Concerns are growing in Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector as industry leaders at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh voiced fears that the Kingdom’s high prices are deterring British tourists from visiting. Despite ambitious plans to attract 70 million international tourists by the end of the decade, there is increasing anxiety that Saudi Arabia’s luxury-oriented...
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British tourists warned of huge queues in Canary Islands moments after landing
Travelers to Lanzarote are being warned of significant delays upon arrival due to long queues at passport control, especially affecting British visitors. The Lanzarote Cabildo has called on the Spanish government to increase the number of National Police officers at Lanzarote Airport to address these operational delays. Since the UK left the EU, British tourists...
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Unwanted tourists boost Spain and Mallorca’s jobs and economy
Regions like Mallorca which are making global headline because of its anti-mass tourism protests can’t have their cake and eat it. Spain’s unemployment rate dropped in the second quarter, official data showed on Friday, as a continued tourism boom added jobs in the services sector. The jobless rate fell to 11.3 per cent between March...
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Greece holiday hell as British tourists can’t even go outside in blistering heat
UK tourists in Greece have been warned to “avoid activities in the middle of the day” as heatwaves and wildfires grip the nation. Greece has warned residents and tourists to be prepared for extreme weather conditions with record-breaking temperatures expected. Most of the Greek cities will bake at around 42-43C this week with the highest...
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British expat in Spain issues travel warning to tourists
A British expat has issued a warning to tourists travelling to Spain this year to be wary of the country’s public holidays. While most of the UK’s public holidays – with the exception of Christmas and Good Friday – are on Mondays, in Spain they can be on different days of the week and only...
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Tourists warned of ban in beautiful Spanish holiday hotspot loved by Brits
British tourists visiting a favourite Spanish hotspot should take note: a significant change is on the horizon. The city of Barcelona, a cherished destination among British travellers, is planning to reclaim 10,000 short-term rental apartments for local housing, marking a significant shift in its approach to tourism. In a bold move announced on Friday, Barcelona...
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British tourists scam warning issued as £20m worth of goods seized
British tourists set to holiday in Tenerife have warned of a fake goods scam after £19m worth of goods were seized in a raid. The Guardia Civil has confiscated 58,000 fake and counterfeit items valued at €22m in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Clothing, handbags, wallets, belts, footwear, sunglasses, perfumes, toys were just...
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British tourists fight back against Majorca and Ibiza boozy holiday crackdown
In a showdown between British tourists and the authorities in Spain’s Balearic Islands, holidaymakers are refusing to succumb to a crackdown on alcohol-fuelled vacations, accusing the government of stifling beloved resorts. Popular tourist hubs like Palma, Llucmajor, and Magaluf in Majorca, as well as San Antonio in Ibiza, have intensified measures to curb rowdy behaviour....