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A world united: WTM London 2021 preview
WTM London returns to ExCeL London this year, with tourist boards from around the world attending to share their news. Abra Dunsby gets key updates from attendees
The new bilateral deal will allow UK-US travel to continue once the UK’s EU transition period expires (Credit: Kevin Lanceplaine/Unsplash)
US, Caribbean and UAE dominate Travel Counsellors' winter bookings
Homeworking giant reveals new UK booking volumes now running at levels comparable with 2019
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Explore to return to Pakistan for first time in 20 years
Adventure specialist rolls out 2022 brochure featuring new Pakistan, Oman and Jordan tours, as well as a handful of new ex-London rail journeys across Europe
Tenerife in the Canary Islands is a winter sun favourite (Credit: iStock)
Rays of hope: is a strong winter-sun season vital to travel's recovery?
Sales of winter-sun holidays will be critical over the coming weeks and months, alongside October half-term breaks – so far, the signs are promising as more destinations open up
Wilderness Safaris is teaming up with Qatar Airways to support sustainable tourism initiatives
Wilderness Safaris and Qatar Airways to promote travel back to Africa
Partnership aims to encourage tourists back to the continent and enhance conservation projects
Pure Luxury's 224-page brochure features a new standalone Europe section
Bookings take off for Gold Medal’s Pure Luxury brand
Trade specialist sees surge in luxury sales as it launches first brochure for two years
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US leading long-haul rebound for trade heading into autumn
November reopening of the US for Britons is already releasing pent-up demand for transatlantic trips
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Raffles to launch Dubai resort on The Palm
Raffles Hotels and Resorts’ new beachfront property is gearing up for a 1 October opening
The UAE will be added to England's travel corridor list at 4am on Saturday (Credit: Darcey Beau / Unsplash)
UK govt to begin accepting UAE vaccination certificates
Transport secretary Shapps says certificates will be accepted from 4 October
The FCDO has updated its travel advice for Spain (Credit: Filip Sochor / Unsplash)
Package prices to Spain slump for autumn departures
Holidays to some Spanish resorts are down by nearly 40% compared with 2019
At the end of March 2022, Bellissima will leave the region and reposition to Japan for its planned cruises out of Yokohama from 21 April
MSC to extend Bellissima's Saudi Arabia sailings
It will offer seven-night cruises calling at four ports in Saudi Arabia, Aqaba, Petra in Jordan and Luxor in Egypt
The airport said more than 170,000 people flew to Saudi Arabia via Manchester in 2019
Saudia to restart Manchester-Jeddah route
Service will run three-times weekly between 15 December and 9 January from terminal two
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WTM London unveils first look at 2021 conference programme
The future of agents, airlines and responsible tourism will feature heavily at November’s show
This new service is easyJet's second Scottish route announced this month
EasyJet to fly Manchester-Aqaba route this winter
The carrier’s first service is due to depart on 6 December and operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays
Abu Dhabi implemented a 'green pass' protocol on 20 August, giving vaccinated tourists and residents access to public places and attractions
Abu Dhabi drops quarantine requirement for foreign visitors
Double-jabbed visitors no longer need to quarantine in Abu Dhabi
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
PM faces social care rebellion and new lockdown warning
Johnson will make major announcement on Tuesday while fears of an autumn lockdown grow
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Kempinski restructures Middle East and Africa region
Three hoteliers have been appointed as area general managers.
Abu Dhabi implemented a 'green pass' protocol on 20 August, giving vaccinated tourists and residents access to public places and attractions
Abu Dhabi to reopen to fully vaccinated UK arrivals from 5 September
Fully vaccinated UK travellers must show a negative PCR test taken up to 48 hours prior departure and a second test on arrival
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Qatar Airways increases Manchester and Edinburgh capacity
More flights added to Doha from key UK airports
The UAE will be added to England's travel corridor list at 4am on Saturday (Credit: Darcey Beau / Unsplash)
UAE cuts PCR test pricing to less than £10
Tests provided in all national medical establishments reduced to AED $50 (£9.88); results must be provided within 24 hours
Oman will reopen to fully vaccinated arrivals from 1 September (Credit: Katerina Kerdi/Unsplash)
Oman Air to restart Heathrow-Muscat flights next month
Three-times-weekly service to resume, with Gulf state poised to reopen borders to fully vaccinated visitors from 1 September
Holidaymakers can donate 5% of the value of their booking to a UK registered charity of their choice (Credit: The Raven / Unsplash)
Charitable Travel backs Afghanistan appeal amid growing conflict
By booking through the social enterprise charity, holidaymakers can donate 5% of their holiday price to a UK registered charity of their choice
Emirates to resume Newcastle flights and increase Heathrow services
Emirates reveals more UK capacity from October
Untamed Borders, Inertia Network, Soviet Tours and Lupine Travel have partnered to raise funds for their partners in the region
Travel companies raise £47k for Afghanistan appeal
Untamed Borders, Inertia Network, Soviet Tours and Lupine Travel have partnered to raise funds for their local partners in the region