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African airlines fall behind in the financial stakes
The continent’s airlines are losing a dollar a seat while the rest of the world makes a profit
Thomas Cook expands Bristol Easter 2019 programme
Cook has added an additional 10 weekly flights to Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Majorca during April next year
Transgender couple's story captivates LGBT delegates
Hannah Winterbourne and Jake Graf recounted their stories and travel experiences
Trafalgar launches inaugural Africa programme and brochure
The guided holiday specialist, rooted in Africa, will offer Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya for the first time
CMV to sail new 78-night African voyage
Cruise & Maritime Voyages has announced a new Grand Africa & Indian Ocean Voyage that visits 31 ports across 3 continents departing on January 6, 2020.
Lifting Sharm ban still a priority for Egypt despite UK tourist boost
The country’s state tourist board in the UK said while Egypt was enjoying a renaissance among British travellers, getting back to Sharm from the UK was still a key objective
New Foreign Office travel advice ‘huge boost’ for Tunisia
Discover Tunisia said the move demonstrated Tunisia was once again a reliable and safe destination for tourists
Visiting South Africa's Western Cape post water crisis
Cape Town is a mainstay of most South African trips but how has the city been affected by this year’s water crisis? Karl Cushing reports from the Western Cape gateway and finds a city and region in fine form.
Highlights and updates on travel to Africa from Indaba 2018
From South Africa’s ambitious growth plans to exciting new developments in Zimbabwe’s tourism industry, Karl Cushing highlights key updates from Indaba 2018.
Why Rwanda’s Arsenal sponsorship could be a 'smart’ marketing move
Why the controversy over football club sponsorship could pay off for African destination
Tui's RIU hotels and resorts to introduce compostable straws
The operator has revealed its latest move to reduce its reliance on single-use plastics
Survey: Should LGBT travellers visit or boycott homophobic countries?
TTG and Gay Star News are asking LGBT travellers to take our joint survey and help us analyse travel habits of the LGBT community
Silversea hails 'record' early world cruise bookings
Silver Whisper will visit more than 60 ports across more than 30 countries during its 140-day world cruise in 2020
New branding for Swaziland's tourist board after country renamed
The change was announced during the country’s celebrations marking 50 years of independence from British colonial rule
BA adds Heathrow-Marrakech service
The carrier will offer a four-per-week service from Terminal 5
The Travel Corporation signs wildlife declaration
Organisation becomes one of the first to sign up for new WTTC initiative
Thomas Cook continues capacity shift to eastern Med; Tunisia off to 'good start'
The operator is seeing significant growth to Turkey and North Africa
Ethiopian Airlines launches first Manchester connection
The new route will then offer ongoing connections to 58 African destinations
Kidnapped UK tourists released in DRC
Pair had been seized while on a gorilla trekking holiday in national park
Two Britons kidnapped in DRC national park famed for gorillas
The incident, in which a local ranger was killed, happened in Virunga National Park, a popular sanctuary for gorillas
Zimbabwe back on map with Mavros Safaris
Luxury African silverware and jewellery brand Patrick Mavros has launched a safari tour company specialising in Zimbabwe
Enhancing weddings abroad with local traditions
Adding authentic touches to a ceremony can make a wedding stand out. Debbie Ward rounds up entertainment, accessories and blessings that make for memorable nuptials
Westoe Travel boss to deliver dozens of football shirts to Kenyan youth
Director Graeme Brett said he was inspired by a trip to Kenya 12 years ago where he realised how important football was to young people
BA launches direct Durban flight
The route will be operated three times a week out of Heathrow