tourism


Moldova, Greece And Ireland: Where Tourist Arrivals Are On The Rise In Europe This Year

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In the first half of 2026, Europe as a whole saw a 3% increase in tourists – but arrivals were down in Western Europe,... Read more

From F1 To FIBA: Qatar Unveils Packed Calendar Of Global Events

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More than 560 events are planned through 2027, with major sports, concerts and festivals on the programme as Qatar looks... Read more

Tourist Tax In England: Which Destinations Could Introduce A New Overnight Levy?

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The visitor levy is uncapped, but is expected to be under 5% of the accommodation cost. Read more

Immersed In Tradition: A Guide To Celebrating The Grape Harvest In Portugal's Douro Region

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The scent of crushed grapes fills the Douro in September. At harvest time, local producers invite tourists to roll up th... Read more

Croatia On Wheels: The Great Adriatic Motorhome Route

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On a 25-day road trip we travel along a coastline of striking contrasts, from Roman cities and Venetian towns to pebble ... Read more

Spain Breaks Tourism Record: 58.1 Million Visitors By July

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Spain welcomed 58.1 million foreign visitors between January and July, 4.6% more than a year ago. Tourist spending rose ... Read more

Spain Breaks Tourism Record: 58.1 Million Visitors By July

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Spain welcomed 58.1 million foreign visitors between January and July, 4.6% more than a year ago. Tourist spending rose ... Read more

Spa Weekends: Where To Go In Europe For A Relaxing Wellness Escape

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In need of a reset? These European destinations offer the perfect choice for rest and relaxation alongside mineral sprin... Read more

Spa Weekends: Where To Go In Europe For A Relaxing Wellness Escape

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In need of a reset? These European destinations offer the perfect choice for rest and relaxation alongside mineral sprin... Read more

Who Are The Worlds Most Polite Tourists? These Nationalities Have The Best Travel Manners

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A new survey reveals which nationalities are the best behaved, biggest tippers, biggest spenders, most adventurous and m... Read more

Who Are The Worlds Most Polite Tourists? These Nationalities Have The Best Travel Manners

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A new survey reveals which nationalities are the best behaved, biggest tippers, biggest spenders, most adventurous and m... Read more

Spain Beyond The Beach: The Best Places To Visit This Autumn

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Spain is the top choice for September travel, taking 43% of bookings. Beyond its beaches, historic cities, charming vill... Read more

Spain Beyond The Beach: The Best Places To Visit This Autumn

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Spain is the top choice for September travel, taking 43% of bookings. Beyond its beaches, historic cities, charming vill... Read more

From Off-season Sun To Snowy Adventures: 10 Of The Best European Destinations To Visit This Winter

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From the warm beaches of Fuerteventura and Madeira to snow-covered Cappadocia and the Bavarian Alps, these European dest... Read more

2027 Eclipse Sends Prices Soaring: Up To €33,129 A Night In El Palmar

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With almost a year to go, accommodation prices in southern Spain are soaring, with some stays already reaching €33,129... Read more

'A Trap For Tourists': Police Find Taxi Violations At Lisbon Airport Following Scam Reports

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Portuguese police carried out an operation at the arrivals area of Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, in which 67 offen... Read more

Foreign Visitors Boost Greek Tourism In June – Domestic Demand Is In Decline

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According to provisional data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority, 5.58 million arrivals and 24.06 million overnight... Read more

Greece's Tourist Numbers Have Risen In 2026, But Visitors Are Spending Less

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The picture for the first half of 2026 is positive, with Greece drawing more tourists and higher travel income. But aver... Read more

Crowds At Mont Blanc: Will Hiking Soon Require Reservations?

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The Tour du Mont-Blanc is one of Europe’s most popular long-distance hiking routes, a 170-kilometre circuit through Fr... Read more

Black Forest Coolcation: Tourism In Germany Surges In 2026

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In Spain and Italy, the Black Forest is an extremely popular holiday destination. But Germany has set a different record... Read more