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Flybe 'focusing on business travellers'

Regional airline Flybe has invested some £2 million over the last year in services to attract business class passengers, according to reports.

The carrier has introduced a number of incentives ordinarily associated with premium airlines, such as its loyalty ...

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Posted by Clare at 15:42, 28 July 2008

New information service launched for Israel visitors

A new 24-hour help and information service has been launched to assist people visiting Israel.

The government initiative allows travellers to call *3888 from any telephone to speak to tourism ministry representatives about subjects such as entry and exit regulations, ...

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Posted by Paul at 15:53, 25 July 2008

Emirates launches new green initiatives

Emirates has unveiled a new series of initiatives designed to improve the environmental performance of its worldwide operations.

The airline announced the new programme on the eve of taking delivery of its first Airbus A380, which is reportedly more ...

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Posted by Clare at 17:07, 24 July 2008

Durban targets more international airlines

Durban International Airport in South Africa is set to launch an initiative designed to encourage more long-haul airlines to offer services to the city.

The provincial tourism authority of KwaZulu-Natal and Airports Company SA will offer a number of ...

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Posted by Merv at 11:32, 24 July 2008

Tanzania preparing for more visitors

The African nation of Tanzania is predicting an increase in its visitor numbers over the coming years, according to reports.

Some $1.2 billion (£598 million) is set to be generated by the Tanzania tourism industry this year but this is ...

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Posted by Paul at 15:48, 22 July 2008

Etihad celebrates global aviation award

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has received a major accolade at this year's Airline Business awards.

The airline was recognised for the strong brand that it has created in the marketplace and the innovative ...

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Posted by Carrie at 15:41, 22 July 2008

Emirates improves frequent flyer bonuses

Dubai-based airline Emirates has announced that members of its frequent flyer programme will be able to earn double airmiles on more than 100 flights across its network over the coming months.

The bonus will be available on services to ...

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Posted by Teddie at 16:56, 21 July 2008

Green scheme being launched in Dubai

A new strategy has been launched in Dubai to make the emirate a more environmentally-friendly destination.

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) announced its ambition to reduce carbon emissions related to the Dubai hospitality sector by 20 ...

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Posted by Merv at 13:49, 17 July 2008

Bangkok named 'world's best city'

Travel & Leisure magazine has announced the winners of its 2008 World's Best Awards, with Bangkok taking the top city accolade.

Readers of the magazine ranked the Thai capital ahead of Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Sydney and ...

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Posted by Andrea at 13:10, 16 July 2008

Boeing Dreamliner 'on schedule' for flight tests

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which has proven a problematic project for the plane manufacturer, is reportedly on schedule to undergo flight tests before the end of the year.

Reporting on the progress of the aircraft, which is expected to rival the ...

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Posted by Penny at 15:53, 15 July 2008

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