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Trade 'integral' to Turkey's prospects, says new tourist board lead
Mustafa Ozkaya pledges to throw the Turkish Tourism Board’s weight behind backing agents
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Travel Counsellors enlists TV star for new social media campaign
Sara Davies will travel around Japan for three weeks on a trip designed by Travel Counsellor Cathy Chapman, producing content that will be shared on Travel Counsellors’ social media channels
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'Stop looking now, here's the perfect ending to a Vietnam itinerary'
Travel Counsellor Sorrel Ashton recently returned to Vietnam on a fam trip with Sailing Club Resorts, finding fresh inspiration in her favourite destination.
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Hong Kong: time for the return of the comeback kid?
The Asian metropolis is clawing its way back to top stopover status after it was benched by political unrest and stringent Covid measures for nearly four years.
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Holly Brown appointed BDM at InsideJapan and InsideAsia
Inside Travel Group said Brown had ‘vast’ travel and sales experience in Japan, South Korea and other south-east Asian destinations
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Travel Village Group makes cruise site bookable in bid to capture ‘half of the market’
Southampton Cruise Centre has been part of the company’s portfolio for around 15 years
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Trailfinders' Lucy Wildman joins Discova as UK senior account manager
Group touring specialist Wildman brings more than 10 years’ industry experience to her new role with the DMC
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Tui to expand into China with six new Tui Blue hotels
The group said the hotel portfolio’s expansion will “attract new guests from Asia”
Pakistan International Airlines faces another barrier to its UK return
Pakistan's flag carrier seeks cash injection amid UK return bid
Pakistan International Airlines seeks another bailout as it attempts to regain UK flights after three-year safety ban
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Asia specialist secures 30% extra Japan capacity for 2024 and 2025
Wendy Wu Tours has upped its Japan capacity by 30% for the next couple of years
New agents given chance to earn free tour through Intrepid incentive
New agents given chance to earn free tour through Intrepid incentive
Intrepid launches incentive scheme for those with less than 12 months’ experience in the industry
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Shinta Mani Hotels unveils first resort in Nepal
The new Bensley Collection property offers 29 suites in a spectacular Himalayan setting 
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The city striving to become one of the world's most sustainable urban spaces
Singapore Tourism Board’s executive director for Europe Carrie Kwik reveals how the Asian city is forging ahead with its sustainable strategy.
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Typhoon Lan hits Japan prompting FCDO travel warning
The Foreign Office has called on Brits to monitor the advice issued by local authorities and follow instructions
Emirates will operate an additional Boeing 777 service to Heathrow
Emirates to increase Heathrow capacity this winter
Emirates will add another flight from Heathrow this winter, citing strong demand for Dubai and beyond
Storm Oscar prompts FCDO weather alert for Canaries and Portugal's islands
Titan Travel adds Azores and Cappadocia to 2024 European programme
Escorted touring specialist to offer Portugal’s Atlantic archipelago for the first time
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Intrepid Travel offers up Vietnam trips to fundraising agents
Top two individual fundraisers and top three team fundraisers participating in Intrepid’s annual charity push will win a 10-day tour of Vietnam’s east coast
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Sri Lankan hotel group Uga adds another property
Historic manor house near Negombo will be rebranded in November
Win a pair of tickets to Bangkok with EVA Air
Taiwan's Eva Air plots Thailand fam trips and trade marketing push
The carrier has partnered with Thailand’s tourism body to boost visitor numbers and “permanently” position Thailand “on the international tourism map”
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Fred Holidays launches new Eastern and Oriental Express itineraries
A three-night Wild Malaysia journey departs Singapore and travels north through the jungles of Malaysia
Tui is increasing options in Marsa Alam
Tui puts winter 2024 programme on sale with new Egypt options
Tui adds more options in Marsa Alam and other Red Sea resorts as it puts winter 2024/5 on sale
Wendy Wu Tours adds 50 new departures to Japan next year
Wendy Wu Tours adds 50 new departures to Japan next year
The tour operator announced on Tuesday (11 July) that, following extensive work with Tokyo’s government, it has added 50 new departures for next year
On 19 July Carrier will run a webinar focused on North American destinations, including New York
Carrier launches series of destination training webinars
Agents are invited to join a series of ‘First Taste’ destination webinars with Carrier
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COMO Hotels and Resorts to open its first hotel in Singapore
The hotel will be housed in a new building alongside COMO Group’s fashion, wellness and dining offerings