Mediterranean

Barcelona mayor threatens to ban Airbnb in city's fight against overtourism

Mayor Jaume Collboni has pledged to revoke the more than 10,000 licences for tourist flats currently active in Barcelona

Canaves Collection to expand to new Greek island after Santorini success

The Greek company is set to open its first hotel outside of Santorini in Paros, marking the sixth addition to its collection of luxury properties.

Explora Journeys forced to delay launch of second ship

Both Explora Journeys ships have now been delayed coming out of the Fincantieri shipyard where they were built

Greece hints at capping cruise guest numbers in holiday hotspots

Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected to introduce a cap on the number of cruise ship arrivals into certain Greek destinations next year

The Greek resort complex has elevated the residences of its Asterias property.

Explora II successfully completes sea trials ahead of maiden voyage

The MSC Group-owned luxury cruise line has finished the testing phase of its second ship, Explora II.

'Earliest heatwave on record' prompts Greek wildfire warnings

Mid-June temperatures edged towards 45C this week for the first time

Operations resume at Majorca's main airport following flash floods

The airport was forced to close for an hour on Tuesday afternoon (11 June) after a severe storm flooded the main terminal and runways

EasyJet puts northern lights at centre of new winter schedule

The carrier announced on Tuesday (10 June) said its 2024/25 winter schedule would feature 60 new routes

Unearthing the perfect Majorca hideaway for an adults-only escape

The luxurious residence offers just 12 guest rooms and breathtaking views of Palma Bay

Give your clients their very own taste of the Riviera lifestyle

Our writer is given a rare opportunity to sail onboard Ponant’s smallest ship, as the executives for the French line reveal their plans to woo the UK.

Mar-Bella Collection to host agents at new hotel ahead of opening

The family-owned hospitality group is set to open Avali, a beachfront resort in Corfu, to its collection of hotels

One&Only opens second Greek resort on Athenian Riviera

The luxury hotel group has officially opened its second property in Greece

Venice bans large groups and loudspeakers to tackle overtourism

Groups of more than 25 people can no longer enter the city centre as well as the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello

EasyJet expands Malta programme with new Liverpool route

The route will operate on Tuesdays and Sunday, throughout the year starting from 10 December 2024

EasyJet holidays to discount agent bookings ahead of 'biggest summer season'

Customers booking via agents can secure savings of up to £200 on holidays to 100 destinations across Europe and north Africa

Majorcans urged to 'occupy' beaches this weekend as overtourism protests continue

The first protest will take place on Saturday (1 June) at the Sa Rapita beach in the south of the island

Balearic govt 'to take all necessary measures' to thwart Majorca airport shutdown

It comes after overtourism protesters threatened to obstruct operations at Palma’s Son Sant Joan airport

Grecotel plans UK events and fam trips for 200 agents in 2024

The Greek hotel group will host events with TTG Luxury in the UK and is growing its team here

Four dead and 16 hurt after seafront restaurant collapses in Palma de Majorca

Emergency services confirm four fatalities and more than 15 others injured following incident on Thursday evening

Tui bases second aircraft at Bournemouth ahead of Jet2 launch next year

The new Boeing 787 will double Tui’s capacity at Bournemouth to 195,000 seats for the summer season

Tui confirms repositioning of Marella Discovery 2 this winter

Marella Discovery 2 will homeport in Spain and the Canaries this winter after itineraries in the Middle East and Asia were cancelled due to the situation in Gaza, Tui has confirmed

Jet2 puts 2025/26 winter sun programme on sale across 12 UK bases

Major Morocco expansion, two brand new winter routes and first winter sun programme from new 12th base Bournemouth among highlights

Regent teams up with Aston Martin Aramco for Formula One-themed voyage

The luxury cruise line will launch its first Formula One-themed sailing next summer.