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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

Virgin Atlantic plans extra flights to Jamaica

Virgin Atlantic is set to boost its network of flights to Montego Bay from Gatwick Airport this winter, according to reports.

The carrier will offer five extra services over the Christmas period, which are expected to prove popular ...

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Posted by Merv at 16:12, 14 July 2008

Austrian Airlines to launch new service

Austrian Airlines has announced a new premium service that will soon be made available to its business class passengers.

The airline is set to launch the service on all of its flights to the capital cities of Damascus ...

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Posted by Penny at 15:49, 14 July 2008

British Airways connects to new iPhone

British Airways has become the first airline to offer services through the brand new Apple iPhone 3G.

In the latest development in the e-travel revolution, the carrier launched a platform that allows users of the new device to book ...

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Posted by Merv at 16:15, 11 July 2008

Aer Arann promotes flights to Ireland

Aer Arann has launched a sale to promote its flights between the UK and Ireland.

The carrier announced a 20 per cent price reduction on all of its flights on this network, which will be available until midnight on ...

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Posted by Teddie at 11:05, 11 July 2008

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