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Tunisia further extends state of emergency
The measures, enacted in November 2015 following a suicide attack on a bus, will remain in place for another month
WTM 2018: The inside track on sub-Saharan Africa
We lift the lid on exciting developments in sub-Saharan Africa, from increased airlift and new transport links on the ground to recently launched lodges and resorts
WTM 2018: Ras Al Khaimah visitors set to triple
Ras Al Khaimah plans to triple annual visitor numbers to three million by 2025 with a programme of hotel building
WTM 2018: Rwanda to open new national park
Rwanda is gearing up for the 2019 opening of a new national park, as luxury accommodation providers continue to invest in the country
WTM 2018: South Africa to issue new guidance on travelling with minors
South Africa’s tourism minister has confirmed new guidance notes softening requirements on travelling with minors are to be issued in the “next couple of weeks”
WTM 2018: Sierra Leone looks to 'change its narrative'
The Sierra Leone National Tourist Board is working with the country’s new government to promote tourism and development, and hopes for tourism to become the lead industry for the country
WTM 2018: Sharm return 'a matter for the British authorities' says Egyptian tourism minister
Dr Rania al-Mashat, Egyptian minister for tourism, said the country’s decision to more widely market its range of Red Sea resorts was starting to show results
Agent urges operators to avoid Tanzania after witch-hunt of gay people announced
A Tanzania governor has announced the launch of a squad to hunt down gay people
Thomas Cook firms up plans for own-brand hotel expansion
Cook will open 20 new Casa Cook and Cook’s Club own-brand hotels by the end of 2019
Fastjet facing race against time to secure future
The low-cost African airline said late last month it would need to find additional funding by the end of October to continue operating
How to sell safaris
Safaris are not one size fits all, and clients are likely to have plenty of questions when booking one. Pippa Jacks asks operators at the recent Wildlife & Safari Travel Show for their selling tips
African beaches to twin with safaris
An African beach stay can make a relaxing tail or top end to a safari holiday – or it can provide an added element of fascinating culture and grand adventure, says Abra Dunsby.
Top five experiences for daredevils
When it comes to bucket-list experiences, daredevils often have an adrenaline fix on the roster. Abigail Healy rounds up five exhilarating activities to suggest
Switching off: Honeymoons to encourage a digital detox
Honeymoons are times for couples to give each other their undivided attention – without the interruption of a new WhatsApp alert. Andrew Doherty rounds up honeymoons to help clients go offline
G Adventures to show agents impact of responsible travel with Change Makers trip
100 travel consultants from across the world will be taken to a mystery destination next summer
Tanzania homes in on the UK
Tanzania is to be promoted in the UK by a new private-sector marketing group comprising lodges and DMCs across the country
Travel firms back WTTC pledge to combat illegal wildlife trade
More than 100 businesses, associations, media outlets, NGOs and destinations have supported the WTTC’s campaign
Instagram-worthy hotels to boost clients' digital kudos
In the age of Instagram, keeping up with the Joneses has gone digital. Chloe Cann uncovers Insta-worthy properties to help your clients find hashtag heaven
Somak Holidays marks 50th anniversary with new Africa brochure
The safari specialist is celebrating 50 years in business this year and has reiterated its commitment to the travel trade
Discovering Namibia’s newest luxury lodges
Namibia has scenery and wildlife-spotting opportunities in abundance, and now two new luxury lodges are opening up one of its most remote areas, discovers Sarah Gilbert
Trafalgar brings more European tours for 2019
Dedicated Poland itinerary added to Trafalgar’s range
ITC launches first-ever TV ad campaign with inspiring message to agents
The ads are part of a group-wide agent incentive scheme launching in October
Africa and Beyond boss to 'step back' into chairman role
MD Richard Russell will hand over day-to-day running of the tour operator to sales director Jamie Taylor and operations director Sue Foster
Coroner to open inquests into Cook hotel deaths
Inquests into the deaths of John and Susan Cooper, who fell fatally ill at a hotel in Egypt last month, will be opened and adjourned this week