Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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Xiaohongshu’s impact on travel: how the app is reshaping Hong Kong tourism

It was a tip Wei gleaned on Xiaohongshu, an Instagram-like social media platform popular on the mainland.“I’d rather experience the culture here. Shopping is...

Two-thirds of holidaymakers with a budget ‘bust it on most recent trip abroad’

Two-thirds (67%) of holidaymakers who set a budget for their most recent trip abroad bust it, overspending by more than £150 on average, a...

Best value holiday destination for 2024 revealed by Brits – and it’s not Spain

THE best value holiday destination for Brits has been revealed this year.Anyone planning a holiday this year will be considering the price, due to...

Travel and leisure demand fuels summer job growth – Marketplace

In May, job growth beat expectations in several sectors, including leisure and hospitality. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the U.S. added 42,000 jobs in...

Six UK airports forced to bring back strict hand luggage rule in just days

SIX UK airports have been forced to reinstate strict hand luggage rules - despite introducing new scanners.Holidaymakers travelling through the selected airports were glad...

Has the shadow of Covid finally departed?

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailUntil this weekend, a Qantas passenger who...

Has the shadow of Covid finally departed for travel?

Until this weekend, a Qantas passenger who happened to doze off during the 800-mile flight from Darwin to Alice Springs could be forgiven for...

Experience: I live on trains

I’m 17 and since August 2022 I have been living on trains. I grew up in a village in the north of Germany. I enjoyed travelling...

Woman’s ‘genius’ £3 trick for getting crease-free clothes when travelling

Many of us take the time to carefully pack our clothes before jetting off on holiday. Haphazardly stuffing them into suitcases can result in...

Airport security U-turn means passengers face 100ml liquids rule AGAIN

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailMinisters have ordered an astonishing emergency U-turn...

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