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Stansted sets out long-haul ambitions with route target list
Stansted is aiming to add 25 long-haul destinations over the next five years, including Hong Kong, Vancouver, Bangkok and Los Angeles
Steigenberger pledges to ‘increase quality control’ after Cook deaths
The owner of the Hurghada hotel where Cook agent Susan Cooper and husband John died in August says a report into their deaths produced findings that ‘do no match its stringent quality and safety standards’
Cook Hurghada hotel deaths 'caused by E. coli' says Egyptian authorities
General prosecutor Nabil Sadek said E. coli was a factor in the deaths of Thomas Cook holidaymakers John and Susan Cooper, who fell fatally ill at the Steigenberger Aqua Magic hotel in Hurghada last month
Victoria Falls Bridge toll fee sparks agent warning
Agents and tour operators have been warned to be aware of the new charge, effective immediately, if they have travellers in the area
Insecticide fear over deaths of Cook holidaymakers in Egypt
The room next to that where Cook agent Susan Cooper and husband John fell fatally ill was reportedly fumigated hours before the couple died
Tui to target British market with new Magic Life clubs
The operator will launch new clubs in Tunisia, Turkey and Italy next year
Dozens of elephants found dead near Botswana wildlife reserve
Nearly 90 elephants have been killed over the past three months by poaches in and around the Okavango Delta, according to Elephants Without Borders
‘No evidence' of carbon monoxide poisoning in Hurghada case, says Cook
John Cooper and wife Susan died during a stay at the Steigenberger Aqua Magic hotel in the Red Sea resort on Thursday
Thomas Cook to pull all guests out of Hurghada hotel where couple died
Cook said the move to relocate all 301 guests at the Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel was a precautionary measure while it investigates reports of a ‘raised level of illness’ among guests
Couple found dead at Thomas Cook Hurghada hotel named as John and Susan Cooper
Susan Cooper, a ‘loyal and long-serving’ Thomas Cook staff member, and her husband John died during their stay at a Cook hotel in the Red Sea resort on Thursday morning (August 23)
Ryanair partners with Air Malta to sell 21 new routes online
The new flight partnership will allow Ryanair passengers to access Air Malta routes to eight countries in Europe, North Africa and Asia through the Ryanair website
Feel the love: African honeymoons to book now
With honeymoons in Africa on the rise, Abigail Healy rounds up romantic options, from incredible journeys to unusual bush and beach combinations
Clia confirms 2019 UK conference details
Cruise industry to meet at Southampton for annual Clia event next May
Belmond mulls sale amid buoyant 2018
Sale moot for luxury hotel and train operator Belmond
Intrepid launches social media fight against elephant abuse
Operator starts campaign to stop travellers riding elephants
'My Family and the Galapagos' star to open Wildlife & Safari Travel Show – plus win tickets
The presenter of the new My Family and the Galapagos series is to kick-off the Wildlife & Safari Travel Show in September – and agents can win one of two pairs of tickets to attend.
Israel, Jordan and Egypt: A regional update
Strong growth from the UK is helping to put Egypt, Jordan and Israel in the spotlight for the right reasons
New cruise terminal for Durban
A new cruise terminal will open in Durban in 2020 following an agreement between MSC Cruises and port authorities
African Responsible Tourism Award winner sets an example
Wilderness Safaris scooped the African Responsible Tourism Awards’ main prize at WTM Africa for steps taken to reduce bottled water usage
Swaziland marketing reflects change of name
Swaziland is to be marketed under its new name, eSwatini, to reflect its change of identity, with a revamped tourism website and promotional literature due in the coming months
Cox & Kings refreshes 2019 Middle East programme
The tour operator says Jordan is booming, with bookings up 157% this year
Tui launches five new resorts for summer 2019
Tui has added three adults Sensimar resorts in Majorca and Turkey, and two Family Life resorts in Turkey and Crete
Speedy action is required to open up Africa's skies
A new deal agreed by 26 countries could be just the tonic
Rationalisation will see up to five key African airlines emerge
The continent currently has as many as 100 aircraft operating in it