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Travel expert shares legal right to sit with family on plane and if you need to book seats
The Mirror
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July 17, 2025
If you're heading on holiday soon and wondering whether or not to book specific seats, you may want to hold off. According to travel experts at Which?, you're "probably wasting" your money if you're paying to sit together. It comes as Which?...
American Airlines May Be Changing Its Carry-On Rules For International Flights, And Travelers Are Confused
The Travel
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July 17, 2025
For many travelers, knowing exactly what to expect before boarding a flight is important. From memorizing TSA rules to choosing a bag that fits in the overhead bin, most people have gotten used to the flow of airport travel. However, in recent...
A Collector’s Guide to Travel Souvenirs
Country Living
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July 16, 2025
As long as people have been traveling, there have been travel “souvenirs.” It’s just human nature for us to want to have something to keep as a reminder of a specific place we have visited or a special trip we have taken. And, as long as there...
Costa Rica’s Tourism Faces Decline Amid Rising Crime and Costs
Tico Times
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July 16, 2025
Costa Rica’s flagship tourism industry, long a cornerstone of our nation’s economy, is dealing with a noticeable downturn in 2025 as rising crime, health concerns, infrastructure issues, and a strong local currency converge to challenge one of the...
Kristi Noem teases huge change to TSA policy that could help streamline travelers experience
The Mirror US
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July 16, 2025
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem teased a major change to a Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) policy on Wednesday that could end an airport policy that has frustrated air travelers for decades. Noem said the agency is...
Fox World Travel earns 2025 Hospitality Industry Top Workplaces Award by USA Today and Energage
WBAY - Wisconsin
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July 16, 2025
OSHKOSH, Wis. (WBAY) - Fox World Travel, a leading travel management company headquartered in Oshkosh, is being recognized for its travel and hospitality standards as a leading company to work for in the travel industry. Honored as a 2025...
Is it safe to travel to Spain? The latest after flooding and earthquake
The Manual - Oregon
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July 16, 2025
Spain is reeling from a double dose of natural disasters this week, with mass flooding in the northeast and a rare earthquake in the south raising concerns for travelers with upcoming trips. Torrential rains and heavy winds over the weekend turned...
British tourists banned from splitting bill in restaurants across popular holiday destination
GB News
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July 16, 2025
Diners visiting restaurants in Mallorca will no longer be able to split the bill because it is "complicated for staff". Juanmi Ferrer, president of the Restaurants Association on the Spanish island, said there will now be a "one bill per table"...
Tourists eating out in Spain warned common habit is now 'banned'
The Mirror
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July 16, 2025
Brits jetting off to Majorca for their summer holidays need to be aware of a new rule being rolled out in some restaurants across the Spanish island, according to reports. If tourists are planning to treat themselves to a dinner as a group, a...
Santa’s village swelters: Even travelling to the Arctic Circle won't save you from a heatwave
The Economic Times
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July 16, 2025
Rovaniemi, a city inside the Arctic Circle and widely recognised as the home of Santa Claus, recorded an unusual peak temperature of 30°C this week, according to Finland’s national weather agency. This is significantly higher than the region’s...
State Department security agency splurges $200,000 on Sydney junket
Washington Examiner
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July 16, 2025
EXCLUSIVE — U.S. government documents seen by the Washington Examiner raise serious questions of continuing mismanagement by senior ranks of the Diplomatic Security Service.The State Department’s law enforcement and security agency, DSS, is...
Uniti Med Recognized as a BluePipes "Best Travel Nursing Company" for Third Consecutive Year
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 15, 2025
OMAHA, Neb., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Uniti Med, a premier healthcare staffing provider headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, has been named among BluePipes' "Best Travel Nursing Companies" for 2025, marking its third consecutive year receiving...
KOGO’s AI Shift: From Travel Stories to Enterprise Intelligence
CIOL
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July 16, 2025
Praveer Kochhar, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer at KOGO AI, bringing over 20 years of experience across diverse sectors including retail and technology. Leveraging his background in community building and applying technology to the travel...
Hutch partners SLASH to reward loyal customers with exclusive lifestyle deals
Daily FT
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From left: SLASH Founder Hussain Turabally, Co-Founder Tasneem Turabally, Hutch Sri Lanka General Manager – Brand, Communications and Loyalty Kaushala Amarasekara, Senior Manager Sachini Mahesha, and Executive Dinithi Dissanayake Cheer Points...
S’pore travel agency Beyond Expeditions criticised for planning, safety issues
The Straits Times
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July 16, 2025
SINGAPORE – Local travel agency Beyond Expeditions has drawn negative reviews for its handling of an 11-day charity expedition in Madagascar, with some participants criticising the “safety gaps” and “limited communication” online. The trip to the...
Popular Malin Head business loses thousands of euro as water outage forces customer cancellation
Derry Journal
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July 16, 2025
Residents, tourists and business owners in Malin Head are becoming increasingly frustrated and angry with frequent water outages in the area, the most recent occurring over the weekend. Michael Doherty, owner of the popular Seaview Tavern in Malin...
Birmingham-based M3.agency set for Manchester launch
BirminghamWorld
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July 16, 2025
A high-growth Birmingham agency is targeting further expansion as it prepares to open its doors in Manchester for the first time. M3.agency is promising to bring a blend of strategy, creative and performance to its new hub in the city and has...
Jetstar Airways and IndiGo sign new codeshare deal boosting AU and NZ tourism
AeroTime News
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July 16, 2025
Jetstar Airways and Indian carrier IndiGo have entered a new codeshare agreement aimed at boosting tourism in Australia and New Zealand. Under the new agreement, IndiGo customers will have access to 14 Jetstar Airways destinations across Australia...
Tourist issues important advice to anyone going out for meals in Spain
Daily Express
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July 16, 2025
A British holidaymaker has issued a warning to fellow tourists over a "popular restaurant scam" she claims is sweeping Mallorca. Content creator Octavia, who describes herself as a "travel guide for foodies", took to TikTok to share her advice...
Swindon travel agency celebrates first anniversary with special event
Swindon Advertiser
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Swindon Travel Hub announced the "Meet the Expert" event, set to take place from August 5 to 7. This will mark a year since the independent agency first began helping the Swindon community plan their holidays. Over the three-day event, customers...