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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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ColumnTourism minister: ensuring tourism benefits the whole country
England’s tourism minister Sir Chris Bryant on his hopes for tourism in 2025 and beyond.
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ColumnScotland’s anniversaries and top attractions to look out for
Visit Scotland’s chief executive, Vicki Miller outlines a year of experiences for groups visiting the country including museum redevelopments and key diary dates.
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ColumnVisitEngland director: shining a spotlight on England’s highlights
There’s something for everyone in 2025, says Andrew Stokes, director of VisitEngland.
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ColumnFill your heart with Ireland and some breathtaking scenery
David Wood from Tourism Ireland shares why 2025 is an ideal time to visit the island of Ireland.
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ColumnWales: the Year of Croeso and top events for groups
Visit Wales’ head of marketing Lucy von Weber explains why Wales has much to offer for groups in search of something a bit different.
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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.
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ColumnReducing emissions, stress-free travel and a megaphone ban
The slower travel debate takes centre stage, ensuring you take the correct documents to travel with confidence and new rules when visiting Venice.
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ColumnA Scottish tourist tax, queues for the ladies and buffet etiquette
Grumpy Group Organiser discusses a new tourist tax in Edinburgh, there’s the downside to buffets, and ladies queuing for toilets has gone way past a joke.
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ColumnGoing cashless, dodgy suncream and email frustration
Contactless payments, unsubscribing to emails and dodgy suncream labelling are on Grumpy Group Organiser’s agenda this month.
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ColumnFlight frustrations and the lost art of a phone call
Plane passengers and people who have forgotten how to use the phone have been getting Grumpy Group Organiser’s heckles up recently.