France-Italy train suspended after storms: operator

Paris: Train travel between France and Italy has been suspended for "at least several days" after violent storms earlier in the week, French national operator SNCF said Tuesday. SNCF said it would be cleaning up and checking the tracks on the...

France leads Europe in saying au revoir to beach and park smoking

Paris (CNN) — This summer in Paris, a sunset cigarette under the Eiffel Tower could come with an unexpected price tag. Starting July 1, France has banned smoking in all outdoor areas frequented by children — including parks, beaches, public...

France shuts schools as heatwave grips Europe, sea off Spain at record high temperatures

PARIS/MADRID (Reuters) -More than a thousand schools were closed in France on Tuesday and the top floor of the Eiffel Tower was shut to tourists as a severe heatwave continued to grip Europe, triggering health alerts across the region. The...

France-Italy train travel suspended for 'at least several days' after storms: French operator

Train travel between France and Italy is suspended for "at least several days" after violent storms earlier in the week, French national operator SNCF said Tuesday. The storms on Monday in southeastern France have forced a clean-up operation...

France-Italy train travel suspended for 'at least several days' after storms

The storms on Monday in southeastern France have forced a clean-up operation during which SNCF will check there has been no damage to tracks on the Paris-Milan high speed line which would prolong the closure, it said. The high-speed train service...

Tourists warned of disturbing 'Porta-Potty' party trend in glamorous destination

Dubai, known for its towering skyscrapers and luxury lifestyle, is facing scrutiny over the disturbing trend of so-called "Porta-Potty" parties. These events, reportedly hosted by affluent individuals, lure young models and influencers with...

France bans smoking at parks and beaches in effort to protect children

Paris on red alert as Europe faces extreme heat with weather warnings across the continent - Europe live

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature Poland introduces temporary border controls with Germany, Lithuania from Monday We’re just getting fairly big news from Warsaw. Polish prime minister Donald Tusk has just...

Tourists change plans after new warnings for Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Turkey

Forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes in Turkey as a lingering heatwave covering much of Europe led authorities to raise warnings and tourists to find ways to beat the heat. A heat dome hovered over...

Vatel Bahrain explores Vatel Academy in Lyon, France

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 79 A delegation from Vatel Bahrain visited the recently established Vatel Academy in Lyon, France, to gain in-depth insight into the Academy’s leading model in hospitality training. A delegation from Vatel...

Teenage years are the right time to have the holiday of a lifetime

We talk to three people about their favourite teen holiday, and an expert gives tips on how to get holidaying with teenagers (reasonably) right. John Smith, CEO of Nano Nagle Place, Cork, and dad of two teens John Smith, CEO of Nano Nagle Place....

Dior’s next chapter, zoot suits and a Wes Anderson easter egg: What we saw at the Paris Fashion Week mens’ shows

Paris (CNN) — Against the backdrop of a scorching heatwave in Europe that has not spared the French capital, the menswear edition of Paris Fashion Week wrapped up on Sunday. The sweltering conditions were perhaps an incidental metaphor for the...

Is it safe to travel to Türkiye? Latest advice as wildfires lead to evacuations and cancelled flights

Türkiye is one of Europe’s most-visited summer holiday destinations, and İzmir, a city which lies on the Aegean coast, is a go-to for its gorgeous beaches and ancient historical sites. However, exactly one year after we reported on the region...

Motorways, flights, trains: how strikes in France could disrupt your travel plans

Those travelling to or from France – or even those flying above the country – could be disrupted by a series of transport sector strikes this summer. The aviation, rail, and road sectors are all set to see major action, causing chaos for...

Terrified UK tourists in Spain, Portugal, Greece warned to stay indoors during day

UK tourists in Spain, Portugal and Italy have been warned to stay indoors during the day. It comes amid a European Union heatwave which has seen two people die in Italy as temperatures continue to soar amid an intense heatwave across Europe. In...

April 2025: Easter vacations support European hospitality activity by MKG Consulting

While Easter weekend fell at the end of March in 2024, this year it fell in April. The spring vacations fell in the same timeframe, which helped to keep leisure destinations busy. Stabilization of occupancy and average daily rate trends in...

American tourists spend most per person in Cyprus

Cyprus tourism revenue up 39.9 per cent in April Tourism revenue in Cyprus experienced a significant rise in April 2025, reaching €304.2 million according to the latest results from the passengers survey conducted by the state statistical service....

Spain, France and Turkey warnings see holidaymakers change plans

Wildfires have wreaked havoc on holiday resorts in Turkey as a prolonged heatwave sweeps across much of Europe, prompting increased warnings. An oppressive 'heat dome' settled over countries ranging from France, Portugal and Spain to Turkey on...

European heatwave forces Paris into shutdown as 39C peak predicted

The top floor of the Eiffel Tower has been closed, with temperatures in Paris set to hit 39C as most of France swelters in a heatwave that is due to peak on Tuesday. A nuclear power station has been temporarily shut down to avoid overheating and...

World Reuters France shuts schools as heatwave grips Europe, sea off Spain at record high temperatures

By Ingrid Melander and Emma Pinedo PARIS/MADRID (Reuters) -More than a thousand schools were closed in France on Tuesday and the top floor of the Eiffel Tower was shut to tourists as a severe heatwave continued to grip Europe, triggering health...