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Brittany Ferries operates on a range of cross-Channel routes as well as from the UK to Spain
Brittany Ferries enjoys ‘surge’ in summer 2022 bookings
“Storm clouds beginning to lift”, says French firm’s chief executive
The towering home of Montcalm East is an architectural optical illusion
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
The move comes after the agency acquired local companies Alba Travel and Beaver Travel earlier this year
Inverness Travel rebrands as Murray Travel following expansion
The move comes after the Scottish agency acquired two travel brands earlier this year
Macphee has held previous roles with a number of industry brands such as AT Mays and JetSet
Barrhead manager Roddie MacPhee marks 60th year in travel
McPhee started working for the Scottish independent around a decade ago
Wendy Wu hailed the benefits of hosting a programme of virtual travel events (Credit: Chris Montgomery / Unsplash)
Abta announces dates of autumn regional business meetings
The virtual events will start from 9 November and run through to 22 November
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
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
Scots may have to settle for another summer of staycations and domestic breaks, Nicola Sturgeon has said
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! Holidays' new premium itineraries include excursions such as a tour of Cambridge University
Just Go! launches premium range of UK escorted tours
Coach operator is offering five-day trips featuring special excursions and smaller groups
The Retreat Elcot Park is due to open in west Berkshire in spring 2022
Signet Collection to open second property in spring 2022
The Retreat Elcot Park will be based in a historic building in rural Berkshire
Virgin Atlantic cabin crew appeared at the London Eye in iconic US costume inspired by the consumer research
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 ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
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 is temporarily closing Terminals Two and Three (Credit: Hufton and Crow)
Manchester airport agrees deal for direct supply of sustainable jet fuel
Landmark agreement will see sustainable aviation fuel piped directly to the airport
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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
Five Jersey breaks you can book for your clients right now
Jersey to relax Covid entry rules for travellers
Fully vaccinated travellers will no longer have to take test and isolate on arrival
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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
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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 is reducing its schedule because of the current four-week lockdown in England
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's Christmas itinerary includes a visit to Edinburgh Castle
Wendy Wu expands Scotland tour departures
Operator will offer more Scottish trips including a special Christmas itinerary
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
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
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
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
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
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
The A380 will fly to Heathrow and Manchester
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
Antigen tests tend to be quicker and cheaper than PCR testing (Credit: Medakit)
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
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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