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Aussie teenager embarks on Guinness world record solo flight - and the heartwarming reason behind her journey
READ MORE: Qantas flight makes dramatic mid-air U-turnBy ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA and FARID FARID FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 12:41, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 12:41, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Arrested for vaping: Thailand holidaymakers face fines of £1,000 for using e-cigarettes in public
Arrested for vaping: Thailand holidaymakers face fines of £1,000 for using e-cigarettes in publicREAD MORE: The overlooked EU driving laws costing Brits up to £1,300 in fines every summerBy ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 11:02, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 11:33, 6 April 2026 e-mail 10 View comments
Abu Dhabi records 26.6m visitors in 2025 as hotel revenues hit Dh9.1b
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi welcomed 26.6 million visitors in 2025, with hotel revenues rising to Dh9.1 billion, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.The figures, released as part of the emirate’s 2025 performance review, show a 19.5 per cent year-on-year increase in hotel revenues, alongside growth across cultural, leisure and business events.Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Undersecretary, DCT Abu Dhabi, said, "Landmark attractions and the continued expansion of Saadiyat Cultural...
Iran war: UAE readies fresh tourism support package, minister says
Dubai: Support for the UAE’s tourism sector is being stepped up, with authorities preparing a fresh package aimed at easing pressure on an industry facing disruption from regional tensions.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.“We are supporting the tourism sector, we are speaking to them daily. We do have a package that will come up very soon that will really address the tourism issues and the challenges that they are facing,” said Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of...
Roxanne First's insider guide to Cape Town
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'Positives' for tourism despite Iran war uncertainty
'Positives' for tourism despite Iran war uncertaintyJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCMarcus Calvani said that the war had resulted in a mixed picture for Jersey's tourism sectorA "good start to the year" has been put at risk by "price increases and a massive amount of uncertainty" since the outbreak of the Iran war, Jersey tourism bosses have said.Cost-of-living pressures have resulted from disruptions to shipments of oil and gas through the critic...
American woman missing after husband reports she fell overboard during Bahamas trip
U.S. newsAmerican woman missing after husband reports she fell overboard during Bahamas tripThe Royal Bahamas Police Force said the husband reported his wife was swept away by a current during a planned voyage to Elbow Cay.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00An aerial view of Hope Town, Great Abaco Island, The Bahamas in 2022.Getty Images ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 5, 2026, 10:03 PM EDTBy Dennis RomeroAn American woman was swept out to sea after she fell overboard during an...
‘Dubai is open’: Tourism chief details flights, attractions and visitor safety
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]Dubai continues to welcome visitors from around the world, with key experiences, hotels, and attractions operating across the city despite the evolving regional situation, the city’s tourism chief has said.In an interview with Khaleej Times, Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said public services remain functional and much of the city’s to...
The UK's hidden 'tropical paradise' beach that hardly ever gets too crowded
The UK’s hidden ‘tropical paradise’ beach that hardly ever gets too crowdedREAD MORE: Inside the 'Tasmania of the British Isles' with untouched beaches, quiet glens, and exceptional wildlifeBy JOWENA RILEY, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 02:11, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 02:16, 6 April 2026 e-mail 24 shares
South Korea eases Chinese travel visas but Southeast Asia rivals, Iran war cloud outlook
Repeat short-haul visits by Chinese travellers to South Korea are expected to rise after Seoul eased multiple-entry visa rules, but analysts say the immediate impact may be limited because of growing competition from Southeast Asia and higher airfares linked to the US-Israeli war in Iran. The South Korean embassy in Beijing announced that Chinese nationals who had previously visited South Korea would now be eligible for a five-year multiple-entry visa. Those holding residency status in 14 major....
Qantas flight makes dramatic mid-air U-turn as passenger reveals what happened onboard
Qantas flight makes dramatic mid-air U-turn as passenger reveals what happened onboardREAD MORE: Qantas passenger's stomach-turning flight sparks outrage By DAILY MAIL Published: 23:56, 5 April 2026 | Updated: 23:58, 5 April 2026 e-mail View comments
5 dangerous cruise ports that travelers should research before booking excursions
Cruising to tropical destinations may sound carefree and a bucket-list best, but some of the most popular ports come with safety concerns travelers should not ignore, industry experts say.Passengers need to understand local risks before leaving the ship, especially in destinations with higher crime rates or active government warnings, experts say.A recent podcast, "The Travel Scouts," highlighted a number of cruise ports that have elevated safety concerns, based on crime data and international t...
A filthy holiday let on Booking.com ruined our Mother's Day weekend away - and they refused to refund us
A filthy holiday let on Booking.com ruined our Mother's Day weekend away - and they refused to refund usAre YOU out of pocket after a Booking.com stay? Email alesia.fiddler@dailymail.co.uk READ MORE: UK holidaymakers had £11 million stolen last year through travel scams - here's how to avoid it happening to youBy ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 16:29, 5 April 2026 | Updated: 16:45, 5 April 2026 e-mail 86 View comments
CEO mum killed in horror holiday crash as tourist truck plunges down hill
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England's Traveller hotspots mapped as data reveals where numbers have soared five-fold in the past two years
England's Traveller hotspots mapped as data reveals where numbers have soared five-fold in the past two yearsBy CAMERON ROY, DATA JOURNALIST Published: 13:51, 5 April 2026 | Updated: 13:51, 5 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Five key passport checks for Easter holidaymakers to avoid missing flight
Five key passport checks for Easter holidaymakers to avoid missing flightPeople travelling on the long weekend could be risking their return with even minor damageCommentsLifestyleSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer12:52, 05 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBritish passport holders need to check their passports aren't damaged before travelling(Image: GETTY)Easter travellers could risk missing their flights if they aren’t checking the condition of their passports, even during their hol...
Chinese man, 90, cycles across country after tragic losses of wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandson
After losing his entire family, a 90-year-old from central China took to the road on a decades-long cycling odyssey in search of solace. The sprightly Zhang Zhongyi, from Kaifeng in Henan province, remains sharp-witted, articulate and quick to smile. His story gained nationwide attention after Bai Xiaobai, a woman who encountered him in Putian, southeastern China’s Fujian province, stopped to help push his tricycle. As they spoke, Zhang recounted the tragedy that had reshaped his life. In the.....
Travel disruption continues as warnings lifted early after Storm Dave
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CEO and mum killed in Nicaragua tourist crash as son, 11, fights for his life
CEO and mum killed in Nicaragua tourist crash as son, 11, fights for his lifeKasey Grelle, 41, who co-founded a multi-million dollar marketing consulting firm, died in the crash while her 11-year-old son was left critically injured and airlifted to hospitalCommentsNewsZahra Khaliq News Reporter09:29, 05 Apr 2026Updated 09:38, 05 Apr 2026View ImageKasey Grelle, 41, died while on holiday with her husband and three children(Image: GoFundMe)A CEO mum has been killed in a horrific tourist transport c...
Khairpur sees mpox outbreak as seven babies test positive
• Health dept confirms four of seven children who died last month in Khairpur hospitals had mpox• Claims deaths not directly linked to zoonotic viral infection• Sukkur commissioner asks DHO to initiate ‘comprehensive contact tracing’• Babies seemed to have infected from unsterilized hospital equipment: sources• Many ‘chickenpox-like’ cases reported from other districts KARACHI / SUKKUR: An outbreak of mpox, the first local outbreak of the zoonotic viral infection in the country, has claimed the...