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Irish sextets set sights on European amateur team championships
Ireland will seek to end a drought dating back some 17 years since its last win in the European men’s amateur team championship when the event takes place at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club this week, starting on Tuesday, with two days of strokeplay...

Anna Heinrich and her husband Tim Robards put on a loved-up display as they party with socialites at wedding in Italy
By MARY MRAD FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 01:20 EDT, 8 July 2025 | Updated: 01:20 EDT, 8 July 2025 Anna Heinrich and her husband Tim Robards joined Aussie socialites at a society wedding in Italy over the weekend. The Bachelor star looked...

Jet cards — VIP travel without the hassle of owning a plane
There are many pathways (or should we say runways?) to private jet travel, from full jet ownership to fractional ownership to one-off charters — indeed, the private aviation menu is as layered as a St Moritz brunch. But if you want luxury jet...

U.S. Tourism Just Lost Its Big-Spending Tourists To Its Friendliest Ally
20 million Canadian tourists visited the United States in 2024; they spent a whopping $20.5 billion and supported around 140,000 American jobs, according to the U.S. Travel Association. These figures make Canada, America's friendliest ally, the...

Is Greece attractive to foreign investors?
A host of government ministers and other officials, experts and market leaders will be attending the eighth edition of the InvestGR Forum. Titled “Greece, a Regional Leader in Attracting Foreign Investments,” it is taking place on Tuesday, July...

Our French gîte: Couple combine farming with tourism in Burgundy
Neither the farm nor chambre d’hôtes was part of our plan… Granted, my husband, who is English, and I both studied agriculture. We met at university in the UK – I was on a year abroad as part of my agronomy degree in France. After we graduated we...

This new Scandi Center Parcs brought calm back into our family holiday – and it’s surprisingly good value
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Mexicos president calls march against mass tourism xenophobic. Critics blame government failures
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts, who said tension had been mounting for...
Vietnam’s Thang Long, Co Loa ancient citadels spotlighted at France exhibition
This event marks a major milestone in the enduring cultural partnership between Hanoi and the Ile-de-France region, while opening new avenues for heritage preservation and tourism cooperation. A "Neu" pole erecting ceremony at Thang Long Imperial...

New rail stations and road upgrades set to transform travel in Devon
Passengers in Devon and Cornwall are set to benefit from a major boost to their transport network, with new rail stations and significant road improvements announced as part of a wide-ranging government infrastructure package. The Government...

Mexico’s president calls march against mass tourism ‘xenophobic.’ Critics blame government failures
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A fierce protest in Mexico City railing against gentrification and mass tourism was fueled by government failures and active promotion to attract digital nomads, according to experts, who said tension had been mounting for...

Heatwave in Greece Peaks, Temperatures Soar
The intense heat continued in Greece Tuesday as the ongoing heatwave reaches its peak. Daytime temperatures will rise significantly, with several areas across the country facing extreme heat conditions. Expect abundant sunshine across most...

How to Stay Charged and Stress-Free with TESSAN’s Travel-Ready Power Bank
— Summer is the season of movement—backpacking through Europe, chasing sunsets on coastal highways, or hopping flights to tropical escapes. Wherever wanderlust takes travelers, one thing remains constant: staying connected. That’s where TESSAN’s...

Wildfires alert to Brits travelling to popular Mediterranean hotspot
Holidaymakers heading to a popular Mediterranean destination have been cautioned about the potential risk of wildfires throughout the summer. The Foreign Office's travel advice for Greece has highlighted that wildfires are a common hazard from...

LGBTQ Travelers Shift Focus to Canada Amid U.S. Tensions
As international travel patterns shift, the impact of U.S. policies on LGBTQ+ tourism is becoming increasingly evident. The changing political climate, marked by stringent policies and rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments, has prompted individuals,...

Cyprus Business Now: CySEC, tourism, hospital tookover, job satisfaction
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos on Monday will chair a Eurogroup meeting, which is also set to elect a new president for the next two and a half years. According to a statement from the Finance Ministry, ministers will first exchange views on the...
No more hand luggage fees? The EU's proposal could make travelling a breeze
In an important move to improve passenger rights in the European Union, lawmakers in the European Parliament's transport committee have voted to abolish hand luggage fees for airlines operating in the EU. If this proposal is approved in upcoming...
How this detail in Melbourne schoolteacher’s holiday selfie got her cancelled
An Aussie schoolteacher has been "cancelled" for sharing images of Kylie Jenner and her three-year-old son Aire while they were both at a resort in Italy. Brie Price, who is a Melbourne prep teacher, was enjoying a relaxing pre-wedding holiday...

King Charles hosts Macron in first European state visit since Brexit
By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's King Charles will welcome French President Emmanuel Macron to Windsor Castle on Tuesday for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit in a trip aimed at celebrating the return of closer...
Creative products - new momentum for Hanoi tourism
In the first half of 2025 alone, Hanoi welcomed over 15.55 million visitors, up nearly 12% year-on-year. Of these, 3.66 million were international arrivals, marking a strong increase of 21.8%. From now until the end of the year, Hanoi will launch...