News & Articles 2016 Archive

Berlin attack: What are the travel implications for tourists?
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/berlin-attack-germany-latest-travel-implications-tourists-a7485626.html

Travel study reveals changing behaviour among young and old
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-38238029

15 maps that will change the way you see the world
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/maps-and-graphics/maps-that-will-change-the-way-you-see-the-world/

Airbnb’s NEW rules for London and Amsterdam mark monumental shift for accommodation site
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/739929/Airbnb-limits-London-Amsterdam-regulation-accommodation

These are the world’s best airlines, based on safety and comfort
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/worlds-best-airlines-105433287/photo-p-germany-lufthansa-one-most-photo-105433638.html

Ethiopia’s diplomatic travel ban ends as ‘peace restored’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-37910542

How Twitter will shake up insurance
http://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/uk/news/breaking-news/how-twitter-will-shake-up-insurance-39486.aspx

Why travel retail is big business for beauty brands
https://econsultancy.com/blog/68371-why-travel-retail-is-big-business-for-beauty-brands/

Is it safe to travel to Florida? LATEST up-to-date Hurricane Matthew information
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/716989/Hurricane-Matthew-Florida-is-it-safe-to-travel-East-Coast-America-US-advice-storm-updates

Google Trips: A Fantastic (And Free) Travel App You Should Download Now
https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffreymorrison/2016/09/21/google-trips-review/#6d603d472753

What to check for when booking ski holiday insurance
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/advice/top-tips-for-booking-winter-ski-insurance/

The travel THREAT many Brits are unaware of – are YOU at risk?
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/705290/Travel-threat-many-Brits-unaware-risk

Travel insurance misconceptions about terror attacks revealed in survey
http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/articles/62841/travel-insurance-misconceptions-about-terror-attacks-revealed-in-survey

Why NOT to visit America: Travel warnings from foreign countries list Zika, racism, gun violence and police shootings as reasons to stay away from USA
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3736131/US-travel-warnings-issued-gun-violence-Zika-virus.html

Grieving dad’s travel insurance warning
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/37084862/grieving-dads-travel-insurance-warning

Terrorism fears up stakes for tourism as Europe travel falls ‘off a cliff’
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/05/terrorism-fears-up-stakes-for-tourism-as-europe-travel-falls-off-a-cliff.html

US health authorities warn against travel to Zika virus ‘transmission zone’ in Florida after more cases discovered
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/01/us-health-authorities-warn-against-travel-to-zika-transmission-z/

Is it safe to travel to Germany? LATEST up-to-date holiday and flight information
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/693422/Germany-travel-safe-news-airlines-british-airways-terror

Faroe Islands fit cameras to sheep to create Google Street View
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/jul/12/sheep-view-360-faroe-islands-google-mapping-project

How the Insurance Act 2015 will affect relationships between customers and insurers
https://business-reporter.co.uk/2016/07/12/insurance-act-2015-will-affect-relationships-customers-insurers/

Asia to dethrone North America as largest digital travel market
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/13/asia-to-dethrone-north-america-as-largest-digital-travel-market-led-by-china.html

Six ways Brexit will change insurance
http://www.insuranceage.co.uk/insurance-age/opinion/2463835/six-ways-brexit-will-change-insurance

Post-Brexit travel money: where has the pound suffered the least?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/post-brexit-travel-money-where-has-the-pound-suffered-the-least/

Is it safe to travel to Turkey in 2017?
https://www.skyscanner.net/news/tips/safe-travel-in-turkey-2016/

Disney’s spectacular Magic Kingdom rolls into Shanghai TODAY
http://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/680430/Disneyland-spectacular-Magic-Kingdom-Shanghai-China-opens

Turkey fails to meet criteria for visa-free EU travel
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/15/turkey-misses-deadline-visa-free-travel-eu-ambassador-withdraw

The expert view: Is it safe to travel to Orlando after the attacks in Florida?
http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/travel/travel-advice/the-expert-view-is-it-safe-to-travel-to-orlando-after-the-attacks-in-florida-11364068073838

Travel insurance: How to make sure you are properly covered
http://www.theweek.co.uk/73457/travel-insurance-how-to-make-sure-you-are-properly-covered

Want to avoid a painful holiday nightmare? Get the right insurance
https://www.sundaypost.com/in10/travel-in10/want-to-avoid-a-painful-holiday-nightmare-get-the-right-insurance/

What will happen to the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) if there’s a Brexit?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/insurance/travel/what-will-happen-to-the-european-health-insurance-card-if-theres/

One in four travellers don’t bother taking out insurance, research shows
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/may/15/travel-insurance-holiday-europe

Accidents abroad: don’t get caught out by insurance rules
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/health/accidents-abroad-dont-get-caught-out-by-insurance-rules/

New passport rule ruins millions of holidays for travelers flying to US
http://theshrug.com/new-passport-rule/

Chinese Business Travel Is Skyrocketing
http://fortune.com/2016/05/02/chinese-business-travel/

Airbnb focuses on India’s growing travel market
https://techcrunch.com/2016/04/18/airbnb-focuses-on-indias-growing-travel-market/

Infographic reveals how travelling is a passport to being a better entrepreneur
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3534389/Want-resilient-creative-Infographic-reveals-travelling-passport-better-entrepreneur.html

MEET THE UK’S FIRST LGBT INSURANCE PROVIDER, EMERALD LIFE
http://attitude.co.uk/meet-the-uks-first-lgbt-insurance-provider-emerald-life/

HR Best Practices Can Lead to a Better Expat Experience
https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/hr-topics/global-hr/Pages/HR-Best-Practices-Can-Lead-to-Better-Expat-Experience.aspx

London ranked the world’s number one travel destination on Tripadvisor
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-ranked-the-worlds-number-one-travel-destination-on-tripadvisor-a3208496.html

London ranked the world’s number one travel destination on Tripadvisor
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-ranked-the-worlds-number-one-travel-destination-on-tripadvisor-a3208496.html

Brussels attacks: Travel advice for Belgium as trains and flights cancelled
http://www.itv.com/news/2016-03-22/brussels-attacks-travel-advice-for-belgium-as-trains-and-flights-cancelled/

The Expat Partner’s Guide: Help for spouses in the UAE and elsewhere
http://www.thenational.ae/business/the-life/the-expat-partners-guide-help-for-spouses-in-the-uae-and-elsewhere

Gaycation: Ellen Page and Ian Daniel explore gay cultures in new travel documentary series
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/gaycation-ellen-page-ian-daniel-explore-gay-cultures-new-travel-documentary-series-1550570

Essential tips for travelling with your pet
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/travel-lifestyle/travel-tips/top-tips-for-travelling-abroad-with-your-pet/

Car Rental Insurance Product Changes for 2016
http://statusglobalinsurance.com/press-release-car-rental-insurance-2016-changes/

Google Compare to close down
http://www.insuranceage.co.uk/insurance-age/news/2448288/google-compare-to-close-down

Everything you need to know about travel insurance
http://www.itv.com/news/london/2016-02-22/everything-you-need-to-know-about-travel-insurance/

US continues to dominate long-haul business travel
http://buyingbusinesstravel.com/news/2425365-us-continues-dominate-long-haul-business-travel

Saudi Arabia and Gulf allies warn against Lebanon travel
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-35649433

4 Tips for Expats Filing Taxes in 2016
http://time.com/money/4213768/expat-taxes-2016-fatca-tips/

Spain, Malta and Cyprus now cost you more in travel insurance
http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/money/insurance/spain-malta-and-cyprus-now-cost-you-more-in-travel-insurance-11364039250221

Why expat Americans are giving up their passports
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/35383435

Travel firms urged to provide better safety advice to LGBT travellers
http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/travel-firms-urged-to-provide-better-safety-advice-to-lgbt-travellers-11364038435065

How technology is changing the travel industry in 2016
http://www.itproportal.com/2016/02/06/how-technology-changing-travel-industry-in-2016/

Travel firm recruits experts after big rise in same-sex honeymoons
http://home.bt.com/news/uk-news/travel-firm-recruits-specialists-in-same-sex-honeymoons-11364037861238

Revealed: The cheapest times to travel to some of the most expensive destinations in the world
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3428545/The-cheapest-times-travel-expensive-destinations-world-savings-86-cent.html

Australia sport groups warned on gender travel policy
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-35480340

Top tips for choosing travel insurance
https://moneyfacts.co.uk/news/travel-insurance/top-tips-for-choosing-travel-insurance/

4 Reasons Expat Retirees Are Happier Than You
http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2016/01/31/4-reasons-expat-retirees-are-happier-than-you/#fc1c91f24bc0

The world’s most expensive hospital beds revealed
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3386721/The-holiday-destinations-travel-insurance-REALLY-important-world-s-expensive-hospital-beds-revealed-isn-t-priciest.html

The rise of travelling families and world-schooling
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/jan/29/is-world-schooling-kids-selfish-family-travel-edventures

Zika outbreak: Travel advice – BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-35441675

The best ways to beat travel sickness
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3419464/The-best-ways-beat-travel-sickness-revealed.html

Travel agency for gay-friendly holidays turns over £1m in three months
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/12127737/Travel-agency-for-gay-friendly-holidays-turns-over-1m-in-three-months.html

13 problems you’ll be familiar with if you’re an expat
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatlife/12115278/13-problems-youll-be-familiar-with-if-youre-an-expat.html

More women using expat postings to fast-track their careers
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatlife/12115571/More-women-using-expat-postings-to-fast-track-their-careers.html

Zika virus by the numbers: travel advisories issued across the world
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/26/zika-virus-travel-advisories-us-canada-uk-eu-australia

Travel red tape: Passport expiry dates, visa pages, and ‘sufficient funds for length of stay’
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/travel-red-tape-passport-expiry-dates-visa-pages-and-sufficient-funds-for-length-of-stay-a6826776.html

New income rules for expat workers in UK could see New Zealanders deported
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/europe/76058085/new-income-rules-for-expat-workers-in-uk-could-see-new-zealanders-deported

Choosing the right business insurance to cover all your office peripherals
http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk/running-a-business/small-business-insurance/2502576/choosing-the-right-business-insurance-to-cover-all-your-office-peripherals.thtml

The new rucksack hailed as one of best travel products of the year
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3406434/Backward-thinking-new-rucksack-hailed-one-best-travel-products-year-reversed-zips-pockets-make-virtually-theft-proof.html

How the Internet of Things Is Transforming Travel
http://www.emarketer.com/Article/How-Internet-of-Things-Transforming-Travel/1013487

Doing it for the kids: the pros and cons of expat life for families with children
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/financialservices/international-health-insurance/12107499/Doing-it-for-the-kids-the-pros-and-cons-of-expat-life-for-families-with-children.html

Boarding schools for expat pupils: a checklist for parents
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/expateducation/12105826/Boarding-schools-for-expat-pupils-a-checklist-for-parents.html

5 Simple Ways To Lose Weight When You Travel
https://www.yahoo.com/travel/5-simple-ways-to-lose-weight-1341259450794038.html

You can now travel to Gatwick Airport using Oyster and contactless cards
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/you-can-now-travel-to-gatwick-airport-using-oyster-and-contactless-payment-cards-a3153621.html

Top tips for choosing travel insurance
http://moneyfacts.co.uk/news/travel-insurance/top-tips-for-choosing-travel-insurance/

Airbnb’s booming city neighbourhoods
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/jan/11/worlds-coolest-neighbourhoods-airbnb-rentals-bangkok-japank-kuala-lumpur

Top 10 family adventure holidays in Europe
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/jan/10/family-adventure-activity-holidays-europe

Who Is The Safest Airline In The World In 2016?
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/safest-airline-revealed-who-tops-the-safe-fly-103844732.html

Scotrail offers new deal to over-50s: travel anywhere in Scotland for £16 return
http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/14179841.Over_50__Now_you_can_travel_anywhere_in_Scotland_for___16_return/

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