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Antigua & Barbuda loosens border restrictions
Antigua & Barbuda continues to ease travel protocols, as vaccinations rates increase within the country. Over 60,000 of the targeted 80,000 population haven now been vaccinated.
Aura Skypool opens on Palm Jumeirah
Suspended 200 metres in the air, Aura Skypool is welcoming its first guests on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The first 360-degree infinity pool in the world, it is set to become a star attraction in the emirate.
Government to partially fund two domestic routes from London
The government has confirmed it will provide up to £4.3 million to fund direct flights between London and Newquay, and London and Dundee. It is hoped a flights will create hundreds of jobs.
United States plans new chief travel and tourism officer
The new role, created as part of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act passed last week, will be designed to help co-ordinate travel and tourism policy across all modes of transportation.
CMA to examine IAG purchase of Air Europa
The Competition & Markets Authority has a launched an investigation into the proposed takeover of Air Europa by International Airlines Group.
Strong events calendar drives Expo 2020 visitor growth
Expo 2020 Dubai visitor numbers have soared to 4,156,985, driven by strong take-up of the November weekday pass and a raft of sport, music and cultural events.
AlUla welcomes first international flight
AlUla Airport has received its first-ever direct international flight, operated by low-cost Saudi airline, flynas. The three-weekly Dubai-AlUla route is timed to coincide with the winter event season.
Holland America Line recovery continues as Nieuw Statendam returns
Nieuw Statendam departed Fort Lauderdale, Florida, earlier on its first cruise since the industry-wide pause last year. The ship marks the fifth Holland America Line vessel to re-enter service.
Qatar Airways touches down in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Almaty in Kazakhstan has landed at Almaty International Airport, marking the launch of the airline’s newest gateway in central Asia.
Caribbean Travel Marketplace to return in the spring
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has confirmed Caribbean Travel Marketplace will return in person in the spring. However, no date or location were given for the show.
ATM 2022: Middle East hotel sector sees continued recovery
Hotel demand across the majority of Middle East and North Africa markets is expected to achieve parity with 2019 levels of performance in 2022, according to new research.
Cunard unveils spring programme for Queen Elizabeth
She will be spending time in the unparalleled beauty of Norway’s fjords; island hopping in Spain and Portugal; cruising through the Mediterranean; and finally transiting the Panama Canal onwards to Alaska.