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Agents rush to clients' aid amid Storm Arwen chaos
Celestyal Cruises said the cash would allow it to renew and grow its fleet
Cash injection to unlock Celestyal's 'full potential'
Kuoni will offer Covid testing packages (Credit: Mufid Majnun/Unsplash)
Day 2 PCR testing to resume on Tuesday, govt confirms
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
Omicron sparks travel restrictions and boosters to save Xmas?
Prime minister Fumio Kishida said: "We are responding to the Omicron variant with a strong sense of urgency" (Credit: InsideJapan Tours)
Japan to close to all arrivals in bid to slow Omicron spread
Hays is starting to roll out its branding to ex-Cook stores
Hays Travel recognised for commitment to diversity
Why we need to get travelling again – an agent's trip to Ibiza
Countries tighten entry rules for UK arrivals over new variant fears
The prime minister said the government would set out its lockdown exit strategy on 22 February (Credit: gov.uk)
PM: Anyone arriving in UK will have to take a PCR test by second day
Ski operators have seen early bookings increase for ski holidays
Europe’s ski season ‘in the balance’ as Covid cases surge
South Africa's tourism minister has insisted that the destination remains open for tourists
South Africa tourism minister ‘disappointed’ by UK’s red-list move
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European Commission calls for ‘emergency brake’ on southern Africa travel
Javid confirmed guidance on the use of Covid passes would follow (Credit: gov.uk)
Govt having ‘live discussions’ on adding more countries to red list
Jet2: 'It's time to have a serious look at your marketing'
Jet2 trade boss: 'What we really needed from govt was a notice period'
What lasting impacts will Covid-19 have on aviation?
Heapy: Sustainability and inflation pose existential threat to travel
Advantage: Agents can thrive as world begins to reopen
Southern Africa red list move could have ‘knock-on effect’ on other destinations
It is hoped the stamp of approval will boost consumer confidence in the country's tourism sector
Portugal tightens Covid rules ahead of Christmas season
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Shortlist for Travel Pride Champions 2021 announced
Customers who made a booking through a third party or travel agent have been advised by the carrier to contact them directly with any questions
Virgin cancels flights from Johannesburg following traffic light update
Travel ban ends amid fears over 'Indian variant'
New variant worries and South Africa travel ban
Oasis offered overland trips in Africa, South America and Asia (Credit: Hu Chen / Unsplash)
Foreign Office updates Africa travel advice after new variant warning
Virgin's new Cape Town route will get under way on 25 October
Red list update 'hammer blow' to African tourism, says Atta
The FCO has updated its advice for South Africa. (Credit: Sincerely Media/Unsplash)
Six southern African countries red-listed amid new variant fears
Wendy Wu Tours is offering free flights to Japan for group departures in 2022 and 2023
Wendy Wu adds New Zealand and Japan tours
Tel Aviv skyline dusk
Israel eases pre-departure Covid testing rules