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ABTA urges holidaymakers to check their passport meets validity rules for travel to Europe
With the start of the Easter holidays just a few weeks away, ABTA – The Travel Association is encouraging anyone with plans to travel to Europe to make sure their passport will be valid for their trip.
UK passport fees to increase further
From 10 April, the fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults and £57.50 to £61.50 for children.
ETIAS will become compulsory for Travel to EU by 2027
Foreign travellers who are permitted visa-free entry to the EU will not be required to obtain a travel authorisation – ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) – until April 2027, at the earliest.
Heathrow Airport closed for 24 hours
All arrival and departure flights to the airport have been cancelled at London's Heathrow Airport for 24 hours.
British Airways NDC content makes its way to Sabre’s travel marketplace
Global traveltech firm Sabre Corporation formally launched British Airways’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) content in its travel marketplace today, 19th March.
Wizz Air announces new route from London Gatwick to Wroclaw, Poland
Wizz Air UK, the second most punctual airline in the UK*, today announces a new route from London Gatwick Airport to Wroclaw, Poland.
British Airways’ diverse ad campaigns highlight safety, luxury, and service excellence: GlobalData
British Airways’ YouTube advertising campaigns from September 2024 to February 2025 have effectively showcased the airline's commitment to safety, luxury, and customer satisfaction, targeting a broad spectrum of travellers.
English Riviera to hold ‘Bay of Lights 2025’ from 28 November to 02 January
Following the resounding success of Bay of Lights 2024, the English Riviera BID Company working in partnership with Torbay Council has released dates for the 2025 event.
BCP Council launches a series of walking trails for 2025
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) Council announces the launch of a series of six new walking itineraries across its stretch of glorious coastline, along with an accompanying new website explorebcp.co.uk for visitors to discover and plan their walking routes.
Tourism Malaysia lauds Kuala Lumpur inclusion in Tripadvisor’s Top Trending Destinations
Tourism Malaysia’s London office announced that Kuala Lumpur was ranked second in this year’s Tripadvisor list of the Top Trending Destinations.
Business Travel Show Asia Pacific comes to Singapore this April
The BTN Group which has organised the Business Travel Show Europe for three decades brings the same world-class sourcing, networking and educational programme to the Asia Pacific this April.
Zeroing in on ‘Travel Gift Cards’
Travel companies report that the first quarter of the year sees a spike in travel gift card redemptions, as people start turning holiday presents into real trips
IHG Hotels & Resorts to sponsor World Expo 2025 in Osaka
Global hospitality firm IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced its sponsorship of World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, as well as the pavilion for the United Kingdom at the event.
Australians to take more trips to Southeast Asia this year
A new report released by TravelInsurance.com.au reveals that nearly one in every three international trips taken by Australians in 2025 will be to Southeast Asia.
Loganair pilot accelerating away from the pack as she earns her stripes at just 26 years old
A female pilot from the town of Largs is flying high as she earns her Captain stripes with Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, aged just 26 years old.
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