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MSC dismisses survey after being rated worst cruise line

It says customer survey is inaccurate and unrepresentative
Mauritius Airport closed as cyclone approaches

FCO issues alert to holidaymakers
Chancellor responds to O'Leary's legal threat over Flybe rescue deal

Sajid Javid insists it wasn't state aid
Coronavirus: Operators insist outbreak is 'very remote threat' in Europe

ETOA says it's not like the spread of SARS
Five tourists missing after falling through icy lake on snowmobile trip

Quebec tourism officials promise to tighten safety measures
Chinese travel agents told to stop selling tours amid coronavirus crisis

Agents tell China Travel Outbound they've been instructed to stop selling international trips from Monday
Tourism chiefs issue warning about coronavirus 'panic'

Containing panic is as vital as stopping the virus, says WTTC
ABTA signs agreement with Kent Trading Standards

It helps protect members from potential prosecutions

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Channel 4's Holiday Secrets panned by viewers and travel industry

Thousands raised by industry after tragic deaths of three BA cabin crew

Industry pays tribute to former Thomas Cook and TUI director Marc Bennett

Thomas Cook brand 'to relaunch in June'

TUI apologises after Red Cross steps in to help stranded skiers

New ship MSC Grandiosa crashes into pier

Pilots' fury as Flybe 'asks Government for emergency bailout'

Flight attendant grounded for leaking celebrity passenger information

Travel Gossip sticks to Inteletravel ban

Confusion over 2020 May Bank Holiday leads to bookings for wrong date

Independent agents struggle to match TUI's online prices

Holidaymakers among thousands taking refuge on beaches from Australian wildfires

Major travel disruption as France goes on strike again

Heathrow flights diverted and delayed as airspace closed at RAF request

Huge power cut ruins 2020 celebrations at UK holiday park

Gary Barlow is new brand ambassador for P&O Cruises

Three Britons among victims of Tehran Boeing 737 crash

Cyprus faces 'boycott tourism' campaign after rape case

Willie Walsh furious about Flybe rescue deal

Why is international travel becoming more dangerous

O'Leary threatens legal action over Flybe bailout

Travel Gossip sticks to Inteletravel ban

TUI apologises after Red Cross steps in to help stranded skiers

Channel 4's Holiday Secrets panned by viewers and travel industry

Stansted loses battle for passengers

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AIRLINE

Has BA lost the digital plot?

Guest Comment: SOMO co-founder Carl Uminski thinks it has
Stansted fire and rescue service appoints its first female firefighters

Apprentice scheme launched

HOTEL AND RESORT

Scotland's housing minister asked for more details on short lets legislation

Councils in Scotland to be allowed to introduce licensing schemes
Leonardo to open Bristol hotel

London properties set for major refurbishment

DESTINATION

Swiss ski resorts come out top in study

New index rates European resorts on a number of criteria
London's Kings Cross Station to close this weekend

Further closures announced for later this year

BUSINESS TRAVEL

TripActions secures investment from Lufthansa

Business travel platform looking to expand in UK
CWT to create monthly podcast for frequent travellers

Business Travel on the Fly addresses issues affecting corporates

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Sixth Radisson Blu opens in Dubai

Hotel is close to World Trade Centre and Financial Centre
Meetings booking sites tie up with Greenview

Partner hotels can earn a 'green' distinction

sports travel

Why Easter is perfect for a family ski trip

Expert Insight: Ski Safari product manager Andy Hemmingway
Whistler's slopes to turn multicoloured for Pride

Countdown to 27th annual event

TOUR OPERATOR

Channel Tunnel operator's sales hit by Brexit and French strikes

Getlink reports 'solid' revenues despite challenging market
Lonely Planet to 'bring guidebooks to life' with new tours

Publisher is partnering with Intrepid Travel

TRAVEL AGENT

Masked robber steals five-figure sum from Barrhead agency

Police appeal for information
Thomas Cook brand 'to relaunch in June'

Fosun hires former execs to set up OTA

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CRUISE

Star Wars Day at Sea is back for 2021

Immersive events confirmed for nine sailings
MSC orders two more World Class ships

Line also announces plans to develop wind-powered vessels

LUXURY

New sales director for ITC Travel Group

He's covering maternity leave for 12 months
Maisons Pariente opens property in Meribel

Le Coucou has 55 rooms and two chalets

TECHNOLOGY

Sabre announces 10-year partnership with Google

Tie-up will 'create new marketplace for customers' says tech giant
TripActions secures investment from Lufthansa

Business travel platform looking to expand in UK

GREEN TRAVEL

Accor makes single-use plastic pledge

Hotel giant takes plastic crackdown to next stage
Accor promises to eliminate single use plastics by 2022

Firm has already set 2020 target for plastic straws

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Uncovering hidden Florida

Graham McKenzie discovers Panama City Beach
Top 2020 travel trends

Friendmoons, flight-shaming and slow travel all make the list

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PRESS ZONE

Michigan Wins Platinum Award for Outstanding Travel Marketing

The US state of Michigan has won a Platinum Award at the prestigious Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association (HSMAI) Awards in New York
Celebrate A Dickensian Christmas in Florida

Travel back to the Victorian era with Amelia Island this December. The island celebrates its fifth annual Dickens on Centre festival 13th to 15th December 2019.
Increase in visitor figures for Great Lakes USA in 2018

A substantial increase in visitors from the UK and Ireland announced at World Travel Market