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Private Luxury Events reveals line-up for 2024
Luxury travel specialist will hold trade events in Dubai, Copenhagen and Sardinia
Atlantis, The Palm aims to entice UK travellers with new offer
Atlantis Dubai launches new rewards scheme for agents
The trade can earn points for their own resort stay or shopping vouchers
Etihad ups capacity on London route with return of A380 ‘superjumbo’
Etihad ups capacity on London route with return of A380 ‘superjumbo’
First of the Gulf carrier’s four A380s returned to the sky on Tuesday (25 July) providing additional capacity during ‘the busy summer travel period’
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Etihad Holidays launches to UK trade with fam incentive
The tour operator announced on Monday (10 July) it was expanding into the UK by launching a dedicated travel agents portal
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Gold Medal puts new Dubai and Arabia programme on sale
Launched on Thursday (29 June), the 116-page brochure features 12 new properties as well as eight new experiences, including zip-lining
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Visit Qatar and Rio Ferdinand rapped for Instagram post
Advertising Standards Authority rules December video posted by England and Manchester United football legend failed to make adequately clear it was an advert
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Qatar Airways in talks to restart Cardiff flights this year
Gulf carrier shelved Cardiff-Doha route amid the onset of Covid-19
Virgin sets Dubai return and reveals Manchester-Vegas route
Virgin sets Dubai return and reveals Manchester-Vegas route
Virgin will expand its Manchester operations with a new route to Las Vegas next summer
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Travel Network Group switches conference location from Jerusalem to Munich
Chief executive Gary Lewis has said the change was due to ’operational issues’ which couldn’t be overcome
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Dinner by Heston Blumenthal opens at Atlantis The Royal
Chef Heston Blumenthal OBE has opened an experiential dining venue at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, featuring historical dishes
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Webinar: Expert tips to help boost your bookings to Abu Dhabi
In this webinar we discover what Abu Dhabi has to offer your clients and who it appeals to, and hear about some of the top experiences they can enjoy, from desert adventures to world-class theme parks and pristine beaches
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Five ideas to inspire clients to experience Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi offers an enchanting mix of thrills, relaxation and culture, from its vibrant and lively city to the majestic desert landscapes and lush green oases beyond
Seabourn Encore will sail a 15-day voyage along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea from Lisbon to Athens
Seabourn reveals new Caribbean, Asia and Middle East sailings for 2024/25
The schedule includes returns to Abu Dhabi, Jamaica’s Port Antonio and the Columbian city of Santa Marta
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Qatar Airways confirms date for return to Birmingham this summer
Gulf carrier will resume flying to BHX in July
Princess Cruises to offer longest ever sailing with 116-day world cruise
Princess Cruises to offer longest ever sailing with 116-day world cruise
The voyage will take place on Princess Cruises’ Island Princess, sailing over 33,500 nautical miles, visiting 51 destinations in 26 countries and six continents.
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Jet2holidays to return to Turkey for ninth trade conference
Up to 350 of the operator’s top performing agency partners will be hosted
The Acropolis is just one of the Greek capital's iconic attractions
New Bristol-Athens route to offer Cairo, Tel Aviv and Beirut links
West Country airport hails impact of first-ever service to Greece’s capital
The Homeworker: 'Change is good – don't try to swim against it'
Brits willing to put nearly all spending on hold to preserve their holidays
New figures from Post Office Travel Money reveal 52% of people consider holidays abroad among their most important priorities after food and bills
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Scottish agents hail return of Emirates' A380 service to Glasgow
’Bringing it back to Glasgow for the season just proves Emirates’ commitment to the industry,’ one agent told TTG
Emirates UK chief 'not expecting any major issues this summer'
Emirates UK chief 'not expecting any major issues this summer'
Divisional vice-president Richard Jewsbury talks to TTG about this summer, the airline’s expansions and why it doesn’t fear market competition
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Ireland's first direct Tel Aviv flight takes off
Israeli carrier El Al launched the new flight on Thursday (23 March)
Celestyal acquires former Holland America Line vessel Ryndam
Celestyal reveals packaging platform and launch date of new ship
Celestyal’s new ship Journey will initially offer Idyllic Aegean cruises when it launches in September
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Riviera Travel unveils new escorted tours and beach extensions
The itineraries, which went on sale on Monday (20 March), comprise five holidays to Asia and the Middle East
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Celestyal pledges percentage of shore excursions to earthquake relief
The line has pledged to donate some of the proceeds from sits hore excursions to help those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria last month