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WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026
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WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026

Some 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026, but had … WHERE TO GO? | 3.27 million Belgians are still planning to travel before the end of 2026Read more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•1
Brussels Airlines freezes long-haul expansion plans for 2027 after difficult first half of 2026
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Brussels Airlines freezes long-haul expansion plans for 2027 after difficult first half of 2026

Brussels Airlines has shelved plans to expand its long-haul fleet in 2027 after a first half … Brussels Airlines freezes long-haul expansion plans for 2027 after difficult first half of 2026Read more

by Timothy•4 August 20264 August 2026•4
KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal
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KINGDOM OF 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 … KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appealRead more

by Timothy•21 July 202618 July 2026•131
BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict
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BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict

Brussels Airport welcomed almost 11.7 million passengers during the first six months of 2026, despite industrial … BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflictRead more

by Timothy•18 July 202616 July 2026•7
BRUSSELS AIRLINES | Lorenza Maggio to succeed Dorothea von Boxberg as CEO
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BRUSSELS AIRLINES | Lorenza Maggio to succeed Dorothea von Boxberg as CEO

Lorenza Maggio has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Brussels Airlines, pending approval … BRUSSELS AIRLINES | Lorenza Maggio to succeed Dorothea von Boxberg as CEORead more

by Timothy•17 July 202617 July 2026•10
France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025
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France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … France welcomed 102 million visitors and earned €77.5 billion from tourism in record-breaking 2025Read more

by Timothy•14 July 202612 July 2026•62
Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhub
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Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhub

News regarding the armed conflict in the Middle East and Central Asia involving Iran, the United … Bishoftu International Airport: Africa’s new aviation superhubRead more

by Timothy•29 June 202623 June 2026•8
66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex
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66 countries criminalise consensual gay sex

The number of countries where consensual same-sex sexual relations are illegal has risen to 66 following … 66 countries criminalise consensual gay sexRead more

by Timothy•27 June 202627 June 2026•29
WEST AFRICA | Niger criminalises gay sex
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WEST AFRICA | Niger criminalises gay sex

Niger has enacted one of the harshest homophobic laws in West Africa, introducing prison sentences of … WEST AFRICA | Niger criminalises gay sexRead more

by Timothy•13 June 202613 June 2026•25
6.35 million Belgians still plan to travel in 2026 but have not yet booked
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6.35 million Belgians still plan to travel in 2026 but have not yet booked

The Belgian travel market continues to show resilience. That is the conclusion of the latest Travel … 6.35 million Belgians still plan to travel in 2026 but have not yet bookedRead more

by Timothy•10 June 202610 June 2026•1

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  1. Timothy on Belgian travel stats to the United States continued to decline throughout 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  2. Timothy on Thailand happy with Belgian visitor numbers and welcomes Tomorrowland festival18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  3. Timothy on Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  4. Timothy on Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  5. Timothy on Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  6. Timothy on International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 202618 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  7. Timothy on CURAÇAO | Tourism records for 2025, with 11,500 travellers from Belgium18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  8. Timothy on Taiwan tourism rebounds, Belgian market recovers, but cost pressures and geopolitical risks shape outlook18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  9. Timothy on KINGDOM OF NORWAY | Tourism breaks record with 40.6 million guest nights in 202518 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  10. Timothy on 8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

  11. Timothy on United Kingdom tourism races past 45 million visitors as cross-Channel travel with Belgium grows18 September 2026

    Rail travel has overtaken buses and coaches in the European Union for the first time in a decade, although cars…

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