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ColumnMountain queues, overtourism and enraging loudspeakers
Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on too many tourists, tolerating loudspeakers and queuing on a mountain – there’s always something to annoy him.
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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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ColumnTourism Minister: championing destinations and tourism benefits
The Tourism Minister outlines the government’s vision for the visitor economy, championing destinations beyond London and introducing measures to balance tourism benefits with community needs.
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ColumnVisitScotland: groups remain a key priority
VisitScotland’s chief executive outlines the country’s commitment to group and coach travel with major new attractions opening in 2026, including the Inverness Castle Experience and Perth Museum.
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ColumnVisit Wales: interest in authentic experiences
Wales continues its successful ‘Feel the hwyl’ campaign into 2026 with major new attractions, refurbished icons and expanded experiences.
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ColumnVisitEngland director: tourism is still a feel-good industry
Andrew Stokes reflects on the importance of our tourism industry and recognises that that while 2025 was a mixed picture, tourism drives growth and creates memories.
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ColumnTourism Ireland: there’s something for everyone
Tourism Ireland is strengthening its focus on the coach and group travel sector with the ‘Ireland Goes Beyond’ campaign set to draw attention all that it offers.
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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.
