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Jet-setting cash courier jailed for role in £100m smuggling scheme
Beatrice Auty was a part of a criminal network that exploited business class flights for their extra luggage allowance to smuggle cash to Dubai, and used a WhatsApp group entitled ‘sunshine and lollipops’ to communicate
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'The luxury segment is seeing sustained growth' – Mandarin Oriental COO on sector positivity
Heading towards 40 hotels by the end of the year – including one in London – Christoph Mares is optimistic for the future
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One&Only to launch first urban resort in Dubai this December
One&Only One Za’abeel will open its doors on 1 December as the brand’s first urban resort
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The cheerleader who turned her passion into a multi-million pound travel business
Weaving her passion for cheerleading into a travel career has paid off for Travel Counsellor and TTG 30 Under 30 recruit Stephanie Needley.
Sarah Faberge will be the godmother of Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent Seven Seas Cruises names Grandeur’s godmother
Sarah Faberge will be the godmother of Seven Seas Grandeur when it launches in December
How to live the high life in the Alps on a summer break
How to live the high life in the Alps on a summer break
The Alps are not just for winter - with Eleven’s chalet in France making for the perfect base for summer activities
Intrepid wants there to be an annual celebration of travel agents
National Travel Agent Day to return in September
The now annual celebration, spearheaded by Intrepid Travel, will celebrate, support and recognise the work of travel agents in the UK and Ireland
Milo and Dougal the Shetland ponies live at the onsite equestrian centre
Why a summer staycation at Four Seasons Hampshire will delight families
Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire cleverly combines fun activities and stand-out service to offer family staycations with a country twist
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Europe heatwave: Holidaymakers evacuated in Greece as wildfires spread
Travellers have been removed from at least six seaside communities in the country as their residencies are threatened by wildfires caused by extreme weather conditions
Agents have called for more “advance warning” about flight changes to give them time to rearrange trips
European flight cancellations increase ahead of summer period
According to data analytics firm Cirium, 10,402 flights were cancelled last month
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Travellers warned of two-and-a-half-hour delays at Port of Dover this weekend
The port said enhanced passport checks by French officials had ’significantly’ increased processing times
The Pura Vida Pledge encourages sustainable tourism in Costa Rica
Abercrombie & Kent expands into Costa Rica with new DMC
The brand has opened a new destination management company (DMC) in the country
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Eurostar launches contactless check-ins at London St Pancras
Chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave said on Tuesday (18 July) the new system will help Eurostar “increase capacity in stations”
Govt review backs plans to equip CAA with powers to fine airlines
Govt review backs plans to equip CAA with powers to fine airlines
Aviation minister Baroness Vere said the government’s review of the CAA shows the organisation remains ’fit for purpose’
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Birmingham airport strike action suspended following last-ditch talks
More than 150 security officers and terminal technicians at BHX had been due to walk from tomorrow for an indefinite period
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Travel demand not slowing down despite EU heatwave — Advantage boss
Advantage chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said said members have not seen cancellations due to the heatwave
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TTG Sustainable Travel Showcase – Colombia
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TTG Sustainable Travel Showcase – Avis
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Manchester airport records busiest month since September 2019
The airport served 2.8 million passengers in June – the biggest monthly figure since 2019
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A harsh lesson? The dangers of govt education cuts and travel's plan to fight back
The government’s decision to defund travel and tourism courses will have far-reaching consequences
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'I've found Scandinavia's most beautiful and tranquil city break'
It’s one of Europe’s rainiest cities, with 231 days average rainfall a year, but don’t let that deter you from enjoying its scenic charms.
Peru: More airports reopen amid ongoing political protests
New state of emergency declared in Peru amid further political unrest
It comes after a political protest in Lima and Southern Peru has been announced for 19 July
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Watch: The latest updates and new properties from Iberostar
Iberostar shares updates about the brand’s latest openings, its Island Summer Pass and its sustainability and development work
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Specialist combines 50 years’ experience with new tech to predict future of cruise
According to Mundy Cruising, AI-assisted navigation will help plot the most fuel-efficient routes for future vessels