Keywords: Travel


Portugal’s tourism revenue reaches nearly €13 billion in the first half of 2026

Portugal’s tourism industry continued to expand during the first half of 2026, generating approximately €12.87 billion in revenue, according to data from the Bank of Portugal. The figure represents a 4.2% increase compared with the same period in 2025, highlighting the continued importance......

Direct flights between Israel and Morocco resume after nearly three years

Direct air travel between Israel and Morocco is gradually returning, with flights between Tel Aviv and Marrakech resuming after a suspension that followed the outbreak of the regional conflict in October 2023. Israeli airline Arkia has restarted the direct route to Marrakech, marking a new step in the......

Kenya: Helicopter carrying tourists crashes, no survivors

A helicopter carrying several tourists crashed on Wednesday in central Kenya, in the region of Mount Ololokwe. None of the occupants are believed to have survived the accident. The circumstances of the crash and the exact number of people on board are still unknown.An accident in a tourist regionThe......

Angsana Marrakech: A Luxury Experience in the Heart of the Medina

In Marrakech, some hotels choose to make heritage a true component of the experience. This is the positioning of Angsana Heritage Collection Marrakech Riads, located in the heart of the medina, within a group of restored historical riads that combine Moroccan architecture, intimacy, and contemporary......

Operation Marhaba 2026 records more than 2.16 million passengers through Andalusian ports

Operation Marhaba 2026 continues to register strong passenger traffic between Europe and Morocco, with more than 2.16 million travelers crossing the Strait of Gibraltar through Andalusian ports during the first two months of the seasonal operation. According to available figures, the five Andalusian......

Istanbul Airport sets new European record with nearly 290,000 passengers in one day

Istanbul Airport has reached a new milestone in international aviation, recording its highest-ever daily passenger and flight figures, according to Turkish authorities. The airport handled 1,739 flights and 290,287 passengers on Sunday, August 16, marking a new daily record for both Turkey and Europe. Turkey's......

Catania airport resumes flights as Mount Etna aviation alert is downgraded

Flights have resumed at Catania airport in Sicily after authorities lowered the aviation alert level linked to renewed activity from Mount Etna, allowing the busy southern Italian airport to reopen following days of disruption. The airport confirmed on Saturday that operations were restarting after......

Morocco lifts visa requirements for Albanian citizens

Morocco has officially introduced a visa exemption for Albanian citizens, effective Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a move aimed at facilitating travel and strengthening bilateral ties between Rabat and Tirana. Under the new arrangement, holders of Albanian passports can travel to Morocco for short stays......

United States advises travelers to reconsider trips to Ceuta amid security concerns

The United States has advised its citizens to reconsider travel to Ceuta following heightened security concerns linked to recent tensions and an immigration-related crisis in the Spanish-administered territory. The U.S. Department of State uses a four-level travel advisory system, ranging from normal......