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Nakheel offers final Palm Tower apartments to investors
Master developer Nakheel has released the last remaining apartments at the Palm Tower, its 52-storey landmark development on the world-famous Palm Jumeirah.

Morocco minister argues confidence is returning to Africa tourism market
The mood in the regional tourism sector has shifted in the past month, Nadia Fettah Alaoui, minister of tourism for Morocco, has told delegates at the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum.

Qatar Airways to return to Mykonos as Greek tourism reopens
Qatar Airways is resuming its service to Mykonos, Greece for the summer season as the destination welcomes visitors once again. The airline is planning to operate three flights a week,

Jamaica seeks to rekindle the romance with new honeymoon promotion
Couples who show proof of a wedding cancellation between April-December last year can enter to win an ultimate four-night honeymoon to Moon Palace Jamaica.

Madeira seeks to reopen tourism sector ahead of summer
Since the start of the pandemic, the archipelago has been considered one of the safest destinations in Europe and has been widely praised for its handling of the Covid-19 crisis.

Dominica moves into remote working market
Dominica has launched its extended-stay visa programme dubbed Work in Nature, which provides the opportunity to work remotely for up to 18 months on the island.

New fines for holidaymakers from England
New laws could see travellers from England subject to a £5,000 fine if they leave the country without good reason. The penalty is included in legislation that will be voted on by parliament later this week.

Finishing touches for Palm Tower ahead of October debut
Soaring 240 metres above the world-famous island, the Nakheel-developed building is in the advanced stages of fit out, with all exterior cladding completed.

WTTC unveils theme for upcoming Global Summit
Gloria Guevara, WTTC chief executive, and Carlos Joaquín González, governor of the state of Quintana Roo, announced that speakers from all corners of the globe will be taking part in the event.

AITO critical of government comments on summer holidays
The Association of Specialist Travel Companies has criticised the UK government for discouraging the booking of international holidays this summer as the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps Europe.
Red Sea Development Company signs Source partnership
Source water is produced using solar technology that draws pure water vapor out of the air and converts it to drinking water. Water harvesting and bottling will generate zero carbon.

Byway marks first birthday with getaway promotion
Leading the way in slow travel holidays, Byway, the flight-free travel company launched last year, is marking its first birthday with up to £100 off trips across the UK, France and Italy.