Tourism.


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.

11 August 2025 - 13:22

National Geographic-Lindblad rebrands youth programme and offers reduced prices for children

National Geographic-Lindblad Expedition announced the rebranding of its youth programme, National Geographic Global Explorers, to National Geographic Explorers-in-Training, emphasising immersive educational experiences for young travellers. To […]
6 August 2025 - 10:55

Climate change hits tourism with “brutal” heat, floods, and snow across East Asia and Asia-Pacific

Changing weather patterns in East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region are causing record high temperatures in Japan, the Korean peninsula, and the Philippines, while storms have […]