up 9% year-on-year

EasyJet launches five new winter routes from Birmingham airport

New winter sun routes include Marrakech and Hurghada, while festive favourites like Reykjavik, Prague and Krakow join easyJet’s BHX network

'That's it for now,' says Jet2 chief Steve Heapy after surprise Luton base reveal

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays boss Steve Heapy tells TTG the brand’s three new bases – Liverpool, Bournemouth and Luton – will need time to settle before the group explores any more opportunities

EasyJet holidays puts summer 2026 on sale through the trade

EasyJet holidays is the latest to unveil its summer 2026 package holidays programme, which is aimed at families with more free child places

AmaWaterways to consider Congo River sailings if safety challenges can be overcome

After the luxury river line recently referred to itself as a ’pioneer’, TTG asked which waterways around the world it could operate on in the future

Balkan Holidays promotes Lynsey Jones as part of trade team shake-up

The specialist, which has also recruited two new regional sales manager, insists trade remains a ’crucial’ sales channel

Positioning Majorca as a luxury destination has 'failed' – tourism chief

But Visit Palma managing director Pedro Homar is hopeful new technology solutions could help the popular Balearic Island reduce crowding

Treville Positano – why this is the best Amalfi Coast hotel for avoiding the crowds

Luxury resort Treville Positano invites guests to enjoy all the wonders of the Amalfi Coast away from the chaos of the popular tourist destination.

Tenerife looking to attract ‘more affluent’ tourists in 2025

Tenerife Tourism Corporation chief executive, Dimple Melwani, said tourism numbers have increased from 2019 to 2023 but revealed the island is looking for ‘new visitors’

Greece urges cruise lines to do more to tackle mass tourism

It comes as the country refocuses efforts to disperse tourists and encourage visitors to Greece throughout the year rather than in just the summer and the shoulder seasons

Majorcans ‘live off tourism’ argues tourism chief amid protests

Susanna Sciacovelli, director of the island’s tourism board, highlighted the confusion that can arise from using the word ’overtourism’ in media reports

Tourism minister pledges to amplify outbound sector's voice at government level

Speaking to TTG at WTM London, tourism minister Sir Chris Bryant pledged to invite more outbound industry members onto a key government committee, saying he wants to listen

Portugal's Algarve region fixes sights on becoming ‘top diving destination’

The Portuguese region is ‘working on becoming a top dive destination’, according to Andre Gomes, president of the Algarve Tourism Bureau

Malta hopeful of converting Gozo day trips into longer stays with new airfield

A new rural airfield will open in Gozo in late-2026 which Gozo’s tourism authorities hope will allow it to convert traditional day trippers into longer-stay tourists

Croatia: 'Nowhere does a Christmas market better than Zagreb'

The capital’s citywide celebrations are a festive must-do, said Bisera Fabrio, new UK director of the Croatia National Tourist Board

Italy to shake up offer to mature markets as focus turns to the east

Italian Tourism Board director of marketing and promotion Maria Elena Rossi told TTG about the country’s plans to attract more repeat and high-spending visitors at WTM London

'Liberty of the Seas can be another ex-UK success story', says Royal's EMEA chief

The 4,960-passenger ship will replace its sister Freedom-class vessel, Independence of the Seas, which can carry 4,375-passengers, in the UK in 2026

Four lesser-known Greek adventures to pitch year-round

It may be one of the UK’s favourite destinations for summer sun, but Greece is awash with lesser-known year-round activities away from the tourist hot spots

Balearics 'needs to do more' to change tourism model, minister admits

The region is trying to encourage visitors to stay for longer and experience the islands’ cultural highlights rather than remaining in resorts

'There's more to Norway than cruises and the Northern lights': Behind the scenes on a luxury fam trip

Travel planners were whisked away to get to know more about the country as part of a luxury-focused project by the tourist office