17 Apr 2025
Travel risk expert says 'don't go' to 5 UK favourite holiday hotspots
Many of the places are tourist hotspots, enjoyed by thousands of travellers from the UK but are also potentially fraught with danger, with the authorities designating some areas no-go zones with also restrictions for some travellers - including those who are LGBTQIA+.
Eeva Ruuska, Operations Manager at Riskline, an international travel risk assessment company, has flagged up five hotspot destinations people should think twice about travelling to. She said: "Safety is a crucial factor in choosing destinations. From political unrest and war zones to the rising threat of extreme weather events, the traditional idea of a "dream destination" is being reshaped by real-world risks.
With 35 per cent of Brits planning holidays one to three months in advance, many are currently making their bookings. However, the mix of political instability, weather extremes, cultural attitudes and economic pressures is casting a shadow over the viability of certain locations.
Read the full article in Echo.
Eeva Ruuska, Operations Manager at Riskline, an international travel risk assessment company, has flagged up five hotspot destinations people should think twice about travelling to. She said: "Safety is a crucial factor in choosing destinations. From political unrest and war zones to the rising threat of extreme weather events, the traditional idea of a "dream destination" is being reshaped by real-world risks.
With 35 per cent of Brits planning holidays one to three months in advance, many are currently making their bookings. However, the mix of political instability, weather extremes, cultural attitudes and economic pressures is casting a shadow over the viability of certain locations.
Read the full article in Echo.
