Middle East

Egypt aircraft crash could lead to global security clamp down

UK foreign secretary warns we could all feel the effects of what is now widely believed to be a bomb attack on the Russian Metrojet flight

Risk Advisory Group: Airports face new security issues if Metrojet bomb theory proved

The security company’s head of intelligence and analysis said if terrorism is proven, the effects will be felt globally

Sharm evacuation starts with chaotic scenes at airport

Up to 29 flights were expected to leave the resort for UK today but some reports suggest the entire programme may have been cancelled

Metrojet crash: Do not rule out mechanical fault says Egypt tourism minister

Hisham Zazou says he hopes findings from investigation will be "positive" for Egypt

Onyx Hospitality set to expand in the wake of Thai properties boom

The hotel management company has its eye on the Australian market

WTM London 2015 stand awards: The Winners

Japan, the Canary Islands and Egypt were among the exhibitors honoured

Development to make Salalah Oman's star destination

Salalah could be Oman’s ‘next big thing’ with growing international appeal

Israel sees European boost as Russian trade slows

Extra flights from Europe have helped Israel recover from the loss of Russian tourists

Jordan bounces back after tough half year

’We addressed the issue of misperception’ says tourism minister

Make the most of WTM this year

Plan every minute of your WTM schedule, with our preview to what’s on at the show, taking place in London next week

Qatar Airways launches Birmingham flights

Airline will start flying from March next year

Cox & Kings goes back to Iran

Tour operator is returning to the country for the first time since 2011

Four Seasons makes it to Brazil

The group will finally have a flag in Brazil when its hotel in Sao Paulo opens

Abu Dhabi to host 2016 Abta Travel Convention

The event will take place in the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel between 10 and 12 October

FCO updates Ankara advice following bomb attack

A double bomb attack in the capital over the weekend has meant the FCO is now urging extreme caution to those intent on visiting it

Complaints over Jordan visitor pass

Tourists claim staff at the ancient sites are unaware of the new pass, but tourist board inists the issues are now ’resolved’

Elite: Turkish tourism more threatened by visas than terrorism

Travel writer Simon Calder believes the country’s tourism trade is more threatened by its own civil service than any external threat

Qatar Airways launches Sydney service

Airline to offer new link between the UK and Australia

Bali remains best value winter sun destination

The strong pound has led to prices falling in half of the 33 destinations surveyed

Jordan launches six month UK marketing campaign

Country hopes to take advantage of new Ridley Scott film starring Matt Damon which was filmed in Wadi Rum

Jordan plans major UK ad campaign

Country wants to remind holidaymakers of its ancient attractions as it struggles to bring in visitors with the war continuing to rage in neighbouring Syria

Comment: Why one travel professional had 'no qualms' about holidaying in Tunisia

"Perhaps the most surprising aspect of my August trip to Tunisia, was not how few tourists I encountered but how full the hotels were"

Mexican tourists killed in Egypt

12 people died and 10 were injured in mistaken attack

Former Manchester United boss to kick off WTM 2015

The club’s former chief executive David Gill will not only open the event but will also address the event’s leaders lunch