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Grand Voyager | Exploring Hong Kong

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From centuries-old temples to its famous skyline, Hong Kong is city celebrated for its historic landmarks, bustling streets and unque flavours. But what is it about this famous city that makes it so unique?

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Road trips for gig trips: New app can curate music travel itineraries

Music tourism has become one of travel’s hottest trends and now a US-based app is aiming for similar chart-topping popularity.

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Summer holidays: What is Europe's new summer hotspot?

Many tend to think of France, Greece, Italy and Spain when booking their ideal European summer destination. But new figures suggest there's a new country on the scene.

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Why Mauritius Is the Perfect Island Escape Right Now

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Some places just have a way of making you exhale. Mauritius is one of them.

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Where to experience an unforgettable Holy Week in Spain

Discover Spain’s top spots to experience Holy Week, from the passion of Seville and Málaga to the hush of Zamora and the unique rites of San Vicente de la Sonsierra, on a journey from north to south through the country’s most spectacular celebrations.

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Brush up: How to plan a creative holiday in Europe

More people are seeking experiential and retreat-based travel – creative holidays do both, and there are trips to suit all palettes.

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From Paw Patrol to Pokémon: The must-visit places for toy lovers

We look at the best places for toy enthusiasts to visit this year, from a gala celebration at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort in the UK to a new Pokémon park in Japan.

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Cyprus: No repatriation as Middle East travel rises

There has been an increasing trend of travel to the countries covered by the travel directive of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus.

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The leaning Greek church that steals the glory from the Tower of Pisa

With a 17-degree inclination, the church causes dizziness to anyone who manages to visit it.

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Cyprus: War-related tourism concerns and climate change efforts

Cypriot authorities stress that the country is safe, wanting to prevent a possible decrease in tourist flows due to the war in the Middle East.

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How Seville is standing up to Madrid and Barcelona for major events

The Andalusian capital is no longer a transit destination. From the Latin Grammy Awards to the Ibai Evening, plus the largest technology congress in southern Europe, Seville is consolidating its own model for attracting events that move millions and global audiences.

Egypt

Egypt's energy crisis measures will not affect tourists, says minister

Due to a severe energy crisis, the Egyptian government has decided to take short-term measures.

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Spanish court orders Airbnb to pay €64 million fine

Madrid’s High Court refuses to suspend a €64 million fine on Airbnb by Spain’s Consumer Ministry for illegal holiday rentals and misleading ads; the platform must pay while it appeals.

The Big Question

Meet the co-founder of Airbnb: ‘It was never meant to be a business’

Airbnb was first dreamed up in 2008, with people initially asking “how could you trust a stranger ever in your own home?” In 2025, $92 billion was transacted on the platform. So how did they do it?

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Middle East crisis may divert millions of tourists to Europe

The blow to tourism in the Middle East and Gulf opens up both an opportunity and a risk for Europe.

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A rising destination for medical tourism

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Kazakhstan is positioning itself as Central Asia’s medical tourism hub. The country attracted about 80,000 foreign patients last year and aims to increase that to 300,000 annually. Among the attractions is Astana’s National Research Oncology Center, which hosts the region’s only proton therapy unit.