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British Airways ups flights to popular US and South Africa destinations
There will be more flights from Heathrow airport to Miami, Seattle and Cape Town from April
Why Egypt's Red Sea resorts are perfect for family breaks
Families looking to escape the British weather can find the ideal break on Egypt’s Red Sea coast
British Airways to service Marrakech through codeshare agreement
It is the airline’s first African codeshare agreement
Virgin Atlantic announces Heathrow-Cape Town service
Virgin will return to Cape Town for the first time since 2014 when its new seasonal service gets under way on 25 October
South African Airways cuts routes to rescue business
The airline’s only domestic route will continue to run from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Africa specialist tips Zimbabwe for 2020 success
Destination continues to rebound following fall of long-time leader Robert Mugabe
Sunvil pledges to boost trade team in 50th anniversary year
Greece and Cyprus specialist set to welcome new trade sales manager this month and is recruiting for north and south trade sales executives
South African Airways secures state rescue deal
Banks to provide initial two billion rand (£105 million) to tide the carrier over until SAA’s full rescue plan is agreed, published and adopted
Marriott to revamp hotel in Egypt's new city
It has 434 rooms, swimming pools, a gym, spa, club house and numerous food and drink outlets
New London conference to connect the adventure travel trade
The Adventure Travel Networking Conference and Marketplace will be at the Royal Geographical Society on May 21, 2020.
Operators vow to stand by South African Airways during cash crisis
SAA cancelled nearly 40 domestic and international flights earlier this week
South African Airways cancels flights as it awaits bailout
Nearly 40 flights cancelled by troubled SAA
EasyJet's summer Sharm flights go on sale
The budget airline is offering flights to the destination for the first time since 2015
Tunisia packages offered by 'first' Muslim-friendly OTA
The hotels offer services such as a modest swimwear beach and alcohol-free bars
Who peaked? Travel's turn-of-year TV ads go under the microscope
Brighter Group’s Debbie Flynn gives her verdict on which brands struck gold on the silver screen
Tourist attacked by shark off Seychelles island
The French tourist was swimming after dark off the coast of Praslin
Uganda sees sharp rise in gorilla numbers
There are now at least 459 gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Tunisia buoyed by easyJet return ahead of trade push
Destination to launch major trade campaign next year as it seeks to rebuild and fill capacity left by the collapse of Thomas Cook
Tunisia wins £25k ad boost in WTM London draw
The Tunisian National Tourist Office has won £25,000 worth of advertising with Sherbet London
EasyJet set for Tunisia return
The news comes four years after the Sousse terror attack
South African Airways enters business rescue proceedings
Formal measures to secure embattled flag carrier’s future under way
Tui Blue targets Austria, Gran Canaria and Morocco
Operator’s flagship hotel brand to head into summer 2020 with nearly 100 hotels
Tui introduces flights to Cuba and Gambia
Tour operator will run services to two former Thomas Cook destinations
The British Embassy in Tunisia signs Sustainable Tourism Charter
The Hammamet charter has set out a number of goals covering single-use plastic, recycling and the local economy