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Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains
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Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trains

Eurostar is adding a striking new feature to its future double-decker trains: a two-storey cocktail bar … Eurostar promises double-decker cocktail bar for new Alstom Celestia trainsRead more

by Timothy•16 September 202616 September 2026•3
Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering Germany
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Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering Germany

Italian private high-speed rail operator Italo is planning further international expansion after Germany, with Belgium and … Italo interested in running trains to / in Belgium and the Netherlands, after conquering GermanyRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202611 September 2026•10
Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem
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Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem

Antwerp is now directly connected to Cologne by high-speed train for the first time, giving the … Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – ZaventemRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•24
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•15
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•34
GERMANY | Italo confirms €3.6 billion investment to launch high-speed rail services, signs €3 billion Siemens train deal
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GERMANY | Italo confirms €3.6 billion investment to launch high-speed rail services, signs €3 billion Siemens train deal

Italian high-speed rail operator Italo Holding has signed a major contract with Siemens Mobility for 26 … GERMANY | Italo confirms €3.6 billion investment to launch high-speed rail services, signs €3 billion Siemens train dealRead more

by Timothy•22 July 202621 July 2026•0
More than 10,000 participants celebrate inclusion at Gay Games in Valencia as Perth confirmed for 2030
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More than 10,000 participants celebrate inclusion at Gay Games in Valencia as Perth confirmed for 2030

More than 10,000 athletes, artists, supporters and volunteers gathered in Valencia in Spain, from 27 June … More than 10,000 participants celebrate inclusion at Gay Games in Valencia as Perth confirmed for 2030Read more

by Timothy•10 July 202610 July 2026•0
A loop as a creative solution for serving Cologne Main Station on a Frankfurt to London route?
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A loop as a creative solution for serving Cologne Main Station on a Frankfurt to London route?

Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Eurostar have teamed up to make a Germany to United Kingdom high-speed … A loop as a creative solution for serving Cologne Main Station on a Frankfurt to London route?Read more

by Timothy•17 June 202617 June 2026•74
European airport passenger traffic dips for first time since COVID-19 recovery as disruptions mount
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European airport passenger traffic dips for first time since COVID-19 recovery as disruptions mount

For the first time since Europe’s air travel rebound began in April 2021, passenger traffic at … European airport passenger traffic dips for first time since COVID-19 recovery as disruptions mountRead more

by Timothy•4 June 20264 June 2026•6
Lufthansa Group confident in summer jet fuel supply
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Lufthansa Group confident in summer jet fuel supply

The Lufthansa Group has moved to reassure travellers ahead of the summer season, stating that jet … Lufthansa Group confident in summer jet fuel supplyRead more

by Timothy•27 May 202627 May 2026•13

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