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From 'floating petri dishes' to record sales, the incredible journey of the UK cruise industry
In recent years, cruise has been plagued with disruption and by bad press, but as the sector sails into 2023 off the back of a positive wave period, it’s safe to say – albeit quietly – cruise is back, senior reporter Will Payne writes for TTG
Heathrow's passenger numbers fell by 88% in November as the second lockdown hit hard
Heathrow insists expansion ‘remains probable’ despite Covid and climate considerations
Directors weighing up future demand recovery following Covid-19 in addition to climate change risk on long-term passenger numbers
Charlotte Vere is the new aviation and local transport minister
Maritime minister praises cruise sector's rebound from Covid
The event was sponsored by Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, whose constituency includes the Port of Southampton
Abta has opened up to trust accounts (Credit: Andre Taissin/Unsplash)
Abta: ‘Give travel the right tax and policy framework to prosper’
Writing for TTG, Abta’s director of public affairs Luke Petherbridge looks ahead to next month’s Budget
Julia Lo Bue-Said: 'We’re refocusing on the future; the key things are our people and strategy'
EU visa waiver ‘another Brexit hurdle’ for travel, says Advantage chief
"Travel as we once knew it has changed for ever and the ability to travel freely in a post-Brexit era is no longer available to British passport holders," said Julia Lo Bue-Said
Roads and local transport minister Richard Holden with Matthew Campbell-Hill (right)
Ex-Team GB wheelchair fencer to chair govt accessible transport committee
Matthew Campbell-Hill will advise ministers on driving accessibility improvements and champion the rights of disabled people reliant on the UK’s transport network
Interest rates have risen to their highest level since 2008 (Credit: Pixabay / Pexels)
CAA plays down Air Travel Trust accounting delays amid scrutiny
Authority responds after facing criticism for delayed publication of the Air Travel Trust fund’s annual accounts
The FCDO has updated its travel advice for Spain (Credit: Filip Sochor / Unsplash)
EU visa waiver scheme 'a threat to travel sector', warns Spanish tourism boss
Kuan Molas, president of Spanish tourism group Mesa del Turismo, said the EU Etias fee could threaten the competitiveness of the Spanish tourism sector
The earthquakes struck Turkey and northern Syria on Monday (Credit: Rahmi Aksoz / Pexels)
Turkey tsunami warning rescinded after more earthquakes strike region
Foreign Office updates travel advice after Turkey struck by third earthquake in as many weeks
Fewer than 1,000 autumn Atols renewed
Estimated call of £11m on Atol fund during first year of pandemic
There were 34 Atol failures in the year to 31 March 2021, the most in a single year since the introduction of the Atol protection contribution, with notable failures including that of STA Travel
There were reports of six-hour delays at Dover (Credit: iStock)
Border Force strikes blamed for ‘six-hour’ weekend delays at ports
P&O Ferries advised passengers to ‘come prepared’ for the delays with refreshments
'The FCDO's nuanced response to Peru's troubles has been very welcome'
'The FCDO's nuanced response to Peru's troubles has been very welcome'
Lata chief executive Danny Callaghan praises Foreign Office for proactivity during Peruvian political crisis, with country’s major landmark poised to formally reopen to tourists
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Brits urged to be vigilant to threat of 'violent sexual assaults' in Thailand
Unprovoked attacks have been reported in tourist destinations across Thailand, sparking a Foreign Office update
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'Severe' forest fires prompt Chile travel warning from FCDO
The country’s government has ordered a number of National Parks and reserves to close as a result
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
Aito blasts govt for failing to acknowledge travel's economic contribution
’Our survival, despite government’s total in action, is amazing,’ says Aito director Noel Josephides
‘When it comes to animal welfare in tourism, the onus is on us to do the right thing’
‘When it comes to animal welfare in tourism, the onus is on us to do the right thing’
Writing for TTG, Luxtripper chief executive Nena Chaletzos welcomes the debate around a new animal welfare bill which could have far-reaching consequences for travel sellers
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Amsterdam bans cannabis in its red light district
Sex workers will also have to close their venues at 3am, according to national news reports
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US Kenya terror warning to tourists prompts Foreign Office update
The US Embassy in Kenya has warned locations visited by tourists in Nairobi and elsewhere in Kenya continue to be attractive targets to terrorist
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Border Force strikes prompt Home Office warning to half-term travellers
Half-term holidaymakers returning to the UK have been advised to check the latest travel advice with their operators before travelling
Border Force undertakes passport and immigration control (Credit: iStock)
Border Force officials to escalate strike action with additional walkout
The Public and Commercial Services union has confirmed around 100,000 of its civil service and public sector members will walk out on 15 March
The Turkish Tourism Board said the country is "ready and excited" to welcome back British travellers
Turkey: FCDO issues fresh travel warning after national emergency declared
The death toll from Monday’s earthquakes affecting Turkey and Syria is surging towards 10,000
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Will travel ever find its forever home?
Advantage Travel Partnership and Aito call on prime minister to use reshuffle to bring outbound travel under the sole control of the Department for Transport
Jamaica tourism minister Edmund Bartlett
UN approves Jamaica's Global Tourism Resilience Day
This is the first ever Global Tourism Resilience Day, which will now be recognised every year on 17 February
Passport applications have soared since the pandemic
Ten-week passport delay unacceptable, says Advantage chief
Government slammed for continuing to advise 10 weeks for passport applications