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Audley Travel appoints first trade sales manager
Audley Travel is increasing its focus on the trade as a sales channel for its tailormade trips with the appointment of the tour operator’s first trade sales manager.
Global Tourism Resilience Centre arrives in Nepal
The mission of the centre is to carry out policy-relevant research and analysis on destination preparedness, management and recovery from disruptions that impact tourism and threaten economies.
New Orleans tops Which? long-haul poll
Britons have rated the Louisiana city of New Orleans as the highest-scoring long-haul city in the world to visit, beating popular destinations such as Las Vegas, Dubai and Tokyo, according to a new Which? survey.
Jordan keen to capitalise on Hollywood role
With 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' hitting the silver screen and with scenes shot in Jordan’s other-worldly backdrop of Wadi Rum, the country has long drawn filmmakers and producers its dramatic landscapes and landmarks.
Kylie Minogue woos Brits to sunny Australia
Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue has delivered a special musical festive message to the UK as part of Tourism Australia's latest campaign aimed at enticing more Brits down under.
Azerbaijan joins Pacific Asia Travel Association
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has welcomed the state tourism agency of the Azerbaijan as its newest government member. The agency is the executive authority carrying out and regulating the state policy in the field of tourism.
Brits preparing for record Christmas getaway
The Christmas Trip Tracker survey from VisitEngland has revealed that 14.5 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight trip in the UK during Christmas and New Year, bringing an estimated £2.9 billion boost to the economy.
Contiki launches new vegan travel options
Rising to fame as world-renowned vegan hotspots, the trip covers Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest, with extra stops along the way.
Maldives partners with TripAdvisor to promote Indian Ocean destination
The campaign consists of a digital TripAdvisor profile for the Maldives and will further promote the island nation as a leading holiday destination for travellers from the UK, Italy, Russia Saudi Arabia and China.
First Choice drops exclusive all-inclusive offering
First Choice has ditched its commitment to exclusively providing all-inclusive holidays, unveiling plans to offer customers more package breaks. The changes will be revealed in a new multi-million-pound ad campaign.
Flight Centre reshuffles global leadership
Flight Centre Travel Group has expanded its global leadership team to increase its focus on corporate and leisure travel growth. Chris Galanty has been promoted to the newly created role of global chief executive, responsible for Flight Centre’s corporate divisions.
Minister Bartlett in Kenya to establish resilience outpost
Edmund Bartlett, minister of tourism for Jamaica, has paid a flying visit to Kenyatta University to review progress towards the setting up of a Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre.