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Regenerative tourism, accessibility and AI: The hot topics as the travel industry gathers at WTM
• 3:04 PM
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This year’s event will be the largest to date with over 80 new exhibitors.
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Finland, Iceland, Slovakia: 24 European countries can now visit China visa-free
• 8:40 AM
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China's rapidly expanding visa-free scheme aims to boost tourism.
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Yesterday
‘Ugly’ pool for coins built next to Rome’s Trevi Fountain as city undergoes massive facelift
• 3:02 PM
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Rome is under construction ahead of next year's holy event.
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'Do not travel unless strictly necessary': Chaos at Barcelona airport as terminal and runway flooded
• 1:27 PM
6 min
Local authorities have issued a red warning due to torrential rain in Barcelona.
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Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in November
• 10:36 AM
4 min
Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.
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Sunday, november 3, 2024
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Friday, november 1, 2024
With a giant street party and flaming procession, this city is the best place to celebrate New Year
• 4:00 PM
5 min
Edinburgh’s Street Party is now considered a ‘bucket list’ New Year celebration.
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This popular European hiking destination just introduced a tourist fee on some of its trails
• 3:03 PM
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From 1 January 2025, non-residents will need to pay to hike over 30 routes in Madeira.
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A load of hot air? These destinations are selling thin air to tourists
• 6:06 AM
6 min
You can find cans of local air in dozens of places around the world from the Swiss mountains to the Isle of Mann.
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Thursday, october 31, 2024
Pickles, potatoes, butter: People are travelling thousands of kilometres to try these viral foods
• 3:31 PM
5 min
This summer, a chocolate bar produced by one shop in Dubai became the most sought-after food item on TikTok.
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Remote working in Asia? Taiwan extends digital nomad visa plans to one year
• 1:56 PM
7 min
Digital nomads will soon be able to enjoy more time in Asia as the upcoming Taiwan visa extends to one year validity.
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Wednesday, october 30, 2024
Dreaming of a green Christmas? How to visit Europe’s best Christmas markets by train this winter
• 4:02 PM
9 min
From Strasbourg to Cologne, take the green route to Europe’s best Christmas markets.
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Will the ETA be delayed? Industry leaders call on UK to postpone introduction of new border system
• 3:34 PM
4 min
Europeans will be required to have an ETA for travelling to the UK from April, with applications opening up in March.
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Travelling on a budget? These are the European countries where tourists are most likely to overspend
• 8:25 AM
11 min
Recent research also revealed that holiday overspending has reached its highest levels in a decade.
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Valencia flooding: Everything travellers need to know about flights, trains, roads and refunds
• 12:33 AM
7 min
Valencia and the surrounding area has been devastated after a year's worth of rain fell in a few hours.
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Tuesday, october 29, 2024
2025’s top travel trends include visiting detour destinations and seeing natural phenomena
• 4:13 PM
8 min
Destinations that reduce stress and bring nature closer are trending for 2025.
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This Cyprus resort offers a free night if guests don’t get sun. Where else is sunny all winter?
• 3:07 PM
9 min
Guests will be eligible for a one-night complimentary stay for every full day the Cyprus resort doesn’t meet the ‘Sunshine Guarantee’.
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Monday, october 28, 2024
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Epic New Year train journey rides Europe’s highest railway and winds through 5 countries
• 2:00 PM
5 min
Visit a rotating mountain restaurant and Europe’s highest station on this epic winter railway tour.
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Venice brings back daytripper fee for 2025, doubling cost for last-minute bookings
• 1:23 PM
6 min
The fee will go up to €10 for last minute bookings.
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Thursday, october 24, 2024
Why choosing to carbon offset your flight isn’t always the greenest option
• 3:03 PM
5 min
Carbon credit schemes have repeatedly been called out by climate scientists and activists as ineffective and even harmful.
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Medical tourism: Dental expert explains why Turkey teeth can be a costly mistake
• 3:00 PM
4 min
While it might seem like a tempting way to save money, getting treatment abroad involves some serious risks that could lead to long-term dental problems.
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France ramps up Schengen border checks. How will travellers be affected?
• 1:00 PM
4 min
France’s current border controls will end on 31 October, but a new set of checks will come into effect from 1 November.
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Wednesday, october 23, 2024
This Swiss ski resort has been named the best in the world, per new ranking
• 2:35 PM
7 min
Five ski resorts in Switzerland feature in the top 20 rankings, whilst Austria has 12.
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Prague is banning late-night bar crawls. What are the alternatives for partygoers?
• 1:16 PM
3 min
From beer spas to brewery tours, revellers will need to find new activities in Prague from next month.
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Around the world by luxury train: This 59-day adventure passes through 12 countries
• 5:04 AM
9 min
2025 will be the second time the experience goes ahead, suggesting there’s a real appetite for ultra high end travel by train.
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Tuesday, october 22, 2024
DJs, disco balls and all-night raves: Inside Europe’s party trains where you dance the journey away
• 3:03 PM
10 min
Onboard parties are part of the push to make trains more appealing as travellers seek sustainable alternatives to flying.
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‘Max hug time three minutes’: New Zealand airport goes viral for limiting goodbyes
• 1:31 PM
4 min
The airport’s CEO says hugs lasting longer than three minutes are “really awkward”.
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Sicily and mainland Italy could be linked by the world’s longest suspension bridge in 2030
• 9:50 AM
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Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year and officials say the bridge will be in use by the early 2030s.
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Monday, october 21, 2024
Tourists in Greece targeted by protesters demanding better wages and fair working hours
• 2:26 PM
5 min
Unions say staff can not survive on the salaries they are paid.
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Got an Airbnb in Marseille? You could be forced to buy a new property under mayor’s new plan
• 2:04 PM
4 min
Mayor Benoît Payan says he wants to stop holiday rental owners from “wanting to make money off the people of Marseille”.
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Sunday, october 20, 2024
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Extreme day trips: Devotees share their tips for stress-free, 24-hour trips abroad
• 3:30 PM
18 min
Short-haul flights are highly polluting but that doesn’t stop these bargain hunters.
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Eurostar slashes last minute fares - but you’ll have to be flexible to get a bargain
• 2:04 PM
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Eurostar Snap tickets are available again for the first time since 2019.
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Thursday, october 17, 2024
Are first-class flights dying? Why airlines are increasingly choosing to replace high-end cabins
• 4:02 PM
10 min
While numerous airlines are saying goodbye to first class, some - especially in Europe - are investing more heavily than ever into the luxury cabins.
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Reims, Girona, Brescia: Top detour destinations where you won’t be adding to overtourism
• 2:08 PM
14 min
Expedia has released its best alternative destinations and three are in Europe.
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Wednesday, october 16, 2024
Hospitality is a labour of love in Georgia: Here are my top tips for food, drink and hotels
• 3:15 PM
12 min
Wine, dine and wind through mountain roads on a visit to Tbilisi and Kakheti.
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Northern Lights, penguin parades and glowing oceans: Where to chase natural wonders in 2025
• 2:04 PM
13 min
What will be the biggest travel trend in 2025? It’s time to go back to nature, says Vrbo.
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Tuesday, october 15, 2024
Why you should never use the seat pocket and other expert tips for avoiding the flu on a flight
• 3:36 PM
11 min
A long-haul flight attendant on where germs are hiding and why COVID masks are still a good idea.
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From bar crawl bans to Airbnb crackdowns: How is Czechia tackling overtourism?
• 8:04 AM
5 min
This city is targeting rowdy tourists with a bar crawl ban, costume crackdowns and Airbnb restrictions.
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Monday, october 14, 2024
Will this winter be good for skiing in Europe? Expert predictions on where will get snow this year
• 2:59 PM
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A ‘bleak future’ has been predicted for the ski industry - but will winter 2024/25 be an exception?
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Pizza lover? From London to Madrid, here’s where to find Europe’s best slices outside of Italy
• 5:04 AM
4 min
These European cities rank among the best for pizza.
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Sunday, october 13, 2024
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EU delays (again) new electronic system for border checks, floats phased-in approach
• 4:17 PM
3 min
The Entry/Exit System is a comprehensive reform to modernise checks at the EU's external borders and promote information-sharing.
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North Korea is trying to appeal to Russian tourists - but will its bizarre advert win them over?
• 4:04 PM
4 min
The baffling advert, released by state-owned Korea International Travel Company, is the latest attempt to attract tourists to North Korea.
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Travel is both joyful and stressful. Here’s how I overcome anxiety on the road
• 3:04 PM
10 min
World Mental Health Day: How I keep depression and anxiety in check while travelling.
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With a month to go until the EU’s electronic border checks launch, are European countries ready?
• 5:04 AM
16 min
EES was set to launch in 2022, but numerous setbacks have seen it delayed by two years - so far.
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Is it safe to travel to Florida? Airports reopening as Hurricane Milton cleanup begins
• 12:39 AM
13 min
At least two million people in the Sunshine State are without power and thousands of homes have been destroyed - is travelling there a good idea?
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Wednesday, october 9, 2024
Rome wants to charge tourists to visit the Trevi Fountain - here’s why
• 2:04 PM
7 min
Access to the bucket list destination will be restricted in November to make way for maintenance works.
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'Clearly not suitable': Airline apologises after R-rated film airs on every screen during flight
• 8:11 AM
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The airline is reviewing how the incident took place after a movie that was 'clearly not suitable' was aired on every screen.
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Hurricane Milton: Locals urged to evacuate amid rumours of airline price gouging and 'lack of fuel'
• 12:06 AM
18 min
President Joe Biden has warned that Milton could be ”the worst storm to hit Florida in over a century".
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Tuesday, october 8, 2024
How to get a free flight upgrade, according to airlines and frequent travellers
• 4:04 PM
11 min
From ice-cream sundae carts to mimosas and warm nuts, the perks of first class taste better when they’re free.
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Not enough snow or visitors: Another French ski resort is forced to close for good
• 3:04 PM
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Residents of Grand Puy, France, voted to shutter the ski lift after a lack of snow and visitors made it unviable.
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A passport on your smartphone: EU pledges faster, smoother border checks by 2030
• 3:02 PM
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Digital travel credentials will be free, voluntary and less hassle, offering a more seamless and secure experience, the European Commission says.
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