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Jet2 to launch more Christmas market routes next winter
Jet2CityBreaks adds more Christmas markets options from five of its UK bases ahead of the 2024/25 season
'Bali's new tourist levy is another opportunity for agents to shine'
Pata chair UK and Ireland, Chris Crampton, tells TTG that while the £7.50pp fee will ultimately be an annoyance, it’s a chance for agents to demonstrate their expertise and service
Gatwick to gain two new China routes this summer
Gatwick will offer flights to China’s capital and its major commercial centre from June
Budget airline to return to Heathrow with Paris and Barcelona services
Spain’s budget carrier Vueling has secured slots from sister airline British Airways at Heathrow
Record rainfall prompts California flooding warning from FCDO
State of emergency declared in eight counties, with the risk of potentially deadly flash flooding set to continue into Tuesday (6 February)
Lata calls for calm as deadly Chile forest fires prompt FCDO travel alert
Lata chair Martin Johnson said it was important to remember the fires were limited to Chile’s Valparaiso region
Bali to introduce £7.50pp tourist levy next week
Visitors to the Indonesian island will have to pay the new fee on a per entry basis, on top of Indonesia’s approximately £25 30-day tourist e-visa
TV presenter to appear on screen at TTG’s Visit Florida Showcase
This month’s Visit Florida Showcase will reveal clips from new ITV series Jimmy Doherty’s Taste of Florida as part of a session on how to harness the power of TV in travel marketing.
Jet2 to launch seven new routes to Greece in expanded programme
Chief executive Steve Heapy has called Jet2’s campaign with the Greek National Tourist Office ’critical’ for the programme’s success
Venice entry fee prompts FCDO to update Italy travel advice
A €5 fee will be levied on day visitors to Venice, starting this summer
Jet2 adds Verona to Manchester 2024/25 ski flight programme
Airline and operator to launch weekly Saturday service in December
Can Venice forge a new path for tourism that respects its past?
TTG explores the potential impacts of new curbs on mass tourism to the famous lagoon city, and what they will mean for visitors and residents alike
Venice debuts booking platform ahead of €5 entry fee launch in April
City authorities say the measure, which was initially proposed before the pandemic, will help Venice strike a better balance between the needs of tourists and those of residents
‘We don't send our guests to war zones – but we can give partners there hope’
‘Regent has over the years pioneered travel to lesser-trodden paths around the world – and despite the complex situation in places like Ukraine, Israel and Palestine, we will never abandon our partners on the ground’
Cyclone Belal: Mauritius flights rescheduled as airport reopens
Local authorities, though, have warned of knock-on effects from this week’s tropical storm over the coming days
Cyclone Belal: Air Mauritius suspends flights following airport closure
Air Mauritius cancelled five services scheduled for Tuesday (16 January) as the airport was forced to shut down a day earlier due to the impact of Cyclone Belal
Storm Belal prompts FCDO warning for Mauritius
UK officials have called on all Brits in the island to follow the advice of local authorities
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon shuts down again due to new volcanic eruption
The geothermal facility has been open on and off for the past two months due to high volcanic and seismic activity in the surrounding area
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon reopens after two-month closure
The geothermal facility has confirmed all operational units are now open to the public, with operating hours adjusted to between 11am and 8pm
Baggage handler and security staff strikes to disrupt Italy travel next week
The walkout has led to flag carrier Ita Airways cancelling 20 national flights while guaranteeing all international ones
Albania, Zambia and Shropshire named as 'destinations to watch' this year
Abta says 2024 will be the year travel volumes return to 2019 levels, with Albania, Aruba, Zambia and Shropshire named among 10 destinations agents should keep their eye on this year
Iceland's Blue Lagoon extends closure as volcanic activity continues
The spa has announced that it will contact all guests with confirmed bookings over the coming days
Iceland's Blue Lagoon to review ongoing closure this week
The geothermal spa has been closed for the most part since mid-November owing to high levels of volcanic activity along Iceland’s southwestern Reykjanes peninsula
Venice to limit large groups to 25 in latest bid to curb overtourism
The measure comes after Venice’s city council announced the introduction of a €5 daily tourist tax in September