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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•10
American tourists spend big in Belgium as fewer Belgians travel to the United States
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American tourists spend big in Belgium as fewer Belgians travel to the United States

Tourists from the United States were the biggest foreign spenders in Belgium this summer, Belga reports, … American tourists spend big in Belgium as fewer Belgians travel to the United StatesRead more

by Timothy•28 August 202628 August 2026•12
Belgium Beer Week and Belgian Beer Weekend: two different celebrations of Belgian beer
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Belgium Beer Week and Belgian Beer Weekend: two different celebrations of Belgian beer

Belgian beer will be celebrated on two separate occasions this summer, but Belgian Beer Weekend and … Belgium Beer Week and Belgian Beer Weekend: two different celebrations of Belgian beerRead more

by Timothy•16 August 202611 August 2026•1
Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025
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Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025Read more

by Timothy•1 August 20265 August 2026•26
GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to Paris
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GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to Paris

Dutch open-access operator GoVolta has announced its most ambitious expansion plans yet, notifying the Netherlands Authority … GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to ParisRead more

by Timothy•31 July 202631 July 2026•26
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•120
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•55
TUI Fly to end operations from Antwerp Airport in 2027
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TUI Fly to end operations from Antwerp Airport in 2027

TUI Fly will end all flight operations from Antwerp International Airport (ANR) in Deurne at the … TUI Fly to end operations from Antwerp Airport in 2027Read more

by Timothy•7 July 20267 July 2026•7
NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivals
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NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivals

Belgian railway operator NMBS / SNCB is increasing train services for the 2026 summer holiday period … NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivalsRead more

by Timothy•29 June 202629 June 2026•18
Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany
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Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany

German tourists are Belgium’s largest foreign visitor group at the coast, and a new direct high-speed … Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from GermanyRead more

by Timothy•8 June 20267 June 2026•57

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  1. Timothy on Switzerland – United Kingdom direct train moves closer as SBB-CFF-FFS, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum of understanding9 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

  2. Timothy on A loop as a creative solution for serving Cologne Main Station on a Frankfurt to London route?9 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

  3. Timothy on TRENITALIA | FS Group orders 19 high-speed trains for expansion in France and Paris – London route9 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

  4. Timothy on Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 20269 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

  5. Timothy on Virgin Trains takes major step towards London–Brussels, Paris and Amsterdam services9 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

  6. Timothy on Train Charter Services replaces Keolis as operator for GoVolta trains9 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

  7. Timothy on Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term9 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

  8. Timothy on RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains9 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

  9. Timothy on European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London9 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

  10. Timothy on European Rail Passengers Union: EU must act now to make cross-border rail travel seamless, fair, and green: passengers demand guaranteed rights and simpler ticketing9 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

  11. Timothy on Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 20289 September 2026

    The Eurail and Interrail rail passes have officially been brought together under a single brand, with Interrail becoming the one…

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