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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.

16 March 2026 - 14:01

EU introduces new rules to protect tourists booking package holidays

The European Union has taken a major step toward strengthening protections for holidaymakers, with the European Parliament approving updated rules on package travel designed to clarify travellers’ rights […]
13 March 2026 - 12:32

Progress in responsible tourism in Europe: breaking the cycle of “business as usual”

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Although this quote is widely attributed to Albert Einstein, historians note that it […]
5 March 2026 - 07:15

Angola builds on Berlin momentum ahead of Global Tourism Forum in Luanda from 7 to 9 May 2026

As ITB Berlin 2026 brings together the global travel industry in the German capital, Angola is using the platform to build momentum around its tourism investment strategy ahead […]