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 […]
A major increase in traffic is expected as Texans and visitors across the state travel to witness the rare total solar eclipse on April 8. Texas will be center stage for this rare event. It will be the first total solar eclipse over Texas since 1878, and the last total eclipse viewable from the U.S. […]
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 […]
It comes after commuters on the same stretch of motorway faced eight-mile traffic jams earlier in the afternoon after two lanes of the motorway were forced to close due to a broken down lorry. Drivers also faced long queues on the M25 on Thursday morning after a crash shut the Dartford Tunnel for an hour. […]
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, […]
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 […]
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 10:00 AM ET, Thu March 21, 2024 The world’s largest adventure travel company and certified B-Corp, Intrepid Travel, published its 2023 Integrated Annual Report, signaling an end to its post-pandemic recovery and noting how it’s created a positive impact around the world. Intrepid Travel posted a net profit of US$14.2 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TTC Tour Brands has boosted its sales team with three new appointments. Ryan Carroll joins as ASM for Scotland and Northern Ireland, which is a new role for the group. He has previously worked at Stuba UK, ScotRail, Hoseasons and in the cruise sector. Donna Nelson becomes ASM for home-based travel agents. She joins from […]
