Travel Influencer Slammed For ‘Dharavi Slum Tour’ Video

After sharing a TikTok video about Mumbai’s slums, an American influencer has come under fire on social media, many people are criticizing her for being “tone-deaf” and “insensitive.” The popular travel writer Tara Katims visited India last year and wrote about her experiences. A guide who used to live in the slums and now hosts […]

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Simon-Kucher recognised as global leader for sustainable travel

Global consulting firm Simon-Kucher has been recognized as one of the top worldwide companies for sustainable business travel. The firm was only one of two German-origin companies to demonstrate clear reduction goals in the ranking from European NGO Travel Smart. As pressure mounts on the corporate world to do more to combat climate change, the […]

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Want to Travel a Lot This Summer? 3 Moves to Make Now

Summer tends to be a popular time for travel, and understandably so. It’s a time when school’s not in session, the weather is warm, and schedules tend to be more relaxed. Data from IPX1031 finds that 50% of Americans plan to travel more in 2024 than in 2023. And 85% will leave their home state […]

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Urgent health warning issued to people travelling abroad this summer

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Travellers are being urged to plan ahead and take precautions amid a rise in infections, such as dengue and malaria, to pre-pandemic levels. Cases of the mosquito-borne diseases have risen to levels not seen since 2019, […]

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Bayern Munich will travel to Asia for pre-season tour

With two months left in the season, clubs have started working on plans for the next campaign. It will be a tricky summer since the European Championship will take place at the end of the season. Since players will return from vacation on different dates, clubs must plan pre-season accordingly. Bayern Munich have made the […]

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Travel-associated infections approaching pre-pandemic levels

The UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) latest data indicates that travel-associated mosquito-borne infections are returning to pre-pandemic levels. This includes infections such as dengue and malaria, which can cause severe disease, and highlights the need for travellers to take precautions to reduce health risks while abroad. Cases were confirmed in parts of the UK in individuals […]

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Just a Drop to host charity cup at Premiership football ground

Travel industry charity Just a Drop will host its second five-a-side Travel United Cup at Craven Cottage, the home of Fulham FC. The football competition, run in partnership with Street Soccer Foundation, will be played on Friday 31 May, sponsored by Visit Malta and Royal Caribbean Group.  To enter a team costs £2,500 for up to 10 […]

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