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Long-haul 'better value' as air fares soar, says specialist
Price gap between short- and long-haul holidays is narrowing because of capacity issues, according to Gold Medal
Gold Medal to increase agent incentives for peaks
Gold Medal to adjust agent incentive programme during peaks with more economic turmoil for the UK looming on the horizon
Virgin Atlantic sales boss to leave in the new year
Virgin Atlantic’s vice president global sales to leave after 14 years
Jerusalem to host 2023 Travel Network Group conference
It will be three years since the destination was initially chosen for the consortium’s 2020 event but postponed due to the pandemic
Debut 2024/25 sailings unveiled for second Explora Journeys ship
Explora Journeys reveals where its second cruise ship will be headed when it launches in 2024
Elegant Resorts unveils dedicated agents' portal
Elegant Resorts details phase one of its agents’ portal designed after consultation with the trade
Where to find the most dramatic scenery in all the Middle East
Oman is one of the region’s best-kept secrets, with its mountains, mosques and star-laden clear skies
One dead as bomb blasts rock Jerusalem
Jerusalem hit by terrorist bomb attacks for the first time in years
Dorchester Collection to expand into the Middle East and Asia
The brand has announced opening dates for its first properties in the Middle East and Asia, as it names the general manager of The Lana, Dubai
Nobu by the Beach to launch at Atlantis The Royal in 2023
Nobu Hospitality will launch its debut pool and beach concept at Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal in early 2023
Should the travel industry support Qatar?
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off, TTG speaks to members of the travel industry to hear their views on what has become an important, if uncomfortable, question for the UK travel industry
Thomas Cook could be sold and inflation hits 11%
Cook’s Chinese owner is examining options for online brand’s future
Foreign Office updates Turkey advice after Istanbul bombing
According to the BBC, at least six people have been killed and 81 wounded in an explosion
Istanbul hit by blast and cruise ship in Covid outbreak
Headlines focus on an explosion in a popular part of central Istanbul
TTG@WTM: Qatar gears up to host the World Cup
TTG hears from Phil Dickinson, vice-president of international markets and MICE at Qatar Tourism, about how the destination is preparing for the upcoming World Cup
WTM 2022: Abu Dhabi plans to go ‘full force’ in 2023 with trade activity
New markets will be a key focus for Abu Dhabi in 2023, with the emirate preparing to place a fresh emphasis on the trade in Africa, eastern Europe and south-east Asia
Ireland to gain new Tel Aviv route in the spring
El Al to operate the route three-times-weekly starting 26 March 2023
WTM 2022: Palestine tentatively confident of tourism rebound
Palestine’s tourism chief is confident of a strong high season after two years of “zero” tourism during the pandemic, but has warned the country’s ongoing fortunes will likely rest on a swift resolution to the conflict in Ukraine
WTM 2022: Dubai thriving year-round
Dubai has seen a 163% increase in visitors in 2022 as it works to position itself as a year-round destination
WTM 2022: Jordan to promote new itineraries as tourists return
Jordan has seen its international tourism numbers reach more than 90% of pre-pandemic levels as the destination looks to promote itineraries “that reach beyond Petra and Wadi Rum” in 2023
WTM 2022: Israel aims to build on bounceback
Israel has benefited from a strong recovery in visitors from key markets such as the UK, France and the US during 2022
Heathrow ground handlers to strike during World Cup getaway
Workers will walkout on 18 November – four days before England’s opening World Cup clash against Iran in Qatar – in a dispute over pay
Travelling World Cup fans urged to ‘do their homework’ on Qatar
With just weeks to go before England and Wales kick off their campaign, the authority is urging those planning to fly to Qatar to make sure their bookings are Atol-protected
Emirates to up Newcastle frequency in time for Christmas
Emirates to return to pre-pandemic schedule from Newcastle next month