Travel
Are the romantic notions of barefoot elegance and “slow” yachting changing the future of luxury travel?
The discussions at the 2025 UHNWI Insight Summit in Monaco highlighted how the next generation of ultra-wealthy travellers is embracing “experience over excess,” prioritising meaningful, fluid experiences that align with the environment and people over the glamour and exclusivity sought by previous generations.
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Restrictions eased for some international travel
France is now easing some travel restrictions on travellers from outside Europe including those coming from the UK, Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea.
French airline experiments with AOK travel pass
Air France is trialing a digital ‘health pass’ for Covid-free travelers on selected flights. The company says it will share the results with other airlines to help resume air traffic.
Tickets from €19 on Paris-Nice overnight train
French national railway SNCF has started selling tickets for the revived Paris-Nice overnight service with a launch date set for mid-April.
EC investigating airline reimbursement policies
The European Commission has launched a preliminary inquiry into airlines after complaints by consumers that pandemic-related reimbursements are difficult to obtain.
Vaccine passport proposal coming this month
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Monday that the commission will be presenting legislation for a digital vaccine passport later this month.
Macron raises idea of “health pass”
French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a meeting with his government next week to discuss a new Europe-wide “health pass” to help reopen the country and EU borders for tourism.
