Africa

Ryanair to add Morocco service from Liverpool

Carrier increases winter options from John Lennon airport

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Egyptian airports in new security programme

A British security firm is teaming up with an Egyptian one to advise on improved security

More bad news for North Africa as Tunisia state of emergency remains

Tourism to North Africa was dealt a new blow this week as British Airways announced it was dropping its Sharm el Sheikh programme "indefinitely”, and Tunisia extended its state of emergency by another month

Tunisia extends state of emergency

Tunisian authorities have extended its state of emergency for a further month until July 21

Red Sea Riviera logo re-launched to trade

Egyptian tourist officials are hoping to increase interest in the region since Metrojet downing

Egypt and Tunisia suffer tourism slump

North African destinations see double-digit drops in arrivals

Tui faces Tunisia inquest questions over pricing

Lawyer for families says operator did not warn customers about terrorist threat

Concern for missing 19-year-old in Morocco

The British teenager had been due to fly back from Marrakech on Saturday but failed to board his flight

The Gambia Experience aims to dispel Ebola fears

A Gambia specialist is looking to the trade to help boost a tourism “resurgence” in the country following the Ebola outbreak

Tunisia launches five city campaign

London is just one of five European cities which will see promotional activity over a three-day period

UNWTO calls for lifting of ban on Egypt flights

Flights from the UK to Sharm el Sheikh have been banned since November 17, following the downing of a Russian passenger plane in October

Melia plans hotels for Maldives and Serengeti

The Spanish group has inked a deal to open its first hotels in the destinations

New andBeyond private jet trips cleared for take off

The company will offer VIP-treatment on trips to a range of African locations

Prince Harry to attend memorial for Tunisia terror victims

A service is due to be held at Westminster Abbey to remember those killed in last year’s terror attacks

Egypt tourism minister announces plan to boost visitor numbers

The scheme will focus on six main areas of improvement

Dubai spotlight on mid-market tourism

This year’s Arabian Travel Market will focus on mid-market tourism as the region aims to capture a larger number of visitors

How many Brits would travel to Sharm and Tunisia if bans were lifted?

Holidaymakers quizzed in new travel survey

Acacia Africa reaches the parts others can’t…

Acacia Africa has revealed plans to launch six new overland tours this summer, aimed at the 18-39 market

Egypt tourist office insists airport security was 'fully implemented'

It comes after questions were raised following yesterdays hijacking drama

Car bomb in Ankara kills 37

The bomb on Sunday night is the second this year in the Turkish capital

16 killed in Ivory Coast beach attack

An Islamic militant group has already claimed responsibility for Sunday’s attack at the resort of Grand Bassam

Egypt to launch new advertising campaign

Government to take the “This is Egypt” message to key markets

Gambia: Beyond winter sun in West Africa

From exploring local markets and open-air galleries to marvelling at the wildlife, Chloe Cann discovers a colourful country with a warm welcome