Spain is heading for a record year in international tourism, with more than 100 million foreign visitors expected in 2026. France remains the world’s most visited country, but the gap is narrowing, raising the prospect that Spain could overtake its neighbour as early as 2027. However, the growth of mass tourism is also fuelling concerns…
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Brussels Airlines goes Nordic, adds Evenes, Kemi, and Kittilä to its network
Scheduled passenger flights to arctic region in Norway and Finland Brussels Airlines launches scheduled passenger flights to Evenes in Norway, Kemi, and Kittilä, both in Finland. These destinations are added to the winter timetable, as holidays to the Arctic in winter are becoming increasingly popular. In addition to scheduled passenger flights, Brussels Airlines also operates…
Belgium tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal
Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha took the constitutional oath to become King of the Belgians.
Brussels Airport now connected to Beijing, Chengdu, São Paulo, Chongqin, and Sälen, but loses the Caribbean
Brussels Airport in Zaventem will further expand its long-haul offer in the coming years, with several new intercontinental destinations joining the network. From March 2026, Air China will launch direct flights from Brussels Airport to Beijing and Chengdu, adding two major Asian destinations for Belgian travellers.
SPAIN | 94 million international visitors and €108.7 billion tourism income in 2024
Spain‘s tourism industry experienced an unprecedented year in 2024, breaking records with 94 million international visitors. The country is a prime example of an area struggling with overtourism. Vilified by citizens, but a major pillar of the economy and the welfare and prosperity of the kingdom.
2025: Overtourism overdose?
On 1 January 2024 we wrote about how rising prices affect travel. Not only the price of flights, but also the price of activities. Pricing was a topic the year before, 2023. In 2024, conventional and social media dug into the issue of overtourism. Articles about locals protesting, Instagrammers posting about big crowds in Japan…
GRAN CANARIA | 11 takeaways to enjoy Winter Pride Maspalomas to the fullest
Winter Pride Maspalomas on Gran Canaria celebrated its tenth edition in November 2024. More and more people are enjoying the event. Many guests are expected this year, especially with the Vengaboys as main act in Yumbo Shopping Centre. But what are the do’s and don’ts? With what expectations are you going and are they realistic?
Brussels Airlines prepares for 2024-2025 winter season, adding more sun to its destinations
This winter season Brussels Airlines adds one new destination and increases several frequencies to the sun on its medium-haul network. The airline will also add capacity to West Africa between October 2024 and March 2025.
Spain saw a surge of Belgians visiting in the first quarter of 2024
Belgian visitor numbers to Spain are peaking, as shown by the figures that Turespaña shared with TravMagazine.
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL | Is Belgium ready to be the Spain and Italy of the future?
In August 2023, several media reported Belgium is a hotspot for summer holidaying to watch for the future. Travel destinations around the Mediterranean Sea such as Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Morocco are just experiencing too many exaggerated heat waves.