Most powerful passports in the world revealed for 2020

12th January 2020

Japan has proved to be the destination with the most powerful passport in the world, giving citizens easy access to 191 countries. Meanwhile, the UK and US have...

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Gen Z travellers think ‘a lot’ about their environmental impact

12th January 2020

As the new decade begins, two of the most significant challenges for travel are climate change and overtourism. But a Gen Z survey conducted on behalf of Globet...

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Singles holidays are booming among women over 50

11th January 2020

Research has revealed that 68 per cent of people who go on singles holidays are women, indicating an increasing confidence among females to head off alone, espe...

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Hong Kong tops list of 100 most visited cities in the world in 2019

29th December 2019

Despite on-going political protests, Hong Kong has been ranked the most popular destination in the world, in terms of both business and leisure travel

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Airbnb for Work reveals 12 emerging cities for digital nomads in 2019

12th December 2019

From Bogotá to Krakow, Airbnb for Work has revealed 12 cities around the world that have seen a significant increase in British digital nomads basing themselves there

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‘Loneliness’ is number-one concern among Gen Z solo travellers

23rd November 2019

A survey has revealed that the number-one concern among Gen Z solo travellers does not relate to danger or sickness when on the road but, rather, loneliness. Je...

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The most popular Gen Z travel destinations around the world

23rd November 2019

Which cities are the most popular to visit among Generation Z (the oldest of which will be 25 in 2020)? A survey has revealed that for young people living in Eu...

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Grandparents fund majority of multi-generational holidays

19th August 2019

Research has revealed that multi-generational holidays are more commonly being booked and paid for by grandparents, and that villas are more popular than hotels...

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Cities with the best work-life balance in 2019

8th August 2019

Helsinki, Munich and​ Oslo​ have been ranked as the cities that are best at promoting work-life balance, based on factors such as total working hours, holid...

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Solo travel among Gen Z women increases 88 per cent

7th August 2019

According to research from Hostelworld, the number of Gen Z females choosing to travel alone is on the up, with an 88 per cent increase reported over four years...

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How much does room service cost in London hotels?

5th August 2019

With an increasing number of travellers cooking their own meals in Airbnbs or ordering food to their room via apps such as Deliveroo, how can hotels continue ju...

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City forecast: rise and fall of global hotel room rates in 2020

25th July 2019

American Express Global Business Travel has revealed its forecast for the state of the global hotel industry next year. The Hotel Monitor 2020 reveals that 10,0...

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The ten best (and worst) countries for digital life around the world

16th June 2019

It's easier than ever to spend time living and working abroad either as an expat or digital nomad but some places are better set up for digital life than others...

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Generation Alpha influences where families go on holiday

22nd May 2019

New research has revealed that Generation Alpha – made up of children aged under ten – has a surprising influence on where their parents go on holiday. With...

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Almost half of young adults go on holiday with parents

30th April 2019

A survey has revealed that 45 per cent of young people aged 18-34 still go on holiday with their parents, and 24 per cent expect their mum and dad to pay for th...

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The most corrupt countries around the world in 2019

13th April 2019

From extortion to kidnapping, corrupt countries pose a huge problem to global trade, tourism, democracy and public safety. With this in mind, travellers need to...

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The most (and least) expensive cities in the world in 2019

11th April 2019

A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit has revealed the most (and least) expensive cities in the world in 2019. For the first time, three cities share the ...

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Millennial travellers plan more holidays in 2019 despite Brexit

13th March 2019

A study from tourism marketing organisation MMGY Global has revealed that in spite of Brexit, millennials based in the UK are planning to travel more – and sp...

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2019 travel trends: ten predictions from industry insiders

11th January 2019

From hiring camper vans in America to booking trips to the depths of the Congo, ten companies predict the kinds of journeys travellers will be making in 2019 ...

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Living abroad: seven types of expats identified

10th July 2018

A study by InterNations, the largest global community and information site for people who live and work abroad, has identified seven common types of expats – ...

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Gen Z drives family holiday choices

10th May 2018

According to a study by cruise company Royal Caribbean International, Generation Z (those born between 1995 and 2010) have a powerful influence on the holiday-b...

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More pet owners plan to take their dog on holiday this year

4th April 2018

Pet owners are increasingly looking to travel with their furry companions on holidays abroad, with over two thirds (67 per cent) planning to go away with their ...

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The ten most (and least) powerful passports in the world 2018

28th March 2018

If you are lucky enough to come from a country like the UK, which allows visa-free travel to 177 countries, it's easy to take the power of your passport for gra...

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The friendliest countries in the world for expats 2018

21st March 2018

A report from InterNations, the world’s largest network for people who live and work abroad, has revealed rankings of the friendliest countries in the world ...

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