New data from Airbnb reveals that guests and hosts on the platform generated over £320m for the Edinburgh economy in 2018 alone. Continue reading Airbnb has an estimated direct economic impact in Edinburgh of £320m
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Keep the change: international tipping culture advice
British tourists should tip high in the USA, less in Europe, not at all in parts of East Asia and give items in Iran, according to international gratuities advice. Continue reading Keep the change: international tipping culture advice
Spend a weekend In America’s East Coast World Heritage City: Edinburgh welcomes new direct flight to Philadelphia
The launch of American Airlines’ new direct flight route to Philadelphia International Airport from Edinburgh in April allows Scottish travellers to plan a long weekend exploring the East Coast city of Philadelphia, which is rich in history, arts and culture, vibrant neighbourhoods, plus tax-free shopping hotspots. Continue reading Spend a weekend In America’s East Coast World Heritage City: Edinburgh welcomes new direct flight to Philadelphia
2018 was record year for Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport has recorded the busiest ever year for a Scottish airport with more than 14 million people passing through in 2018. Continue reading 2018 was record year for Edinburgh Airport
Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig
Planning a holiday or a short break? Have a look at Leipzig
Hardly any other German city can boast as great and vibrant a cultural history as Leipzig. In 2019, the city will celebrate important anniversaries of events that had significant effects on the development of Germany. Continue reading Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig
No sleigh, no way!
It would take Santa 1,646 hours to deliver Scotland’s presents by car
● Santa’s sleigh needs to travel at over 13 million mph to deliver the world’s presents in one night
● It would take over 12,000 years to deliver the presents on foot
● To reach every house in one night, it would take nearly 200,000 cars Continue reading No sleigh, no way!
Forget Brexit and the Gatwick drones … tourists flock to UK
The UK is expecting a rise in overseas visitors during Christmas and into the New Year. Continue reading Forget Brexit and the Gatwick drones … tourists flock to UK
Kids in Charge: travel agency where kids call the shots
Holidays are among the top five things that children influence most in their parents’ lives (along with amount of sleep … !) Continue reading Kids in Charge: travel agency where kids call the shots
Disability charity calls for step change in railway stations
Steps prevent people with disabilities from using 40% of Great Britain’s railway stations, according to research published by disability charity Leonard Cheshire. Continue reading Disability charity calls for step change in railway stations
Best places to embrace – or escape – Winter
On The Go Tours have analysed the average winter temperatures, daily average sunshine hours, transfer time from London and number of Instagram hashtags, to reveal the top 20 locations to embrace or escape winter. Continue reading Best places to embrace – or escape – Winter