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Red Sea Holidays relaunches Luxor Nile cruise packages
Red Sea Holidays relaunches Luxor Nile cruise packages
The operator is predicting high demand from September through to April
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Gatwick to gain new Egypt and Czech Republic routes this Autumn
Flights to the destinations will commence on 31 October with fares from £21.99 to Prague and from £48.99 to Hurghada
South African Airways currently has no long-haul fleet
South African Airways ‘still planning UK return’, chief vows
South African Airways hopes to relaunch Heathrow flights as it rebuilds under private majority ownership, its chief executive says
Guests staying at the new new camps will witness a variety of wildlife
Wilderness reveals first camp in Tanzania and limited-edition Botswana camp
The Africa specialist will make its debut in Tanzania in July, and will open Wilderness Mokete in Botswana in September
Giraffes are just some of the wildlife living in the Suyian Conservancy in north-western Laikipia, where &Beyond will open in 2025
&Beyond rebuilds South African lodge and expands in Kenya
The experiential travel company is refurbishing the &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge in South Africa and will expand into Laikpia in Kenya in 2025
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African travel organisation appoints new CEO
African Travel & Tourism Association appoints new chief executive
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South Africa rediscovered: safaris, culture and so much more
Thrilling safaris, rich culture and a host of new properties are putting the destination in the spotlight
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New trade contact and wellness offering for safari lodge brand Singita
New trade representation and a new wellness philosophy as Safari lodge brand Singita celebrates its 30th anniverary
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Thomas Cook reports four-fold increase in Morocco bookings
Chief executive Alan French said the destination is attracting both the high-end and the value-end of the market
Sharm el Sheikh beach
British Airways to return to Sharm el Sheikh this winter
British Airways to use lower cost subsidiary to revive Red Sea service
Princess Cruises to offer longest ever sailing with 116-day world cruise
Princess Cruises to offer longest ever sailing with 116-day world cruise
The voyage will take place on Princess Cruises’ Island Princess, sailing over 33,500 nautical miles, visiting 51 destinations in 26 countries and six continents.
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Marriott makes luxury safari debut with property in Maasai Mara
Located within Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve the lodge features 20 private tents with terraces overlooking the River Talek
Cape Verde specialist announces three new regional flight options
Cape Verde specialist announces three new regional flight options
Operator expands programme with Glasgow, East Midlands and Newcastle flights, starting this winter
The Homeworker: 'Change is good – don't try to swim against it'
Brits willing to put nearly all spending on hold to preserve their holidays
New figures from Post Office Travel Money reveal 52% of people consider holidays abroad among their most important priorities after food and bills
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andBeyond executive chairman Joss Kent joins Pelorus board
andBeyond’s Kent to help develop Pelorus’ global travel businesses, contributing his knowledge of conservation and logistics.
The tech disruptors helping rebuild Africa's tourism industry
The tech disruptors helping rebuild Africa's tourism industry
While the world was shut down during the Covid pandemic, Africa’s travel industry was busy working on new projects.
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Why new flights and value-for-money appeal make South Africa a must-do right now
There’s never been a better time to enjoy the natural beauty, great wines and outstanding service on offer in South Africa
Operator to increase focus on community-based tourism with new range
Operator to increase focus on community-based tourism with new range
Original Travel launches collection of 20 itineraries centred around community-based tourism
Tui sets out 'ambitious' two-year growth plan for Tui Blue portfolio
Tui sets out 'ambitious' two-year growth plan for Tui Blue portfolio
Operator confirms new additions in Menorca, Hurghada, Ayia Napa, Majorca and Thailand for summer 2023, and plans to expand further into Asia, the Caribbean and West Africa over the next two years
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Travel told it can make 'enormous difference' to water awareness
People in the travel industry can ’make an enormous difference’ for people without safe access to water, said Just a Drop founder Fiona Jeffery
Just a Drop debuts #WalktotheWell water awareness campaign
Just a Drop debuts #WalktotheWell water awareness campaign
The #WalktotheWell campaign challenges people to follow the journeys women without access to water have to make each day through what is understood to be the longest-ever Twitter thread
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Original Travel launches new Indigenous tourism collection
The new programme focuses on the protection of Indigenous people and their culture and traditions
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New Namibia lodge for Sanctuary Retreats
Eight suite Okahirongo Elephant Lodge is being extensively refurbished having been brought under an Abercrombie & Kent brand
The body was retrieved from a Tui Airways flight (Image credit: Tim Dennert/Unsplash)
Tui unveils 'biggest ever' winter programme with 150k additional seats
The carrier has added 14 extra flights to meet demand for school holiday periods