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Tue, 26 September 2023

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Booking.com takeover of eTraveli blocked by EU
Booking.com will pursue an appeal after the European Commission blocked its planned travel acquisition of eTraveli. The €1.6 billion travel acquisit Read more...
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Breaking News
Covid outbreak leads to more Gatwick flight disruption

Covid flight cancellations are back. Gatwick Airport says around 30% of air traffic controllers are off sick, leading to more than 160 flights cancell Read more...

Exodus announces new branding and name change

Adventure tour operator Exodus Travels has announced a name change. It is now called Exodus Adventure Travels. This name change seeks to emphasize the Read more...

Travelex completes £90m refinancing deal

Travel money services provider Travelex has completed a £90m refinancing deal. The £90m facility has been provided on a five-year term that will sup Read more...

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More UK News
Avis Budget Group acquires Scottish car hire firm

Avis Budget Group has announced the acquisition of McNicoll Vehicle Hire, operating in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.  McNicoll Vehicle Hire is Read more...

If Only moves to new Glasgow head office

Luxury tour operator If Only has relocated to a new head office location in Glasgow city centre. The trade only operator’s staff are now based at 10 Read more...

Abu Dhabi rolls out winter tourism campaign

Destination marketing firm Experience Abu Dhabi has launched the ‘Can’t Wait to Winter’ global campaign. It aims to showcase the num Read more...

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News from TravelMole Worldwide
Air Canada confirms Dreamliner order

Flag carrier Air Canada has placed a firm order for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in Q4 2025 with delivery completed Read more...

FCM Meetings & Events launches globally

FCM Meetings & Events, the flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group, has announced a global expansion of the business. It sees Simon Read more...

Trip.com: Golden Week outbound travel demand soars

Travel demand has surged ahead of the upcoming Golden Week holiday period, Trip.com says. Golden Week is China’s longest holiday of the year. The ei Read more...

Rex adds another Boeing 737 jet

Australian regional airline Rex has taken delivery of a ninth Boeing 737-800NG. The aircraft will enter service next month enabling the airline to lau Read more...

Pleasant Holidays, Journese add small ship expeditions

Pleasant Holidays and luxury sister brand, Journese have added luxury cruise operator Atlas Ocean Voyages to its worldwide cruise portfolio. It offers Read more...

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Partner News
Azamara Announces Four New Culturally Immersive Voyages

  From Seville’s April Festival to end-of-the year celebrations in Singapore and Vietnam, travellers can experience the world’s rich cultures Read more...

Allianz Partners Launches “Allianz Advantage” Website For Agency Partners

  The new AllianzAdvantage.com is a one-stop resource for travel advisors   Travel insurance and travel assistance provider Allianz Partners Read more...

SAUDIA becomes first airline to operate to and from Red Sea International airport

  The national flag carrier joins forces with Red Sea Global and daa International to deliver on promise of Vision 2030   Red Sea Global (RSG), Read more...

Summer 2024 is Calling – Atlas Ocean Voyages

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New Exhibitors Sign Up to WTM London 2023

  World Travel Market will be 20% larger in 2023 – versus 2022 show; 14% of exhibitor bookings are new; Compared to pre-pandemic figures (2019) Read more...

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