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Japan National Tourism Organisation reveals highlights for 2025
The Japan National Tourism Organisation reports that, this year, the country’s tourism experienced remarkable expansion, with eight straight months of record-breaking arrivals.
Edinburgh Castle presents ‘Castle of Light’ to mark its 900th anniversary celebrations
This year, Castle of Light is helping to mark the capital's epic 900th anniversary in a showstopping celebration that will light up Edinburgh’s iconic skyline for a fifth fantastic year.
Sarawak Tourism Board presents Gateway to Borneo programme at WTM 2024
The Sarawak Tourism Board introduced its transformative Gateway to Borneo campaign at this year’s World Travel Market in London, England.
G Adventures launches next Change Makers Challenge
G Adventures has announced the return of its celebrated agent reward programme, Change Makers, offering 15 travel agents from UK and Ireland the chance to earn spots at its next GX Summit, which will be taking place in Jordan in September 2025, in partnership with the Jordanian Tourist Board and Royal Jordanian Airlines, with added support from USAID Jordan.
UK visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa are now available through VFS Global
Residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications through VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres.
2025 hailed as Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year
Thai minister of tourism and sports Sorawong Thienthong announced that 2025 will be the Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year.
Technology and innovation drive evolution in ground transportation at TIS
The Travel Innovation Summit (TIS) held in Seville from October 23-25, 2024, underscored the transformative role of ground transportation in enhancing travel experiences and driving industry growth.
Holidaymakers owed £44.7 million in refunds for little-known fee
UK travellers could be owed an estimated £44.7 million in refunds for Air Passenger Duty (APD), according to new research.
RBH to manage Hotel Indigo and Staybridge Suites Dundee
RBH Hospitality Management has been appointed as the operator of the dual-branded Hotel Indigo and Staybridge Suites in Dundee, as of 1 November 2024.
In Q3, UK records largest number of seats in flights: Cirium
Cirium, the aviation analytics firm, has revealed information on flights from the UK, revealing Q3 has been the busiest quarter so far in 2024 and the busiest quarter ever for the number of seats.
Pure Luxury elevate their proposition for luxury agents
The B2B luxury specialist brand of dnata Travel Group UK, Pure Luxury, have revealed enhancements to their proposition, introducing a complimentary return UK chauffeur service with Blacklane.
ABTA LifeLine launches Winter Warmth support
The initiative will provide fuel and food vouchers, warm clothing and energy efficient appliances. Support is open to individuals and their families who currently work for, or have worked for, an ABTA member.
Philippine Department of Tourism to showcase country at WTM 2024
The Philippine Department of Tourism announced its attendance at this year’s World Travel Market (WTM) slated for this week in London.
Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes resumption of British Airways flights from London to Bangkok
The Tourism Authority of Thailand expressed its delight over the resumption of direct flights by British Airways from London to Bangkok.
Govt must keep a close eye on the overall cost of travel: ABTA
The Office for Budgetary Responsibility notes that APD is amongst the fastest growing of all taxes in the UK. The government must keep a close eye on the overall cost of travel to ensure that hard-earned holidays remain within reach
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