Tourists jetting off to Portugal this month are bracing themselves for major disruption, as ongoing strikes at some of the biggest airports in the country look set to last until the end of August. Industrial action that began in late July will see further cancellations and delays for passengers flying into Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira, […]
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Recent data indicates that the United States is experiencing a sharp decline in international visitors in 2025. While the fall is seen from visitors flying in from many countries, including the U.K., it is particularly pronounced along the land border with Canada. Conversely, Canada’s tourism industry has been flourishing, with many visitors opting for the […]
The UK Outbound Travel Group has announced a significant milestone in its political engagement strategy, having arranged more than 80 MP visits across since the group’s establishment in 2023. It said this achievement represents “one of the most successful” cross-industry parliamentary engagement programmes in the travel sector’s history. The lobbying group comprises industry […]
By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 12:26, 7 August 2025 | Updated: 12:26, 7 August 2025 Holidaymakers come into contact with plenty of germs during their travels, from taxi door handles to sticky tables on planes. And, although washing your hands with soapy water in the tiny toilet cubicle on the plane might sound like […]
The strikes held by SPdH/Menzies ground staff are affecting Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Madeira, Porto Santo, and the Azores, with disruptions scheduled every weekend in August Lisbon Airport is one of the six impacted(Image: Corbis via Getty Images) More travel chaos is on the horizon as airport workers in Portugal go on strike. Every weekend until […]
A recent survey has named the world’s most overcrowded tourist destination, with one European city taking the top spot – but not everyone is happy about the accolade This city can be crowded(Image: MSC via Getty Images) Globetrotting can be a splendid way to enjoy leisure time, immersing oneself in varied cultures, but at times, […]
Reinforcing its commitment to agents across the UK & Ireland, Northern Ireland’s tour operator Travel Solutions and Tailor Made by Travel Solutions has launched a dedicated cash rewards portal, Pocket Agent Rewards, aiming to boost earning potential with every qualifying booking logged. Created in association with My Booking Rewards (MBR), the market leader in agent […]
By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 09:57, 7 August 2025 | Updated: 10:00, 7 August 2025 The boss of the world’s richest travel firm has proposed a lottery system to help tackle overtourism. Tensions have been brewing for some time, with many locals in holiday hotspots frustrated with how busy so many destinations, like Portofino […]
UNITED Airlines bosses were forced to ground its fleet of planes across the US on Wednesday sparking travel chaos for passengers. Ground stops were ordered at major airports including Houston, Newark, and San Francisco. 4 Travelers waiting for luggage at carousels at Newark airport on WednesdayCredit: Reuters 4 Departure boards in Newark show a list […]
