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Category - Belgium Travel News
Breaking news from Belgium – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
Belgium, a country in Western Europe, is known for medieval towns, Renaissance architecture and as headquarters of the European Union and NATO. The country has distinctive regions including Dutch-speaking Flanders to the north, French-speaking Wallonia to the south and a German-speaking community to the east. The bilingual capital, Brussels, has ornate guildhalls at Grand-Place and elegant art-nouveau buildings.
Geoffrey Lipman Brings CanadaStrong to China: Can Tourism, Climate Science and Peace Parks Change the World?
On October 27, 2026, Professor Geoffrey Lipman, President of SUNx Malta, addressed a science...
Tourism Leadership Is Big Business: WTTC, the Price of Recognition, and Who Really Has Influence
Global tourism leadership has become a commercial marketplace of exclusive memberships...
EU Passenger Compensation Rules: One Claim Form for Flights, Trains and Buses
The European Union is moving toward simpler passenger compensation claims for cancelled flights...
oneworld’s 15 Airlines Unite Against Wildlife Trafficking—What Changes?
oneworld and all 15 member airlines have committed to the Buckingham Palace Declaration against...
Global Aviation News: New Airline Routes, Airport Chaos and Big Changes
Airlines are opening exciting new routes, airports are facing unexpected disruptions, and aviation...
CanadaStrong.travel Launches Global Alliance Linking Tourism, Peace and Climate Action
A new global tourism alliance launched in The Hague is connecting peace, climate action, and the...
Visit Flanders: 73% of Flemish Residents Took Overnight Trips in 2025
According to Visit Flanders, 73% of Flemish residents took at least one overnight trip in 2025; 65%...
CanadaStrong Travel: Geoffrey Lipman’s New Vision for Peace, People and Planet
SUNx Malta President Geoffrey Lipman has unveiled CanadaStrong Travel, a new global initiative...
Mexico Travel Warnings Show Why Tourism Needs an Independent Global Advisory System
Mexico’s U.S. travel advisory exposes a much bigger problem: government warnings can make entire...
Belgium: The Small Country That Thinks Globally
Belgium celebrates its National Day as one of Europe’s most distinctive small countries. With three...
Lufthansa Picks Lorenza Maggio to Lead Brussels Airlines
Lufthansa Group has appointed Lorenza Maggio as the next CEO of Brussels Airlines, placing one of...
EU Greenwashing Rules Could Hurt Tourism SMEs, Warns SUNX President Geoffrey Lipman
Professor Geoffrey Lipman is asking the European Commission to postpone implementation of its new...
New SUNx BestStar Global Institute Launched in The Hague to Champion Education, Peace, and Sustainable Travel
The SUNx BestStar Global Institute (SxBGI) has launched in The Hague, uniting humanitarian leaders...
Who Celebrated Women in Diplomacy — and Who Remained Silent?
Who celebrates the International Day of Women in Diplomacy—and who remains silent? From Belgium's...
Ryanair Threatens Belgian Capacity Cuts Over Planned Aviation Tax Hike
Ryanair has warned it will cut 20 routes and remove five aircraft from Belgium if the federal...
Tourism Statesman Sounds the Alarm: Prof. Geoffrey Lipman Warns the World Is Running Out of Time
Tourism industry veteran Geoffrey Lipman delivered a powerful warning on World Environment Day...
Pride Is More Than a Parade: Why Democracy and Tourism Are Now Linked
As Pride celebrations sweep across Europe, they have become more than cultural events. From...
Earth Day 2026: SUNx Malta Launches “A Symphony for Change” to Inspire Young Ocean Guardians
SUNx Malta celebrates Earth Day 2026 with “A Symphony for Change,” a vibrant Dodo4Kids video by...
The Global Force of Tourism: The World’s Most Powerful Force for Peace and Equality
The political world is on the brink of World War III - and this is when tourism needs to fight back...
Europe’s New Tourism Strategy Aims to Spread Travelers Beyond Hotspots
European Union lawmakers have approved a new tourism strategy aimed at tackling overtourism by...
Rail Meets Runway: Lufthansa Group Expands Airport-Rail Integration to Brussels Amid Pricing Challenges
Lufthansa Group is expanding its airport-rail concept to Brussels, integrating ICE high-speed...
Europe vs. the USA in 2026: Why the “Trump Factor” Is Becoming a Real Tourism Liability
As long-haul travel tightens in 2026, politics is no longer background noise. From renewed U.S...
European Tourism Day 2026 Marks a Turning Point for Europe’s Tourism Future
Europe marked a milestone with its first official European Tourism Day, highlighting tourism’s role...
US, UK, Bahamas, France, Germany and Belgium Redefine Tourism as Immersive Technology Transforms Travel Experiences
Immersive technology is transforming global tourism as destinations across the US, UK, Europe, and...
Climate Change Is a Human Rights Crisis—And the Travel Industry Must Act
Climate change is now a human rights emergency. UN leaders and scientists warn that rising...
Lufthansa Group Rebranding: What the New Identity Means for SWISS, Austrian, ITA, and Brussels Airlines
Lufthansa Group has unveiled a new brand identity aimed at presenting itself as a unified aviation...
OACM and WTFI Forge Strategic Partnership to Make Ocean Protection a Core Pillar of Global Tourism
The OACM and WTFI have launched a landmark partnership to make environmental sustainability a...
Dodo4Kids: A Story of Hope for Climate-Friendly Travel
Dodo4Kids brings a quirky, reincarnated Dodo to life as he travels the world, teaching children...
Geoffrey Lipman on UN-Tourism Leadership: “Zurab Pololikashvili is Better Than That”
Professor Geoffrey Lipman is one of the most respected senior leaders in the global travel and...
UN Tourism Sec Gen Elect Shaikah Al Nowais Asked for Respect at the Global Tourism Forum in Brussels
At the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels, the Global Tourism Forum annual meeting opened...
Shaikha Al Nowais UN-Tourism Secretary-General Elect to Attend UNCTAD16 in Geneva
The 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) opens today in Geneva under...
How to Get an Unexpected Upgrade On A Trip to Europe?
Europe attracts nearly 700 million travellers each year. This remarkable success presents not only...
Winners of the World Tourism Awards 2025
The World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) proudly announces the winners of the World Tourism Awards...
Global Tourism Forum in Brussels to Redefine Tourism in a Changing World
eTN Publisher will moderate a panel at the upcoming Global Tourism Forum in Brussels entitled: New...
No Trains, Planes, and Busses in Belgium On Tuesday
If Tuesday is your day in Belgium, move it. Chaos in the transportation business in Belgium is...
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS and Brussels Airlines New Special Rates for Students
Students worldwide can now fly even more affordably with Lufthansa Group Airlines, Lufthansa...
Global Tourism Forum Brussels Gets Ready to Redefine Tourism in A Changing World
he World Tourism Forum Institute (WTFI) will host one of the most prestigious global gatherings...
Big Ideas for World Tourism Day and SUNx
In line with the Travel Foundation’s call for BIG IDEAS, SUNx Malta is offering Dodo4Kids, free of...
European Tourism Future in a Geo-Political Chaos
Climate change, demographic shifts, technology, and geopolitical instability are reshaping European...
IATA Has A New Senior VP for External Affairs: Thomas Reynaert
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as...
BD Comic Strip Festival in Brussels
BD Comic Strip Festival: Programme and Exclusive Contest.
Royal Outcry on Gaza: Belgium’s King had ENOUGH
"Gaza is being besieged, starved, bombed, and erased — while much of the world remains complicit in...
Lufthansa Group gets stiff Competition after SAS, KLM & Air France joine as a Team
No longer the Lufthansa Group, with Eurowings, Swiss, Austrian, Air Brussels, ITA being the only...
400 km/h Train Travel Throughout Europe is Expanding The Italian Way
The new way of connecting Europe by Rail is called Frecciarossa. It connects metropolitan cities in...
General Strike Shuts Airports, Seaports, Trains Across Belgium
Brussels Airlines, the national airline, has also cancelled all outgoing flights and nearly all...
EU Air Traffic Controllers: European Air Navigation at Risk
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s airspace is a critical junction in Southeast Europe, handling a...
Greece addresses EU Parliament on UN-Tourism
Harry Theoharis is one of the five candidates competing for the post of UN Tourism Secretary...
Brussels Pride Returns May 17
Brussels serves as the starting point for the European Pride season, with an anticipated turnout of...
Not Just Transportation: A Luxury Train
And not just any luxury train – the Orient Express. Leaps and bound beyond simply getting from...
Brussels and All That Jazz
Each year, Belgium hosts a celebration that showcases music, culture, and the arts during the...
Best Countries for Expats: Denmark, Saudi Arabia & Belgium
The Expat Insider survey came to a surprising result when researching the most attractive country...
Emergency Update: Flights to Israel Cancelling
In anticipation of a strike on Israel and the overall endangered security situation in Israel...
Emirates Flights from Dubai to Tokyo, Geneva, and Brussels: A Signature Improvement
Emirates' first destinations on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors...
Brussels Pride Returns to EU Capital City on May 18
No fewer than 250,000 people are expected to take to the streets of Brussels to defend their rights...
7 Countries Where Tipping Isn’t Necessary
Ultimately, navigating tipping customs while traveling requires an understanding of local norms and...
Doughnut Economics For Tourism and Aviation: Failing Climate Change Policies
Following its recent “ Stocktake of Tourism and Climate Change” in December 2023, the Tourism Panel...
Turmoil in Lacandon Jungle Halts Tour Operations
The Lacandon Jungle, known for its archaeological sites, rivers, and lagoons, has become a hotspot...
This War Must Go on? WTN Tourism Advocacy on Youth & Education
Wars, Tourism, what about Young People, is the question in the ongoing World Tourism Network...
WTN Advocacy: Visit People, not Destinations in War Times
World Tourism Network in an advocacy campaign is speaking out on wars, tourism and young People...
Free Public Transport on New Year’s Eve in Brussels
This comprehensive transport plan aims to accommodate celebrants while addressing logistical...
France Trains: New Routes and Travel Options Unveiled
Beaune confirmed that ticket prices for Intercités and Ouigo services will remain unchanged...
New App with Information About Transports in Brussels
A new app has launched in Belgium with information about all modes of transport available in the...
World Tourism Network SMEs New Powerful Voice at TIME 2023
World Tourism Network is getting ready for TIME 2023 in Bali to encourage SMEs in Tourism to have a...
Are Tourism Leaders a Success or Failure? UNWTO, WTTC, WTN
With tourism booming are global travel and tourism associations still relevant and necessary - or...
Strong Earth Awards Launched by SUNx Malta
SUNx Malta – a legacy program for Maurice Strong, Sustainability and Climate activist half a...
EU Transport Council Issues Warning
The EU Commissioner of the EU Transport Council (ETF) sent a strong letter to the Swedish...
Brussels Pride – The Belgian & European Pride Program Revealed
No less than 150,000 people expected to march in defense of their rights and to celebrate diversity...
European Tourism Day Returns After 5 Years Without WTTC
European Tourism Day is today and is being celebrated in the European capital of Brussels. UK-based...
Zanzibar Wants More European Tourists
Zanzibar’s strategic position, its rich cultures and history, warm beaches and great climate...
New CEO at Brussels Airlines
An experienced and skilled airline manager from within Lufthansa Group, is assuming the leadership...
Brussels Opens European Pride Season May 20
No fewer than 150,000 people expected to march through the streets of Brussels to defend their...
ETOA Is Now Also in Brussels
This week, European tourism association ETOA will host its first General Assembly and Industry Day...
Seychelles captures Belgium market at Salon des Vacances
Seychelles was represented at one of the major consumer fairs in Belgium, Salon des Vacances, from...
Booking Lufthansa flights with new mobile app now
New Lufthansa app is designed to proactively support passengers from booking to arrival at their...
Lufthansa Group: New CEO at Brussels Airlines
CEO of Brussels Airlines will step down from his post today, and leave the Lufthansa Group
Luxair new direct London to Antwerp flight
Antwerp, the jewel in the crown of the Flanders region, has once again returned to the LCY...
KISS the Year 2024 by ICTP and SunX is about to start
The International Climate & Tourism Partners (ICTP) and SUNx Malta are now preparing for the KISS...
TPCC Tourism Panel on Climate Change publishes first “Aviation” and “Risk Analysis” Horizon Papers at COP 27
TPCC - Tourism Panel on Climate Change has published its first ‘Horizon Papers’; one on the topic...
Royal Museum of Fine Arts reopens
On September 24, the renovated Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) will swing open its doors...
