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Wingtip Wednesday – Travel Insider Snapshot

✨ Travel Smart, Stay Ahead:

1. Climate Watch ️
Expect extreme heat in parts of Europe + wildfire alerts in Greece, Spain and California.
Tip: Book flexible itineraries & always check local advisories.
2. Hospitality Trends ️
Hotels are moving beyond “just a stay” → offering wellness retreats, fashion collabs & immersive adventures.
Tip: Ask your TAG (Travel Assignment Group) consultant about packages with built-in wellness or experience add-ons.
3. Experience-First Travel
Trending themes: art-focused trips, gaming getaways, garden tours & food safaris.
Tip: Instead of a checklist holiday, plan a passion-led trip — something that speaks to YOU.
4. Local Lens – South Africa
Solo female travel & wellness escapes are surging this Women’s Month.
Tip: Local gems like the Garden Route, Stellenbosch and Drakensberg offer safe, enriching solo or small group journeys.
5. Practical Nuggets
QR-coded itineraries & chatbot assistants are becoming the new normal (like our TAG Travelit update).
Tip: Keep digital copies of travel docs handy — they’re quicker, safer & greener.

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India – Update – Adverse weather conditions causing flight disruptions at Delhi Airport. Air India cancelled all its scheduled flights today.
Canada – Flight disruptions at Vancouver International Airport today. Passengers check the status of your flight with their airlines.
Scotland – Disruptions at Scottish airports possible as fuel tanker drivers strike.
UK – Airport strikes cancelled – scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 2 now cancelled.

✨ TAG Takeaway:
Travel isn’t just about the destination anymore — it’s about meaning, wellness, flexibility & connection.

Together in Travel, we keep you inspired and informed.

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