Travel nightmare: Man caught smuggling over 100 live snakes in his pants

Little can prepare anyone for what's in store when they land in Dubai.

By some measures, visiting China has never been easier.

In 2023, China reclaimed its position as the world’s top spender on international tourism, spending $196.5 billion abroad and surpassing the U.S., Germany, UK and France. Closer to home, Chinese tourists are projected to inject a record RMB 6.8 trillion ($940 billion) into the mainland economy this year, marking the first time spending has topped pre-pandemic levels, according to a report by the World Travel and Tourism Council and Oxford Economics.

The Solheim Cup is heading to the Capital Region USA, taking place between 10-15 September 2024 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. A premier event in women’s golf, in the same league as the Ryder Cup, it is also a beacon for tourism, attracting visitors from across the globe to the Capital Region USA. Yet for the British, it holds a special place in their hearts, resonating with the 5.6 million golfers in Great Britain and Ireland, the largest community in Europe.

A major outage on IT systems worldwide has led to widespread problems for travellers during the busy summer season.

Solo female travellers are a growing and very attractive market; in fact, 14% of women travel without the company of family, friends or a partner, which translates into habits, needs and expectations, as well as specific tourist services and products. Mabrian and The Data Appeal Company-Almawave Group, analysed the female solo traveller demand worldwide* to identify five key factors that outline the profile of this segment.

As the school holidays begin for many across the UK, Cirium has revealed the number of scheduled departures from UK airports this weekend and how these compare to pre-pandemic levels.

Quito Turismo will participate at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 2024, an event organised by the prestigious international magazine of the same name.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, July 18, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

Are airport lounges the next culinary frontier? If you are an American Express cardholder passing through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), the answer is a resounding yes. Today, the credit card issuer opens its 29th Centurion Lounge right outside the nation’s capital, and it comes with some serious foodie perks.

Apollo Global Management, an asset management company and private equity firm, and The Travel Corporation (TTC), a private travel company that owns 18 travel brands, announced an agreement for Apollo-managed funds to acquire TTC.

Going into the Euro 2024 semi-final on Wednesday, some oft-burned England fans were convinced their team wouldn’t take the win - but they did, beating the Netherlands 2-1.