Grumpy Group Organiser
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ColumnBad manners at 30,000ft, crazy queues and airport security
Plane passenger etiquette in freefall, nine-hour queues for Bayeux Tapestry tickets and Dubai Airport’s passport-free future.
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ColumnUsing AI for travel plans, phones in theatres and etiquette on holiday
Our resident columnist takes a look at what happens if you trust AI to plan trips, praises an actress’ call-out in a theatre and why etiquette has been abandoned.
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Column5am pints, superstar cows and the end of the sunbed battle
Is there finally a solution to the age-old struggle of securing a sunbed? Grumpy Group Organiser discusses, along with the controversial topic that has him agreeing with the Ryanair boss.
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ColumnJet fuel shortages and Ryanair’s bag ‘Police State’
Jet fuel supply issues threaten flight schedules, while Ryanair intensifies its baggage enforcement with staff incentives. Plus, our columnist sets out why a proper brew is essential for your holidays.
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ColumnArguing on holiday, gloomy weather forecasts and flight fashion
Eight in ten Brits row on holiday, attractions blame weather apps for lost revenue, and we’re dressing dangerously for flights. Our columnist gives his view…
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ColumnPedicabs reined in and an addiction to depressing news
Asking why so many pack their doom-scrolling habits along with their suitcases, London’s pedicabs finally facing regulation, and airports that seem to focus on the super-rich.
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ColumnFurious at feedback and the Trevi fountain tourist charge
Feedback requests for the most mundane tasks and the absurdity of fitness activities on holiday are under the microscope by our regular moaner.
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ColumnSocial media checks, smart tourism and more annoying ‘cations’
Our grumpy group organiser discusses Trump introducing frustrating barriers to travelling, smart tourism, and trends that seem as dubious as they are silly.
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ColumnEntry/Exit delays, the Barbican and noctourism anyone?
Our resident Grumpy Group Organiser bites into concerns about Entry/Exit System delays, the planned renewal of the Barbican and more seemingly endless words for tourism.
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ColumnSleep tourism, travel insurance and using AI to plan holidays
The rise of ‘sleep tourism’, travel insurance fibs and why we should be cautious of using bots to plan group trips are all up for discussion for our opinionated organiser.
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ColumnAirport paperwork, queuing dilemmas and signal struggles
Our resident complaining traveller discusses a whole heap of airport bother, bad luck with queues and a scenic destination lacking in modern-day necessity.
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ColumnNew York’s tourist troubles and the impact of tourism tax
New Yorkers shedding light on how tourists frustrate them, tourist tax being blocked and airport staff searching for ‘oversized’ bags are all up for discussion with our regular columnist.
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ColumnMoronic tourists and liquid confusion
A historic landmark may be a tourist attraction, but it still needs to be respected, says our grumpy columnist - and travellers already confused at airport security may be faced with a bigger headache.
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ColumnGoing cashless abroad and the perpetually offended
Our regular columnist has his say on going cashless when travelling abroad, the impact of tourism on social cohesion and the irony about offence being cancelled after people were offended.
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ColumnDon’t fall for false vino and why Bedford’s the place to be
Grumpy Group Organiser discusses putting Bedford on the map, cheap plonk at premium prices and not leaving digital sceptics behind.
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ColumnCould Canada ‘Trump’ the USA when it comes to tourism?
This time, our regular columnist discusses whether America is welcoming for tourists, and why France wants its statue back.
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ColumnIs a selfie on your travels worth your life?
Dangerous selfie locations, the romance of Bristol and potential changes for the Channel Tunnel are all up for discussion by Grumpy Group Organiser.
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ColumnWould you embrace booze-free travel?
Exploring the trend of cutting out alcohol and why youngsters are sober curious when it comes to travel. Plus, why leaving itineraries to the experts is obvious.
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ColumnSticking to trusted sources, keeping it British and seagull havoc
Our columnist suggests that we should rely on real intelligence, steer away from tip culture and keep an eye out for scary seagulls.
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ColumnTourists must pay, say the French and visiting a ‘Trump’ America
A look at why the French Culture Minister wants non EU tourists to pay a surcharge, the thought of visiting the USA with Trump back in the White House, and how tech and awareness don’t seem to go hand-in-hand.
