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Martin Banks has been a journalist for over 40 years, working in Brussels since 2001 where he has covered EU politics, initially for European Voice and more recently for The Parliament Magazine plus a raft of other titles. He also writes about other topics including culture and travel. Prior to coming to Belgium he had worked in regional (including a 6 year stint as Chief Reporter for the 2nd biggest selling regional in the UK) and national journalism in the UK since 1980.

24 September 2020

“The crisis is an opportunity to foster a more resilient industry” says Emirates’ Jean-Pierre Martin

Jean-Pierre Martin, General manager Emirates Belgium and Luxembourg, communicated with the European press and stated that Emirates’ approach was based on a three-pronged plan of action. […]
23 September 2020

IATA proposes mandatory Covid-19 test before departure

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the development of rapid, accurate and affordable COVID-19 testing for all passengers before boarding a plane as an […]
23 September 2020

10 quirky Airbnbs around the World

Dreaming of a getaway outside the box? Check out these 10 quirky accommodations… It’s unbelievable how many weird apartments you can find on Airbnb! 1. Bubble […]
23 September 2020

Dreaming of travel: Angkor Wat

How many places on your travel wish list are there due to the power of movies? Cinema has the power to transport us briefly to other […]
23 September 2020

4 coastal hikes that will take your breath away

Summer is officially over, yet that does not mean that you cannot enjoy a beautifully sunny holiday anymore. On the contrary. September and October are perfect […]
23 September 2020

Covid-19: Belgium will soon allow travel to red-zone destinations

Starting from this Friday, September 25th, travelling to a red-zone destination from Belgium will no longer be forbidden. Sanctions (such as fines) will no longer be […]
23 September 2020

Films that will make you want to travel

Films or documentaries can often be a source of inspiration to travel and discover new places or experiences. Here is a selection of films and documentaries […]
23 September 2020

Mallorca: A dream of turquoise blue

Mallorca is the largest Balearic island in Spain. More than 260 beaches with a turquoise and transparent water that is normally around 25 degrees. Coves surrounded […]
22 September 2020

How many journeys? 10 years of language diversity in Transpoesie

For 10 years, TRANSPOESIE has celebrated language diversity, inspired by the European Day of Languages marked on 26 September every year. This year’s edition will include […]
22 September 2020

Could China be the place of rebirth for Thomas Cook?

One year ago tour operator Thomas Cook collapsed, leaving 150,000 holidaymakers stranded abroad. It had been in a joint venture partnership with the Chinese-based Fosun Tourism […]
22 September 2020

Single European Sky: for a more sustainable and resilient air traffic management

Today, the European Commission is proposing an upgrade of the Single European Sky regulatory framework which comes on the heels of the European Green Deal. The objective is […]
22 September 2020

10 beautiful beaches in Thailand

Thailand is a well-known country in South East Asia. But why is it so popular among international tourists? For sure because of its beautiful nature, warm […]
22 September 2020

WTTC celebrates as 100 destinations get the Safe Travels stamp

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced that in just three months, 100 destinations are now using its ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with the Philippines becoming […]
22 September 2020

Complex customer journey: Safety has become key for the tourism sector

In the travel and tourism sector, our customers take a real journey. The concept means something very different in other sectors. Oxford Strategic Marketing developed the concept for […]
22 September 2020
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Souvenirs from Vienna: Tips for a romantic weekend

A few years ago, I traveled to Vienna in Austria with my boyfriend at that time. I was 23 and the world was a place of […]
22 September 2020

Cape Kamenjak: The perfect getaway

At the very south of the Croatian peninsula Istria, just around ten kilometres from the town of Pula, there is a special oasis of pristine nature […]