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Return of ‘frictionless’ entry to the US welcomed

President Biden’s announcement of an end to the Covid emergency period is welcomed by Virgin Atlantic

WestJet completes takeover of rival operator and airline

Canada’s WestJet completes deal to acquire rival operator Sunwing and its airline

Azam joins Fox Williams as firm grows travel legal team

Azam, an alumnus of TTG’s 30 Under 30 programme, brings with her more than 12 years’ experience

Royal Caribbean appoints first EMEA training manager

Kristi Reeser has relocated from Oregon and joined Royal’s European team as training manager, focusing on training the company’s call centres

African travel organisation appoints new CEO

African Travel & Tourism Association appoints new chief executive

MSC to give away 30 agent places for Euribia christening

Sales director Steve Williams said the opportunity was one “money simply can’t buy”

Soneva and WGSN predict future luxury travel trends in new report

Increased demand for experiences that focus on nature and are socially responsible are among the key luxury travel trends predicted in a new report

Rosewood to make its debut in the Maldives

The brand will make its entrance into the Maldives with the opening of Rosewood Ranfaru, slated to open on the islands in 2027

Nobu Hospitality welcomes first guests to Seville hotel

Nobu Hospitality has opened the doors to its sixth Spanish hotel with the 25-key Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla

Abta conference asks: 'How can travel make a positive impact on the world?'

Abta’s Sustainable Travel Conference will examine practical takeaways for the industry to have a more positive role in developing sustainable tourism

Celebrity Cruises and TTG reveal travel agent champions

It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for… We’ve crowned not four, but five Celebrity Cruises travel agent champions for 2023

Oceania takes delivery of Vista ahead of maiden Med season

The 1,200-guest ship features several firsts for the brand – including three new dining concepts

US to end vaccination entry rule for international travellers

A White House statement said the US was now “in a different phase of our response to Covid"

Sea Containers London appeals to ‘digital nomads’ with subscription service

The new hotel subscription service is aimed at guests who are regularly travelling to the capital

Boutique luxury hotel opens in Bethlehem’s old city

The six-room Kassa hotel has opened in Bethlehem’s old city, on the Unesco World Heritage site of Star Street

Emirates restarts double daily Stansted flights

Emirates said customers would have more flexibility with departure times, with Stansted now offering both day and evening flights

Qantas appoints first female CEO as Joyce set to step down

The airline has appointed its first female chief executive in its 103-year history with current boss Alan Joyce retiring in November

Gary Barlow hails premiere of Take That musical onboard P&O Cruises' Arvia

A story about friendship inspired Greatest Days, The Official Take That Musical, now playing onboard P&O Cruises’ Arvia

TTG's Guide to Virgin Voyages May 2023

The ultimate guide to finding the perfect Lady Ship voyage for your Sailors.

UK govt urged to improve mobility rules with the EU

House of Lords report says post-Brexit regime is creating “serious barrier” for workers

UK airlines fail to earn top marks for punctuality

Austrian Airlines recorded best on-time performance in Europe last month

TTG Top 50 winners toast triumphs and share secrets to success

“Every single one of us gets involved... we all have a part to play"

Vietnam Airlines to resume daily LHR services from October

The airline’s general manager for the UK and Ireland said on Friday (28 April) that re-establishing the connection was a “key priority” for Vietnam Airlines

Gray Dawes acquires Florida TMC to continue expansion into US

Acquisition of Express Travel will grow Gray Dawes’s turnover to more than £350 million and employee numbers towards 300