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What it’s like to holiday in Dubai now
Elegant Resorts managing director Lisa Fitzell headed off to Dubai for a break after a challenging year and to see what it’s like on the ground in Dubai, which has been a hit since getting air corridor status with the UK
Qatar Airways restarts flights to Gatwick
Gatwick connection to Middle East hub is re-established
A&K launches itineraries with newcomer Tradewind Voyages
The ship launches in May and the luxury operator will offer several tailor-made trip options around its sailings
Sri Lanka and Israel added to travel corridor list
First African travel corridors also confirmed, while no countries have this week been removed from the list
Etihad and El Al to explore closer working relationship
Codeshare, greater commercial cooperation and loyalty scheme reciprocity among features of new virtual memorandum of understanding
Emirates increases frequencies following UK-UAE air corridor agreement
Emirates confirms bigger aircraft and more frequencies for UK flights
Advantage: Agents can thrive as world begins to reopen
Expertise of local travel agent ’more valuable than ever’ says consortium as new destinations added to travel corridor list
If Only expects corridor to create spike in Dubai bookings
Luxury operator says winter-sun sales to Gulf should be boosted by UK government announcement
Emirates ready to up UK flights to Dubai after travel corridor boost
Carrier says UK government’s decision to add UAE to travel corridor list recognises country’s efforts to contain the Covid pandemic
Gold Medal vows to help agents maximise 'Dubai December'
MD Lisa McAuley hails government’s decision to add UAE to travel corridor list
UAE added to travel corridor list, but Greece removed
Arrivals from UAE will no longer have to self-isolate for 14 days starting 4am on Saturday (14 November)
Emirates boss: 'We can distribute Covid vaccine to the world'
Dubai can be global distribution centre for vaccine, says Sir Tim Clark
Qatar Airways hints at direct sales push with fares revamp
Qatar Airways to offer some ancillary products only for direct sales
Escorted touring specialist ceases trading
Country Down-based Strandtown Travel traded as Acetours
Israel to start the 'gradual' reopening of tourism
Country plans to reopen Eilat and the Dead Sea to domestic market
Atlantis, The Palm to cover Covid-19 test costs for UK guests 
The Dubai resort is aiming to entice UK travellers to visit by matching the cost of a mandatory PCR test with in-resort credit
Ras Al Khaimah to offer free Covid tests
Emirate makes testing move to create “added element of safety” for guests and staff
Etihad Airways' journey towards zero emissions
Etihad Airways is leading the way to sustainable air travel with a number of initiatives designed to protect the future of the environment across its large network of international flights
Qatar Airways reveals ‘honest’ schedule of winter flights
Doha-based airline will also continue to offer flexible booking options
Qatar Airways boosts Manchester-Doha service
Additional three flights a week to Gulf hub from 15 October
Wendy Wu launches safety pledge and boosts long-haul product
The operator is claiming to offer “the most thorough and comprehensive" safety programme for holidaymakers going long-haul from the UK
Etihad Airways Masterclass
This Facebook Live with Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi covers Covid-19 health and safety protocol, travel information, trends and selling tips for agents.
Etihad now offering Covid cover to all passengers
Etihad confirms partnership with AXA to offer coronavirus cover
Etihad Airways launches wellness programme for traveller safety, hygiene and confidence
Etihad Airways continues to offer its high levels of service while introducing new initiatives to improve traveller wellness and consumer confidence