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EU Rejects Relaxing Post-Brexit Restrictions on UK Musicians Touring Europe

The European Union has ruled out easing post-Brexit restrictions for British artists touring Europe, citing the need for substantial changes to existing EU regulations. This is a setback for the UK’s Labour government, which had promised to reduce barriers for performers, such as additional travel permits and merchandise restrictions. Internal EU documents reveal that any…
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US Still Holds Top Spot as World’s Strongest Travel & Tourism Market

In 2023, the United States (US) was once again recognised as the world’s most powerful travel and tourism market, contributing a record $2.36 trillion to the economy, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report. Even with slower spending from international visitors, the U.S. nearly doubled the economic contribution…
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Hungary To Support Romania’s Full Schengen Membership by the End of 2024

Hungary’s Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister, Péter Szijjártó, announced during a visit to Bucharest that the Hungarian government is committed to helping Romania fully join the Schengen Area by the end of 2024. The Schengen Zone, which includes most EU countries, allows for free movement without internal land border controls. While Romania and Bulgaria are…
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New Zealand Hikes Tourist Tax: How It Will Affect Your Visit

Planning a trip to New Zealand? Starting October 1, 2024, the cost of entry will be significantly higher, with the country’s International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) set to nearly triple. The IVL, originally introduced in 2019 to support environmental conservation efforts, will increase from NZ$35 to NZ$100. This hike comes despite international tourist…
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Italy Braces for Strikes: Air Travel, Trains, and Local Transport to be Disrupted

As Italy’s summer holiday season comes to an end, the country’s transport sector is gearing up for a wave of strikes in September that could significantly disrupt travel plans. With a ban on strikes from July 27 to September 5, when many Italians are on vacation, the busiest summer travel period has been relatively unaffected.…
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