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Brittany Ferries enjoys ‘surge’ in summer 2022 bookings
“Storm clouds beginning to lift”, says French firm’s chief executive
Set your sights high: checking out the revamped Montcalm East
A hotel set inside an ’optical illusion’ offers sky-high views and a spa with CBD treatments on the edge of Hoxton
Inverness Travel rebrands as Murray Travel following expansion
The move comes after the Scottish agency acquired two travel brands earlier this year
Barrhead manager Roddie MacPhee marks 60th year in travel
McPhee started working for the Scottish independent around a decade ago
Abta announces dates of autumn regional business meetings
The virtual events will start from 9 November and run through to 22 November
PM criticised for private jet use and interest rates to rise
Johnson accused of hypocrisy for flying home from Cop26 in a private jet, while interest rates are set to increase to combat inflation rates
Wilderness Scotland eyes 2030 net-zero goal
The adventure specialist was one of the founding signatories to Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency in January 2020
Just Go! launches premium range of UK escorted tours
Coach operator is offering five-day trips featuring special excursions and smaller groups
Signet Collection to open second property in spring 2022
The Retreat Elcot Park will be based in a historic building in rural Berkshire
UK adults 'more excited than ever' to travel to US
Around 40% of respondents to a new Virgin Atlantic survey said they were keen to visit a national park such as Yosemite or Joshua Tree
Travel seeing 'real momentum'; Queen addresses Cop26
Tui says easing of travel restrictions is unlocking pent-up demand for travel, while the Queen has urged world leaders to agree measures at the Cop26 summit to save our ’fragile’ planet
Manchester airport agrees deal for direct supply of sustainable jet fuel
Landmark agreement will see sustainable aviation fuel piped directly to the airport
Reaching for the skies at a new London hotel
From its Asian-inspired afternoon tea to an infinity-edge pool and grand ballroom, Pan Pacific’s first Europe hotel has got the lot
Jersey to relax Covid entry rules for travellers
Fully vaccinated travellers will no longer have to take test and isolate on arrival
Europe lagging behind rest of the world in tourism recovery
But there is optimism for a strong recovery in international travel in 2022, thanks to vaccination programmes across the continent
National Holidays launches new TV ad campaign
30-second spot features an agent call to action, and highlights National’s theatre breaks, family theme park trips, city breaks and tours, and experiences
British Airways and Kenya Airways reach codeshare agreement
The deal means BA customers flying to Nairobi will be able to connect onto 20 destinations across east and central Africa
Wendy Wu expands Scotland tour departures
Operator will offer more Scottish trips including a special Christmas itinerary
Morocco travel ban reaction and 100,000 Covid case warning
More Covid restrictions could be on the way this winter, while Morocco has banned flights from the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, among others
Testing blow for travel and Manchester airport evacuation
Hopes for an end to testing for fully vaccinated travellers seemingly dashed as continued increase in UK Covid cases spark more warnings of new restrictions
Fears of new lockdown rise as Covid cases surge to nearly 50k
PM keeping ’close watch’ on soaring rates of Covid infection as half of British adults think there will be a new lockdown by the end of the year
Emirates restarts Newcastle flights after Covid hiatus
Flight EK033 will land at the airport at 7.10pm and return flight EK034 will depart at 9.10pm arriving in Dubai tomorrow at 7am
Devolved govts urged to follow England’s lead on PCR test change
Abta will “encourage” the rest of the UK to move from PCR to lateral flow tests
A world united: WTM London 2021 preview
WTM London returns to ExCeL London this year, with tourist boards from around the world attending to share their news. Abra Dunsby gets key updates from attendees