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The cost of Europe’s backlash against tourists

Posted by July 23, 2024

They were the squirts heard around the world. A handful of anti-tourism protesters doused visitors to Barcelona with water pistols during a demonstration this m

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EasyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 statements as 700 flights axed as…

Posted by July 22, 2024

More than 700 flights have been cancelled with more likely to go as the European air control system goes into meltdown as the school holidays start. Flight comp

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EasyJet boss: air-traffic control in Europe ‘no longer fit for…

Posted by July 22, 2024

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailIn a blistering attack on air-traffic

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Holidaymakers warned as sickness illness hits four European holiday hotspots

Posted by July 22, 2024

An acute outbreak of a severe gastric illness has hit four European countries with more than 130 cases discovered. The serious infection has caused some people

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Ryanair sees European airfares drop by 15 per cent

Posted by July 22, 2024

European budget carrier Ryanair has seen its fares fall by 15 per cent during the second quarter of the year. The Ireland-based airline said that the average

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Is Normalization of European Airline Demand a Bad Sign for…

Posted by July 22, 2024

by Donald Wood Last updated: 8:35 AM ET, Mon July 22, 2024

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Europe’s airlines and airports recover after IT outage

Posted by July 22, 2024

Europe’s airports have been getting back to a more normal level of cancellations after their systems were hit by the global IT outage on Friday (19 July) and

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Spain tourism: Why Spanish people are fighting back

Posted by July 21, 2024

EPAIf you can elbow your way onto one of Majorca’s sunspots this summer, you will witness two unstoppable forces.The first, as old as time, the waves of the B

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Pretty European island ‘better than Santorini’ tourists call a ‘rough…

Posted by July 20, 2024

Greece has many famous islands reknowned for their stunning beaches and crystal clear waters, but there is one underrated location giving Santorini a run for it

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Affordable travel is to blame for Europe’s overtourism problem, spoiling…

Posted by July 20, 2024

If you pick a famous European city for your summer vacation, you’re likely signing up for congested airports, attractions, and TikTok-famous restaurants. 

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‘Fantastic’ city is one of Europe’s most walkable holiday gems

Posted by July 19, 2024

Overlooking the Rio Douro, the colourful city of Porto in northern Portugal has been named as one of the most walkable cities in Europe. The accolade was given

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