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This country is now the go-to for solo travel, according to a new study
The Manual - Oregon
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June 19, 2025
Craving a solo escape that’s equal parts safe and scenic? According to a new ranking from Much Better Adventures, there’s one destination that stands out above the rest, and it might surprise you. After analyzing factors like safety scores,...
A Trip with Alliance Française de San Francisco: a Week of Language, Culture, and Connection in Southern France
France Today
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June 19, 2025
No immersion in southern France would be complete without indulging in its rich culinary heritage—and the group embraced it fully. From savoring the traditional cassoulet, a hearty and comforting dish of slow-cooked white beans and meat, to...
How has France avoided Europe's anti-tourism protests?
The Local - France
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June 19, 2025
Anti-tourism protests hit the headlines in Spain, Portugal and Italy this week – but France, the world’s most popular travel destination, seems to have been largely spared. Protests against over-tourism started in earnest in Spain in 2024 and have...
Rare earth access is the European Union’s priority at China summit – Mining Engineering Online
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 19, 2025
European Union leaders will use a summit with China next month to seek better access to Chinese rare earths and critical minerals, four sources familiar with the plans said, as the two sides tackle an array of tariff-related issues. For years,...
ASU tourism professor explains why protesting Europeans are saying 'enough'
Arizona State University
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Residents in several European cities took to their streets this week to protest the effects of overtourism on their communities. Protesters in Barcelona squirted tourists with water pistols, and workers at the Louvre in Paris went on strike. The...
What UAE Travellers Need To Know: Does Travel Insurance Cover War, Conflict?
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Recent travel disruptions across the Middle East region have contributed to an uptick in demand for travel insurance. Travellers are actively seeking protection against such contingencies, an insurance company confirmed to...
Financial impact of drought doubles since 2000 and it's hitting Spain hard, according to OECD
SUR in English
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June 19, 2025
Spain is one of the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries most exposed to the intensification of drought - a phenomenon that is no longer considered episodic but structural, with direct implications for the...
Interview – Vasilis Lapanaitis: Boutique Travel, Booking Trends, and the Square Lime Ethos
Greek Travel Pages
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June 19, 2025
The Key, Naxos. Photo source: Square Lime As travelers seek more authentic and emotionally resonant experiences, Greece’s boutique hospitality sector continues to evolve – with curated stays, local connections, and mindful design leading the way....
Tanzania opens up airspace to foreign airlines after EU ban
Business Insider Africa
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June 19, 2025
This interim measure, valid for six months, seeks to bridge the gap left by the ban and ensure continuity in travel, tourism, and trade. According to a statement from the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), the decision was made “to...
Mother-of-two claims her £2,500 Benidorm holiday hotel room was raided by teenage thugs
Daily Mail
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June 19, 2025
A mother-of-two has revealed details of the horrific moment teenage thugs raided the expensive Benidorm hotel room she was holidaying in with her young family. Becca Farley, 27, was staying in the Spanish tourist hotspot with her partner,...
ACI Europe President urges aviation competitiveness reset
Travel Daily News
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June 19, 2025
ACI Europe’s Armando Brunini calls for urgent EU aviation strategy, warning that climate costs, taxes, and capacity limits undermine global competitiveness. ATHENS – ACI Europe President & CEO of SEA Milan Airports, Armando Brunini, today...
New study reveals the top 10 airports for business travel
Travel Daily News
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June 19, 2025
Dubai International, Tokyo-Haneda, and Frankfurt rank as top airports for global business travel, based on connectivity, lounges, proximity, and hotel access. Traveling for business can be vital in many industries, allowing you to develop closer...
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group launches in the Republic of Ireland
Travel Daily Media
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June 19, 2025
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) announced that it has received approval to operate in the Republic of Ireland. This development heralds a phase of major expansion for the group into a key European market. The parent company of iconic travel...
Twelve people injured in pub explosion at Spanish tourist hotspot
Cork Beo
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June 19, 2025
At least twelve people have been injured following an explosion at a pub in southeastern Spain earlier today. Emergency services were called to the scene in Lo Pagan, a coastal town along the Mediterranean coastline, at approximately 12:30 pm...
ACI Europe Calls for Reset as Europe’s Air Connectivity Falls Short
Greek Travel Pages
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June 19, 2025
ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec presenting the Airport Industry Connectivity Report 2025 in Athens. Photo © Greek Travel Pages (GTP) Despite a full recovery in air passenger numbers, Europe’s air connectivity remains stuck in a...
The Louvre’s closure is a warning sign for over-tourism
Thred
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June 19, 2025
The Louvre is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Paris, and one of the most iconic museums in the world. Every day, an average of 28,000 people walk through the halls of this historic landmark – many of them armed with phones and...
Benidorm tourists urged to avoid 'illegal activity' on beaches or risk 'hefty fine'
Belfast Live
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June 19, 2025
Alan Johnson Social News Reporter 17:27, 19 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers planning a trip to Benidorm this summer have been given urgent advice regarding an "illegal activity" that's reportedly widespread on the city's beaches. The issue was brought to...
'It's all a farce': Travel chaos for Iraqis stranded by war
The National News
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The scenes outside Iraqi Airways offices in several countries have become all too familiar: angry travellers desperate to return home, shouting at employees, families waiting for hours and some even sleeping outside in hopes of securing a ticket....
Try these essential dishes on your next trip to Greece
National Geographic
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Greek food sings of the summer — it’s best enjoyed outside, from mainland mountaintops to island beaches. Mezze spreads celebrate punchy purple olives, garlicky dips and...
9 essential dishes to try on your next trip to Greece
AOL
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Greek food sings of the summer — it’s best enjoyed outside, from mainland mountaintops to island beaches. Mezze spreads celebrate punchy purple olives, garlicky dips and...