Sustainability in travel isn’t a new thing and — perhaps for that very reason — it’s easy to see the concept only as a series of hackneyed platitudes. But beyond the refillable water bottles, the sharp prickle of flight shame, the banning of single-use plastics, the virtuous signs and slogans that…
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Sognefjord is truly the land of superlatives. This area of western Norway is renowned for being the home of the Sognefjord, the mighty inlet hailed as “the king of the fjords”. It’s a well-deserved title, for many come to the region specifically to see the world’s longest inhabited, ice-free fjord…
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English Tourism Week takes place from 15-24 March 2024. This year’s annual celebration of the tourism industry is focussed on "supporting tourism, the heart of our communities", highlighting the visitor economy’s social, cultural and economic impact. To celebrate, here are eight ways you can…
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Whether they offer a place of quiet refuge, a pleasant diversion, or pure escapism, the written word means something to everyone. World Book Day arrives on 7th March and with the occasion imminent, there’s no better time to indulge in a spot of literary tourism. After all, this is the perfect moment…
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Limitless in appeal and infinite in application, it’s easy to see why artificial intelligence (AI) is now firmly embedded in the fabric of the travel industry. AI has been embraced by the sector as a supportive tool, one that has the capability to bring tangible benefits to both destination…
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A place of innovation, energy, and culture, Manchester wants for nothing. With its two newly launched sites — Visit Manchester and Meet in Manchester — this city-region welcomes all visitors, whether they’re here to explore at their leisure or get down to business. Manchester: the Place for Everyone…
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Kerry is a place of multiple realities and many possibilities, a destination that eludes any single description. It welcomes visitors, thinkers and doers all while boasting a landscape of striking beauty as well as a proud cultural heritage. As if that wasn’t enough, this region of Ireland is a…
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Stars may fade and the lure of celebrity dull and wane, but certain trends quickly become bonafide classics. As a theme within the wider travel sector, film tourism shows absolutely no sign of slowing down. Indeed, the ideas of film tourism and, most specifically, the concept of set-jetting — that…
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The perfect blend of town and country, Surrey’s contrasts are part of its appeal. Whether you want to explore its famous rolling hills and striking gardens or make the most of its historic towns and villages, the allure of this county is hard to resist. Thanks to Visit Surrey’s newly launched…
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Visit Bergen and Simpleview have a longstanding relationship, a partnership that has spanned 25 years. It’s been a union largely based on continuous collaboration and cooperation but — from Visit Bergen’s perspective — it’s additionally the unparalleled power of the Simpleview DMS that has provided…
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