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(Change news category here)European city breaks proving popular
The European city break market is going from strength to strength and proving an important part of the tourism industry, according to recently released figures. European Cities Marketing (ECM), which... Read More
07 May 2008Europe the centre of the cruise industry
Europe can now be considered the "centre of gravity" for the cruise sector, an industry body has claimed. Statistics released by the European Cruise Council (ECC) showed that the number of Europeans... Read More
01 May 2008Attempt to rescue Berlin airport fails
An attempt to rescue the historic Berlin Tempelhof airport from closure has failed, according to reports. A referendum was held to keep the airport open but not enough ballots were cast to make the... Read More
28 April 2008Unique national park to open in Iceland
The largest protected wilderness in Europe, Vatnajokull national park, will open in Iceland on June 7th. Covering an area of 13,000 square kilometres, the park will incorporate the existing Skaftafell... Read More
28 April 2008Gadget to resurrect Berlin Wall
A new gadget has been launched that will give visitors to Berlin the opportunity to see the Berlin Wall as it once stood. The much-maligned barrier, which was built in 1961 by communist East Germany... Read More
23 April 2008Record quarter for Eurostar
Channel Tunnel rail operator Eurostar has announced that it carried 2.17 million passengers in the first quarter of 2008, which was the first full three-month period of its operations from St Pancras... Read More
16 April 2008Eastern Europe 'offers favourable currencies'
People who are planning to visit Europe this year have been advised that the continent's eastern countries are the most favourable in currency terms. John Nicholas, director of currency exchange... Read More
18 April 2008Turkey to host 23m tourist this year
Turkey is expecting to have more than 23 million visitors grace its shores in 2008, according to Turkish officials. The country is also expected to earn $19.5 billion and hopes to catch up with... Read More
14 April 2008Travellers end up in wrong country
Two Italian women ended up in Germany after setting off on a trip that was intended to take them to Monaco, according to reports. The travelling pair arranged to meet their niece in Monaco without... Read More
10 April 2008Munich prepares for birthday celebrations
Munich will be preparing itself to welcome an influx of visitors ready to party this summer as it holds its 850th birthday celebrations. The festivities will run from mid-May to mid-September and have... Read More
10 April 2008Venice bar helping out US tourists
A bar in Venice that is famous for its American patrons of the past is helping out its modern visitors from the US by offering discounts on meals. Harry's Bar, near St Mark's Square in the famous... Read More
08 April 2008EC gives green light to inflight mobile use
The European Commission (EC) has approved the introduction of rules and conditions to pave the way for mobile phone use onboard aircraft. It was announced that services will be made available allowing... Read More
08 April 2008Cruisers 'held to ransom' in Madeira
Passengers on board a cruise ship have been stranded in the port town of Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira and are effectively being held to ransom, according to reports. The Van Gogh, which... Read More
03 April 2008Austria targets a 'green Euro 2008'
Austria, which is co-hosting the Euro 2008 football tournament with Switzerland, has said that it has made preparations to ensure that the event is as eco-friendly as possible. The two countries have... Read More
02 April 2008Turkey 'gives you more for your money'
The Post Office has said that travellers holidaying in Turkey are likely to make their pound go further than those heading to other destinations. A report conducted by the organisation found that... Read More
01 April 2008More flights to Greece this summer
A Greek airline has highlighted the popularity of Athens as a holiday destination for Brits by introducing direct flight to the city from Stansted. From May this year, Aegean Airlines will take... Read More
01 April 2008Schengen agreement opens up Europe
Making your way through Europe has become that bit easier now that nine more countries have joined the Schengen agreement. Passport controls at airports are now a thing of the past for much of... Read More
31 March 2008Bordeaux Wine Festival to toast ten years
Wine lovers will be given an ideal excuse to take a holiday to France this year as the Bordeaux Wine Festival celebrates its tenth year. The event will mark the milestone between June 26th and 29th... Read More
28 March 2008Plane stranded on tarmac for 10 hours
Air passengers in France saw their travel insurance to cover flight delays come in particularly useful when a plane was stuck on a runway for almost ten... Read More
20 March 2008Pristine Italian island opens to tourists
An Italian island that has never before been open to leisure visitors is set to welcome tourists soon, according to reports. Montecristo, which was made famous by Alexandre Dumas' classic adventure... Read More
25 March 2008UK travellers warned after rabies case in France
A warning has been issued to British travellers after a confirmed case of rabies in a dog in France on February 26th. People heading to the country should ensure they have
Lufthansa jet nearly crashes in Hamburg
Air passengers came close to requiring their travel insurance cover after a Lufthansa jet nearly crashed at Hamburg airport. The plane, which was... Read More
04 March 2008German travel system crippled by strikes
Visitors to Germany had to rely on their travel insurance this week after public sector strikes caused severe disruption to the country's... Read More
06 March 2008Egypt tourists injured by hot air balloon accident
A number of tourists in Egypt have had to rely on their travel insurance after suffering injures following three accidents involving hot air balloons... Read More
26 February 2008European punctuality figures 'make bad reading'
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has released its punctuality figures for 2007 and said that the statistics "do not make encouraging reading". Last year represented the fourth successive... Read More
21 February 2008Bag delays worsen for AEA carriers
The Air Transport Users Council (AUC) has published research on the baggage handling performance of carriers belonging to the Association of European Airlines, showing that more bags were delayed last year... Read More
20 February 2008Snow causes chaos in Athens
Schedules of flights to and from Athens airport were thrown into disarray at the beginning of the week after heavy snow fell across Greece. Many... Read More
18 February 2008Tourists rescued from snowdrifts in Bulgaria
Group of tourists saw the importance of having travel insurance to cover every eventuality when they were trapped by heavy snowdrifts in... Read More
18 February 2008Tourists injured in Egypt road accident
A group of tourists had to rely on their travel insurance to cover medical costs after being involved in a road accident in Egypt. Forty-five... Read More
14 February 2008InterRail passengers urged to remember insurance
People considering travelling Europe by InterRail, a train network that offers connections throughout the continent, have been warned not to underestimate their need for
Sofia airport further disrupted by fog
There has been no let-up in the problems caused by fog at Sofia airport in Bulgaria this week. Eleven departures were cancelled on January 23rd at the capital city's airport as a thick cloud of fog... Read More
23 January 2008Mobile phones cause flight cancellation
A plane due to depart Milan was forced to cancel its journey after some passengers refused to turn off their mobile phones, reports claim. The captain of the Alitalia flight asked three times for all... Read More
21 January 2008Bulgaria, Romania hit by snowstorms
Heavy snowstorms have hit Romania and Bulgaria, causing disruption to travel schedules. Substantial snowfall led to the closure of Bucharest's two airports, leaving many holidaymakers relying on their... Read More
03/01/2008Warning issued to Bulgaria ski tourists
A warning has been issued that emphasises the importance of travel insurance for skiing holidays in Bulgaria. The country's Mountain Rescue Service... Read More
07/01/2008Football fans hospitalised in Rome
Five British football supporters were in need of medical care in Rome this week after being assaulted before Manchester United's Champions League match against Roma. The individuals, one of whom was a... Read More
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