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State park's 'crown jewel' will now need RESERVATION to visit due to masses of swarming tourists
State park's 'crown jewel' will now need RESERVATION to visit due to masses of swarming touristsBy RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 21:28, 3 May 2026 | Updated: 21:28, 3 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Holidaymakers warned of UK flight cancellations over new rule change
Brits have been warned about potential UK flight cancellations this summer as the government introduced a temporary rule change allowing airlines to merge passengers onto fewer planes amid a jet fuel shortage linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis
Landau’s Marrakech Visit Highlights Cultural Dimension of US-Morocco Ties
Agadir – US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and US Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan III are visiting the historical Moroccan city of Marrakech during Landau’s visit to the country. The visit included the old medina and souks, highlighting the human and the cultural dimension of the long-standing partnership between Morocco and the US. “America’s partnership with Morocco is about people, culture, and shared experiences, not only policy. From traditional crafts to local flavor...
London travel news: Drivers face waits of 90 minutes on A2 after motorist trapped in car
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Overtourism: Too much of a good thing?
Sunday Morning Overtourism: Too much of a good thing? .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-sunday-morning.jpg'); } By Seth Doane Seth Doane Correspondent Seth Doane is an award-winning CBS News correspondent based in Rome, Italy since 2016. Doane has covered terrorist attacks and breaking news across Europe, traveled with Pope Francis as part of his coverage of the Vatican, and has reported on issues ranging from migration to climate change. Read Full...
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches flights to Amman City Airport
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has started flights to Amman City Airport, marking its second service to the Jordanian capital.The new service operates three times per week, offering passengers more travel options to Amman from Abu Dhabi.Inaugural ceremonies took place at both Zayed International Airport and Amman City Airport in the presence of airline representatives and airport officials. The inaugural flight was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute upon arrival in Amman, as seen in the image...
Passenger opens emergency exit, jumps from taxiing Air Arabia flight at Chennai airport
Authorities are investigating an incident in which a passenger opened an emergency exit and jumped from an Air Arabia flight while it was still taxiing after landing at Chennai International Airport early on Sunday.The individual was travelling on a flight arriving from Sharjah. Officials said the aircraft had already vacated the main runway and was moving slowly toward the terminal when the passenger opened the emergency exit and jumped onto the taxiway.Security personnel responded immediately...
Wish you were still here? The US-Iran war has wiped out Dubai's tourist industry so badly it's losing almost £500 million a day - but the real victims are the millions of now jobless foreign labourers who can't afford to go home
Wish you were still here? The US-Iran war has wiped out Dubai's tourist industry so badly it's losing almost £500 million a day - but the real victims are the millions of now jobless foreign labourers who can't afford to go homeBy DAILY MAIL REPORTER IN DUBAI Published: 11:48, 3 May 2026 | Updated: 11:50, 3 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Book Box interviews Pallavi Aiyar on grief, travel, and writing
The celebrated foreign correspondent opens up about her most personal memoir yet, Travels in the Other Place, and the humour found in life’s darkest corners.| India News
Flight attendant shares real reason they greet passengers and it's not to be polite
A flight attendant has shared the reason cabin crew greet every passenger boarding the plane, and it has nothing to do with just being polite. There's a lot more to the simple act
Britain's vineyards now bring in MILLIONS of tourists who flock to sample booming UK industry
Britain's vineyards now bring in millions of tourists who have flocked to the UK to sample the booming industry.Visitors from America, Italy and Scandinavia are increasingly drawn to the rolling hills and sparkling wines of Sussex and Surrey.Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking welcomed a record 425,000 guests through its gates last year, with the venue's open-top train tours proving particularly popular among international travellers.Chris White, the estate's chief executive, noted "strong growth f...
Italy and Portugal 'to ditch EU border checks' causing chaos for Brit tourists
Italy and Portugal have been tipped to follow Greece in scrapping the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks at airports, which have caused chaos for some British holidaymakers
Abu Dhabi urges pilgrims to prepare early for Hajj
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has urged residents planning to perform Hajj to prioritise early medical preparation, including consulting doctors, reviewing medications and ensuring required vaccinations are taken ahead of travel.In guidance shared on its official social media channels, the centre advised prospective pilgrims to seek medical advice before departure to confirm their health status is stable, particularly for those with chronic conditions.Get upda...
What's happening with Haj 2026?
Whats happening with Haj
UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions introduced since Iran war
UAE aviation authority's announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector's recovery across the Middle East.
Unique bridge where you can see four countries at once with 'breathtaking view'
There's only one place in the world where you can see four countries at once, thanks to a bridge that has been carefully created to connect two countries while avoiding two others
World's longest suspension bridge will cost £11.7bn and Brits on holiday will benefit
The world's longest suspension bridge is currently in Turkey but a new record could be held if the government in Italy gets its way and the Messina Bridge project is completed by 2033 as planned
'It felt like a dream': UAE firm treats 11 workers on trip to Thailand
Matching printed shirts, sun hats tilted just right, and wide smiles that didn’t need posing, a group of UAE workers walked together under the iconic Pattaya City sign in Pattaya, looking every bit like a holiday they had long imagined.The group, employees of Sharjah-based World Star Holding, were among 11 workers flown to Thailand as part of a special initiative marking World Labour Day.From walking along Pattaya’s waterfront to stepping into the sea and splashing through the waves, the trip qu...
Airlines told to prepare for weeks of summer travel disruption amid jet fuel shortage chaos
Airlines have been told to prepare for large-scale flight disruption amid fears over jet fuel stockpiles at the height of the summer holidays.Under new plans, airlines facing fuel shortages will be allowed to cancel flights weeks ahead of time without forfeiting their take-off and landing slots at congested airports.The Government has developed new contingency measures designed to help carriers plan proactively, reducing the likelihood of chaotic last-minute cancellations for travellers.Minister...
World Cup host cities to FORCE fans to tip at restaurants in crackdown on stingy foreigners
Host cities at this summer's World Cup are drawing up plans to make tipping mandatory at restaurants.American restaurants are preparing for a clash with millions of foreign fans amid fears visitors will be unfamiliar with gratuity customs in the US - and won't tip.Venues across host cities plan to add automatic service charges of up to 20 per cent to bills.The tournament has already been labelled one of the most expensive sporting events ever staged.Fans face soaring costs for tickets, accommoda...