Middle East

Emirates told to pay up in passenger compensation row

CAA urges Emirates to comply with Supreme Court compensation ruling

Lufthansa Group profits fly in record 2017

Record €3 billion result for German airline giant

Virgin Atlantic Group plunges into the red after difficult 2017

Sterling’s weakness, hurricanes and engine maintenance problems blamed for Virgin losses

P&O removes prices to put focus on agents

P&O Cruises has removed individual itinerary prices from its winter 2019-20 brochure – a first for the line

Qatar Airways announces Gatwick return

The carrier will offer double daily flights to and from Doha

Intrepid launches women-only tours

The expeditions, in Morocco, Iran and Jordan, are available to book from today in honour of International Women’s Day

Emirates celebrates 2 million passengers from Newcastle

The airline marked the milestone on the route which has been operated since 2007

Saga shakes up regional sales team

Saga agents’ sales team will now multi-task.

Bigger aircraft and more inbound passengers prompt record Heathrow numbers

Heathrow squeezes in another two million-plus passengers in 2017

Inspiring Travel Company raises commission and offers agents vouchers

ITC increases agents’ commission and adds more incentives

AccorHotels sees investment pay off with strong year

AccorHotels ’never been so strong’

Kuoni to launch new brand this summer

New Kuoni brand will fill gap between package and tailor-made

Virgin Holidays unveils arrivals facility at Dubai's Atlantis The Palm

V-hub arrivals lounge is a first for the industry, Virgin Holidays says

Fusing age-old traditions with high-octane attractions in Bahrain

From ancient Arabic dwellings to a Grand Prix racetrack, James Litston joins a fam trip to Bahrain and finds it brimming with authenticity and attractions

On Our Radar: Nizwa, Oman's ancient capital

Abigail Healy discovers age-old traditions and a warm welcome in Nizwa

Ryanair launches first services to Jordan

The airline will offer annual capacity for nearly half a million travellers

Arabian Travel Market: UK exhibitors hit Dubai

UK exhibitors are increasing their presence at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai as the inbound travel industry looks to boost the UK’s profile in the Middle East ahead of its exit from the European Union

World's longest zipline

Thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies will travel at speeds of up to 150kph at a height of 1,68

Etihad revises hold baggage allowances

New Etihad checked baggage policy introduced

Riviera Travel: 'It’s a constant growth story for us'

Riviera Travel has been the company to watch in recent years, making headlines across both the trade and national press. TTG speaks to managing director David Clemson about what we can expect from the rapidly growing tour operator in 2018

'Brits abroad' - how your customers can avoid the stereotype

Following on from the arrest of five Brits in Cambodia for "pornographic dancing", Stephen Davis, chief marketing officer at Kiwi.com, looks at the dos and don’ts for Brits holidaying abroad

Loveholidays takes to the airwaves in radio campaign

Online agency targets South East with massive ad campaign

Meet Legoland Dubai's head model maker

We chat to Legoland Dubai’s head model maker Muhammad Zahid about Lego Star Wars TIE fighters, Burj Khalifas and the skills you need to be a Lego master

Safer Tourism Foundation now boasts more than 20 members