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How has the pandemic impacted travelers’ views on sustainability?

A recent survey conducted by Booking.com reveals that the pandemic is influencing consumers’ views on sustainability and how they will travel in the future. The online […]

30 June 2021

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LUMA tower designed by Frank Gehry opens in southern France

The LUMA tower has opened its doors in Arles, in the south of France. It was built by the architect Frank Gehry who, at the age […]

29 June 2021

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5 Most Instagrammable spots in the French Provence

Summer is upon us, meaning a lot of people are preparing to leave for their annual vacation. Especially after a year like 2020, during which we […]

29 June 2021

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Giant Buddhist statue in Japan gets a mask to pray for the end of the pandemic

A group of workers have put a mask on the 57-meter tall figure of the Buddhist goddess Kannon to help end the Covid-19 pandemic. A year […]

29 June 2021

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China’s new massive airport in Chengdu is officially open

China’s Chengdu Tianfu International Airport has officially begun operations. Its first flight, which was operated by Sichuan Airlines, took off at 11:10 a.m. last Sunday, bound […]

29 June 2021

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10 of the best travel books

1. London Orbital by Ian Sinclair I’ve recently begun the Promenade Verte, a 60km trail around the outskirts of Brussels, taking in lovingly-tended guerrilla allotments and […]

29 June 2021

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Europe’s soft drinks industry to reduce added sugars by another 10%

UNESDA, the association representing Europe’s soft drinks industry, announces today enhanced health and nutrition commitments to continue to help Europeans manage their intake of added sugars […]

29 June 2021

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Stand out from the crowd for market advantage

Apply for a WTM Responsible Tourism Award, which this year has gone global. I am delighted that António Buscardini, Founder & CEO of Travel Tomorrow, will […]

29 June 2021

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Native people of the Amazon forest haven’t caused any damage for over 5.000 years, new study says

The Amazon rainforest is huge. It covers about 5.500.000 square kilometers and makes up more than half of the world’s remaining rainforests. Researchers estimate that there […]

29 June 2021

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What’s bivvying, the new travel trend everyone seems to be talking about?

We mostly associate camping with the family holidays during our childhood. Travelling is expensive, especially when you’ve got children, and therefore our parents chose to pack […]

29 June 2021

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Brussels to ban petrol cars from 2035, diesel from 2030

The government of the Brussels Region has confirmed its commitment to ban diesel vehicles from 2030 and gasoline vehicles from 2035. It has presented the details […]

28 June 2021

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Some destinations are closing their doors to unvaccinated travelers

Some destinations are taking the decision to restrict entry to unvaccinated travelers. This could be seen as a global “nudge” for those unwilling to get vaccinated. […]

28 June 2021

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Lufthansa launches QR code vaccine certificate to speed up check-in

On June 17th, Lufthansa announced that it will allow travelers to use an in-app QR code to confirm their vaccination status. More than a quarter of […]

28 June 2021

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Being named a UNESCO World Heritage site is meaningful, so is being removed

The UNESCO World Heritage List includes various sites that are designated as having “outstanding universal value” under the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural […]

28 June 2021

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The best travel films and documentaries ever

1. Around the World in 80 Days (1989) Excitement and adventure Written and presented by the comedian-actor, Michael Palin, based on the famous adventure novel by […]

28 June 2021

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This 2.500 kilometer long trail will connect France’s most beautiful mountains

Those who are living in an urban environment will undoubtedly agree that the pandemic has emphasized the shortcomings of cities in general. Staying home when you’ve […]

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