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Short-stay visas will rise by £15 to £115.

Ouch! UK hikes visa fees from OctoberUK to increase fees for all visitor visas from 4 October 2023.

Hurtigruten Expedition rebrands to HXThe rebranding aims for brand clarity to further global expansion.

Cat Ba Archipelago is Vietnam’s largest limestone archipelago.

Who’s new and who’s in danger as World Heritage Sites?More destinations in Asia make the UNESCO list, but other sites get onto ‘danger list’.

Protestors are calling for free beaches for all.

The ‘beach towel revolt’ spreading across GreeceLocals says the beaches belong to the public, not bars and businesses.

The preferred tactic for ransom gangs is to use social engineering to gain access into the companies’ IT systems.

Humans are the weakest link in MGM cyberattackIt all began on LinkedIn: Hackers held US casino resorts to ransom after simple security breaches.

Fake blood and gory on the streets of the Swedish capital during the annual Stockholm Zombie Walk.

Europe’s weirdest experiences: From giant omelettes to zombiesBathing in beer, rolling cheeses down a hill, it’s all part of the fun for travellers in Europe.

Contiki: “We want choice to be at the heart of everything we do.”

Spot the differences: Contiki has done just thatNew tours recognise that not all travellers want the same thing.

The six-hour Bond for a Day Experience can include a speedboat ride on the River Thames.

Fancy being James Bond for a Day?Visit a gun club, ride down the Thames in a speedboat, and sip a vodka martini just like the famous Secret Service agent.

The cruise tourism industry is poised for significant growth, offering abundant opportunities for travel agents.

Hot and hotter: Cruise is travel’s fastest-growing segmentCruise tourism is projected to reach US$17.8 billion by 2033.

Lahaina Harbour, Maui

Hurry back to Hawaii, travellers urgedAfter the devastating wildfires, Maui is open for tourism business again.