Summary: Rick Steves Europe launches 2026 travel season

Why It Matters: The competitor is moving early to capture bookings and interest for the 2026 travel year. They are also expanding their digital account features to keep users logged into their platform.

What Changed:

• Added new sections for 2026 Tour News and Travel News.
• Launched 2026 Travel Festival video recordings.
• Added a new "My Account" navigation menu with links to Tour Accounts and Travel Forums.
• Updated the weekly radio feature from "Hamburg" to "Swiss Riviera."
• Expanded the website footer with detailed links for About Us, Travel Help, Publications, and Media Partners.
• Updated the copyright year to 2026.