RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Urban destinations are not only back, but they will drive the next decade of travel recovery, according to new data from the World Travel & Tourism Council. WTTC’s Cities Economic Impact Report, released Wednesday at its…
Read MoreWriter Alexander McCall Smith explains his passion for Edinburgh
My kind of town! It was love at first sight when writer Alexander McCall Smith first arrived in Edinburgh in the 60s. Here he explains why his passion for the Athens of the North still burns bright… He reveals he…
Read MoreUK’s best places to visit in 2023 – from Manchester to Scarborough
Many of us are looking for a trip away over winter but don’t want to journey too far. The cost-of-living crisis means that holidays abroad might be beyond many of our budgets. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a…
Read MoreNew study shows that the travel industry has kept a lid on emissions
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The World Travel & Tourism Council unveiled what it is calling the first real measure of the global travel and tourism sector’s climate footprint. And the results are positive. The new research shows that in 2019…
Read MoreRitz-Carlton Grand Cayman opens Saint June restaurant
The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman opened its newest restaurant, Saint June, on Nov. 10. It is the resort’s seventh restaurant. According to the Ritz-Carlton, the beachfront dining establishment strikes a balance between casual and luxury dining, offering an “alfresco atmosphere with…
Read MoreKulm Hotel St. Moritz unveils renovated suite
Kulm Hotel St. Moritz has unveiled the $1.75 million renovation of its largest suite by the French hotel designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. The 575-square-foot Corvatsch Suite, formerly the Presidential Suite, is located on the top floor of the hotel. The suite’s wraparound…
Read MoreHawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano starts to erupt
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began spewing ash and debris from its summit, prompting civil defense officials to warn residents on Monday to prepare in case the eruption causes lava to flow toward communities….
Read MoreDemand for kid-free flights after 29-hrs of hell left man mocking screaming kids
Airline passengers are calling for child-free flights after a TikTok user claimed he spent a 29-hour flight listening to children scream for the whole journey. Henry Beasley, one-half of New Zealand-based music duo Balu Brigada, took to social with footage…
Read MoreNaked festivals, nude cruises and naturist resorts becoming a hit with Brits
Bookmark We Brits are generally stereotyped as being a bit prudish and refusing to talk about anything deemed rude. However, it seems attitudes are changing across the nation as millions of people declare they love to get their kit off…
Read MoreTravel tool gives Brits real-time average wait time for passport applications
The Passport Office has warned Brits to ensure they leave at least 10 weeks for their applications to be processed before going on holiday. Enormous wait times post-pandemic meant that many people did not receive their passports in time for…
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