Turkey holiday warning as British tourists urged to be careful | Travel News | Travel

British tourists have been warned to take care while taking part in adventure outdoor tourism in Turkey. The UK Government urges tourists to take precautions while doing extreme sports, jeep safaris, water sports and while using a quad bike or moped. All of these popular activities come with risks and tourists will need to make sure they have the appropriate travel insurance to take part. Tourists should also make sure that they are using a reputable operator with a license and the correct equipment. Holiday operators should be able to recommend reputable companies in the area but tourists should also…

State Dept. issues ‘worldwide caution’ travel alert

The US State Department issued a “worldwide caution” for Americans overseas Friday, warning about potential threats to LGBTQ+ travelers and other violence. “The Department of State is aware of the increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and events and advises US overseas citizens to exercise increased caution,” the advisory said. The warning did not name any specific terrorist organizations or events. The security alert also highlighted the general “potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against US citizens and interests.” The State Department previously issued a similar advisory in October in the wake of the…

Finalists announced for Business Travel Awards Europe 2024

An independent panel of judges has determined the finalists across 22 categories in the Business Travel Awards Europe 2024. Showcasing industry leadership, partnership and innovation, this year’s awards ceremony takes place on Tuesday 24 September at London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House. Some 60 companies, teams and individuals have been named finalists following the scoring of all entries by the 30 travel managers and consultants comprising the judging panel. The winners will be selected by the judges following the submission of further information from those named finalists and will be announced at the awards ceremony in September. Eleven companies have been…