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BA chief to meet Unite boss ahead of strike

The chief executive of British Airways, Willie Walsh, is to meet Tony Woodley, Unite’s joint leader, ahead of a proposed strike at the airline on Saturday. The meeting will be the first direct contact between the two leaders, and is being seen as a last chance to avert industrial action…

Chile to bolster image as cruise destination

Chile has announced plans to invest $400 million in its passenger and cargo port infrastructure, as part of an ambitious plan to bolster its image as a leading cruise destination. Plans include the expansion of the Port of Valparaíso, development of a new pier at Port Williams, expansion of the Port of Punta Arenas and enhancement of passenger facilities at the Castro Port on Chiloe Island.

Tourists evacuated from Great Barrier Reef

A cyclone off the Australian coast has seen tourists evacuated from the Great Barrier Reef. Holiday resorts on Heron Island and Lady Elliott Island have been emptied ahead of the storm, which is expected to make landfall over the weekend.

Airline crew jailed following ‘sexy texts’

Two members of cabin crew from the Emirates Airline have been jailed for three months in Dubai, following the exchange of a series of sexually explicit text messages. The case is the second to emerge from Dubai in as many weeks, as international visitors grapple with the emirate’s strict decency laws.

TAM Airlines moves to Terminal 1 at Heathrow

As part of its integration into the Star Alliance, TAM Airlines will move from Terminal 4 to Terminal 1 at London’s Heathrow Airport later this month. Passengers flying on TAM - the largest airline in South America - from Terminal 1 can look forward to a substantial improvement in their travel experience from Heathrow, as compared to Terminal 4.

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Meet-the-people offerings around the world

With the global economic slowdown still taking a toll, there has perhaps never been a more important time for innovation in the travel and tourism industry. One growth sector now being explored involves so-called meet-the-people offerings – where travellers are actively encouraged to integrate with local communities. Here Chris O’Toole…

Luxury hospitality – back with a bang in 2010

Last year was one of the toughest on record for luxury hospitality. But now the sector is well on the road to recovery with a raft of new openings, plus some ground-breaking developments in the pipeline. Breaking Travel News picks the best of the new crop.

Delhi builds sporting legacy

India will fall under the sporting spotlight in October when Delhi hosts the 19th Commonwealth Games. With seven months before the opening ceremony, Breaking Travel News takes a look at preparations for the event. Mike Starling reports