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Vietnam's Hotel Pipeline: Where the Next Wave of Rooms is Going, and Who is Building it?

Vietnam's hotel market is running ahead of its supply. In the year to May 2026, room demand rose 14.1% while room supply grew just 2.8%, according to CoStar's national report. Occupancy reached 63.9% and average daily rate US124, against58.4% and about US111 for the whole of 2025. That gap explains why owners and brands are signing deals at pace. It also explains the main risk: the rooms now being...

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Travel Counsellors celebrates Gold Travel Counsellors with a five-day Singapore trip

Travel Counsellors has celebrated its Gold community with a five-day trip to Singapore, bringing together independent business owners, partners and members of the support team last week.

The trip, which forms one of six special trips the company stages for its Gold community each year, was hosted at the Grand Hyatt Singapore, giving Gold Travel Counsellors the opportunity to relax,...

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What Makes a Good Holiday Rental Stay

The first twenty minutes at a holiday rental tell you almost everything. A host who has thought it through hands you clear directions, a working key code, and a sense of where you are. One who hasn't leaves you outside a gate at 9pm, phone battery draining, guessing which cottage is yours.

What good hosts get right before you arrive

The properties that earn repeat bookings share one...

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Catching the Perfect Wave: Why Fuerteventura Is a Magnet for Thrill-Seekers

Among the Canary Islands, Fuertaventura stands apart as the go to destination for those looking for a high octane activity holiday. So, how has this reputation developed, and what has helped to inform it?

Fuerteventura's Unique Geography and Surf Scene

To begin with, we should dwell upon the fact that the island’s coast is very suited to surfing . The weather is consistently warm,...

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WeRoad offers up to 25% off solo group adventures in Early Bird sale

WeRoad has launched its biggest promotion of the year, with solo travellers able to save up to 25% on a wide range of trips booked before 8am BST on 1 October.

The Early Bird sale covers everything from winter escapes and long-haul adventures to Spring/Summer 2027 holidays and trips including UK bank holidays.

For anyone already thinking about where to spend New Year’s Eve,...

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Making Travel Easier and Safer for People Living With Parkinson’s

Living with Parkinson’s does not necessarily mean giving up holidays, family visits or enjoyable days out. Travel can remain an important source of independence, connection and new experiences. However, symptoms such as reduced mobility, fatigue, stiffness and changes in balance can make journeys more demanding.

With thoughtful planning and the right level of support, many of the...

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Travel Beats Social Media, Work and University for Building Lasting Friendships

Travel Is Now the Top Way to Meet New People, New Research Finds

A new survey from travel company WeRoad has found that travel has overtaken work, university and introductions through mutual friends as the top place people form meaningful new connections.

The study of 5,000 adults aged 20 to 40 across the UK, Italy, Spain, France and Germany found that nearly half (45%) believe...

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Where Can You Fly from Bristol Airport in 2026/27? Destinations, Routes & Travel Guide

Bristol Airport is one of the UK’s busiest regional airports, serving millions of passengers across the South West, Wales and the wider West Country.

It offers a wide network of short-haul European routes, Mediterranean beach destinations, and seasonal winter sun flights, making it a popular alternative to London airports for both leisure and package holidays.

This guide...

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10 Ways to Find the Best Cruise Deals in 2026

Cruising continues to grow in popularity, with more travellers discovering the value, convenience and variety that cruise holidays offer. Whether you're looking for a Mediterranean escape, an Alaska adventure or a luxury world cruise, there are plenty of ways to save money and get more value from your booking. Here are 10 simple ways to find the best cruise deals in 2026.

1. Take...

10 Travel Activities Where Smoking Isn’t Allowed — And How To Manage It Without Ruining Your Holiday

Summer travel is supposed to feel relaxing. Airport coffees at ridiculous hours, long train journeys watching the countryside roll past, city breaks where you accidentally walk fifteen miles a day without noticing, and those slightly chaotic family attraction visits where everyone ends up sunburnt and carrying too many bags.

For smokers, though, modern travel comes with one recurring...

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The Mediterranean remains the most popular destination for UK & Ireland cruisers, as overall passenger numbers rise again

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has today (April 22, 2026) revealed holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took 2.54 million ocean cruises last year, surpassing the previous highest total of 2.4 million in 2024.

34.5% of passengers sailed in the Mediterranean, 27.2% Northern Europe and 13.7% the Caribbean. The Caribbean saw year-on-year passenger growth of 12%.

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