Dark/Light Mode (14/08/24) S Hotels and Resorts, the hospitality arm of the Singha Estate international property development company, has partnered with Ascott, the lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment, to reposition two properties in the United Kingdom under Ascott’s Unlimited Collection brand. As part of the deal, Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel in Scotland...
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United Kingdom: New Digital Calendars Enhance Train Journey Planning for Southern, Thameslink, and Great Northern Passengers – Travel And Tour World
Home » RAILWAY NEWS » United Kingdom: New Digital Calendars Enhance Train Journey Planning for Southern, Thameslink, and Great Northern Passengers Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes Passengers traveling on Southern, Thameslink, and Great Northern rail networks can now enjoy improved journey planning thanks to new interactive digital calendars. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR),...
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UK named among 10 ‘least safe countries’ in Europe for travel
The study was based on a set of 35 objective indicators, based on five categories of criteria: risk of natural disasters, violence in society, involvement in armed conflict, health infrastructure and militarisation. The UK ranked as the 29th “safest” country in Europe, meaning it is number nine in the top 10 “least safe” destinations. However,...
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Is It Safe To Travel To United Kingdom Right Now?
In light of recent riots across the United Kingdom following the stabbing deaths of three girls during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport on July 29, concerns about safety have risen. Malaysia has issued a travel warning for its citizens, urging them to stay away from protest areas and remain vigilant. The riots, which...
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UK Travel Alert: Citizens warned of new protests in Nigerian cities
By Ezekiel David, Lagos The United Kingdom has issued a stern warning to its citizens, advising against non-essential travel to several key regions in Nigeria due to the possibility of renewed nationwide protests. The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cautioned that political rallies, demonstrations, and violent protests could erupt with little or no warning,...
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Why hasn’t King Charles spoken publicly about the U.K. riots?
LONDON, ENGLAND – Two weeks of violent disorder and rioting instigated by far-right agitators has rocked the United Kingdom. The stabbings of Alice da Silva Aguiar, aged nine, Bebe King, aged six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, aged seven—along with eight other children and two adults in the Merseyside town of Southport on July 29—were the...
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The 10 prettiest villages in Kent
Numbering just 748 residents, Sissinghurst is among the smallest of these villages, but it’s also the most famous. Set in the lush Weald of Kent, it’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it line of whitewashed, old brick and clapboard houses with a post office, a pub, a church and a village chippy. It’s very pretty, but what really makes...
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British passenger falls overboard from Royal Caribbean cruise ship
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email A British passenger sparked urgent search efforts after reportedly falling overboard from a cruise ship near Croatia during the early hours of Friday morning. Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas was believed to be six days...
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Singapore Airlines Expands New UK-Singapore Flight Services – Travel And Tour World
Monday, August 12, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes Singapore Airlines, often regarded as one of the premier airlines globally, although recently surpassed by Qatar Airways, has unveiled its plans to significantly expand its flight operations from the United Kingdom. These plans include the introduction of additional flights between London Gatwick and Singapore, which are set...
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Emirates appoints new divisional VP for the UK
Jabr Al-Azeeby Emirates has announced Jabr Al-Azeeby as its new divisional vice president in the UK, replacing Richard Jewsbury who has taken up a new Dubai-based role with the airline. Al-Azeeby has worked for Emirates for more than 15 years, including VP roles in India, Pakistan and most recently Saudi Arabia. He takes over the...
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Chile is Surging Travel Industry with Visa Free Entry to 92 Countries Including USA, UK, Canada and Japan – Travel And Tour World
Home » America Travel News » Chile is Surging Travel Industry with Visa Free Entry to 92 Countries Including USA, UK, Canada and Japan Monday, August 12, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes Chile, renowned for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, continues to attract travelers from around the globe. In recent years, the country...
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India Issues Travel Advisories for 6 Countries Amid Global Unrest: What Indian Nationals Need to Know – Travel And Tour World
Home » India Travel News » India Issues Travel Advisories for 6 Countries Amid Global Unrest: What Indian Nationals Need to Know Saturday, August 10, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes In response to escalating global unrest and volatile conditions in several regions, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued critical travel advisories for...