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Millions could ditch holidays to Spain after EU changes, report finds

Spain’s Association of Airlines is asking the government to reconsider EU measures to reduce aviation emissions.

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Dushanbe - a city that combines antiquity and modernity

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Dushanbe is the capital and the largest city of Tajikistan, a country of rare natural beauty.

Turkey

Turkey's tourism industry struggles as Russian visitors face sanctions

The Mediterranean country's economy relies heavily on foreign visitors, with 2.2 million Russian tourists entering the country in the first seven months of 2022.

Women Beyond Borders

This 24-year-old pilot flies in one of the world's most remote places

“You can be whatever you want, but if you're the first one to do it, make sure you're not the last one,” says female pilot Mia Biilmann Larsen.

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Lithuania

Opposing EU visa ban on Russians 'is shortsighted'

Five EU countries have said they are prepared to introduce tougher visa restrictions on Russian citizens if no EU-wide ban is agreed

Destinations

The Silk Road Samarkand Tourist Complex Opens in Uzbekistan

In partnership with Silk Road Samarkand

A stunning new tourist complex The Silk Road Samarkand, has opened in Uzbekistan. Here modern hospitality standards are enhanced by the traditions of the past. Next to modern hotels, this city was built by craftsmen using ancient skills to create modern wonders.

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La Tomatina

Six trucks distributed 130 tons of tomatoes

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Tourists in Paris mourn Princess Diana's death

25 years after Princess Diana's death, tourists from around the world have come to Paris' Flame of Liberty to pay tribute to the Princess of Wales.

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Are Russians banned from visiting tourist sites in France?

Two tourists were turned away from the Chateau de Vincennes near Paris following instructions to prevent Russians from entering military buildings.

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Turkey: opening of a 3D universe centre in Antalya

A 3D virtual universe centre in Antalya has started welcoming its visitors

Explore

Sheki and Lahij: A journey into the heart of Azerbaijani heritage

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Our new series, 'Explore Azerbaijan' takes an in-depth look at the country's rich heritage and landscapes. In this first episode we discover two must-see locations along the ancient 'Silk Road': Sheki and Lahij.

Destinations

Win a trip to Sweden simply by pronouncing these 5 words right

Sweden is taking back its flat-pack furniture - or at least the names, which really belong to stunning destinations in nature.

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This popular Lithuanian park has banned Russian citizens

Pakruojis Mansion, the largest and most popular mansion in the north of Lithuania, has brought in a ban on Russian citizens.

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Greater Paris experiments with transhumance

A transhumance with sheep to explore the agricultural culture that is on the verge of disappearing in Seine-Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris.

Climate

'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit dam

Spains worst drought in decades has led to the emergence of a prehistoric stone circle in a dam whose waterline has receded.

Destinations

Tourism tax: How a visitor levy could protect the places we love

Tourists place a burden on infrastructure, public services and facilities in the destinations they visit.

Italy

Surfers fined for speeding down Venice's Grand Canal

The city's mayor previously said he would offer dinner to anyone who could locate the duo for making a "mockery" of his city.

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Which European countries rely most - and least - on tourism?

Which European countries rely on tourism most heavily? The answer might surprise you.

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Backpackers are no longer welcome in these 6 countries

Bye bye, backpackers: As NZ slams $10 tourists living off ‘dry noodles,’ here are the countries shunning low spenders in favour of wealthy tourists.

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Foul-smelling seaweed is washing up on Caribbean beaches again

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is now so big it can be seen from space. How is it impacting tourism in the region?