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From fjords to Italian lakes, fishing tourism is becoming Europe’s new travel trend - Focus on Travel News
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (480+ words) Sport fishing is shifting from a niche hobby into a major travel driver across Europe, attracting international visitors and generating billions of euros in tourism spending each year. The growing trend takes centre stage at Pescare Show 2026, the international sport…...
Tourists Thrown Into Water After Ferry Hits Gondolas in Venice - Focus on Travel News
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (272+ words) A passenger ferry in Venice lost control on February 10, 2026, and crashed into two tourist gondolas on the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge, throwing several passengers into the water after what authorities described as a mechanical failure. Emergency crews rescued…...
Barcelona Airport Set for Growth as Vueling CEO Calls for Expansion - Focus on Travel News
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (610+ words) Vueling President and Chief Executive Officer Carolina Martinoli is calling for the expansion of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, arguing that increased capacity is needed to support rising passenger demand, larger aircraft deployments, and the airline's growing role as the city's main…...
Spain’s rail strikes begin today after deadly crashes shake confidence in train safety - Focus on Travel News
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (701+ words) Train drivers across Spain begin a three-day nationwide strike on Monday following two fatal rail crashes in January that killed at least 47 people and triggered renewed scrutiny of safety conditions across the country's rail network. The industrial action, led by…...
FITUR 2026 closes with record crowds and a €505m boost for Madrid tourism - Focus on Travel News
2+ week, 5+ day ago (351+ words) Professional attendance reaches 155,000 visitors, matching the previous edition while international participation rises by 12%, alongside an 11% increase in international exhibitors. A further 100,000 members of the public attend over the weekend, reinforcing FITUR's appeal not only to industry leaders but also to…...
Stuck in Spain? Hundreds of flights delayed as airports struggle to cope
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (447+ words) A routine travel day across Spain turns into widespread disruption on Monday, January 5, as hundreds of flights are delayed or cancelled at the country's busiest airports. The disruption leaves thousands of passengers stranded in terminals, facing long waits and uncertain…...
A roof that powers 900 homes: inside Feria Valencia’s bold push for cleaner tourism
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (558+ words) One of Spain's largest exhibition and events venues is transforming its rooftops into a vast solar power plant, in a move that signals how major travel and events infrastructure is adapting to climate and energy pressures. The project, located in…...
Spain’s coldest Christmas in years: what winter travellers should expect
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (307+ words) Christmas New Year's Eve Extreme cold at Christmas is no longer typical for much of Spain, where winters have steadily become milder over recent decades. Aemet notes that to find a comparable festive period, it is necessary to look back…...
Spain expands its Michelin map with new stars from cities to small towns - Focus on Travel News
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (624+ words) Spain expands its Michelin map with new stars from cities to small towns as the 2026 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Spain & Andorra highlights 307 Starred restaurants across the country. The guide confirms 16 Three-Star restaurants, 37 with Two Stars and 254 with One Star,…...
Slovenia Just Launched a Digital Nomad Visa — Would You Move for a Year? - Focus on Travel News
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (473+ words) Vedat "zg'r T're is a travel journalist, managing editor of Focus on Travel News, covering global travel & tourism trends, hospitality, airline news. Slovenia Just Launched a Digital Nomad Visa " Would You Move for a Year? Slovenia is launching a new…...