The Live Travel and Tours Blog

As your partner in Europe, we can't ignore the current situation in the Middle East, and the concerns that it is giving rise to around the globe. 

For now, we are seeing little impact on current travel trends to Europe for our own business. That said, we understand that many of you have questions. ...

We are thrilled and excited to see our very own Jane Tougouma featured in this month's ABA Women In Buses newsletter! We hugely value our connection with ABA, and strongly support the Women In Buses Council, so this means a lot to all of us. Read on for the full article. 

Yesterday, our Global Sales Manager, Jane Tougouma, was one of the panelists in this SYTA Webinar on Working with International Receptives. 

This session was part one of a series designed to help you confidently partner with Receptive Operators and Destination Management Companies (DMCs).

In this se...

Yesterday, ETOA hosted its quarterly Advisory Council meeting, followed by the 2026 General Assembly and Members’ Meeting in Berlin. As ETOA President, I was delighted to chair the meeting and present at the assembly, as well as to have time with members to discuss many matters important to them. 

Although travellers to the UK have needed to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for some months now, there has been a grace period as the new system has come into force. 

However, from 25 February 2026, it will be strictly enforced. For those eligible, if they don't have an ETA, they ...

More than 175 appointments, 4 days (and nights!) of events, 10 educational sessions, and meetings with the leaders of both ETOA and SYTA, and it's been a busy few days!

Most of our expert team attended various London-based events last week, including GEM, the ETOA Conference and World Travel Market...