Breaking News
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Cyprus will allow vaccinated Brits in for holidays from May
Travellers must have proof they received both vaccine doses
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Former Transport Secretary joins On the Beach board
Justine Greening becomes Non-Executive Director
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Customers of several Star Alliance carriers impacted in data breach
SITA servers hacked in 'sophisticated attack'
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The Zetter Group acquired by hotel investor Orca Holding
Zetter operates three London boutique hotels
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Etihad reports USD1.7 billion annual loss
Gulf carrier hopeful of a 2023 turnaround
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Corendon Airlines unveils 2021 UK flight schedule
Limited time family discount offer launches
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Inghams cancels all holidays until mid-May
Company responds to PM's roadmap announcement
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IHG Hotels & Resorts enhances hybrid meetings
Includes new Expert Solution virtual technology experiences
AIRLINE
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Airport slot waiver extended into summer
Airlines won't have to operate 'ghost flights'
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Virgin Atlantic gives loyalty members tier status extension
Customers handed extra three months to secure points
HOTEL AND RESORT
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New ibis opens at Heathrow T5
It was previously a Travelodge
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Europe's largest hotel company Accor announces almost two billion net loss
UK was one of its worst-hit destinations
DESTINATION
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Enjoy the best of the Sunshine State while leaving the rest behind
When it comes to the heart of Florida, most potential visitors think theme parks - and the long lines that come with them.
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Divisions between EU leaders over vaccine passports
Only some countries want EU-wide scheme
BUSINESS TRAVEL
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BTA announces partnership with carbon offsetting scheme Trees4Travel
It will help travel managers 'balance' CO2 emissions
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American Express GBT acquires Ovation Travel Group
Company owns UK-based Chartwell Travel
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WTM Virtual was....a success (for some)
Mole poll shows a third of attendees were happy
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WTTC to hold hybrid Global Summit in Cancun next year
Event will have 20,000 virtual attendees
TOUR OPERATOR
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Jet2holidays backs independent agents with extended promotion
Promotion available for bookings via independents
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Jet2holidays wins fraud case after 'ill' customers pictured using waterslides and drinking at the bar
Group jailed for four months after false gastric illness claim
TRAVEL AGENT
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TUI boss in 'no doubt' about merits of vaccine passports
Fritz Joussen confident of summer travel
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Elegant Resorts to run series of webinars for agents
Operator keen for consultants to brush up on their knowledge
CRUISE
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Princess adds UK voyages after Alaska cancellation
New itineraries go on sale next week
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Alaska voyages cancelled amid Canadian port closures
Closure of ports causing cruise line chaos
LUXURY
TECHNOLOGY
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Pandemic has changed IT spending for airports and airlines
SITA's Air Transport IT Insights reveals a strong emphasis on safety and increased automation
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Bots could help businesses bounce back
Expert insight: Jay Gupta of Talkdesk takes a fresh approach to customer service
GREEN TRAVEL
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Ryanair joins 'Fuelling Flight Initiative' to support sustainable aviation fuels
Initiative hopes to help achieve net-zero carbon emissions
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New Zealand departure tax proposed by Environmental Commission
Tax would fund sustainable change
sports travel
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Japan will admit 'large-scale' crowds at Tokyo Olympics
Foreign fans can travel quarantine-free
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Esprit Ski cancels winter programme as Inghams drops chalets
Ski Total and Flexiski also drop chalets in France
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PARTNER NEWS 
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Enjoy the best of the Sunshine State while leaving the rest behind
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India's visa system is notoriously difficult to navigate. Many travellers therefore choose to call in the help of a visa agency
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New Virtually Yours Travel Show brings industry closer together
The beleaguered travel industry is joining forces globally via a new online travel show to reach travel agents and consumers.