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Edinburgh tourist tax set at 5% of accommodation costs
The fee will be capped at seven consecutive days and is scheduled to come into force in 2026. ADVERTISEMENT Edinburgh…
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The world’s most powerful passport has a clear winner this year — in 2024 it was a six-way tie
Singapore has the world’s most powerful passport, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index. The nation-state was one of six…
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Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a ‘bumpy year’ for the aviation industry, insiders say
The aviation industry is bracing for another year of turbulence, as delivery delays at Boeing and supply chain problems are…
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Iberia to Vueling: Which European airlines were most on-time in 2024?
The report’s authors say the aviation industry has demonstrated significant resilience in the face of global industry challenges in 2024…
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Meet Justin Francis, the tourism pioneer behind responsible travel
Justin Francis founded Responsible Travel as a groundbreaking holiday company seeking to drive change in tourism. ADVERTISEMENT Responsible travel has…
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‘Unprecedented’: The most punctual global airline last year was ‘absolutely’ a surprise, analytics firm CEO says
Aeromexico was the most punctual global airline in 2024, according to a report published by aviation analytics company Cirium. Some…
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The world’s top hotels and restaurants are changing how they serve water
You can ask for a bottle of Evian or San Pellegrino at Singapore’s three-Michelin-starred Restaurant Zen. But you won’t get…
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‘Noctourism’ is expected to be a big travel trend in 2025
Rebecca Douglas has been to Iceland 29 times. And she’s already booked her 30th trip. The goal of every trip…
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‘One of the best experiences I’ve had as a parent.’ The benefits of father-daughter trips
I work shifts, four days on four days off, as a firefighter. This gives me a huge advantage in terms…
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‘Do the upright thing.’ A petition to ban reclining on airplanes has garnered 186,000 signatures
Spilled drinks, crunched laptop screens and crushed knees. A new video shows the reasons why reclining your seat on airplanes…
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