Yahoo News Overtourism and sustainability top agenda at World Travel Market in London
The event takes place amid growing concerns over the impact of tourism on climate change as well as extreme weather events affecting the sector.
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KameraOneWoman gets surprise of her life by alleged baggage thief at airport
Abigail Castronova from South Carolina, USA, was standing an airport baggage carousel at when a suspected luggage thief approached and seemingly stole her suitcase. But the young woman was in for the surprise of her life.
- The Telegraph
What London’s drinkers think of the pubs using surge pricing
It’s Friday night, 9pm. Neon light bounces off the rain-slicked streets of Soho. London is flushed with crowds drifting up from Leicester Square into the heart of the West End, despite the wintery weather.
- Wales Online
The tiny Welsh village with 7-mile sandy beach that is perfect for winter walks
This small village is backed by a huge golden sand beach that's perfect for winter walks
- People
Groomsman Struggles to Tell Friend He Can't Afford the Nearly $4K Needed to Attend a Destination Wedding
"If guests don’t stay at the resort, they’ll have to pay an event fee — $200 per person per event," wrote the groomsman, who said the resort is $1,200 per night
- BuzzFeed
47 Ingenious Things Other Countries Have That Make The US Feel Like It's Living In The 1800s
Every single one of these needs to be implemented in every major US city!!!!
- Manchester Evening News
British woman ditches UK for Spain but move 'breaks her heart' for wild reason
Geo, known as geoinspain on TikTok, is known for sharing candid videos about her life as an expat, but her latest confession left many people shocked. There's one thing she misses about the UK more than anything
- The Telegraph
Wales’s big tourism problem
Proposals for a law that could see tourists obliged to pay a tax for staying overnight in Wales were tabled last week in the Welsh Parliament. Under the plans, local councils will be given the power to introduce a small “visitor levy” to raise money, but will also be free to opt out of the scheme – which is itself controversial.
- Manchester Evening News
New Spain travel rule for UK tourists will have 'very negative' impact, expert warns
One travel boss has suggested tour operators will stop selling certain types of holidays
- EADT
5 of the best festive afternoon teas in Suffolk
Here are five of the best afternoon teas in Suffolk to enjoy this Christmas.
- The Independent
What happens when someone goes overboard on a cruise ship?
Incidents are rare on a voyage but here is what happens if someone falls off a vessel
- Yahoo Finance
Airline execs grilled on 'junk fees' in testy Senate hearing: 'Travelers are quite simply fed up'
Airline executives defended their business practices in heated exchanges with lawmakers over ancillary travel fees.
- KameraOne
Good Samaritan cops transport drunk tourists back to hotel in a cart
The Thai island of Ko Phi Phi is popular with tourists for its stunning natural beauty. But many backpackers also visit the area for its nightlife. Unfortunately, some tourists get carried away - sometimes so much so that the police have to resort to unusual rescue missions due to the lack of roads.
- The Independent
Airline CEO says travelers trying to avoid paying for carry-on luggage are ‘shoplifters’
Budget airlines like Frontier and Spirit have recently been accused of exploiting customers with ‘junk fees’ for carry-on baggage
- Manchester Evening News
'A piece of my childhood gone' - Alton Towers fans 'gutted' by closure of iconic ride
It's one of three attractions closing at the theme park
- WWD
Courvoisier Reopens Its Historic Family Abode in the Cognac Region of France
Following a two-year renovation by renowned architects Gilles & Boissier, Maison Courvoisier is sharing its founder Félix Courvoisier's vision of hospitality.
- Wales Online
The Welsh retreat voted one of the best in the world by Conde Nast Traveller
Travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller has named the Coach House in Monmouth as one of the best as it "offers the perfect chance to release, recalibrate and renew"
- The Telegraph
How Istanbul inspired Agatha Christie to write her greatest novel
I’m a latecomer to the charms of Istanbul, but I struggle now to think of a city where I would rather spend time. My enthusiasm was sparked by a visit to a Russian friend who chose it as his place of exile after the invasion in Ukraine. It was on that visit that I learnt of Istanbul’s links with Agatha Christie, whose novels are another of my mid-life passions.
- LoveEXPLORING
33 underrated WINTER gems for your bucket list
From epic mountains to charming cities, these amazing destinations need to be on your winter travel list.
- The Independent
P&O issues warning to passengers over suspected norovirus outbreak on Ventura cruise ship
The sickeness on the Ventura is underestood to be gastroenteritis
- Euronews
‘Devastating’: Christmas in Lapland is cancelled after trips called off due to lack of snow
As Lapland basks in mild winter temperatures, the lack of snow leaves travel plans in tatters.View on euronews