Deborah Lyon
Travel, Hospitality & Culture
Deborah Lyon is a writer and entrepreneur based in the Lake District, with a background in financial communications and a long-standing interest in British travel and heritage. After nearly two decades in Cumbria, she combines writing with running a hospitality business on the shores of Windermere. She is the author of Lake District Unlocked and the children’s novel Timewaif, and holds a Master’s degree in Creative Writing. For The European, she covers travel, hospitality and culture.
Inside Qantas’ new ultra-long-haul A350s with stretch zone, jet lag lighting and fewer seats
Qantas reveals A350 cabins for ultra long haul flights with stretch zones, jet lag lighting and fewer seats for comfort.
Eiffel Tower revives 200ft suspended bridge for spring visitors
Eiffel Tower Bridge reopens as a suspended walkway, giving visitors a thrilling crossing high above Paris during spring.
Delta SkyMiles named world’s most valuable airline loyalty programme in $31bn ranking
Delta SkyMiles leads global rankings at $31.8bn, underlining the growing financial importance of airline loyalty programmes worldwide.
Australia tops global ranking of the world’s most beautiful airport landings
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Snowdonia church rings again after 150 years thanks to national ap-peal
St Mary’s Church in Snowdonia will ring its bells this Easter for the first time in over 150 years.
Luxury villa group Eterniti secures €30m to expand global portfolio
Eterniti secures €30m to expand its luxury villa portfolio, targeting growth across Europe, the US and Caribbean markets.
New 235-room hotel planned for Dublin’s Liberties after €54.2m funding deal
Dublin hotel development funding boosts Liberties project with €54.2m, creating 235 rooms, studios, café, and co-working space.
Boulder dash: AI thinks Giant’s Causeway rocks are day-trippers
An AI system miscounted visitors at Giant’s Causeway after confusing its hexagonal rock formations with human figures.
The Wolseley to open first hotel in New York as Minor launches global luxury brand
The Wolseley launches its first New York hotel, combining iconic London dining with luxury accommodations for global expansion.
Wizz Air cleared to launch UK–US flights ahead of 2026 World Cup
Wizz Air receives approval for UK–US flights, aiming to carry European football fans to the 2026 World Cup.
AI now trusted to plan holidays more than work, shopping or health advice, survey finds
AI travel planning now earns more consumer trust than shopping, work tasks or health advice, new survey reveals.
Brisbane named world’s best city to raise a family, with London second
Brisbane is ranked the world’s best city for families, excelling in parks, safety, and child-friendly activities, with London second.
Dubai office values reportedly double to AED 13.1bn amid supply shortfall
Dubai office market 2025 saw values double to AED 13.1bn amid supply constraints and rising demand.
€60m Lisbon golf-resort scheme tests depth of Portugal’s upper-tier housing demand
A €60m Lisbon golf resort apartments scheme aims to gauge strength in Portugal’s premium housing market.
Air India and Lufthansa expand codeshare to nearly 100 routes across Europe and India
Air India Lufthansa Codeshare agreement broadens one-ticket connections between India and Europe, integrating Austrian Airlines and extending links into the...
These European hotels have just been named Five-Star in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 awards
Luxury hotels in France, Montenegro, Spain and Switzerland earn Five-Star status in the 2026 Forbes awards.
