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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.
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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.
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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.