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fromAol
11 hours ago

8 Best Places to Live Abroad for Young Adults, According to Experts

"Thailand's five-year, multi-entry digital nomad visa is the best one of its kind in the world, making Chiang Mai incredibly attractive for remote workers and business owners."
#house-swapping
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

House swaps: why exchanging home could be a ticket to a dream holiday

House swapping offers a cost-effective way to vacation, allowing families to save significantly on accommodation expenses.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's like having a friend everywhere you travel': after 12 home exchanges, I'll never book a hotel again

House swapping allows affordable accommodation worldwide, fostering genuine relationships and unique experiences while significantly reducing travel costs.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

House swaps: why exchanging home could be a ticket to a dream holiday

House swapping offers a cost-effective way to vacation, allowing families to save significantly on accommodation expenses.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It's like having a friend everywhere you travel': after 12 home exchanges, I'll never book a hotel again

House swapping allows affordable accommodation worldwide, fostering genuine relationships and unique experiences while significantly reducing travel costs.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

The Importance of Travel Specialists During Times of Disruption

Travel specialists are crucial during crises, providing expertise and quick solutions for clients facing unexpected travel disruptions.
London food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

UK food halls buck downbeat hospitality trend: In this impossible climate, they shine hope'

Food halls are thriving in the UK, offering affordable dining options and supporting new businesses amid economic challenges.
Online marketing
fromFingerlakes1.com
3 days ago

How Outdoor Travel Businesses Can Curate More Business | Fingerlakes1.com

Outdoor adventure is increasingly popular, and businesses can connect with customers through effective online marketing strategies.
Miami food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

I need to leave': Cuba's tourism workers reel from US oil blockade

Cuba's tourism collapse due to US oil blockade has devastated livelihoods, leaving many workers struggling to survive.
Canada news
fromFingerlakes1.com
2 days ago

Federal policies driving drop in NY tourism, report says | Fingerlakes1.com

New York faces a significant decline in international tourism, impacting revenue and job growth across key industries.
#tourist-tax
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Lorraine Courtney: A nightly tourist bed tax for Dublin? This dirty old town is a far cry from Rome

Dublin doesn't provide enough value for visitors to make the proposed tourist bed tax worthwhile, especially when the city is characterized by overflowing bins and littered streets.
Berlin
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

We Asked 5 Travel Pros for the Best Long Weekend Destination in 2026-and They All Picked the Same Place

Long weekends in California offer ideal getaway destinations, particularly Dana Point, known for its ocean connection and restorative experiences.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Holiday tax could cost 33,000 jobs and 700m in lost revenue, industry warns

Proposed holiday tax in England could jeopardize 33,000 tourism jobs and decrease Treasury revenues by nearly £700 million.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Al fresco dining fund hopes to boost summer trade

London councils can apply for a £400,000 fund to enhance outdoor dining this summer, aiming for increased capacity and community engagement.
#business-travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

We Asked 5 Executives How They Add Leisure to Business Trips-and They All Said the Same Thing

Business travelers should take walks to explore destinations, combat jet lag, and enjoy personal time during work trips.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Why the corporate travel experience is the new ROI driver for SMEs

SME success at international business events depends on quality corporate travel experiences, not company size, directly impacting ROI and contract outcomes.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

How to Stay Up to Date with the Travel Industry in 2026

Travel professionals must stay informed through industry publications, niche newsletters, and strategic social media use to navigate rapid industry changes and maintain competitive advantage.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Brief Life of Travel Friendships

Travel friendships are psychologically real relationships that form in liminal spaces where normal social roles temporarily dissolve, enabling rapid intimacy through shared novel experiences and vulnerability.
#international-expansion
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Dubai, oasis for business and partying, confronts war

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Persian Gulf nations, particularly Dubai, threaten the region's carefully cultivated image as stable, wealthy business and tourism centers.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Why councils need tourism tax revenue by default'

London boroughs demand 50% of revenue from a new tourist tax to offset the 1.5bn annual costs of tourism-related services they provide.
#women-leadership
fromCN Traveller
4 weeks ago
Women

The Most Powerful Women in Travel in 2026

Women leaders across sports, literature, film, and hospitality are shaping global travel and cultural movements through activism, community building, and creative resistance.
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 weeks ago
Women in technology

The Most Powerful Women in Travel in 2026

Women leaders across sports, literature, film, and hospitality are shaping global travel and cultural movements through activism, community building, and creative resistance.
Women in technology
fromConde Nast Traveler
4 weeks ago

The Most Powerful Women in Travel in 2026

Women leaders across sports, literature, film, and hospitality are shaping global travel and cultural movements through activism, community building, and creative resistance.
Europe news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

On the Beach warns Middle East war is hitting holiday bookings - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Beach Group warns of significant booking declines to Mediterranean destinations due to Middle East conflict concerns, causing over 10% share price drop and suspended profit guidance.
Business
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

These 10 Rules Will Save You Time and Energy When Booking Business Travel-Plus Get You Some Serious Perks

Direct flights, strategic layovers, early arrivals, and centrally-located hotels minimize travel disruptions and maximize work productivity on business trips.
fromIslands
1 month ago

The Social Media Secret For More Affordable Flights - Islands

Digital-savvy airlines use their socials to advertise special offers as a way of strengthening relationships with both new and repeat customers. This can be a win-win for both the customers and the airlines. Travelers get access to limited-time fares, and airlines can boost revenue by filling seats during slower travel periods, such as Caribbean routes during hurricane season.
Social media marketing
Retirement
fromSubstack
1 month ago

How to Set Up a Business the Right Way

Establish business systems intentionally from the start rather than reactively managing obstacles, creating a sustainable foundation that prevents financial chaos and tax complications.
Online marketing
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

236+ links helps travel brand boost visibility in UK market

PaulCamper used layered PR and content campaigns with travel and regional focus to establish UK market presence and position itself as a staycation expert against established competitors.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Iran war: Is the tourism boom in the Middle East over?

Regional conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran is causing severe disruptions to Arabian Peninsula tourism through airspace closures and shipping disruptions, reversing years of rapid growth in the sector.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

The 5 Big Travel Trends We're Seeing for 2026, According to Our Top Travel Specialists

Travel trends in 2026 emphasize cognitive wellness experiences, sports tourism growth, and targeted mental performance training alongside traditional relaxation activities.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

Getting all emotional at UK travel conference

Emotional connection in social media travel marketing drives consumer engagement and business impact in a crowded market of over 70 million travel conversations.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
fromForbes
1 month ago

The Best Tourism Campaign Of The Year Isn't A Campaign At All

Rather than chasing diminishing returns through additional advertising, the agency advocated for an entertainment product: a film that could function as a vehicle for repositioning perception while operating as a single investment with long-tail value, capable of shaping how audiences feel about a place over time and across markets.
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The Government's entrepreneurship adviser says we don't need more restaurants. She's wrong and here's why

Hospitality employs 2.6 million people in the UK, 7.1% of the entire workforce. It generates £69.5 billion in gross value added. It contributes £54 billion in gross tax receipts annually. It is, by any reasonable measure, not a peripheral cottage industry but a cornerstone of the British economy.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Studying business abroad as a career strategy for London professionals - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London remains one of the world's most competitive business environments. From Canary Wharf to the City, ambitious professionals are constantly seeking ways to differentiate themselves in a market defined by global capital flows, technological disruption, and international competition. In this context, studying business abroad is no longer simply an academic decision - it is a strategic career move. As UK-based professionals navigate post-Brexit realities, shifting trade relationships, and increasingly international teams, many are looking beyond Britain to strengthen their global positioning.
Higher education
Marketing
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Failte Ireland's 10m marketing move: 'Taking one big holiday is not the anchor it once was'

Fáilte Ireland launched a €10 million marketing campaign to encourage Irish domestic short breaks during off-peak periods, reaching 99% of adults through multiple media channels.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

UK Coach Tourism Association Annual Workshop 2026 gathers 180 stakeholders with record 1,296 business meetings - Sustainable Bus

Nearly 180 industry stakeholders gathered in Derry~Londonderry for CTA Annual Workshop 2026, generating a record 1,296 buyer-supplier meetings and new business.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

Marketer Mindset with Tripadvisor's Adam Ochman

Out of home advertising serves as a vital, high-impact medium in integrated media strategies, delivering bold visuals and large-scale visibility while complementing other channels to create cohesive brand experiences.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Small City Was Just Named the Most Welcoming Destination in Asia

Magong, Taiwan was named the most welcoming destination in Asia and second most welcoming in the world by Booking.com's 2026 Traveller Review Awards, with friendly locals creating a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

Why cheap off-season travel is harder to find in 2026

The off-season practically vanished in many parts of the world. Remote work, social media frenzy, and ruthless dynamic pricing have turned fall and spring into peak-season clones. Even winter is no refuge anymore. The idea of an off-season is 100% disappearing.
Travel
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Cost of staycations could rise due to potential holiday tax'

Hospitality leaders warn a proposed English visitor levy could sharply increase holiday costs, harm families and jobs, and prompt industry calls to abandon the plan.
#us-tourism-decline
Music
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The Missing Export: Culture as Economic Infrastructure

Cities can treat music as an exportable cultural asset and economic engine to drive jobs, tourism, investment, and distinctive place branding.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Coolest Hotel Merch Collaborations of the Moment

Hotels are creating limited-edition, fashion-like merchandise ('resortcore') that builds retail identities and signals guest taste and access.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Win Big With Public-Sector Partners

Understanding the difference in purpose Unlike private businesses, which exist to make a profit, public institutions are designed to create impact - especially social and economic outcomes that benefit everyone, not just paying customers. A public agency doesn't measure its success in revenue or margins, but in how much it improves lives, builds equity and maintains public trust. This doesn't mean budgets and spending don't matter - they absolutely do - but money is not the goal. It's the tool.
World politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Ornella Mkrtchyan on how opportunity flows beyond geography - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The scale of this shift is striking. According to the World Economic Forum , approximately 78 million new job opportunities will emerge by 2030 due to technological change, but urgent upskilling is needed to ensure workforces are ready. Meanwhile, Reuters reports that over three billion people globally are still offline, highlighting the persistent gaps in access to digital tools and knowledge. In the UK alone, 7.9 million adults lack basic digital skills, while 21 million struggle with essential digital tasks required at work.
Online learning
Travel
fromElliott Report
1 month ago

Is the "off" season disappearing for travel?

Traditional travel off-seasons have disappeared due to remote work flexibility, dynamic pricing, and year-round marketing, eliminating historical bargain opportunities.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How hotels could help solve your summer childcare crunch

As summer school breaks stretch longer and childcare becomes harder to secure, some families are turning to an unexpected solution: hotels offering full-day, structured kids' camps that allow parents to travel, work and keep routines intact.
Parenting
Food & drink
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The McAtlas' guide: A global chain with local flavor

McDonald's adapts menus globally through local franchise networks, offering regional dishes alongside signature items, expanding its appeal beyond American food.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Planning Long-Term Travel With a Partner

Planning long-term travel as a couple requires handling passports, visas, finances, and accommodation logistics early to avoid crises and enable sustainable nomadic living.
#travel-marketing
fromSkift
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Smart Glasses to AI Agents: 4 Shifts for Travel From Meta's Earnings

fromSkift
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Smart Glasses to AI Agents: 4 Shifts for Travel From Meta's Earnings

fromFortune
1 month ago

Trump is making foreign tourism great again. How much will he hurt the World Cup? | Fortune

Policy stances from the Trump administration on everything from immigration to tariffs, along with currency swings and stricter border controls, have seemingly proved a turnoff to travelers from other countries, especially Canadians - the single largest source of foreign tourists for the United States. Canadian travel to the U.S. fell by close to 30% in 2025. But it is not just visitors from Canada who are choosing to avoid the United States.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Europeans shunning US as Emirates and Asia travel prove popular, says Tui

European demand for travel to the US has declined amid long‑haul fatigue and concerns over stricter US immigration and border scrutiny.
#business-rates
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

UK government urged to extend business rates relief to hotels amid mounting tax pressures

Hotels face severe financial strain from rising business rates, taxes, wages, and operating costs and need targeted relief similar to the pubs' relief scheme.
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Florida wants to attract more Canadian visitors as tourism drops over Trump comments, actions

As Visit Florida compiles 2025 tourism figures, the agency's President and CEO Bryan Griffin and Carol Dover, the president and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, are setting up a meeting with Canadian officials. "We had this opportunity land in our lap, so we're both going to have a meeting ... and see what we can do," Dover said during a Jan. 26 Visit Florida Executive Committee meeting. Dover is also a member of the Visit Florida Board of Directors.
Canada news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

U.S. tourism is in a 'Trump slump' that could push World Cup fans away

And yet, the U.S. tourism industry is worried. While the rest of the world saw a travel bump in 2025, with global international arrivals up 4%, the U.S. saw a downturn. The number of foreign tourists who came to the United States fell by 5.4% during the year-a sharper decline than the one experienced in 2017-18, the last time, outside the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, that the industry was gripped by fears of a travel slump.
US politics
#sustainable-tourism
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London boroughs want to keep half any tourist tax

Tourists travel from near and far to visit London.
London politics
Business
fromChannelPro
2 months ago

Beyond the handshake: Building a purpose-built partner economy that solves customer problems

Platform providers must shift from single-application sales to purpose-built partner economies that prioritize curated ecosystems and durable customer trust.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Canadians are staying away from the US - and the drop in travel is getting hard to ignore

Reduced Canadian travel to the US stems from immigration enforcement and political rhetoric, causing fewer cross-border visits and economic impacts in US border communities.
Business
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Dealing directly with hotels can be more cost-effective than third-party booking sites' - money experts reveal how they pay less for their holidays

Avoid credit cards and spread holiday costs across the year to reduce post-holiday debt and enable annual travel through planned saving.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Towering over the competition: which companies are driving 2026's tourism hotspots?

Transformative hospitality and construction projects are driving a 2026 global tourism resurgence, reshaping destinations through eco-luxury, infrastructure expansion, and cultural preservation.
fromFlipboard
1 month ago

Travel Smarter, Live Richer, Explore With Intention

From walking gently through Kotor's ancient streets to building a soulful, high-end life abroad, this guide blends mindful travel with smart expat strategy.
Travel
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Athens, islands and investment pipelines what Greece's leisure economy signals to UK businesses - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK has long looked to Greece through a familiar lens: sunshine, island airports and a packed summer flight schedule. Yet Greece's tourism story has started to look more like a business story-one built on regeneration, upgraded hospitality, and service sectors designed to perform beyond the peak months. That shift is increasingly visible in the full "destination package" surrounding travel and entertainment. In Greece, the mix now spans conference capacity, waterfront redevelopment
Travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Are the Biggest Travel Trends for 2026, According to 14 Industry Leaders-and the Destinations Everyone's Talking About

Travelers in 2026 prioritize intentional, memorable experiences—major events, cultural moments, and personalized comfort—over accumulating trips.
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