Home » America Travel News » US, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Japan, France, Spain, UK, Canada, Australia, and more see global tourism recovery as sector rebounds to 98 percent of pre-pandemic levels: New UN Tourism Report Wednesday, December 4, 2024 UN Tourism has announced that international tourism is well on its way to full recovery, with...
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U.K. warns of ‘likely terror attacks’ in updated travel advisory for Bangladesh
“Terrorist attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals, such as crowded areas, religious buildings, (and) political rallies. Some groups have targeted people who they consider to have views and lifestyles contrary to Islam,” the advisory stated. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United Kingdom Government has updated its travel advisory for...
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A New Transatlantic Tunnel Could Cut Down Travel Time Between London and New York to 54 Minutes: How? – Travel And Tour World
Home » TRAVEL NEWS UPDATES » A New Transatlantic Tunnel Could Cut Down Travel Time Between London and New York to 54 Minutes: How? Wednesday, December 4, 2024 A concept that has long captured the imaginations of dreamers and futurists alike, the idea of a tunnel connecting the United Kingdom to the United States has...
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UK updates Bangladesh travel advisory over potential terror threats
The United Kingdom government has warned travellers about possible terrorist attacks in Bangladesh and updated its travel advisory to reflect this caution. Members of the Hindu community from Bangladesh stage a rally at the White House demanding release of Chinmaya Das and protection for the community. (PTI Photo) (PTI) The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office...
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Use expired ID to get to UK, says minister in charge of flawed eVisas
Passengers will be allowed to use expired identity documents to travel to the UK because of flaws in the eVisa system, a minister has told the Guardian. Seema Malhotra, the migration and citizenship minister, said the government had postponed a planned full shift to the new digital immigration system amid “real fear” of another Windrush-style...
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Americans Will Need to Do This to Visit Britain Next Year
The ETA process essentially moves those checks further out, before passengers board their flight to Britain, meaning the process can be expedited once they arrive. Beginning January 8, 2025, US passport holders will have an extra step to complete before taking a trip to the United Kingdom. On that date, His Majesty’s government is introducing...
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Spain: new data collection at hotels, post-Brexit passport requirements, and £97 per day rule – Which? News
UK travellers visiting Spain must now share additional personal data when checking into any hotel accommodation hotels or hiring a car. It’s the latest in several changes to Spain’s entry requirements for visitors introduced over the past few years. All hotel owners, private rental providers, campsites and car hire companies are now required to collect...
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UK updates travel advisory over terrorist attack risks
The United Kingdom has updated its travel advisory for Bangladesh, citing risks of terrorist attacks across the country. In a warning on Tuesday, the UK foreign, commonwealth and development office (FCDO) said “terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Bangladesh. The attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals,...
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UK Issues Travel Warning, Advises Against Non-Essential Visits To Parts Of Bangladesh – News18
Last Updated:December 03, 2024, 20:21 IST Bangladesh remains on edge as it faces heat over incidents of attacks on Hindu and other minority groups by Islamist hardliners. Attacks on Hindus, tribals, adivasis, Christian and other minorities of Bangladesh following a regime change has put the nation on edge. (IMAGE: AFP) The UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth &...
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US Citizens Must Apply for ETA Before Traveling to UK Starting Jan. 8, 2025
Just as UK citizens must obtain electronic authorization via the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) before traveling to the United States for business or tourism, U.S. citizens are now required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before visiting the UK. All non-Europeans may apply for an ETA as of Nov. 27, 2024. U.S., Canadian and Australian citizens, who...
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Travel warning: Ryanair issues an update for Britons going to and departing from UK airport today
Poor weather conditions may cause travel disruptions for holidaymakers in the north of England today. Ryanair warns those flying to or departing from Manchester to check for regular updates on their flights. A statement confirmed the “potential disruptions” have been caused by fog today. It said: “Affected passengers will be notified and any passengers travelling...
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Outbound travel now contributing more to UK economy than pre-pandemic
The association estimates outbound travel accounted for £51.6 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy – the value of goods and services produced by the sector after deducting input costs. Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer said the figure was an increase of 5% on pre-pandemic levels of £49 billion. The association...