On September 24, the renovated Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) will swing open its doors...
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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.
Sustainable Tourism Destinations in Europe 2023
Today, the European Commission announced the four shortlisted destinations for the European...
Lufthansa Group returns to profitability
On a preliminary and unaudited basis, Lufthansa Group more than doubled its revenue compared to the...
Brits come out on top when it comes to responsible travel
While 77% of UK travelers acknowledge that eco-friendly tourism is expensive, it is a cost most are...
World’s best cities for bachelor and bachelorette parties
According to wedding experts, 97 percent of bachelor and bachelorette parties are now becoming...
Ukraine and Moldova granted EU candidate status
Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel announced via tweet that Ukraine and Moldova were granted...
World’s top 10 safest destinations for family vacation
Every parent knows that planning a family vacation with kids is always a challenging task...
EU to ban Russians from buying European real estate
EU executive branch wants to ban Russian citizens, residents and legal entities from buying real...
World’s top countries with the best working conditions
Packing up and moving to a foreign country is something we all consider from time to time. Work is...
Over 120,000 people gather in Brussels for Belgian Pride 2022
After a two-year absence, Belgian Pride was making its long-awaited comeback this year. More than...
EU Court of Justice Rules Short Rentals Must Supply Data
The Court of Justice of the European Union today issued an interesting ruling on short rentals. The...
Belgian Pride returns to Brussels this year
On 21 May, after a two-year absence, Belgian Pride will once again be putting the LGBTI+ community...
5 European tourists killed, many injured in Egypt tour bus crash
According to a spokesperson with the local governor’s office, 10 people were killed today in...
Best (and worst) honeymoon travel destinations in the world
Just like a wedding, planning a honeymoon comes with pressure, as newlyweds aim to create memories...
Honolulu only US city in top 10 best vacation destinations in the world
We all have our own travel bucket lists but it’s almost impossible to travel to every single one of...
Deadly Car Attack at Belgium Carnival
It was a fun event in a stressed and sad world. Strépy-Bracquegnies is a picture-perfect village of...
Air Transat relaunches most of its European summer routes
Air Transat announced today the relaunch of a significant number of its routes for the summer...
Lufthansa Group: Our air traffic will experience a strong upswing this year
Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, said today: “2021 was a challenging year for the...
The Travel Industry at its best: Free accommodation for 100,000 Ukrainian refugees
The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism organizations of Europe, issued...
Lufthansa extends Supervisory Board contracts ahead of time
At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG decided to extend the...
IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the...
Mzembi to Pololikashvili on the Russian Suspension from UNWTO
A brave UNWTO Secretary-General Pololikashvili yesterday called for Russia to be removed as a...
Bright Brussels: A Mass Tourism Event with 300,000 people
For its sixth edition, the Bright Brussels festival sublimated the streets of the capital for four...
3 New Flights to Jamaica from Belgium and The Netherlands by April
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, coming out of current engagements in Spain, has...
Brussels Airlines flies thousands of empty flights just to keep landing slots
Under the ‘use it or lose it’ regulations, European airlines are normally forced to operate flights...
New COVID-19 Omicron strain is in UK, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands and Czech Republic now
All 27 EU member states agreed to temporarily halt air travel from seven southern African nations...
Belgium, USA, UK: Now top countries for Associations and Meetings
In 2021 the Union of International Associations undertook its ninth large-scale survey on issues...
Prime Minister of France quarantined after testing positive for COVID-19
Jean Castex, who is fully vaccinated, will be quarantined for 10 days but will continue working.
Brussels Airlines presents a new brand identity
Brussels Airlines keeps its focus on the African continent and confirms its position in the market...
Air Belgium receives its first Airbus A330neo jet
The A330neo Family is the new-generation A330; it builds on the proven economics, versatility and...
Euractiv, Financial Times, Politico Europe told NO MORE in Open Letter
Professor Geoffrey Lipman, president of the International Climate Friendly Travel Community (ICTP)...
Introducing the Strong Earth Awards: Advancing Climate Friendly Travel
SUNx Malta – a legacy program for Maurice Strong, Sustainability and Climate activist half a...
Disaster Tourism illegal in Holland: No place is safe anymore
This week's devastating floods in the German State of Northrhine Westphalia triggered another big...
Ethiopian Airlines and Liege Airport Extend Partnership Agreement
Liege Airport, Belgium’s largest cargo airport and the 6th largest cargo airport in Europe, will...
Brussels Renaissance Festival returns tomorrow
From 19 June to 11 July, the Brussels Renaissance Festival (formerly the Carolus V Festival)...
World Tourism Network presents Aviation Decarbonization discussion
The World Tourism Network today organized a panel Discussion for the green and aviation interest...
Flights to Bourgas, Zakynthos, Brussels, Chania, Larnaca, Paris and Porto on Wizz Air relaunch from Budapest
Facing no competition, Wizz Air relaunched Budapest’s link to Zakynthos on Sunday, joining the...
Ryanair returns to Budapest Airport
Ryanair relaunches flights to Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, and the Canary Islands from Budapest...
30 Years WTTC: First CEO Prof. Geoffrey Lipman wants a green and clean voice to matter
The World Travel and Tourism Council was founded in 1990, and is celebrating 30 years at its global...
Belgium comes to the rescue in Guinea
Like the rest of the world, Guinea has been affected by the pandemic. However, the health situation...
New hotel opens in Central Brussels
The brand is set to continue its international growth with properties slated to open in Budapest...
EU unveils Digital Green Certificate for travelers vaccinated against COVID-19
European Commission emphasized that the certificates are temporary and will be cancelled when the...
Undercover police to crack down on sexual harassment in Brussels
Undercover officers will carry out regular patrols in so-called 'hotspots” and that if the program...
Will our grandchildren freeze or fry?
Professor Geoffrey Lipman has a passion for climate change. He doesn't want his grandchildren to...
Professor Geoffrey Lipman knows this is a big day for Travel, Tourism, and Climate Change
What the difference one day can make. With the inauguration in the United States of America and...
Geoffrey Lipman calls for Decency in the UNWTO Secretary-General election
Another call for decency for the UNWTO election process for the secretary-general. The scandal and...
Rapid Airport COVID Tests: Europe’s Goal
The green light for one of the most stringent requests from the entire tourism sector to guarantee...
Lockdown: Belgium re-imposes COVID-19 curfew
The authorities in Belgium have decided to introduce a COVID-19 curfew in the country from October...
UNWTO delegation in Brussels for talks with EU leaders
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has led a high-level delegation to...
Climate Friendly Travel: The Green & Clean Future We Need
Earlier this month, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres issued a policy...
Prof. Geoffrey Lipman accepted to the International Tourism Hall of Heroes
The International Tourism Hall of Heroes today added its fourth member. Professor Geoffrey Lipman...
RwandAir restarts its London and Brussels flights
RwandAir will resume flights to and from London and Brussels to Kigali from October 3, 2020, as it...
Climate change, tourism and COVID-19 according to Prof. Geoffrey Lipman, SUNx
This is a discussion worth having with Professor Geoffrey Lipman on opportunities for the travel...
Ryanair Strike Will Cause Weekend Chaos
Over 100,000 passengers on the ground, 600 flights canceled, airports across Europe in chaos. This...
BEND OUR TREND Campaign for Climate Friendly Travel in the Mekong
SUNx Malta, in collaboration with the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) today extended its...
We’ve missed you: Brussels re-opens its museums
From Monday 18 May, International Museum Day, several Brussels museums will reopen their doors...
The light at the end of the Covid 19 Tunnel
“Let me start by making it clear that today and for the coming months every government and industry...
Austrian Airlines is suspending operation as of March 19
Austrian Airlines will suspend all flights between March 19 and March 28 due to Coronavirus...
European Travel Commission demands clarity on US Travel Ban
The European Travel Commission (ETC), the European Tourism Association (ETOA), United States Tour...
Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, Brussels Airlines flights to USA after restrictions
Are Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines still flying to the United States? US...
Brussels: the great night-time rendez-vous
In spring, clubs and organizers of evening events offer a wide range of activities of all kinds to...
Coronavirus cured in 8 countries
What travel destinations are safe from Coronavirus?The virus had put a noticeable dent on the...
Climate Neutral 2050 Aviation Moon-shot
A moon-shot approach to 2050 zero-carbon air transport was proposed by SUN at the ongoing FITUR...
Lufthansa Group: 100% green electricity in home markets
Since the beginning of the year, the Lufthansa Group has exclusively been purchasing green...
Etihad Airways operates eco-flight from Abu Dhabi to Brussels
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today operated a special ‘eco...
Skyteam and Star Alliance Airlines sign codeshare agreement
Aviation and political issues may have overwritten the loyalty by Aeroflot to Skyteam, and...
Esports Europe chooses Brussels for its federation headquarters
The dynamic esports sector has just chosen Brussels for the headquarters of its European federation...
JAZZUARY: Brussels puts jazz in the spotlight in January
The capital of Europe will vibrate to the sound of jazz at the beginning of 2020. From 8 to 25...
How to take a train from Europe to China?
Taking a train from Europe to China became a restricted reality with China Railway Express...
Brussels rolls out unmissable LGBTI+ events this autumn
Every year, Brussels‘ nightlife mode in September. Event organizers and nightclubs offer...
Call for increased climate crisis response from Travel & Tourism
A landmark report issued today by SUNx, in conjunction with the World Travel & Tourism Council...
Budapest Airport boosts connectivity with Wizz Air
Looking ahead to 2020, Budapest Airport has announced enhancements to its route network with home...
Malta leads EU Parliament discussion on Zero Carbon 2050 for Travel & Tourism
At the European Parliament in Brussels this week, there was a Round Table discussion among MEPs and...
Brussels, the preferred “events” destination for associations in Europe
As Brussels prepares to welcome thousands of tourists this summer, the capital of Europe is...
François Schuiten designs the poster for 2019 Brussels Comic Strip Festival
For this tenth edition, from 13 to 15 September 2019, the 2019 Brussels Comic Strip Festival...
Discovering Brussels by bike with Olivia Borlée, Michaël R. Roskam and Nick Ramoudt
In a few days’ time, Brussels will play host to the Grand Départ of the 2019 Tour de France. It’s...
Belgian police foil planned terror attack on US embassy in Brussels
Brussels police arrested a man on suspicion of planning an attack on the US embassy in Belgian and...
Brussels unveils first free real-time guide for exploring the city, with people who live there
From this summer onwards, people who visit the European capital will be able to explore the “real”...
eat! BRUSSELS, drink! BORDEAUX showcases Brussels’ chefs at its eighth festival
On 5, 6, 7 and 8 September 2019, the eat! BRUSSELS, drink! BORDEAUX festival will once again take...
Bruegel meets street art in Brussels
visit.brussels, together with the Brussels collective Farm Prod and with the support of the City of...
