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How to sell the race all Grand Prix fans want to attend
There’s still time for clients to enjoy the Formula 1 season’s climax in Abu Dhabi
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Wizz Air 'considering UK flights to Asia and Middle East'
It comes as part of the Hungarian low-cost carrier’s ambitious plans to expand into the long-haul market
Wizz's Amman route will take off from 13 December (Credit: Daniel Qura / Unsplash)
Wizz Air to launch Luton-Amman route in December
Budget carrier will also up its Gatwick-Tel Aviv route to seven-times-weekly from November
Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup (Credit: iStock)
ITT conference to go ahead in Qatar

In a statement, the ITT said: “The ITT Conference will continue in Doha in June 2023. ITT has long been committed to promoting travel as a force for good and looks forward to continuing that work in Doha.

“As a board, we feel that we can achieve more for the memory of Marc Bennett by highlighting what Qatar needs to do for its future as a travel destination than by boycotting popular destinations.”


The conference will take place at the Waldorf Astoria Lusail in Doha from 5-7 June 2023.

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MSC to offer new Red Sea itinerary onboard Splendida this winter
The vessel will call at Sokhna Port for Hurghada and Luxor; Aqaba for Petra; and Jeddah for Alula and Yanbu
Marc Bennett died in Doha in December 2019 (Credit: Rowen Smith/Unsplash)
Late travel industry executive Marc Bennett's wife speaks out
Nancy Bennett still seeking answers following husband Marc’s death in Doha over Christmas 2019
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Oman: The perfect match
Those travelling to the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 are promised a warm welcome in neighbouring Oman
Shapps will discuss travel and tourism's recovery from Covid-19
Grant Shapps to face travel industry wrath at ITT conference
Former transport secretary has agreed to speak at next year’s ITT conference in Doha
More than 80 people attended Designer Travel's overseas conference Dubai earlier this week
How one agency nearly doubled its cruise sales in just six months
Designer Travel’s Karen Pocock tells TTG about its successful Cruise Designers initiative
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Gold Medal appoints two destination managers
Gold Medal makes two destination appointments in key regions
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MSC World Europa to be christened in Doha ceremony
The ship, the first of MSC’s World class series, will inaugurate the Qatari capital’s Grand Cruise Terminal
Win 1 of 10 places on a fam trip to Qatar
Qatar updates entry rules after record visitor figures
Qatar has claimed visitor numbers reached 151,000 during July – its largest number for arrivals during a summer month since 2017
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5 ways to sell Qatar’s undiscovered experiences
Qatar offers clients rich culture, diverse landscapes, a safe atmosphere and a wide range of tempting experiences
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Emirates to reinstate third-daily Manchester-Dubai service next month
The airline will operate a double daily A380 service and a daily Boeing 777 service from 1 October 2022
Attractions include the Al-Ula balloon festival
Saudi Arabia extends visa on arrival scheme to UK travellers
UK, US and EU residents who hold an eligible passport can now get their visa on arrival to the country
Qatar has placed the UK on its travel red list (Credit: Rowen Smith / Unsplash)
Doha's hub aspirations boosted by Finnair-Qatar Airways codeshare
Oneworld partners ’agree to long-term strategic cooperation’ on new Finnair routes to Doha from Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen and one as yet unnamed additional European destination
The Etihad Forest project involves planting mangrove trees to remove CO2 from the air
Etihad to plant mangrove tree for every Economy Space booking
Initiative is part of the Etihad Forest programme to establish forests in Abu Dhabi
Etihad posts ‘record’ $296m first-half operating profit
Etihad boosts flights to New York from Abu Dhabi
The carrier will offer 11 weekly services connecting Abu Dhabi to the US state from 15 November
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Emirates to operate third daily Dubai-Gatwick service in October
The airline will temporarily operate a third daily flight to the London airport from 15 to 29 October
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Four Seasons to open two hotels in Egypt
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is to expand its portfolio in Egypt, including a new hotel in Luxor
The UAE will restrict issue of new visas next week
UAE removes requirement for under-16s to take Covid test
Decision should boost the family market to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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Oman Air to offer ‘shuttle flights’ for Qatar World Cup fans
The airline will operate 48 flights between Muscat and Doha from 21 November to 3 December during the first round group stage
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The height of luxury at Dubai's Address Beach Resort
The resort is an exclusive escape in the heart of Dubai – promising sand, sun and endless fun
The UAE will restrict issue of new visas next week
Dubai reports 183% rise in arrivals during first half of 2022
Dubai claims to be “firmly on course” to reach 2022 tourism goals after welcoming more than seven million visitors in the first half of the year