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ETA not to dampen business travel growth to the UK
Corporate Traveller is urging businesses to be aware of the UK’s new 'Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement for visa-exempt travellers from 8 January 2025.
Riviera Travel take ‘onboard’ important agent feedback
Riviera Travel is stepping up its game for 2025 by enhancing sales commissions, cementing its position as the easiest and friendliest team in the travel industry.
Top tech trends for tourism in 2025
Katie Robertson, Digital Product and Technology Director at 360 Private Travel has shared her predictions of the technology trends she thinks we’ll likely see influencing the travel industry in 2025.
The Emirates A350 officially takes flight to Edinburgh
Emirates marked a significant milestone as its first Airbus A350 entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh.
China anticipates travel surge for the Lunar New Year
With the Lunar New Year slated between 28th January and 4th February, several Chinese travel agencies forecast an upward trajectory for both inbound and outbound travel.
ABTA launches ‘Destinations to Watch’ report for 2025
ABTA has launched its annual ‘Destinations to Watch’ report. The report features 10 destinations that ABTA believes will inspire UK travellers looking for their next holiday and aims to offer food for thought as we enter one of the busiest booking periods of the year.
Exploration, wellness and wildlife top Brits’ 2025 resolutions
Over half of Brits (58%) aim to visit a new country in 2025, with travel plans focusing on exploration, relaxation, and unique experiences.
Blenheim Palaces launches annual deep clean ahead of groundbreaking £10.4m roof restoration
In preparation of the monumental £10.4 million undertaking to preserve Britain’s Greatest Palace’s historic architecture and safeguard its heritage for future generations, Blenheim Palace, has announced that its annual deep clean of the stately home is underway.
Gold Medal, Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys launch peaks campaigns
Gold Medal and dnata Travel Group UK’s specialist brands Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys have launched into the new year with four exciting peaks campaigns to inspire travel into 2025 and beyond.
Virgin Voyages rides the wave of success into 2025
The world’s best cruise line from global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson is setting its sights on 2025 with an irresistible WAVE offer, collection of specialty voyages, incredible new ports of call, and the long-awaited debut of the fourth and final ship in its award-winning fleet, Brilliant Lady.
Edinburgh to initiate charging Scotland’s first tourist tax
The city of Edinburgh is the latest to join the expanding trend of addressing the challenges brought about by tourism via a tourist tax.
British Airways makes changes and rebrands its loyalty programme
British Airways has announced changes to its loyalty programme, introducing new ways to earn Tier Points to progress through the Tiers.
Indonesian Ministry of Tourism holds welcome ceremonies at three key hubs
Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism kicked off 2025 with a special welcome ceremony for foreign arrivals at the country’s three major entry points Bali, Jakarta, and the Riau Islands.
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern launch codeshare agreement
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern announce a new codeshare agreement , which increases business and leisure connections to East Asia and greater access to destinations in mainland China.
UK warns its citizens against satellite phones in updated India travel advisory
The travel advisory emphasised that prior approval from the Department of Telecommunication is required for listening devices, as well as "powerful cameras or binoculars."
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