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Whisky-themed hotel with just 12 rooms named UK’s best stay

A boutique property in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland has just been named the UK’s best hotel. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Named for the Ardbeg Distillery, a love of whisky runs deep at Ardbeg House on the island of Islay. Every stay includes a whisky tour at the distillery, and eagle-eyed guests…

The world’s happiest country is giving away Finnish Lakeland trips

Last month, Visit Sweden announced it was “giving away” private islands (and a week-long stay) in a bid to introduce people to the country’s perspective on freedom and nature. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Now the Finnish tourism board is getting in on the action, too, by offering up all-expenses-paid trips where you…

Ryanair is cutting these destinations in 2026 – here’s why

It was a big year for Ryanair in 2025, with the European budget airline making some key changes and announcements. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The airline revealed major expansions to its winter schedule, especially in the UK, Finland and Italy, and announced new routes like London to Murcia and Rovaniemi to the…

Iran conflict ‘costs Middle East tourism industry €515 million a day’

The regional conflict between the US-Israel and Iran is reportedly costing the Middle East travel and tourism industry €515 million a day. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT That figure is based on the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)’s 2026 pre-conflict forecast for the Middle East, which projected €178 billion in international visitor…

These are the 50 best cities in the world right now

The 50 best cities in the world have just been revealed, with 19 of the top spots taken by destinations in Europe. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The annual ranking from Time Out is based on a reader survey that asks residents about elements like quality of life, affordability, arts and culture, the…

Japan tourism is booming as travellers look beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

Japan’s tourism industry is enjoying a remarkable surge in international interest, with visitor numbers reaching record levels and travellers increasingly seeking authentic experiences beyond the country’s most famous cities. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to figures issued by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the country welcomed more than 42.7 million international…