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Brits ready to take multiple holidays next year and up their spend
Nearly six in 10 Brits will look to book at least three holidays next year, according to Luxury Escapes, with popular extravagances including flight and room upgrades, and fine dining
Dan Gathercole First Class Holidays February 2023
First Class Holidays aiming to grow product range and increase conversion rate in 2024
The Manchester-based tour operator held its annual strategy update in London last week
Sun Siyam Pasikudah
Sri Lanka's Sun Siyam Pasikudah poised to reopen after $1.5m 'transformation'
Sun Siyam Resorts hopes the reopening of Sun Siyam Pasikudah later this month will give Sri Lanka’s east coast a boost
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Seychelles looks to distinguish its offering by grading guesthouses
The Seychelles Ministry of Tourism plans to start grading smaller guesthouses as part of its strategy to differentiate the destination from its Indian Ocean counterparts
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If Only reveals 'sexy' peaks plans and fam trip winners
The luxury tour operator ran a joint competition with Saadiyat Island in which agents could win fam trip places
Mauritius visitors staying longer for excursions
Mauritius visitors staying longer for excursions
The average length of stay for Mauritius has increased, with visitors using their extra time on the island to book more excursions
Almost a third of Brits set to travel more in 2024
The findings were unveiled in the 2023/24 Skyscanner Horizons report
Air Mauritius route launch Gatwick Oct 23
'Super pro-trade' Air Mauritius launches daily Gatwick service
The first flight took off from Gatwick on Monday after Air Mauritius relocated its UK route from Heathrow, and its commercial chief is confident there is sufficient demand – and plenty for the trade to get excited about
Huvafen Fushi has unveiled new-look accommodation following its refurbishment
Huvafen Fushi Maldives reopens with new look after renovations
The resort will also unveil a number of new accommodation options later this season
How this solicitor-turned-agent doubled her salary selling luxury holidays
How this solicitor-turned-agent doubled her salary selling luxury holidays
Abby Rose became a homeworker after realising she was missing key landmark events in her young daughter’s life
'Watch this space': Agency boss marks 10th anniversary with expansion pledge
'Watch this space': Agency boss marks 10th anniversary with expansion pledge
Norma Fenwick launched her business in her bedroom in 2013, but soon realised she needed to open a bricks-and-mortar shop
One of the 14 villas at Soneva Secret 2024
Soneva introduces new resort concept to the Maldives
The brand’s new concept launches in 2024, while separately an art-themed resort is scheduled to make its Maldivian debut this October
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British Airways inks codeshare agreement with India's IndiGo
Arrangement will extend to eight IndiGo routes between the UK and India
Guests can skydive above Ifuru Island Maldives
New Maldives resort to become region’s first permanent skydiving dropzone
The Maldives will welcome new resort Ifuru Island Maldives on 23 September
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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The resort in the Maldives where you can see stars with an astronaut
Tim Peake will host astronomical event at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
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
Amazing Hotels Monica Morocco
Branson property kicks off new series of BBC luxury hotels series
Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco featured in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby
Amari Raaya Maldives ocean villa
Maldives welcomes the opening of Amari Raaya resort
New property in the Raa Atoll is being managed by Onyx Hospitality Group
Kuoni has a new property in Sri Lanka's hill country
Kuoni puts faith in Sri Lanka with new additions to Indian Ocean programme
Kuoni has backed Sri Lanka’s tourism rebound with 11 new properties in its latest Indian Ocean programme
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SO/ Maldives set to make debut in November
New resort will feature 80 villas on an island in the Emboodhoo Lagoon
Maldives
How to island hop for the ultimate Maldives holiday
Twinning islands in the Maldives is a more unusual request but there are ways to make it work for the quintessential Indian Ocean holiday.
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Etihad Holidays launches to UK trade with fam incentive
The tour operator announced on Monday (10 July) it was expanding into the UK by launching a dedicated travel agents portal
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10 bite-size product updates for the Indian Ocean
From the return of a favourite Mauritian hotel to a solo suggestion for the Maldives, here’s a serving of news from the region.