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Simon McNeill Ritchie Travel Show

Jun 3

Kings, Diplomats and Airports - The Travel Show with Simon McNeill-Ritchie

King Charles delivers a masterclass in diplomatic language during his Washington visit; Italian airport strikes threaten summer travel plans; Japan Airlines trials robots at Haneda to tackle its luggage handling crisis; a YouGov poll reveals majority support for Bristol Airport's expansion; the world's best beaches for 2026 are revealed — and a personal connection to the top five; and a visit to the Sydney Opera House, one of the world's great architectural icons, and the troubled history behind its creation.

36 min
Jun 1

Falls, The Good and The Bad - The Travel Show with Simon McNeill-Ritchie

The Travel Show with Simon McNeill-Ritchie A roundup of international travel and aviation news covering: UK inflation dropping to 3% with airfares as a key driver; transatlantic flight prices for the 2026 World Cup in North America, with mixed news for England and Scotland fans; the proposed renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald J. Trump International Airport; Spain's DORA 3 airport charge dispute between operator Aena and airlines; a slowdown in Spanish tourism with shifts toward inland and shoulder-season travel; a careers fair at Bristol Airport offering 150+ roles; postponed Italian airport strikes rescheduled for 26 February; planned disruption at Brussels Airport on 12 March; and Jet2 expanding capacity at Gatwick by 27% for summer 2027.

28 min
May 20

Bhutan

Welcome back to The Travel show with Simon McNeill-Ritchie. Very shortly I’ll be talking with today’s guest, Karma Choden, who will be telling us about her homeland of Bhutan, the lesser-known Himalayan kingdom that lies to the east of Nepal, and otherwise bordered by two even bigger neighbours, India and China.

34 min
Feb 26

Skies, Vows, and Scams: Navigating the New World of Travel

From the high-stakes pressure of air traffic control to the surprising financial windfall of a Caribbean URL suffix, host Simon McNeill-Ritchie explores the evolving landscape of global travel. This episode delves into the growing trend of overseas weddings, the impact of new electronic travel authorizations, and the diplomatic hurdles facing football fans heading to the 2026 World Cup.

34 min
Feb 26

2026 Travel Outlook: Navigating New Regulations and Global Trends

The January 3, 2026, episode of The Travel Show with Simon McNeill-Ritchie reviews the chaotic end to 2025 and looks forward to travel trends and challenges in 2026.

37 min
12/10/2025

Nancy Connoly in Athens and all the latest international travel news

A Greek Classic, with Nancy Connolly in ecstasy about her recent visit to Athens. As well as early-release prisoners in the UK, flight cutbacks in the US and back to the drawing board for Bristol Airport. Plus all the other international travel news.

30 min
12/10/2025

The Travel Show with Simon McNeill-Ritchie - 29th November 2025

Join Simon McNeill-Ritchie this week for his Thanksgiving Special. Mama Martha shares her secret ingredients for a family feast in Arkansas. Plus stories about the origins of Thanksgiving and, of course, the latest international travel news.

32 min
12/10/2025

The Travel Show with Simon McNeill-Ritchie - 27th September 2025

Taking a Hike with Old Friends, Gatwick gets the Go-Ahead, Paying to Keep the Middle Seat Free, drones and cyber attacks, hurricanes and typhoons

32 min

Simon McNeill Ritchie Travel Show

Creator

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Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

15
Rating

Clean
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