Category: UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

India To Resume E-Visa Facility for UK Citizens

India has reinstated e-visas for British travellers, allowing visitors to apply online instead of having to book in-person appointments and interviews to secure a visa.  India’s High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram K Doraiswami, announced in a video that India is set to resume the e-Visa facility for UK citizens travelling to the country.  According…
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UK Flights Delayed And Cancelled Due To Bad Weather

The first major snowstorm and ice of the winter season have caused widespread flight disruptions across the UK. The snow & cold weather this winter forced multiple flights to be cancelled and delayed across the UK.  Gatwick and Stanstead airports were forced to close their runways on Sunday, December 11th, due to severe weather conditions.…
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Top UK Travel Destination For 2023

The 2023 edition of Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel” list has chosen Manchester as one of its must-visit destinations for 2023. This year’s list centers expert local perspectives at the heart of each destination, and are split up into eat, journey, connect, learn and unwind category. Manchester features under “learn”, praised for its dynamic arts…
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Amsterdam Tourism Campaign Aims To Discourage ‘Nuisance’ Tourists

Amsterdam has launched a tourism campaign aimed at keeping “nuisance” tourists away. Amsterdam wants to take a series of measures to curb nightlife tourism. The “discouragement campaign” wants to keep out visitors who come to the city simply for drink, drugs and sex. The campaign would be primarily aimed at British tourists, who are considered…
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EU Approves France’s Ban On Domestic Flights

The European Commission has released its official decision regarding France’s ban on short-haul flights on 02 December 2022. France has been given permission to ban short-haul domestic flights. This means that France will abolish flights between cities that are linked by a train journey of less than 2.5 hours.  The ban on short-haul flights will…
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