Iran Strikes Test Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s Safe-Haven Model
Iran’s missile and drone strikes have shaken Dubai and Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the UAE’s long-standing reputation as a stable financial and lifestyle safe haven.
Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the United Kingdom’s government body responsible for promoting fair competition and protecting consumers. It investigates businesses to ensure markets remain open, competitive, and transparent. In travel, the CMA may review airline pricing, hotel booking practices, or package holiday terms to safeguard travelers’ rights.
Ryanair and Wizz Air Rank Among Worst Airlines in UK Passenger Survey
A new UK passenger survey ranks Ryanair and Wizz Air among the worst short-haul airlines, highlighting growing frustration over add-on fees and onboard comfort.
Travel Compatibility: Why One in Four Couples Clash on Vacation
A new survey finds that nearly one in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners, with budgets, bedtimes and itineraries driving the biggest tensions.
Orange Travel and Selectour Expand eSIM Access Through Strategic Travel Retail Partnership
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Orange Travel and Selectour have launched a strategic partnership to offer travelers preferential eSIM connectivity rates at the time of booking, expanding distribution across 1,000 agencies.
Cuba Halts Airline Refueling as Energy Crisis Deepens
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Cuba has suspended jet fuel refueling at nine airports, disrupting long-haul routes and adding new strain to a tourism sector already hit by an escalating energy crisis.
Airbnb Brings ‘Wuthering Heights’ to Life With a Free Romantic Stay in Bronte Country
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Airbnb unveils a free, immersive “Wuthering Heights” stay in West Yorkshire, timed for Valentine’s Day and inspired by Emerald Fennell’s highly anticipated film adaptation.
China Opens the Door to British Travelers With New 30-Day Visa-Free Policy
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
China has confirmed 30-day visa-free entry for British citizens, a move expected to accelerate travel demand, airline capacity growth, and renewed business ties between the two countries.
Trump, International Travel and the Politics Reshaping Global Tourism
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 4 mins read
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is reshaping international travel patterns, with political rhetoric, security concerns and foreign policy tensions influencing where – and whether – travelers choose to go.
UK Braces for Busiest Christmas Travel Getaway on Record
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Britain is heading into its busiest Christmas travel period ever, with record numbers expected on roads, railways, and at airports amid major engineering works and seasonal congestion.
Christmas Travel Chaos: European Airport Strikes Disrupt December Getaways
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
December travel across Europe is facing renewed disruption as airport workers in Italy, the UK, and Spain plan strikes during the busiest holiday period of the year.