Africa

TTC's TreadRight Foundation launches initiative with big cat charities

The scheme will look to protect the animals, local people and their livestock in South Africa

10 lesser-known rail journeys around the world

For lovers of train journeys, there are myriad options besides the tried-and-tested favourites. Peter Ellegard rounds up 10 lesser-known rail trips to suggest to clients

Unlocking the tourism potential of Africa

Thousands of travel professionals gathered last month to meet, network and ink new deals

Thomas Cook report reveals boost in Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia sales

British sun-seekers are flocking back to previously “off the map” destinations this summer, according to Cook

Egypt is ready for the return

Following well-documented turmoil in the country, Egyptian tourism is heating up again

30 Under 30: Meet Red Sea Holidays' Ashley Secker

Putting Egypt back on the map is a key priority for Ashley Secker, senior trade relations manager at Red Sea Holidays. Andrew Doherty hears his story

Wildlife and safari show to focus on conservation

The two-day event takes place in Harrogate in September

Egypt set for a pivotal year

With a fresh focus on Red Sea locations other than Sharm el Sheikh and visitor figures already up nearly 40%, 2018 could prove a pivotal year for tourism in Egypt

Red Sea Holidays fake claim couple ordered to pay £12,000

The pair had originally demanded £4,000 from the operator after claiming to have fallen ill in 2013

Tui rules out Sousse return for summer 2019

The operator confirmed there would be "a small increase" to its Tunisia programme for next summer

Tui's summer 2019 programme boosts Turkey, Greece and Croatia offering

Tui will add 720,000 seats, with a significant boost for regional airports, 40 new routes and 16 new resorts

UK could lift Sharm flight ban if Russia reconsiders stance

Russia recently resumed flights to Cairo - and were it to lift its ban on Sharm, this could force a rethink in the UK

Egypt to champion Hurghada while Sharm flight ban continues

The country’s tourist board has said Hurghada can step up and ’replace’ Sharm El Sheikh in the UK

Returning to Tunisia: What clients can expect

With Tunisia back on sale for the British market this spring, Riadh Saidani, a Thomas Cook rep at Les Orangers Beach hotel in Hammamet, tells Sophie Griffiths what tourists can look forward to when they visit

Markets, mountains and the medina: Exploring Marrakech

Treasure-trove souks, glorious architecture and adventures in the Atlas Mountains provide Abra Dunsby with a heady mix on a trip to Marrakech

Lufthansa Group profits fly in record 2017

Record €3 billion result for German airline giant

Tunisia extends state of emergency by further seven months

The country has been on alert since November 2015, months after 30 British tourists were killed in the Sousse terror attack

Virgin Atlantic Group plunges into the red after difficult 2017

Sterling’s weakness, hurricanes and engine maintenance problems blamed for Virgin losses

Thomas Cook adds extra aircraft to Gatwick fleet

Cook said it had moved to boost capacity this summer following renewed demand for flights to Tunisia and Turkey

Cape Town to 'avoid Day Zero this year'

The term is being used to describe the predicted date at which the city reduces its supply of water to citizens

Intrepid launches women-only tours

The expeditions, in Morocco, Iran and Jordan, are available to book from today in honour of International Women’s Day

Saga shakes up regional sales team

Saga agents’ sales team will now multi-task.

Belmond invites guests to 'celebrate the morning' with Leica

Guests at three Belmond properties are being invited to “celebrate the morning”, through a new partnership with iconic optic and camera-brand, Leica.

Bigger aircraft and more inbound passengers prompt record Heathrow numbers

Heathrow squeezes in another two million-plus passengers in 2017