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If you’re a keen traveller, you’ll likely have visited Europe’s most popular tourist destinations like France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany. But how many of the least trodden places have you been to - or even put on your travel bucket list? Using data from the United Nations World Travel Organisation (UNWTO), here’s our rundown of the five least travelled countries on the continent - and why you should pay them a visit. San Marino boasts striking architecture and stunning mountain views - but very few visitorsTiny, landlocked San Marino is technically a microstate rather than a country, l...
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We all want to see as much of a holiday destination as we can, but in places where public transport is scarce, it’s not always easy. Enter: Uber. The transport company has launched new boat options for this summer - from touristy cruises to yachts - meaning users of the service can access more places off the beaten track. The boats are being rolled out in some of Europe’s most popular tourist getaways. Just in time for the Olympics, Paris will play host to Uber Cruise, a free, one-hour trip set to run from 12 July to 3 August. Guests on the Seine-based adventure will be able to take in views o...
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Over the last few decades, governments have had to deal with accelerating growth in global travel and the need for their countries to remain competitive as a destination of choice for tourism, trade, investment and education. But, equally, they have also had to balance this with the need to deal with a fast-evolving economic, political, social and security environment which has seen increasing threats to public security. These priorities have led to the development of new biometric and digital technologies, which have driven more efficient, effective and secure border and migration services, b...
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The United States and Spain bagged the top two positions this year, with developing economies such as China, Brazil, Indonesia and Turkey also making significant progress, according to the WEF report. The report, published in conjunction with the University of Surrey, ranked 119 countries according to their policies for supporting travel and tourism. There had been improved demand in developed economies across the world over the past year, especially in traditionally popular tourism destinations such as the United States and Spain, it said. Developing economies such as China have also seen a s...
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If you're a keen traveller who's after the quirkiest stays, but aren't prepared to compromise on luxury, these European hotspots could be perfect to add to your bucket list.Pay a visit to the perfect escape for wine aficionados in Tuscany Set amidst 1,700 acres of lush grounds overlooking the serene Serchio Valley and the majestic Apennine Mountains in Tuscany, the Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa is a must for wine lovers. Billed as offering an unparalleled retreat for the senses, guests can unwind in one of the 180 elegantly appointed rooms and suites - but it’s the spa where this ...
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Iceland’s Play Airlines is fairly new on the aviation scene, but it’s already making an impression on the industry. Founded in 2021, it has become well known for allowing its crew to express themselves with tattoos, piercings, and whatever hair colour they feel like having. Each staff member can wear gender neutral uniforms and trainers, as opposed to tight outfits and high heels. Einar Örn Ólafsson was only installed as the CEO of Play in April, but that approach is something he’s sticking to. “We like to think of ourselves as a fun, progressive and playful airline and we encourage our crew t...
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The UK government is preparing for chaos ahead of the launch of the EU’s Entry-Exit system (EES). The incoming EU border scheme, set to be in place from 6 October, is expected to cause delays at the Port of Dover, south east England. Guy Opperman, a minister in the UK’s transport department, has now explained the scheme will have a “six-month soft launch” to make the process more simple. Speaking at the House of Commons’ European Scrutiny Committee, Opperman said the plan will enable a “greater freedom of passage of vehicles” if queues build due to the EES. The scheme will see travellers from ...
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Airbnb is well known for promoting unusual - some may say gimmicky - listings, ranging from Barbie’s Dream House to Shrek’s Swamp from the animated classic. For May, the holiday rental company has launched a new category they’re calling Icons. Eleven have been released so far, ranging from a once-in-a-lifetime stay at Paris’ iconic Musée d’Orsay during the Olympics, to a night in the balloon festooned house from Pixar favourite ‘Up’. None of the Airbnbs on offer are permanent, meaning very few people will be able to try them out. If you’re keen, though, the Icons are featured in their own cate...
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Qantas Airways has agreed to pay 120 million Australian dollars (€74 million) in compensation and a fine for selling tickets on thousands of cancelled flights. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) sued the Sydney-based airline in the Federal Court last year. They alleged that Qantas engaged in false, misleading or deceptive conduct by advertising tickets for more than 8,000 flights between May 2021 and July 2022 that had already been cancelled. Qantas agreed to settle the suit by paying a AU$100 million (€61 million) fine to the Australian government and a projected AU$20 ...
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The world’s top 10 cleanest airports have been announced - and only one hub in Europe features on the list. In fact, the ranking is almost exclusively made up of airports in Asia, with the exception of Zurich in Switzerland, which comes in tenth place. The research was undertaken by airline rating organisation Skytrax as part of its World Airport Awards. Here are the cleanest airports worldwide - and what qualified them for that accolade. Japan snags four out of the 10 top spots on Skytrax’s listTokyo’s Haneda Airport came in first place as the world's cleanest airport. Skytrax praised the cle...
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