Travellers are racing to see parts of the world that could soon vanish forever due to the effects of climate change, in a trend known as “last-chance tourism”. Travel and tourism is responsible for between 8% and 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a 2021 report from the World Travel and Tourism Council. As […]
The travel landscape couldn’t look more different in 2023 compared to three years ago when borders were beginning to shut. Many countries have since relaxed their Covid-related travel restrictions, dropping the requirements for pre-departure testing and quarantine on arrival. But not everywhere has returned to normal — some countries still continue to ban travellers who […]
A dad’s Sunday morning suggestion led to his son embarking on a successful golfing career. Lewis Forsyth, from Southport, was at home one Sunday morning in 2020 with little to do when his dad Andy came up with an idea. Andy, 49, originally from Formby, told the ECHO: “It was during lockdown. They let you […]
In 2024, tourism across the globe is “well on track” to return to pre-pandemic levels, according to projections by UN Tourism. Global conflicts and natural disasters, ranging from a series of coups across Africa to catastrophic earthquakes in the Middle East affected international travel patterns throughout 2023. Still, international tourist arrivals reached 87% of pre-pandemic […]
14 Best Luggage Brands of 2024, Tested and Reviewed by Experts <p>Each piece of luggage is evaluated by experts in the Lab as well as consumer testers on the go. In the Lab, we look at factors like durability, ease of use and more. We also pack each suitcase with a standard load to see […]
The best travel cameras have to do one crucial thing: be better than your phone. After all, your phone is almost certainly going to be in your pocket anyway – and it’s almost certainly got a great camera. That means the best travel cameras need to combine compactness with image quality, advanced features with simple operation, […]
Some businesses have gone as far as self-imposing taxes for what they say is the good of the planet. Maple Leaf Adventures, an expedition cruise line operating along Canada’s British Columbia coast, has joined other operators to collect a C$200 sustainability fee per passenger. “This is a ‘representative amount’ but not nearly the true actual […]
Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Emily and Hudson Crider have been to 167 countries so far. Their goal is to seem them all. Courtesy of Emily and Hudson Crider Emily and Hudson Crider have been traveling the world for seven years. Their goal is to visit all […]
Berlin, Germany – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, returns to ITB Berlin this week to reveal its latest news, developments and expansion plans to the world’s travel trade. Having celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2023, the company is now embarking on a sustainable strategy that will introduce its unique style of family-centric […]
Tom SandersPublished Mar 5, 2024, 10:24am|Updated Mar 5, 2024, 2:05pm Expand Three men in India have appeared in court after being accused of gang-raping a travel vlogger on a round-the-world trip with her husband. Police are also searching for four other suspects believed to have been involved in the violent assault. Victim Fernanda, 28, and […]
