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Red Sea Development secures US$3.8bn in fresh funding
The Red Sea Development Company has secured a SAR14.1 billion (US$ 3.8 billion) loan and revolving credit facility with four leading Saudi banks.
MMGY Hills Balfour takes South Africa contract in UK & Ireland
South African Tourism, the national tourim agency, has appointed MMGY Hills Balfour as its new PR agency for the UK & Ireland. The deal runs for three years.
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UNWTO records modest tourism increase in 2021
Global tourism experienced a four per cent upturn in 2021 when compared to the prior year, with a total of 415 million international trips made.
Belize to introduce mandatory Covid-19 insurance
All visitors are required to apply for Belize Travel Health Insurance, a mandatory insurance that helps protect travellers against incurred medical and non-medical expenses.
France to reopen to British travellers tomorrow
Officials in France have confirmed the country will relax restrictions on those travelling from the UK from Friday. Vaccinated travellers will no longer need a compelling reason to enter the country.
Mauritius delegation woos Middle East visitors in Dubai
A high-level government and tourism delegation from the Republic of Mauritius has visited the United Arab Emirates in order to develop connections between the two countries.
UKHospitality backs Platinum Jubilee celebrations
UKHospitality has backed plans to extend licensing hours in England and Wales to 01:00 during celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee of the Queen.
Israeli confirms wider reopening of tourism sector
The UK has been placed on orange list, which allows vaccinated or recovered people to come in to Israel after a 24-hour isolation period or isolate until they receive negative PCR test results.
Ireland loosens requirements for vaccinated travellers
Tourism Ireland has welcomed a government decision to lift additional pre-testing requirements for travel to the destination. Travel guidelines to Northern Ireland remain unchanged.
Madeira enlarges Savage Islands marine sanctuary
The government of Madeira has announced that the marine reserve around the Savage Islands (Ilhas Selvagens) will be extended to 12 nautical miles.
Beaver Creek to welcome new beginners facility
Beaver Creek ski resort in Colorado is preparing for the opening of the new McCoy Park. The 250-acre facility will make its debut on Monday.
Israel to reopen to travellers this weekend
Tourism officials in Israel hope to reopen borders for the first time in a month by cancelling a list of high-infection red countries, including the UK.