Articles tagged “uk”

The Hay Festival has largely traveled to participants rather than the other way around, but has still drawn visitors and recognition to the small town where it all began.

Interest in North Korea may have been piqued as evidenced by a 400 percent increase in inquires with one UK tour operator, but the ratio of inquires that turn into bookings will likely remain quite low.

Losing the contract in a convoluted assessment process was a major loss for the UK operator, but a thriving bus division and multiple rail franchises have kept the company’s engine running.

Nobody adores taxes, but this one is universally hated in a way that makes others seemed loved. But it's hard to give up a tax that brings in nearly £4 billion a year.

The UK hasn't had much luck, consumer-wise, when it comes to private partnerships in its transportation infrastructure. Something about the conflict between what's best for investors and what's best for the public good, perhaps.

The economies of Spain, Egypt, and Tunisia could surely use some much needed tourism pound sterling from the fleeing Brits.

Will surely be a benefit to travelers between the two countries, but could also be perceived as America's obsession with security infringing upon somewhat more-open UK machinery as it crosses borders.

UK already has enough trouble managing immigration lines at Heathrow, this will only add to the mess. And then rival politicians and rights groups are already crying discrimination and will hurt tourism as well.

If by back, she means back of beyond, then yes.