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Britons are swapping pricey getaways for fun-packed, wallet-friendly alternatives, with camping and fishing vacations leading the charge. Camping has enjoyed a post-pandemic boom, with over 7.2 million UK households trying it for the first time. But whether they’re first-timers or veteran campers, many enjoy shopping on Temu, with its array of tents, mats and cookware that help lower the cost of their outdoors. Helouf Helouf, a keen camper in the UK, praised a tent he purchased from Temu. “It was only £50, and despite the rain and the wind all night long, it lasted really well,” Helouf said in his…

Few experiences stir such awe as spotting a rare bird in its natural habitat. The silence of the forest broken by a vibrant song, the flap of colourful wings painting the sky, the keen eye moved by every detail among the leaves. In Brazil, this sensation takes on new dimensions. With one of the richest biodiversities on the planet, the country is a true open-air sanctuary for birdwatching enthusiasts. From north to south, Brazil is home to nearly untouched paradises where endemic and rare birds can be seen, framed by landscapes ranging from tropical forests and flooded fields to ancient…

Key Highlights: Food tourism is emerging as one of the biggest travel trends of 2025, fuelled by a growing appetite for authentic local culture, unique culinary experiences, and the powerful influence of social media. Recent insights reveal a dramatic shift in consumer behaviour, with TikTok searches for ‘Chiang Mai cooking class’ and ‘Paris cooking class’ increasing by 1,000% in just seven days. These trends highlight how social media platforms are no longer just inspiring travel choices, but are now directly shaping the demand for tours, activities, and culinary experiences. Experts emphasise that tour operators who tap into these viral travel…

Trip.com has officially joined Online Travel UK (OTUK), the leading association representing the UK’s most prominent online travel companies, aiming to strengthen the coalition’s influence on pro-consumer policies and technological innovation within the travel sector. As one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive travel service providers, Trip.com offers access to over 1.5 million hotels and flights from more than 600 airlines, serving 3,400 airports across 220 countries and regions. It will work alongside OTUK members, which includes intermediaries, online travel agencies, booking and rail platforms. Together, the coalition collaborates with government, policymakers and regulators to advocate for an innovative,…

AJet, Türkiye’s fast-growing airline under Turkish Airlines, is expanding its European footprint with a rebranded identity, enhanced digital tools, and a network now covering 99 destinations in 34 countries. With 15 years of operational experience, AJet is leveraging its refreshed strategy to improve cross-continental travel while enhancing connections between Europe, Türkiye, and Asia. Travellers can expect reliable operations combined with highly competitive pricing. For a limited period, AJet is offering special fares starting from €9 on selected Europe-origin routes for bookings confirmed between 20–22 August 2025. More than a new name AJet emerged from its brand transformation with more than…

Working conditions have deteriorated since outsourcing giant WGC assumed responsibility for facilities across all nine Radisson Hotels in London in 2024. From Sunday, 29th August, housekeepers at Radisson Blu in Canary Wharf will launch six weeks of strike action, in what could become the longest hotel strike in the UK in decades. The industrial action is being organised by grassroots union United Voices of the World (UVW). The workers, who are predominantly Nepali migrant women, are employed by outsourcing giant WGC, which looks after cleaning operations across nine Radisson hotels in London. The striking workers are demanding the London Living…

Guided by the principle of harnessing technology to serve both people and the planet, iGA Istanbul Airport has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report was developed using a Double Materiality analysis*, an assessment method that reviews a company’s sustainability performance from two dimensions – impact materiality and financial materiality – in order to evaluate the importance of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Placing sustainability at the core of its strategic plans and operations, iGA Istanbul Airport completed 2024 with greenhouse gas emissions 1.4% lower than the previous year and 10.5% below year-end forecasts. Committed to reaching net zero…

Four tech firms — Lakeba Group of Australia, Next Digital from Nigeria, AqlanX of the UAE, and Agentic Dynamic of the Netherlands — have signed an MoU to establish AfricAI, a dedicated joint venture for the continent’s AI future. Nigeria is the launchpad, where AfricAI will make use of existing digital resources to deploy AI in public services, healthcare, enterprise operations, and identity management. The partnership aims to foster Africa’s capacity to design sovereign, locally adapted AI technologies. Building AI Capacity in Africa AfricAI’s approach emphasizes development within the continent, rather than outsourcing. The joint venture envisions a distributed AI…

Oral and dental problems affect almost half of humanity, according to WHO research, making them a major global health challenge. Dr Wonder Clinic warns that these issues not only compromise physical health but can also erode self-esteem, hinder social engagement, and harm emotional well-being. Addressing the matter, Erhan Ceylan from Dr Wonder Clinic said: “As a clinic, we aim not only to provide solutions for existing problems but also to raise awareness about preventive oral and dental health measures. Preventive and regular dental care can significantly reduce the risk of disease, improve treatment success rates, and help people maintain healthy…

Summer is the most profitable—and most volatile—season in the travel calendar. Alongside soaring demand come missed flights, overbooked hotels, delayed luggage, and a spike in customer disputes. Increasingly, those frustrations translate into chargebacks: payment reversals initiated by consumers, often after the trip is already completed. For travel and e-commerce platforms alike, chargebacks are a growing business risk. While some are legitimate, others—driven by unclear refund policies or customer confusion—can erode margins and strain operations. The result is a hidden cost that peaks precisely when resources are most stretched. A Summer Surge in Travel—and Frustration This summer is shaping up to…