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EU to scrap coronavirus tests for fully-vaccinated UK tourists

The requirement for fully-vaccinated UK tourists to take a coronavirus test before visiting the European Union is set to be scrapped before the Easter holidays. All fully-vaccinated travellers should be allowed to enter the bloc without any ...

22 Feb 2022 at 16:25

Travel

Saudi Arabia is opening its arms to tourists, but are we ready to embrace the secret Kingdom?

Sweeping the billowing sleeves of her abaya skyward, the astronomer guides our attention to a glittering light show overhead. Lying on embroidered cushions and Persian carpets strewn across the desert floor, we gaze at al-jady, the ‘goat ...

10 Jan 2022 at 09:55

Athens beats eastern European favourites in budget city break rankings

Athens has beaten traditional budget-friendly eastern European destinations to be ranked the cheapest location for a city break on the Continent. Analysis of a dozen typical tourist costs for UK visitors in 20 popular cities by Post ...

03 Sept 2022 at 01:01

City

Tui cheers profit jump despite pressure from heat waves and Middle East conflict

Holiday giant Tui has revealed a jump in profits despite a “challenging” backdrop linked to European heat waves and conflict in the Middle East. Bosses at the firm stressed that the group has been boosted by its recent growth ...

13 Aug 2025 at 08:15

Not taking their dog on holiday worries nearly half of owners – survey

Almost three out of 10 (29%) dog owners choose holiday destinations based on how dog-friendly they are, a new survey suggests. Some 46% of respondents to the poll said they get anxious when they leave their dog behind while ...

17 Sept 2025 at 14:59

Warning as one in eight UK travel and tourism jobs unfilled

One in eight UK travel and tourism jobs will be unfilled at the beginning of next year, according to new analysis. The London-based World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) said the staff shortage could have an “enormous ...

29 Dec 2021 at 12:25

Scotland

Nearly 2 million overseas visits to Scotland in first half of 2024, figures show

Scotland is a “destination of choice for international visitors”, according to a tourism body whose figures show nearly two million visits were made to the country from overseas in the first half of 2024. In total 1,...

18 Oct 2024 at 14:18

City

On The Beach cheers investors with bumper returns after record year

On The Beach has declared it is in “better shape than ever” as it resumed dividend payouts as part of a wider move to boost investor returns after a year of record demand for package holidays. The group saw ...

03 Dec 2024 at 09:21

Local News

Derry's Eamonn Wilkinson picks up top NI Travel Consultant Award at prestigious ceremony

Derry man Eamonn Wilkinson of Stewart Travel received the award for 'Travel Consultant of the Year' in a glittering ceremony at the NI Travel and Tourism Awards 2023. The awards took place at the newly ...

24 Nov 2023 at 10:33

Travel

Why there are still good reasons to be excited about holidays in 2022

Although foreign travel is looking complex in the short term, there’s good reason to hope – and believe – we’ll be back on track for foreign adventures in the months ahead. While we are facing more ...

31 Dec 2021 at 09:25

Jobs in travel and tourism expected to be close to pre-Covid levels in 2023

The number of global travel and tourism jobs will nearly recover to pre-pandemic levels next year, according to a forecast. Employment in the sector in 2023 will be just 2.7% below 2019 levels, ...

21 Apr 2022 at 10:55

City

City breaks drive surge in summer travel demand for On The Beach

Travel agency On The Beach has reported a surge in demand for summer travel, as consumers flocked to its new range of city break package holidays. The group said sales for the period from ...

25 Feb 2025 at 11:46

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