Here are some stories you may have missed in the world of travel this week
This week's travel trends
(Friday 20 March) Here’s a snapshot of the world of travel: Travel restrictions continue to increase worldwide In light of the current coronavirus outbreak, the Foreign Office has advised the public against all non-essential travel for 30 days. At the moment, it isn’t urging UK nationals abroad to return to the UK but suggests taking notice of the fast-moving situation …
National Geographic Traveller (UK) hosts Natural Japan – Travel Geeks event
National Geographic Traveller hosted the Natural Japan Travel Geeks event in partnership with Japan House. A panel of four experts came together on Thursday 12 March to share their experiences and give advice to inspire and enjoy the best of rural Japan. Here are seven takeaways: Where to start. Getting out to rural Japan can make travellers feel like they’re …
Bread is back, with National Geographic Traveller Food
LONDON (Tuesday, 10 March 2020): National Geographic Traveller Food presents 11 reasons to fall back in love with bread. In the latest issue, distributed free with National Geographic Traveller (UK) and National Geographic Magazine, we take inspiration from bread-loving destinations across the globe and bring you the best the world has to offer, from baguettes in Paris to the art …
National Geographic Traveller (UK) April 2020 available on newsstands now
LONDON (5 March 2020) — This issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) celebrates Ireland’s cultural heritage. Whether it’s exploring the thriving arts movement, tasting the culinary revolution, tapping our feet to the best new music or diving into the surf scene for a weekend away, the island of Ireland — Northern and Republic — is alive with stories and experiences. …
Launch of the Travel Media Awards 2020
2 March 2020, London: The Travel Media Awards 2020 is now open for entry. The only UK national awards recognising excellence and achievement within all forms of the travel media with the 21 award category winners being announced at a ceremony at Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel on Monday 19 October. Now in its sixth year, these prestigious accolades are respected …
This week’s top travel trends
(Friday 29 February) Here are the trends that caught our eye this week: Increase in visits to the UK by overseas residents Between October and December 2019, there were 9.6 million visits to the UK by overseas residents — an increase of 4% on the previous year. The Office for National Statistics has also revealed that overseas visitors spent £6.6 …
Win a touchscreen action camera with accessories worth £150, with The Travel Guide
The Travel Guide, distributed with The Evening Standard on 24 February 2020, are offering one lucky reader the chance to win a touchscreen action camera with accessories worth £150
This week’s top travel trends
(Thursday 20 February) Here are three of the very latest travel trends: European tourism sector continues to grow According to the European Travel Commission’s European Tourism Trends and Prospects report, covering the final quarter of 2019, Europe enjoyed a 4% increase in tourist arrivals in compared with the previous year — meaning it remains the most visited region worldwide. Montenegro, …
This week’s top travel trends
(Thursday 13 February) Here are the trends that caught our eye this week: Where to travel in Spain in 2020 Ibiza is the most expensive popular summer destination in Spain, while Lanzarote and Tenerife guarantee below-average prices. These are the findings of Spain-Holiday.com’s Summer Holiday Prices Report 2020, which compared the rates in 17 Spanish destinations, considering factors such as …