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England tourist tax explained: What travellers need to know
Travellers to cities and regions in England could soon have to pay a tourist tax after the government announced it will allow mayors to charge visitors for overnight stays. The visitor levy is uncapped, but is expected to be under 5% of the accommodation…
European leisure travel to Saudi Arabia forecast to grow 130% by 2030
Published on 11/09/2026 – 11:12 GMT+2 The number of European leisure travellers visiting Saudi Arabia is forecast to increase by at least 130% between 2025 and 2030. According to new research from Tourism Economics, published this week at WTM Spotlight…
Inside Qatar Airways: Passenger numbers, new aircraft and winter plans
Qatar Airways is preparing for the busy winter travel season and planning the next phase of its growth. After months of regional disruptions, including the temporary suspension of flights in February, the Doha-based airline has had to adapt its operations to…
Leaf-peeping in Europe: The best destinations for autumn colours
The northeastern United States might get most of the attention when autumn arrives, but Europe can certainly rival it as a destination for “leaf peeping”. While the famous fall colours of New England can be spectacular, the window to see them is notoriously…
Popular cruise line shuts down fan-favorite amenity during health scare
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A cruise line reportedly shut down hot tubs and heated whirlpools aboard one of its ships as a precaution following three cases of Legionnaires’ disease involving former passengers. The cases involved three…
371 days and 62 countries: World’s longest cruise departs from Rome
By Dianne Apen-Sadler Published on 03/09/2026 – 16:02 GMT+2•Updated 04/09/2026 – 15:24 GMT+2 Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days has inspired plenty to follow in the fictional Phileas Fogg’s footsteps, circumnavigating the globe by train, plane and…
Malta off the beaten track: Discover its quieter, more authentic side
Do you know the two countries you can reach by ferry from Sicily? Even boat travel geeks might struggle with this one. One is Tunisia – reachable from Palermo in 11 hours (in the six years I’ve lived in Sicily, I’ve still only known one person who’s ever…
TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Travelers could soon be allowed to bring full water bottles through some airport security checkpoints — a major shift from longstanding airport security restrictions. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…
Slovenia: The ideal European destination for active holidays
Some countries are places you simply visit; others urge you to travel through them. On foot, by bicycle, paddling across a lake, following a river downstream or heading beneath the surface of the earth. Slovenia clearly belongs to the second group. This small…
Popular beach town cracks down on risky behavior as violators face fines, jail time
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A popular beach community in Florida is cracking down on smoking and vaping, joining other cities across the state that have adopted similar restrictions. The ban in Indian Rocks Beach took effect immediately after…