Since 2012 a group of economists have been studying how happy the world is, as a way of helping improve society.
Published by the United Nations, the World H
You might think London, New York or Tokyo would be top of the list for cost of living in cities around the world, but recent findings from the Economist Intelli
Residence and citizenship and planning company Henley and Partners has published the results of its annual Visa Restrictions Index, a survey of freedom of trave
The 19th annual Quality of Living survey from global consultancy Mercer has revealed the most liveable cities in the world, out of a total of 230. In first plac
Data from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has revealed a 22 per cent increase in the number of emergency travel documents issued to British people abr
Gone are the days of package holidays, all-inclusive buffets and two weeks frying on the beach. In the second decade of the 21st century, travellers are becomin
Travel search engine Kayak has revealed 80 data-based formulas for getting the cheapest flights possible based on the time and day you book, and the season you
A survey of more than 14,000 expats has revealed the cities people most desire to live and work in around the world.
The data, collated by InterNations – a g
The QS Best Student Cities Rankings have been revealed, with London rated the fifth best student city in the world. But what was voted number one?
The survey
Skyscanner has revealed five trending travel destinations for 2016, based on the analysis of millions of Skyscanner flight searches from the last three years.
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, in ten years' time travel and tourism will contribute US$11.3 trillion in GDP to the world economy and will s
James Bond has always travelled, hopping from country to country destroying picturesque market places or ancient palaces. He has an uncanny way of getting half
A recent survey of 2,412 British holiday bookers has revealed that one in three has been influenced by where their favourite celebrities have vacationed.
The r
According to a new report on “World Metro Figures, cities in Asia have the biggest and busiest subways systems globally.
The study by the International Assoc
According to the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), more than 70 per cent of adventure travel itineraries now have an "experiential food focus".
Trav
Car hire company Avis has created a scientific formula to determine what the most adrenaline-fuelled roads in the world are.
Lead researcher in developing the
Based on a study of more than 2.25 million public reviews on TripAdvisor, creative agency Luxury Branding has revealed the world's most-loved luxury hotel brand
Hospitality research company STR Global has revealed a survey of pricing for international-grade hotel stays across select cities in Africa.
The average rate
Of 2,371 people surveyed, 14 per cent arranged their next trip abroad before their holiday was over, with the majority doing so on the last day.
The study wa
The 2015 Wealth Report from global property consultancy Knight Frank gives an in-depth look into who the super rich really are – and what they are spending thei
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has published its 2015 Global Liveability Ranking of 140 cities around the world to reveal which ones are best, and worst.
Research from the Reputation Institute reveals the UK takes 13th place and the US 22nd in a survey of 55 destinations (the largest by GDP).
The countries tha
The Economist Intelligence Unit has published its 2015 Safe Cities Index, revealing where the best destinations are in terms of personal safety and infrastructu
The 2015 Beer Price Index (from transport price comparison website GoEuro) reveals which are the most affordable destinations to go out drinking based on data f
