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'The road ahead is difficult, but there are grounds for optimism'
Pata chair Chris Crampton reflects on a tough year for the Asia Pacific region, while looking ahead positively to 2021 with a Covid vaccine here
Virgin's Heathrow-Sao Paulo service will take off on 29 March 2020
Virgin makes Pakistan debut with Manchester flight
First Islamabad service took off on Thursday (10 December), with Heathrow services to Pakistan to follow at the weekend
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Royal cancels Singapore sailing after Covid case onboard
Quantum of the Seas began operating "cruise to nowhere" itineraries for locals this month
Tradewind Voyages is giving customers more time to pay their balances
A&K launches itineraries with newcomer Tradewind Voyages
The ship launches in May and the luxury operator will offer several tailor-made trip options around its sailings
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Bring on 2021: luxury agents share favourite hotels and gems to look forward to
After a rollercoaster of a year, luxury agents share what’s got them through the crisis, their star performers when it comes to hotels, and their top tips and dream trips for next year
Vistara will start flying to Heathrow from Mumbai in January 2021
Vistara to launch new route between London and Mumbai
Indian carrier will operate service three times per week from January
City hopes to resume domestic operations towards the end of June
London slumps to eighth in global air connectivity list
Covid crisis sees English capital lose crown as world’s most connected city, according to Iata
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Elephant in the room: Anantara's new fundraising idea
The resort in northern Thailand is seeking to add some Christmas joy while raising vital funds for its elephant refuge
Learning about Hong Kong's fascinating food and drink traditions
Learning about Hong Kong's fascinating food and drink traditions
Abra Dunsby takes a virtual foodie tour of Hong Kong to celebrate the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2020.
An investigation into Ruby Princess's arrival in Sydney is under way
Princess extends sailing suspension until end of March
Itineraries from US ports longer than seven days have been put on hold until 1 November
Namibia is one of two African destinations to be granted a travel corridor with the UK
New long-haul travel corridors ‘step in right direction’
Tourism associations in Africa and Latin America welcome UK government’s latest additions to corridor list
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New Wendy Wu chief promises even closer trade ties
’We know it’s been tough for agents so we are ploughing more investment into the trade to bring our agents with us,’ says Asia specialist’s new chief executive Glen Mintrim
Sri Lanka is on the road to recovery
Sri Lanka and Israel added to travel corridor list
First African travel corridors also confirmed, while no countries have this week been removed from the list
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Indonesia shares highlight reel for WTM Virtual
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia has released an inspiring video ahead of WTM Virtual to showcase its "super priority" destinations
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TTG discovers Malaysia Airlines’ new hygiene protocols
From flexible fares to changes in onboard service, Madeleine Barber visited Heathrow to investigate how Malaysia Airlines has adapted its customer journey to ensure passengers can fly confidently during the pandemic
The quake happened off Turkey's Aegean coast (Credit: Umut Hocaoglu / Unsplash)
Greece and Turkey rocked by powerful earthquake
7.0 magnitude tremor recorded north of Greek island of Samos, according to US Geological Survey
Japan: the country where social distancing is cultural
Japan: the country where social distancing is cultural
With a culture that respects hygiene and social distancing, as well as plenty of natural wonders for lovers of the outdoors, Japan has safe holidaying covered, discovers Madeleine Barber during a JNTO virtual update.
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Filling the void with virtual visits
There’s no substitute for “being there” right? But touring the new Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay provides a change to the usual virtual world we find ourselves trapped in.
Join the latest TTG seminar: Putting travel back on the map
Taking place on November 5 as part of London Travel Week the seminar will explore where the new opportunities lie for the sector
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Virgin Holidays gives 'undertaking' on refunds after CMA probe
Tour operator has given promise to process remaining refunds following investigation
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Agent demand prompts Wendy Wu to extend Japan deal
Free flights offer for Japan tours now extended to the end of October
Exclusive deals are starting to be uploaded ahead of Holiday To Help Out Week
Holiday To Help Out launched to kick-start the industry
Suppliers have created bespoke offers, only available through agents for Holiday To Help Out Week, 2-8 November
Sri Lanka is on the road to recovery
Sri Lanka properties team up to launch agent training
A group of more than 30 suppliers will hold three online sessions on the destination
Win a place on a fam trip to Miami with Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Voyages
Virgin Atlantic adds two Indian routes from Manchester
Airline wants to take advantage of region’s large VFR market to India