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Freeze-Dried Food = Junk Food? Myth or Reality

When people first encounter freeze-dried food, one of the most common reactions is suspicion. The packaging looks industrial, the preparation seems too simple, and the idea of “just adding water” does not immediately inspire confidence. For many, freeze-dried food feels closer to fast food than to real cooking. The question then naturally follows: is freeze-dried food basically junk food in a camping...

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Foreign holiday intent hits a high as hotel booking reach pre-pandemic levels

The latest Intent to Travel Index by hotel booking platform, hoo , has found that the number of UK holidaymakers intending to book a foreign holiday is at its highest since the start of the year, while hotel room bookings have also risen above pre-pandemic levels.

hoo’s index found that 25% of us plan to head away on a foreign holiday within the next six to 12 months, up from a low...

USA second most popular destination for holiday plans over the next 12 months

As the USA opens its borders to UK travellers for the first time in nearly 20 months, ABTA reveals huge pent-up travel demand for people wishing to jet off to the States on holiday.

New data from ABTA reveal almost 1 in 5 (18%)* of people who plan to holiday abroad hope to travel to the USA over the next year – making it the second most popular destination UK holidaymakers say they...

Cruising set for a huge comeback in 2022

After two summers of restricted travel and testing the world opening up again couldn’t be more welcome. With cruises allowing you to see big bites of the world in one trip, all while enjoying beautiful accommodation and amenities, they are set to return as the hot ticket for travel in 2022.

World cruises are set to be hugely popular next year - cruise lines are reporting incredible...

Travel tech company Holidu acquires holiday rental platform Spain-Holiday

Travel tech company Holidu acquires holiday rental platform Spain-Holiday and merges the business with its subsidiary Bookiply

The travel tech company Holidu, headquartered in Munich, is very proud to announce that we have taken over holiday home platform Spain-Holiday and merged it with our subsidiary Bookiply. All of the companies involved have set themselves the goal of making the search...

COP26 effect on Glasgows travel and tourism industry Glasgow culture Glasgow food

The COP26 effect on Glasgow's travel and tourism industry with 'Glasgow culture' and 'Glasgow food' searches skyrocketing across world

COP26: Glasgow's travel and tourism industry in the spotlight with 'Glasgow culture' and 'Glasgow food' searches skyrocketing across world

Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for ‘Glasgow culture’ skyrocketed 300% worldwide from October 29th , just before the United Nations Climate Change Conference was due to begin in Glasgow.

The research also showed that...

VisitBritain research highlights football’s importance in boosting inbound travel and tourism

New research from national tourism agency VisitBritain demonstrates the increasing importance of football in driving inbound travel and tourism to the UK and in boosting visitor spending.

Its ‘ Football Tourism in the UK ’ report published today shows that overseas visitors who went to a...

Holiday parks declare 8 week extension to holiday year

Holiday parks declare eight week extension to holiday year

There's chance for families to enjoy a last holiday hurrah with eight extra weeks available for breaks

Park Holidays UK says it will carry on for eight weeks beyond its usual closing date this year to allow families to enjoy November and December holidays.

The group is keeping open 13 of its most popular parks until the week before Christmas following a "deluge of demand" for a final...

Park Holidays act to help families beat threat of 2022 holiday famine travel

Parks act to help families beat threat of 2022 holiday famine

One of Britain's largest holiday park groups, Park Holidays UK, says that almost 50% of its bookings are now for 2022 holidays – an unprecedented figure for this time of year.

They say the travel surge, which usually begins in December, could mean families struggling to get the holidays they want next year if they don't stake an early claim.

Now, in a move to try and ensure...

Travel Airline Loganair launches £30,000 community renewable energy fund

Travel Airline Loganair has introduced a new £30,000 community grant scheme dedicated to supporting local renewable energy projects across Scotland.

The Greenskies Community Fund will be released in three instalments of £10,000 with applicants able to access a maximum grant of £5,000 per project.

The initiative is open to communities across Scotland and will help to...

Furry friends and luxurymoons: Hitched predicts the top trends for holidays and honeymoons in 2022

As couples continue to plan their big day and look ahead to the next year following the lifting of travel restrictions in the UK, Hitched , a leading wedding planning website, today reveals the key holiday and honeymoon trends it expects to see soar in 2022.

As engaged and married couples get back into the swing of planning their dream honeymoons, Hitched predicts that travel will be...

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