Cyprus outlined a €59.4 million tourism budget for 2027, allocating 62% to promotion and product enhancement. Despite a 5.6% decline in tourist arrivals in early 2026, recovery improved arrivals above 2024 and 2023 levels.
Tourist arrivals in Greece increased by 2.6% to over 7.4 million in August 2026, as overnight stays rose 2.1%. Foreign visitors accounted for the majority of both arrivals and nights stayed.
Storm Boelo caused total flight cancellations at Heathrow and Gatwick on October 26, 2026, grounding over 100 flights across the UK. Severe winds and flooding also disrupted rail and road travel, as well as major London events.