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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.

6 July 2026 - 09:54

Angola’s coastline could become Africa’s next tourism asset, V-Marine founder says

Yachts, floating destinations, and nautical tourism could unlock a new “blue economy” opportunity for the African continent, according to V-Marine Bahrain Founder and CEO Wael Joujou, […]
3 July 2026 - 13:31

Tourist arrivals hit record high as OECD urges destinations to adapt to new travel risks

International tourism across OECD countries reached a new record in 2025, but the sector faces mounting pressure from geopolitical instability, climate-related disruptions and changing traveller behaviour, […]