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‘Tormenting’ acts of holidaymakers sees ten Airbnbs shut down in Spanish hotspot
The Mirror
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July 9, 2025
Ten holiday flats have been shut down after a family was tormented by the guests, it has been reported. A Madrid judge demanded that the Airbnbs, all located in the same city-centre building, must close down due to “the illicit and unsanitary...
Tourists warned to avoid doing 'good deed' in Spain
RSVP Live
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July 9, 2025
People heading to Spain on their holidays are being warned against doing a simple good deed. Anyone heading to the popular tourist destination should be wary while renting a car, according to a British expat who now lives in Spain. Harry Poulton...
Travel + Leisure releases its top U.S. Travel Destinations list. Where did Savannah land?
WJCL TV - Georgia
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July 9, 2025
Above file video from 2021: Savannah named the third best city in the United StatesTravel + Leisure has released its list of top U.S. travel destinations.And the Hostess City ranks high.Savannah placed fourth on the list. Readers voted for the...
Shocking fine in Spain for British tourists without health insurance
Tornos News
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July 8, 2025
A major change affecting millions of British tourists has been announced by Spanish authorities, causing uproar in the British market: All travelers from the United Kingdom visiting Spain must now have adequate private health insurance, otherwise...
Spanish Tourists Meant to Visit Sofia, Bulgaria - End Up in War-Torn Ukraine by Mistake
Novinite
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Six Spanish friends planned a visit to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, but their trip took an unexpected turn after a critical mistake during booking led them to war-affected Ukraine instead. The mishap stemmed from a confusion made by the member...
Why your favorite vacation spot is begging you to stay home: Can tourism be made more sustainable?
Ohio University
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September 7, 2025
According to Sandy Chen, a professor in Ohio University’s Patton College of Education and a tourism expert, overtourism occurs when the number of tourists is greater than the capacity of a destination, resulting in environmental damage, cultural...
Potential hike in air travel tax concerns ACI World
Airport World
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ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30 focused on introducing a new tax on air transport. The tax,...
Travelodge Begins Constructing New Hotel
Retail & Leisure International
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July 9, 2025
Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand, which operates over 610 hotels across the UK, Ireland and Spain, has officially commenced construction of a new 100-room hotel in Loughton. Conveniently located just off the M11 with easy access to...
UK tourists in Spain issued 'amber' warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms
Manchester Evening News
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July 9, 2025
Parts of Spain are set to be hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms as a number of weather warnings have been issued. State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued multiple yellow and amber weather warnings for stormy conditions and rainfall, with...
Morocco prevents journalists, Spanish human rights activist from accessing occupied El Aaiun
Sahara Press Service
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Occupied El Aaiun, 9 July 2025 (SPS) - Moroccan occupying authorities expelled two journalists and a Spanish human rights activist on Tuesday who were on a mission to investigate the situation in Western Sahara. The individuals involved are...
Americans targeted in Mexico City as locals protest against tourism, soaring rents
New York Post
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July 9, 2025
As overtourism continues to be a liability for many vacation destinations and cities, a number of locals have been making their feelings known about unwanted visitors to their home areas. Residents in Mexico City protested against mass tourism...
Spain issues 'stay home' warning with thousands of UK tourists warned
Birmingham Live
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July 9, 2025
Firefighters in Spain have issued a "stay home" warning as wildfires rage. A massive wildfire in Spain is raging out of control and nine towns are now under lockdown. The fire has devastated more than 2,000 hectares in Tarragona in the north of...
Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Diogo Jota and Brother André in Spain
Times News Global
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July 9, 2025
ZAMORA, Spain — Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was likely speeding when he crashed his Lamborghini, killing himself and his younger brother, André Silva, according to a preliminary police investigation. The accident occurred early Thursday morning...
The three new holiday destinations British Airways is launching to this year from affordable capitals to Spanish cities
The Scottish Sun
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July 9, 2025
BRITISH Airways is adding more short-haul flight destinations to its roster for the winter season - and one has highs of 20C in November. The airline has revealed it will be flying from London to Rabat in Morocco, Graz in Austria and adding more...
Vomit and Sex in the Halls: Madrid Family Sues Disruptive Tourist Rentals in Their Building
Fodors Travel Guide
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July 9, 2025
A landmark win for residents. A Spanish family in Madrid fought for their fundamental right to privacy and won a landmark case against tourist rentals. A judge ordered 10 tourist flats in their building to close after finding that they inflicted...
Why take Spanish classes if you live in the United States?
Arizona Bilingual Newspaper
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July 9, 2025
The United States is the second-largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, after Mexico. More than 42 million people speak it as their native language. In cities like Tucson, where nearly 43% of the population is Latino, Spanish is part of...
North Coast projects receive funding in latest round of Travel Oregon grants
The Astorian - Oregon
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July 9, 2025
Published 11:50 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 By OLIVIA PALMER, The Astorian A family plays in the sand in front of Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach. The Oregon Tourism Commission is awarding nearly $6.2 million worth of competitive grants to 65...
Jet2 holiday horror glass balcony accident left girl with permanent scars
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 9, 2025
A young girl who suffered horror wounds after crashing through a glass balcony door at a Canary Islands resort on a Jet2 holiday has received a five-figure payout. Hudgell Solicitors pursued legal action against the popular airline and holiday...
Spanish police believe Liverpool striker Diogo Jota was driving at high speed before fatal crash
Irish Independent
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The Liverpool player and father-of-three was killed alongside his brother, also a footballer, after the Lamborghini they were travelling in burst into flames following a suspected tyre blowout in the early hours of last Thursday in Zamora, Spain....
'Scared' Irish tourists in Spain must avoid one thing as criminals 'target us'
Galway Beo
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July 9, 2025
Irish tourists thinking of holidaying in Spain have been warned of the rise of robberies in Benidorm, with expats advising holidaymakers on how to steer clear of trouble. Harry Poulton has pointed out that despite an increase in thefts, there's a...