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Beach Check expands to new locations across UK
The app allows visitors to check the status of a beach before they arrive in order to avoid congestion and to encourage them to discover nearby beaches that are quieter and less crowded.

Atlantis, Dubai prepares for Shark Week
The hotel is running a number of shark-themed educational programmes for guests prepared to take the plunge and discover everything they’ve ever wanted to know about this fascinating species.

Ulaanbaatar welcomes new international airport
The project is a joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation, Narita International Airport Corporation, Japan Airport Terminal Company, JALUX and the Mongolian government.

UNWTO urges governments to restart international tourism
The global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital solutions for safe travel should lead to a rise in international mobility over the weeks and months ahead, the body said.

flypop prepares to take off from London Stansted
flypop has confirmed that Stansted will be its first UK airport base. The owners of the carrier argued there is strong long-term demand for direct flights between the UK and key ‘secondary cities’ of India.

Radisson signs raft of new Italy properties
Radisson Hotel Group has signed seven new hotels in tier one locations across Italy. The deal forms part of an ambitious expansion plan for the company.

Korean Air moves forward with Asiana integration
Korean Air has finalised a post-merger integration plan with Asiana Airlines after receiving confirmation from the Korea Development Bank. A deal to combine the two carriers was signed last year.

Expo 2020 Dubai launches public art programme
A gigantic iridescent, oil drill-shaped sculpture by Kuwaiti artist Monira Al Qadiri has launched a striking public art programme from Expo 2020 Dubai.

airBaltic launches new Manchester flights
airBaltic has launched new scheduled flights between Manchester and Riga, Latvia. The Latvian airline now connects both cities with two weekly flights.

Carnival returns to operation from PortMiami
Carnival Cruise Line has launched its first cruise from in almost 16 months from PortMiami, with the departure of Carnival Horizon. The ship will head to the Caribbean for a six-day trip.

Jet2.com flies from Bristol Airport for first time
A full flight departed from Bristol Airport to Majorca with holidaymakers jetting off on a much-needed holiday. The inaugural flight was followed by another to Menorca.

Saudi to limit UAE travel over Delta variant concerns
Saudi Arabia will restrict travel to and entry from Ethiopia, the UAE, Vietnam and Afghanistan officials have confirmed. The move comes in response to concerns over the Delta variant of Covid-19.