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An airport has completed a £20m project to upgrade its security scanners. Luton Airport, London, has said that passengers will no longer need to remove liquids and electronic items from their bags as they pass through security. All security lanes are equipped with “state-of-the-art body scanners and CT scanner technology” and “next generation security scanners”.
Turks are not the only ones swarming Greece’s islands. Tourists from around the world have flocked to the region in such large numbers that the country is now considering imposing restrictions on cruise ships. Restaurants in some Turkish holiday towns are sitting half-empty in peak tourist season, as many locals find it’s cheaper to holiday
Guilherme Carvalho made his first visit to China this month, and the Italian said one of the main factors behind the trip was the post-pandemic policy to scrap entry permits for some tourists. Previously, all foreign visitors had to go through the onerous process of applying for a Chinese visa. Now, visitors from more than
Walt Disney has unveiled plans to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo starting in fiscal 2028, adding a ninth vessel to the brand’s growing fleet. The new ship, to be modelled after the Wish that is the largest vessel in the group, is a partnership with Oriental Land Company (OLC), the
Egypt withdrew the operating licences of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca, a crisis unit tasked with addressing the situation has said. Medical and security sources say at least 530 Egyptians died during this year’s Haj pilgrimage to
In India, the tourism industry is experiencing a boom, with adventure tourism leading the charge. As more individuals seek out thrilling travel experiences, adventure tourism is taking center stage. The future of adventure tourism looks promising, with several emerging trends driving its growing popularity. Notable shifts in the adventure tourism sector are largely influenced by
TravelPerk, a hyper-growth global business travel management platform, announced its acquisition of the industry-leading United States company AmTrav, doubling down on its expansion in the US. Both platforms will capitalise on proprietary tech, AI capabilities and expanded resources to further expand in the US – a market valued at $329 billion in business travel spend
Global airlines are launching new flights and expanding schedules in India, betting the South Asian giant will become one of the hottest travel markets over the next decade, airline officials and analysts say. India, among the fastest-growing major aviation markets, took centre stage at the industry’s largest gathering of global airline CEOs and aircraft leasing
Luxury travel agencies in the United States of America are so far seeing lacklustre demand for the Paris Olympics, as wealthier travellers instead opt for nearby destinations in Europe. Olympic hosts often see a boom in visitors, but travel agents say the bookings for the July 26-Aug. 11 Olympics in Paris are from more modest
