Tourism
Tourist bookings to Venice down 40 %
Hotel bookings in Venice are down by 40 per cent as images of the city under water during last month’s record flooding…
EU court rules Airbnb is not an estate agent
The accommodation-booking service Airbnb does not need an estate agent's licence to operate in France, Europe's top court has ruled. The French…
Latest developments in Malta puts Manchester United’s sponsorship deal under spotlight – The Sun
The sponsorship deal between Manchester United and Malta is back in the spotlight because of the island’s ongoing political scandal. According to…
Kraków chosen as best city break destination in Europe for third year running
Members of leading British consumer association Which? have chosen Kraków as Europe’s best city break destination for the third year in a…
Saudi Arabia opens tourist visas to U.S., European visa holders
Tourist visas for Saudi Arabia are now available online and on arrival to holidaymakers who already hold a visa from the United…
Thailand to demand proof of health insurance for ‘risky’ long-term visitors
Reuters reports that foreigners in the “risky” over-50 age group will have to present proof of health insurance when applying for Thai…
Final Thomas Cook holidaymakers to return home to Britain
The final contingent of holidaymakers stranded overseas after the collapse of tour company Thomas Cook last month will return to Britain on…
Controversy over €430 paid for two spaghetti plates in Rome
A couple of Japanese tourists dining in Rome were shocked to receive a bill for more than €429.80 after ordering two plates…
Saudi Arabia to open up to foreign tourists
Saudi Arabia will open its doors to international tourists for the first time as part of a broader push to cut its…
German airline Condor gets financial help
The immediate future of Condor, the German airline and subsidiary of the now insolvent Thomas Cook travel agency, was secured on Tuesday…
Planes put on standby to rescue travellers as talks continue for last-minute bailout of Thomas Cook
An emergency fleet of airlines is on standby to rescue 150,000 UK holidaymakers as talks continue between Thomas Cook and the government…
Haarlem in the Netherlands to tackle over-tourism
Haarlem is taking action to stop the city becoming a victim of its own success as a tourist destination, by focusing on…