London, Edinburgh Latest Travel News : Royal Palace Reveals Queen’s Private Apartments for First Time
London, Edinburgh Latest Travel News : Royal Palace Reveals Queen’s Private Apartments for First Time Travelers fascinated by royal history and British heritage will soon have a rare opportunity to explore a part of royal life that has long remained hidden from public view. The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh is opening the private apartments used by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip for the first time as part of a special exhibition celebrating the centenary of the late monarch’s birth. For visitors walking the historic Royal Mile, the exhibition promises...
UK Investigation Targets Hilton, Marriott, and InterContinental Over Data Sharing – Could Hotel Price Fixing Harm UK Tourism? – All You Need To Know
UK Investigation Targets Hilton, Marriott, and InterContinental Over Data Sharing – Could Hotel Price Fixing Harm UK Tourism? – All You Need To Know The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a probe on Monday into whether major hotel chains Hilton, Marriott, and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) are sharing competitively sensitive information through a third-party data tool. This investigation is focused on a data analytics company, CoStar, which owns STR, a platform providing hospitality data insights. The concerns raised could severely impact the pricing of hotel rooms and the competitive...
Venice, Amsterdam, Athens and Munich: The Ultimate 2026 Month-by-Month City Break Guide for Smart Travelers
Venice, Amsterdam, Athens and Munich: The Ultimate 2026 Month-by-Month City Break Guide for Smart Travelers Choosing when to travel can matter just as much as where you go. For families saving for a long-awaited European escape or professionals adding leisure days to business trips, timing can transform a simple getaway into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A travel expert has mapped out a 12-month city calendar for 2026, matching destinations with seasonal highlights, major festivals and favourable weather patterns. With global travel demand continuing to rebound, UK Foreign Office (GOV.UK) travel advice emphasises planning...
Edinburgh’s A720 City Bypass: Massive Delays After Crash at Baberton – Motorists Urged to Avoid Area
Edinburgh’s A720 City Bypass: Massive Delays After Crash at Baberton – Motorists Urged to Avoid Area A crash on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass near Baberton caused significant delays for drivers early on Saturday morning. The collision occurred around 10:53 AM, and although the exact details of the crash remain unclear, emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation and prevent further disruption. Motorists were advised to use extreme caution when approaching the affected area. Traffic cameras picked up the growing queues, indicating that the incident caused substantial...
Rising Energy Costs Push UK Hotels to Raise Room Rates – What Travelers Need to Know
Rising Energy Costs Push UK Hotels to Raise Room Rates – What Travelers Need to Know As energy prices soar across the UK, hotels are feeling the impact, with many raising room rates and making subtle changes to services to cope with the rising costs. From colder hotel lobbies to reduced spa hours, the ongoing energy crisis is forcing hotel operators to reconsider how they manage energy usage and, in turn, adjust pricing strategies. This has led to increased costs for consumers and a shift in the traditional hospitality experience. Hotel prices...
Scotland Continues to Attract US Visitors with Record Air Connectivity and New Attractions
Scotland Continues to Attract US Visitors with Record Air Connectivity and New Attractions Scotland has long been a favourite among U.S. travellers, and 2026 promises to be no different. The United States functions as Scotland’s primary international visitor source, which will lead to an increase in American tourists who will arrive in Scotland, thus creating substantial growth in the tourism sector. According to VisitScotland, U.S. visitors accounted for 22 percent of all international trips to Scotland in 2024 and contributed to 36 percent of the country’s overseas tourism spend. Americans will...
The UK Now Joins the Ranks of Taxing Tourists: How This Affects Travel Plans for Visitors from France, Italy, US, South Korea and More
The UK Now Joins the Ranks of Taxing Tourists: How This Affects Travel Plans for Visitors from France, Italy, US, South Korea and More The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has expressed concerns over proposed new overnight visitor taxes in several UK cities, warning that the introduction of such levies could harm the United Kingdom’s travel industry. The potential implementation of these taxes, which would vary by region, could create additional costs for travelers, potentially stunting growth and making the country less competitive in the global tourism market. The UK’s travel...