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Arctic Adventures has proudly renewed its Vakinn accreditation, attaining the esteemed Gold-Class certification within the tourism services category. This accolade highlights the company’s enduring dedication to safety, sustainability, and ethical standards, while continuing to deliver memorable experiences for travellers. The company has maintained the Vakinn Environmental Certificate for many years, and in 2025 successfully passed its latest audit. This achievement grants Arctic Adventures the highest level of quality and environmental recognition available in Iceland’s tourism industry. Vakinn is a national program designed to identify and promote responsible travel operators. Granted by the Icelandic Tourist Board, the certifications are based on…

IAG Loyalty, the organisation behind the world-renowned Avios currency, has teamed up with Open, a global pioneer in digital-first insurance solutions, to introduce ‘Wanda by Avios’. This new, cutting-edge travel insurance product goes far beyond standard cover, offering a unique package of market-first benefits designed to enhance flexibility, convenience, and overall value for travellers. Available to all UK residents, Wanda by Avios introduces a new standard in travel protection. In an industry first, policies can include more flexible cancellation cover, fast cash payouts for flight delays, and exclusive Avios Protect®, reinstatingup to 500,000 Avios per customer if plans change for an insured reason,providing peace of…

Hiring a car when on holiday is a great way to get about and explore new countries. But research from Gigasure, has found that many travellers are being ripped off by car hire companies who charge so much for car hire excess insurance that it can often cost more than hiring the car. For example, 8 days of car hire rental for a standard compact vehicle in Spain with a popular rental company costs £291.41. The cost of their insurance purchased for the same duration is £348.43 – this amounts to 54% of the total hire car cost of £639.57. For…

Brittany Ferries has launched a captivating new campaign, The Weather Catcher, to celebrate its sponsorship of ITV’s Channel Island Weather. The whimsical series of idents follows the imaginative adventures of a young island boy who collects weather in jars, transforming meteorology into a magical, heartwarming narrative. Created by McCann Bristol, each short film depicts a moment of playful creativity — from the boy using ‘Hail’ as marbles, to finding treasure at the end of a ‘Rainbow’, and keeping ‘Sunlight’ as a comforting nightlight. Together, these enchanting scenes create a visually striking and emotionally engaging series, underscoring Brittany Ferries’ reliable and…

InteleTravel has unveiled an impressive line-up of keynote speakers for its largest-ever event, InteleTravel Quest (ITQ) 2025, taking place in Porto from September 26–28. This year’s theme, ‘Expand Your Horizons’, will be brought to life with support from headline sponsors Royal Caribbean Cruises and Classic Collection, alongside Visit Portugal and Visit Porto, as they present the flagship annual event to an audience of 500 travel advisors. Google will make its first appearance at ITQ with account strategist travel, Ludovic Carrasco, revealing holiday search trends by consumers, current social media behaviour and future travel predictions for 2040. Several InteleTravel senior executives from the US will be presenting on the…

We get it, everyone loves a fridge magnet. It’s a popular display we see in every household: the infinite fridge magnets from all sorts of destinations with mismatching vibes and colors. Don’t get us wrong, not everything has to match, but sometimes this display gets too much. Especially if they have no actual story to them. So we thought it’s time we go for some more meaningful souvenirs when we travel next time. In this article, we have a list of suggestions for a truly interesting souvenir list. Read along and get ready to have less magnets and more memories!…

iGA Istanbul Airport has reached a new milestone in European aviation history, handling a record 272,132 passengers on 27 July 2025 — the highest number ever recorded by any European airport in a single day. On this landmark date, the airport saw 134,893 arrivals and 137,239 departures. This outstanding performance surpasses the previous record set by London Heathrow Airport, which processed 268,000 passengers on 30 June 2024. Not only is it excelling in passenger volume, iGA Istanbul Airport is also demonstrating exceptional air traffic performance. On July 18, 2025, the airport recorded 1,695 aircraft movements, setting a new all-time high for daily…

With the school holidays in full swing, 62 per cent of pet-loving holidaymakers have admitted to putting the needs of their dog first when holidaying on home soil, just as much as a family member or even an extended (human) family member. New research has found that before booking a staycation, the garden of the property in question, its location to walking routes and a beach are of prime importance for the wellbeing of four-legged friends. This rise in dog-first planning reflects a growing shift in the way people approach their breaks, with dogs increasingly seen as central to the…

The age-old holiday debate has officially reached TikTok. In a viral video titled “beach vs city: the great debate”, creator Nicholas Flannery sparked hundreds of comments from holidaymakers passionately defending their ideal escape. Typically, there are two types of people when it comes to booking holidays: those who love to feel the sand in between their toes and the fresh sea breeze on their face and those who, well… don’t. And while preferences may divide families and friendship groups, new research suggests there’s a happy compromise, and it doesn’t have to break the bank. New research from specialist travel insurance comparison site, PayingTooMuch, reveals the top…

African safaris are having a moment – not just in the wild, but online, too. As sales data from Avanti Travel Insurance* shows a 37% increase in just one year for travel to South Africa, a travel expert reveals the most popular safaris on Instagram. Kruger National Park in South Africa has been named the most Instagrammed safari destination in Africa, according to a new data analysis released by family travel insurance provider Avanti. The park has amassed more than 1 million hashtag posts, which is over three times as many as its closest rival, Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park (304,000). “We’re seeing…