Africa

Virgin Atlantic completes fleet-wide Wi-Fi fitting

UK airline claims Europe first in technology offering

On Our Radar: A hipster hub in the heart of Johannesburg

Inner-city Johannesburg is home to a creative hub of on trend restaurants, cafes, bars and artistic talent. Abigail Healy learns more on a walking tour of Maboneng

Join the latest TTG Debate: What's the future for Tunisia's tourism industry?

A panel of experts will discuss the changes that have taken place on the ground in Tunisia, whether Brits will return to Tunisia in the same numbers as before the 2015 terror attack, and what Tunisia’s tourism strategy is now

Cape Verde’s burgeoning appeal as a winter break destination

With a choice of direct flights, year-round balmy temperatures and a burgeoning array of resort options, Claire Dodd discovers how Cape Verde is bolstering its reputation as an ideal winter sun break on a trip with The Resort Group

Poll results: Is there customer demand for Tunisia?

Tunisia will need to work hard to convince the UK public that it is a safe holiday destination, according to a poll of TTG readers

Cook boosts 2018 Tunisia programme

Thomas Cook will expand its Tunisia flying programme to include five UK departures points and eight hotels next summer, it has confirmed

Poll: Is there still demand from customers for Tunisia?

As Thomas Cook announces a new programme in the north African country, TTG wants to know how soon your customers will be looking to return

Thomas Cook Airlines pilots back strike action

Thomas Cook Airlines pilots to take industrial action on September 8

BA passenger forced to sit in 'urine-soaked seat' throughout flight

British Airways has apologised and offered the customer complimentary air miles and an offer to upgrade

Thomas Cook announces Tunisia return

The operator confirmed today that it would be re-launching its programme to the North Africa country following the FCO’s decision to remove its travel restrictions

The perfect match: a Seychelles and South Africa twin-centre honeymoon

Following the trend for combining relaxation with adventure on honeymoon, Abigail Healy and her new husband twin the Seychelles with a South African safari

Tunisair eyes charter flights for next year

The carrier also told TTG it would be open to working with Thomas Cook and Tui "if they need aircraft to Tunisia"

Leader: Things are looking up for Tunisia

While activists in Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona have protested this week about the damaging effects of too many tourists, the scene in Tunisia has been rather different...

Thomas Cook boss outlines terms for Tunisia return

Peter Fankhauser said Cook would begin offering Tunisia to the UK market as soon as “a quality programme” was created

UPDATED: Tour operators respond to relaxing of Tunisia travel advice

’We will look at whether we will re-introduce the destination for future seasons’

Tunisia heralds 'recovery in European tourism' in latest visitor figures

Almost 9,000 UK tourists visited the North African nation during the first half of the year

US lifts laptop ban on final airport

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid airport became the last of 10 airports to have its restrictions lifted

Travel firms still not doing enough to warn of terror risks, says Tunisia coroner

The industry has been accused of not providing enough information following the Sousse terror attack in Tunisia in 2015, which left 30 holidaymakers dead

On Our Radar: Laid-back luxury in Somabay

Abra Dunsby discovers why Somabay is one of Egypt’s best-kept secrets

Victims' families rebuilding lives two years after Tunisia terror attack

Families are focusing on good works and charitable endeavours as the anniversary of the attack passes

Honeymoons nearly a quarter of all bookings for Kuoni

Operator releases annual trends report as sector continues to boom

Two people killed in Mali resort attack

Mali has been in a state of emergency since a Radisson Blu attack in 2015

Tunisia extends state of emergency by four months

The order has been imposed since November 2015

Keeping Cape Verde green

In the second of a series looking at projects that the Travel Foundation is running around the world, Thomas Armitt, destinations programme manager at the charity, outlines how local groups are shaping Cape Verde’s bright future