ABTA
ABTA is the UK travel association that protects consumers and sets standards for tour operators and agencies.
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Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is the UK regulator that protects consumers and ensures fair competition in markets, including travel.
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
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
A new survey finds that nearly one in four couples consider themselves incompatible travel partners, with budgets, bedtimes and itineraries driving the biggest tensions.
Airbnb Brings ‘Wuthering Heights’ to Life With a Free Romantic Stay in Bronte Country
By
Marcus Bennett
• 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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Christopher Lane
• 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.
UK Braces for Busiest Christmas Travel Getaway on Record
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Christopher Lane
• 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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Laura Mitchell
• 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.
UK to Enforce Mandatory Digital Travel Permits for Visitors Starting February 2026
By
Christopher Lane
• 3 mins read
Beginning 25 February 2026, visa-exempt travelers from 85 countries will need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before entering the UK, marking a major shift toward a fully digital border.
Hotels.com Introduces ‘Save Your Way’ for Loyalty Members
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Hotels.com has launched ‘Save Your Way,’ a new loyalty option allowing travelers to choose between instant discounts or saving rewards for future trips.
British Airways to Launch New Transatlantic Route to St. Louis in 2026
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
British Airways will launch nonstop flights between London and St. Louis, Missouri in 2026, reconnecting the Midwestern city to Europe with a direct transatlantic link.
Glasgow to Introduce £5 Tourist Tax on Overnight Stays Starting in 2027
By
Christopher Lane
• 2 mins read
Glasgow has become the first Scottish city to approve a visitor levy, introducing a £5-per-night tourist tax from 2027 to support local infrastructure and public services.