{
  "id": 14988123,
  "title": "Extreme heatwaves in Europe not changing Brits’ holiday plans, say travel bosses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/extreme-heatwaves-in-europe-not-changing-brits-holiday-plans-say",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:20:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Business",
    "slug": "guardian-business",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/16/extreme-heatwaves-in-europe-not-changing-brits-holiday-plans-say-travel-bosses"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Despite a year marked by extreme heat and soaring fuel prices, British travel executives remain optimistic about holiday plans. Despite the soaring temperatures and global tensions, tourism industry leaders believe that holiday destinations will remain unchanged, with most tourists still preferring warm beach holidays. New supplies of jet fuel have been established, but the cost remains high, causing concerns for both consumers and airlines. While some may seek alternative destinations or consider \"coolcations,\" the majority of travelers remain focused on traditional summer getaways.",
  "summary": "Hot summer getaways are still popular – but tourism industry fears impact of rising jet fuel costs and squeezed household incomes After a year marked by extreme heat and war sending fuel prices skywards, British travel executives hoped for solace in Madeira’s benign subtropical climate, separated by hundreds of miles of blue sea from the overtourism protests and six-hour EU-entry queues seen on…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}