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State Dept. issues ‘worldwide caution’ travel alert

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State Dept. issues ‘worldwide caution’ travel alert

Finalists announced for Business Travel Awards Europe 2024

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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 named finalists in two or more categories, with American Express Global Business Travel and BCD both shortlisted three times.

Another four travel management companies are two-time finalists: ATPI and CTM, who both feature in the Travel Partner of the Year – Large TMC category, and Clarity and Gray Dawes who compete in both the Travel Partner of the Year – Medium TMC and Account Management Team of the Year categories.

Meanwhile, joint venture partners Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have each been named finalists in the Travel Partner of the Year – Long-Haul Airline and Achievement in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion categories, while IHG Hotels & Resorts, Uber for Business and SilverDoor complete the list of double finalists.

Cisco Systems, Danaher and Wood Plc (together with its TMC partner American Express Global Business Travel) will compete in the prestigious Travel Team of the Year category, while four travel managers complete the line-up in the coveted Travel Buyer of the Year category: they are Denise Bonner from AstraZeneca, Celine Diriberry from British American Tobacco, Sarah-Jayne Holley from John Lewis Partnership, and Shell’s Chu Yong-Yi.

For the full list of 2024 finalists click here, for more information about the event and for table bookings click here, and to see who won what in 2023 click here.

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

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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 exercise caution.

Extreme sports

The FCDO advice states: “If you do an extreme sport, check that adequate safety precautions are in place. British nationals have been injured and killed doing extreme sports.”

  • Only use reputable operators
  • Make sure you are given full instructions and training before your activity
  • Make sure your travel insurance covers you for all your activities

Jeep safaris

The FCDO states: “Jeep safaris can be dangerous, there were a number of reported accidents in 2023.”

  • Make sure you use a reputable company who has adequate health and safety procedures
  • Always check that activities are covered by your insurance

Quad biking and mopeds

British tourists need to have specific travel insurance that covers quad biking and they should always read the fine print of their policy.

  • Make sure you are given full instructions and training before your activity
  • Insurance sold by the hire company usually only provides third party insurance so tourists will likely be charged for any damage to the rental vehicle and can be arrested if they don’t pay.
  • Tourists need a valid driving license with at least category A1 to use a moped
  • Make sure the vehicle is in good condition and drivers and passengers must wear helmets. Failure to do so could invalidate insurance and police could fine tourists and take their license.

Water sports

Book activities at a licensed water sports centre.

  • Make sure paperwork is completed
  • Ask for a safety demonstration
  • Make sure you know how to call for help
  • Obey warning signs and flags on beaches
  • Follow instructions from lifeguards and observe flags on beaches
  • Follow local advice if jellyfish and urchins are present