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Arabian Travel Market 2017
Arabian Travel Market to take sustainability theme
Dubai trade show to stress need for environmental credentials
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Spain booms as US visitor numbers fall
Data from UNWTO shows that Mediterranean destinations enjoyed strong 2017
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Tui introduces additional Birmingham Hurghada flight
The Friday flight will mean there are now two a week operating the route
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MP warns Egypt ruling could put Brits off travelling to country
It comes after 33-year-old Laura Plummer was jailed for three years after being accused of smuggling in the illegal painkiller Tramadol
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BA says schedules 'near normal' after snow chaos
BA says passengers will get refunds or will be rebooked after latest snow disruption
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FCO issues travel warning for Jerusalem after Trump announcement
The UK Foreign Office has warned against all travel to the Old City of Jerusalem following President Trump’s announcement to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
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Raffles to manage hotel in landmark Dubai project
Resort will be based within tallest building on Palm Jumeirah
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Royal Brunei launches online dynamic packaging
Airline is offering holiday and stopover packages through its website
Intrepid Group makes two key staff changes
New role of chief purpose officer created by Intrepid
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BA sparks fears of scramble for baggage space with new boarding rules
Hand baggage-only passengers to board last on BA
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Silver Travel Advisor seals Advantage partnership
Consortium targets mature market with specialist alliance
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US relaxes laptop ban from Middle East
Better vetting means personal devices now allowed on US flights
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JTA Travel appoints new head of tour operations
Dave Green joins JTA from Belleair
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Emirates Group details half year profits
Dnata’s contribution to Emirates Group revealed
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WTM 2017: Bahrain: Pearl diving predicted to be major tourism draw in 2018
The pursuit, which has been illegal in Bahrain for the last 80 years, is now available for visitors to the island kingdom
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WTM 2017: Palestinian heritage body formed to promote Jerusalem
Palestine’s tourism sector is hopeful a recently launched initiative can “synchronise” its promotion efforts and help attract more international visitors to East Jerusalem
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WTM 2017: Keeping control in the Middle East
The ongoing diplomatic crisis in the Gulf is not hampering the region’s booming tourism industry
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WTM 2017: Abu Dhabi opens door to The Louvre
Abu Dhabi’s week at WTM London will be capped by Saturday’s long-awaited opening of The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first outpost of the renowned Parisian museum outside of France
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WTM 2017: TTG Media to publish new WTM Insights magazine
New publication for global WTM community to launch in 2018
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Tourist boards and airlines should join forces for success
Both sides have something to offer the other when looking to set up successful new routes
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WTM 2017: Egypt recovery picks up pace as arrivals surge
Destination has seen tourist numbers rise by more than 50% this year
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Qatar Airways to take 10% share in Cathay Pacific
The move is expected to be confirmed today in Hong Kong
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WTM 2017: Qatar’s visa-free move pays off
Qatar is reaping the benefits of a boost in stopover visits after axing the requirement for a pre-arranged visa for visitors from 80 countries
On our Radar: art and architecture at Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi, the world’s first "universal museum" opens its doors this month, marking an arts and culture focus for the UAE capital. Abra Dunsby finds out more.