Cruise Planning: Holland America Line opened bookings for its 2028 Europe season, adding more port calls across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and the Canaries, with record visits to Norway, Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands. Sustainable City Breaks: New York City is leaning into eco-conscious tourism, with more travelers seeking lower-impact trips and sustainability actions when planning. Heat-Relief “Coolcations”: UK holiday rentals data shows “coolcations” (cooler-climate getaways) are surging, with Scotland emerging as a top pick. Wildfire Reality Check (Greece): Wildfires near Athens and across Greek islands have triggered evacuations and dangerous conditions, including a deadly helicopter collision and ongoing firefighting with improved winds. Travel Safety & Legal Fallout (Cyprus): A British man charged in the death of his 3-year-old son at a Cyprus hotel has been allowed to travel home for the funeral. Tourism Rules & Crowds (Tenerife/Goa): Tenerife sunbed queues are going viral, while Goa has cracked down on 19 beach activities as “nuisances” with fines up to INR 1 lakh. Tourist Tax Fight (UK): UK Hospitality is urging Andy Burnham to drop a proposed nationwide overnight visitor levy, warning it could cost jobs in tourism. Short-Term Rental Policy: A county commission deadlocked on regulating short-term vacation rentals, leaving enforcement in limbo. Cruise Trends 2026: New ship launches and bigger onboard experiences are set to reshape how people vacation at sea.