Dubai is cross with cross-dressers
Ian Jarrett - Jul 22, 2026
DUBAI - Dubai has banned cross-dressing in public places after complaints of dozens of "transvestite tourists" in the city's shopping…
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Dubai International continues growth spurt
Ian Jarrett - Jul 22, 2026
DUBAI - Dubai International handled a record 18.46 million passengers in the first half of 2008, registering a growth of…
Be early advice for Beijing-bound travellers
Ian Jarrett - Jul 22, 2026
HONG KONG - Dragonair is advising its passengers to arrive earlier to check in at mainland China airports after tightened…
Business alerted over China visa changes
Ian Jarrett - Jul 22, 2026
LONDON - The Hogg Robinson Group (HRG) is alerting business travellers to changes in China’s visa regulations and urging clients…
MAS opts for zero commission in UAE
Ian Jarrett - Jul 22, 2026
ABU DHABI - - Malaysia Airlines is introducing a zero commission distribution policy effective August 1 in the UAE. All…
15% of Brits havent tried something new today – or any other day
Dinah - Jul 22, 2026
Some 15% of British people have never been abroad on holiday, according to a new survey. According to research commissioned…
Stags and hens come home to party
Dinah - Jul 22, 2026
Domestic tourism is seeing an unexpected boost from hen and stag parties as the soon-to-be-weds react to the credit crunch…
WTM changes admissions policy
Linsey McNeill - Jul 22, 2026
World Travel Market will operate a new admissions policy this year which will mean only those nominated by an exhibitor…
Yemen claims to be Cultural Capital of Arabia
Linsey McNeill - Jul 22, 2026
Yemen is claiming to have ousted Jordan as the cultural capital of Arabia after UNESCO awarded the Socotra Archipelago World…
Top UK firms rule out travel ban
Linsey McNeill - Jul 21, 2026
Few British companies have plans to impose a freeze on business trips despite the economic downturn and increasing cost of…
Disabled travellers get new EU rights
Bev - Jul 21, 2026
Disabled air passengers are to receive more help as they travel through airports following new EU legislation. From July 26…
Credit crunch leads to 10% leap in domestic bookings
Linsey McNeill - Jul 21, 2026
Holiday parks operator Pontin’s has seen a 10% increase in bookings as the credit crunch and expensive euro force holidaymakers…
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