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airBaltic adds three new routes from Riga
airBaltic has confirmed it will offer passengers flights from Riga to Malta, Yerevan and Baku this summer. The news comes as the Latvia-based carrier seeks to rebuild its network.

First UK Tribe hotel under construction at Manchester Airport
Airport City Manchester has commenced work on the construction of a brand new 412-bedroom Tribe hotel. It will be the first property from the brand in the UK.

Lufthansa cuts Kyiv flights as tensions linger
There are growing fears of a Russian invasion, with British prime minister Boris Johnson suggesting Russia was preparing the largest miliary operation in Europe since the of WWII.

Gout to launch Dorchester Spa offering
Uliana Gout, a specialist in cosmetic and aesthetic treatments, will arrive at the Dorchester Spa later this week to begin offering a series of exclusive opportunities.

Israel to further reopen to tourists next week
Israel will next week reopen to all foreign tourists, regardless of vaccination status, it has been confirmed. Vaccination certificates will be replaced with pre-departure and arrival PCR testing.
Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre launches in Jordan
Jamaica minister of tourism and Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre co-founder, Edmund Bartlett, has arrived in Jordan to inaugurate a new location for the organisation.

American Airlines boosts regional fleet with Embraer deal
American Airlines has signed a firm order with Embraer for three new E175s. The aircraft will be operated by wholly-owned subsidiary, Envoy Air.

British Airways to relaunch daytime Newark flight
British Airways is launching a new, daytime flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow – its third daily flight from Newark to London.

Routes Americas to return to Chicago next year
Routes Americas, which is held in a different location each year, brings together airlines, airports and tourism authorities to discuss air service strategy and future networks.

IATA records uptick in passenger demand
The International Air Transport Association has released data showing growing momentum in the recovery of air travel as restrictions are lifted.

Papua New Guinea to reopen borders to tourists
International tourists who have been fully-vaccinated and received the recommended booster vaccine may now enter Papua New Guinea. Princess Anne will visit Papua New Guinea in April.

Grenada relaxes Covid-19 tourism regulations
The destination now accepts either a negative antigen test result taken one day before travel to Grenada or a 72-hour pre-departure PCR test from travellers.