Latest News | Belgium Travel Press

Tourism across EU continues to flourish despite growing backlash

Sabah · August 24, 2025

Tourism is a major economic factor, contributing notably to the members of the European Union. Visitor numbers are mostly back to pre-pandemic levels, and earnings from tourism provide a significant chunk of gross domestic product (GDP), pouring...

'I've travelled to more than 80 countries and five stand out from the rest'

The Mirror · August 24, 2025

A travel vlogger who's visited over 80 countries has revealed his favourite destinations. Mark Wolters, the man behind the popular YouTube channel Wolters World, hails from Quincy, Illinois, USA and is on a mission to provide "honest" travel...

Flanders continues post-pandemic tourism revival with the help of its beers

Belga News Agency · August 24, 2025

By the end of the year, 12 breweries in Flanders will have a new centre to welcome visitors and showcase the production and consumption of beer. The breweries received a total of 3 million euros from the fund created by the EU to get the European...

Belgian travellers are increasingly seeking adult-only holidays

Euro Weekly News · August 23, 2025

There’s an increasing worldwide trend of travellers seeking adult-only flights, hotels and hotspots | Credit: Hathaipat Kitpraphasiri/Shutterstock Belgian travellers are increasingly demanding the so-called “adult only” resorts, where, obviously,...

A Private Island Resort in Turks and Caicos Just Debuted Luxury Beach Houses With Private Pools and Outdoor Soaking Tubs

Travel + Leisure ·

Pine Cay, the private island resort in the Turks and Caicos, just unveiled two new Beach Houses available for booking on October 22nd. The one-bedroom accommodations are designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, furnished patios, private pools, and...

Red Arrows flight path this bank holiday weekend as famous planes head out of the UK

Metro · August 23, 2025

The Red Arrows aerobatic display team during a fly past (Picture: Getty Images) The Red Arrows are once again taking to the skies this August bank holiday weekend. The RAF jet pilots will stun audiences in Europe after displays in Clacton and...

Pak legend won't travel to India for Asia Cup hockey

Rediff ·

After retiring from international hockey in 2012, Abbas kept a low profile. He took up his first coaching role as an assistant coach for penalty corners with the Malaysia national team in October 2024. IMAGE: Sohail Abbas holds the world record...

Increased demand for ‘adult only’ holidays among Belgians

Belga News Agency · August 22, 2025

Belgian travellers are increasingly interested in so-called “adult only” resorts, where children are not allowed, shows a survey conducted by Belga among different tour operators. Spain, Greece and Turkey were the most popular travel destinations...

Pakistan Hockey Legend Sohail Abbas To Not travel To India With Malaysian Team For Asia Cup 2025

News18 · August 22, 2025

Last Updated:August 22, 2025, 18:35 IST Sohail Abbas, Malaysia's assistant coach, says his decision isn't related to Pakistan's absence from the continental tournament. Sohail Abbas scored a record 21 hat-tricks during his international career....

High prices and poor routes puts train travel behind flying in Europe

Brussels Signal · August 22, 2025

Travelling by train in Europe is still struggling to compete with flying, with tickets often more expensive than budget airlines and journeys less direct and harder to book. Herwig Schuster, mobility expert at Greenpeace, told Brussels Signal on...

Discover the 'blissfully quiet' side to this stunning European city - with CHEAP holidays and short flights from the UK

Daily Mail · August 22, 2025

‘Somewhere within the dingy casing lay the ancient city. Like a notorious jewel, too stared at, talked of, and trafficked over,’ wrote Graham Greene of Bruges. And it’s true that this city, blessed with such wonderful medieval architecture, can be...

Belgian universities renew call to suspend Israel from Horizon Europe

Science|Business · August 21, 2025

Belgian university rectors have repeated their call to suspend Israel from the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. In its war in Gaza, Israel has failed to honour its association agreement with the EU, the rectors argue, which...

Attention tourists! Temporary Restrictions in Chisinau During Official Visits of Foreign Dignitaries

MoldovaLive · August 22, 2025

The Chisinau City Hall will temporarily restrict access to certain public areas from Saturday, August 23, at 8:00 AM until Sunday, August 31, at 9:00 PM. This measure accompanies the official visits of high-ranking dignitaries from the...

Fresh anti-tourist fury erupts in France as 'battles' break out between locals and holidaymakers

GB News · August 22, 2025

Anti-tourist fury has erupted in towns across France's Atlantic coast after an influx of new surfers from across the continent, including Britain, has provoked tension and violence in the water. A so-called "surfing boom" has sparked a sharp rise...

Why Belgians have a hard time letting go of work while on holiday

EurActiv · August 22, 2025

More than one in three Belgians checks their emails or even takes calls while officially out of office. A new study explains how this can help you relax and when you should start to worry. European politicians are not the only ones interrupting...

Aus licence detail could ruin your holiday

The Geelong Advertiser · August 22, 2025

Planning a road trip on your next overseas holiday? Well, make sure your Australian driver’s licence is recognised in your destination. A new global study has revealed our permits are among the world’s lowest ranked. Compare the Market analysed...

Belgium’s spare finds out that growing up royal means everyone’s talking about you

Royal Central · August 20, 2025

Prince Gabriel of Belgium has discovered that growing up a royal brings its own unusual aspects. As the second in line to the throne turns 22, papers in his home country are already speculating about who he might marry. However, in a sign of...

‘I travelled to Indonesia to try world's most dangerous feeling theme park ride’

The Mirror · August 21, 2025

A daring YouTuber has braved one of the world's most perilous fairground rides and declared he'd "go on it again" despite it feeling like it "will collapse". Robin Demyttenaere, 33, a thrill-seeker since the age of 11, has splashed out £87,000 on...

Belgian blood supplies ‘melted like snow’ as tiger mosquitoes spread across Europe

EurActiv · August 20, 2025

The Belgian Red Cross on Wednesday issued an urgent appeal for blood donations, as the spread of tiger mosquitos across Europe limits donations. Milder winters, rising temperatures and longer summer periods are fuelling the spread of...

Not cool, man! French surfers face wave of ‘bourgeois’ tourists

The Times ·

Surfing used to draw fans of the counterculture in search of a laid-back lifestyle marked by sun, sea and freedom. Now the best spots in France are attracting a new generation of “bourgeois” surfers who would rather spend the night in luxury...