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Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country
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Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country

Spain is heading for a record year in international tourism, with more than 100 million foreign … Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited countryRead more

by Timothy•21 October 202620 October 2026•0
ANTWERP | Zuidpark wins major European public space award
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ANTWERP | Zuidpark wins major European public space award

Antwerp’s Zuidpark or South Park has won the European Prize for Urban Public Space, beating three … ANTWERP | Zuidpark wins major European public space awardRead more

by Timothy•19 October 202617 October 2026•0
France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are saved
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France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are saved

Rail connections between Spain and France are set for a significant boost after the Spanish government … France and Spain revive cross-border rail links as Hendaye broad-gauge tracks are savedRead more

by Timothy•2 October 202630 September 2026•15
SPAIN | Iryo to expand high-speed services by 13.8% in 2027
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SPAIN | Iryo to expand high-speed services by 13.8% in 2027

Spanish high-speed operator Iryo is set to significantly expand its services in 2027, with the addition … SPAIN | Iryo to expand high-speed services by 13.8% in 2027Read more

by Timothy•22 September 202621 September 2026•1
Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”
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Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”

The return of a direct night train between Brussels and Milan has been welcomed by Back … Back On Track Belgium salutes return of Brussels–Milan night train as “a real feat”Read more

by Timothy•9 September 20269 September 2026•36
PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns
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PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patterns

Andorra welcomed 9,194,340 visitors in 2025, a modest increase of 0.7% compared with the revised 2024 … PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA | Tourism grew modestly in 2025, with shifting visitor patternsRead more

by Timothy•8 September 202623 September 2026•11
CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highs
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CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highs

Tourism on Bonaire has developed into one of the most distinctive and carefully managed visitor economies … CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS | Bonaire bets on quality tourism as visitor numbers reach new highsRead more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•13
Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?
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Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?

The expansion of European Sleeper’s network provides a convenient reason to take another look at Europe’s … Europe’s night-train revival: a real comeback or a false dawn?Read more

by Timothy•5 September 20265 September 2026•46
MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination
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MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destination

The Philippines in 1996-1997, China in 2000, Vietnam in 2009, Japan in 2013 and 2025, South … MALAYSIA | 42.2 million visitors in 2025, becoming Southeast Asia’s most visited destinationRead more

by Timothy•31 August 202631 August 2026•30
BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027
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BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027

Burgas may not be Bulgaria‘s capital, but Eurovision Song Contest fans travelling to the Black Sea … BULGARIA | How to get to Burgas for Eurovision Song Contest 2027Read more

by Timothy•30 August 202629 August 2026•9

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  11. Timothy on 8.7 billion rail trips in Europe in 2024 as Switzerland leads and Belgium’s data remain unavailable21 October 2026

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