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Cornwall Locals say the county was “so empty.” sightseeing Chief predicts the year of visitor bumper. Chairman Jon Hyatt, visiting Cornwall, condemned the peak cost of living and bad weather in the wake of a decline in visitors last year.Figures released earlier this year show that visitor numbers in the southwest England fell by 10-12% in 2024, a situation reportedly reflected in Cornwall. “I think we're heading for a strong summer, and all the metrics are heading for a good season,” Hyatt said ahead of this holiday season.His optimism was reflected by Newquay Business Improvement District Manager Mark Warren. He…

house » China Travel News » South Africa will revolutionize tourism by 2025 using digital ETA systems for tourists that are visa-required by tourists, including India, China, Egypt, Colombia, Turkey, Thailand and Saudi Arabia. Saturday, June 14th, 2025India, China, Egypt, Colombia, Turkey, Thailand and Saudi Arabia are expected to significantly increase tourism in South Africa by accepting the new AI-powered electronic travel approval (ETA) system to be launched in September 2025. By providing a more seamless and mobile-friendly visa experience, the new ETA system will promote greater travel from these major countries, increase the overall efficiency of South Africa's immigration…

The housing situation in Mallorca has long been in crisis, with tourists often being blamed for overcrowding. But in the island's town of Santa Margarida, Mayor Joan Monjou links the issue to squatting. Santa Margarida has a population of about 13,750, of which 8,700 live in the resorts of Can Picafort. There are also around 1,500 squatters, according to Mayor Joan Monjo. Monjo told Daily Britain in Mallorca that squatters have had issues over the years but it has gotten worse. He believes tourism is demonized when in fact there are squatters and about 250 property in which the family…

Most bodies have been burnt or cut, and local governments are working to identify them by matching DNA samples.At least 270 bodies have been recovered after an air India plane surrounded by London crashed in Ahmedabad, West India, as rescue teams continue to search for locations for India's worst aviation disaster in 30 years. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was on board with 242 people, 125,000 liters of fuel, lost altitude after taking off Thursday, crashing into a residential area, killing everyone except one on board. Dhaval Gameti, a doctor at Ahmedabad's Municipal Hospital, told Associated Press on Saturday that he…

Health experts have warned people traveling abroad about “very serious” infections found in more than 150 countries around the world. In “almost everything,” the virus can be fatal.In the update, Travel Health Pro advised to check with HolidayMakers to see if the prospective party is affected by rabies. Rabies is a viral disease that spreads to the saliva of infected animals.Biting or wounding an infected animal can lead to hallucinations, difficulty breathing, and even paralysis. “We've seen a lot of effort into this world,” said Travel Health Pro. “It is important for travelers to endemic rabies areas to be aware…

We were on vacation away to Greek islands due to little-known airport rules. Tiktok user NKD Zante revealed in a recent video that there was a “trip from hell from Zante about two days ago.” She said her journey was 4-24 hours later.The tiktalker challenge is not caused by normal airport disruptions, but a certain rule of Zante, which can turn the end of a holiday into a nightmare. Her flight was intended to be 10pm, but was delayed “literally at 5-10,” the confused traveler said. She explained: “We had to return to arrival and get all our luggage. They…

Spain continues to be one of the most popular holiday destinations for Britons trying to chase the sun.In 2023, approximately 17.8 million visits were made from the UK to Spain. This made Spain the most popular destination for British tourists that year, accounting for 21% of all overseas trips by British residents, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Of these trips, it is believed that thousands of British people move to sunny Spanish countries each year.Most British people will know Spanish culture well before they move, but there may still be certain aspects of Spanish life that will shock…

Saturday, June 14th, 2025 8:00 AM| By Mukaro Kuweila Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairman of the African Union Committee. Photo/@_ africanunion/x Are African unions on their deathbed? Or is he already dead? Important questions you are looking for answers. Today, many negative events define the African continent, raising questions about the existence and relevance of Africa's political leadership. War, hunger, illness, illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, and many other calamities covering infrastructure, health, education and technology. The last time the African Union was asked was in February this year during the election of the committee chair. The contest…

British tourists planning a summer vacation to Spain this year have been warned against doing one popular thing that could result in fines of more than £400. Vaping is common in the UK, but other countries have more offensive views on customs and have written laws that prohibit it.Spain is one of these countries, but not many people know this or the consequences of breaking local rules and customs. To help holiday makers avoid expensive mistakes, Electric Tobacconist has created a guide that outlines the vaping methods of the world's most popular destinations and the potential consequences of breaking them.…

Air Peace, West Africa and Central Africa's largest airlines have marked important milestones with their historic non-stop flights from Nigeria to the Caribbean St. Kitz and Nevis tribes. The journey departing from Abuja on June 12, 2025 highlights the expansion of the airline's global ambitions. The Boeing 777 aircraft carrying representatives of the Pan African Business Conference have completed a 10-hour journey from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre. It is the first time a Nigerian airline has landed in St. Kitts and Nevis, solidifying a new direct link between the two regions. This…