Britain bottom of European paid leave table
- Aug 11, 2026
Workers in every country in Europe beat Britain hands down for the amount of paid holiday they get each year.According…
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Venice launches clampdown on bad behaviour by back-packers
- Aug 11, 2026
One of Italy's most beautiful tourist destinations has launched a clampdown on backpackers - for making the place look untidy.Reuters…
European heatwave death toll tops 40
- Aug 11, 2026
Europe's searing heatwave has claimed more than 40 lives, many of them people who have drowned trying to cool off.In…
Longer holidays on the cards?
- Aug 08, 2026
Government is considering bringing the UK into line with the rest of EuropeBritons could be looking forward to longer holidays…
US boycott sees French tourism suffer
- Aug 08, 2026
The French tourism industry is in an “unprecedented decline” according to figures released yesterday by the country’s tourism ministry. Today’s…
Losing face over passport photos
- Aug 08, 2026
Proud UK travellers lead the way in embarrassing mugshotsTravellers from the UK have the most embarrassing and ghastly passport photographs…
Travel Stockwatch
- Aug 08, 2026
Thursday markets see some go up and some go downTravel industry shares enjoyed mixed fortunes on London’s equity markets yesterday…
British Airways claims online record
- Aug 07, 2026
Carrier says it sold 34,500 seats in one day during recent promotionBritish Airways is claiming that it has broken all…
Two thirds of insurance claims not paid in full
- Aug 07, 2026
Insufficient cover is the main reason travellers are disappointed, says bankSome two-thirds of travellers who claim on their holiday insurance…
Weather takes its toll
- Aug 07, 2026
Concorde diverted due to heat while Lufthansa flight hit by severe turbulenceConcorde was forced to detour into Canada on its…
Briton killed in Faliraki
- Aug 07, 2026
Traveller had been drinking when he attempted deadly stuntA British traveller has been killed on the island of Rhodes in…
Travel Stockwatch
- Aug 07, 2026
Wednesday sees industry shares fall back in line with equity marketsTravel industry shares had a tough time of things yesterday…
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