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Egypt & Tunisia breaks 'offer big bargains for small risk'

The travel industry needs to be much more straightforward with holidaymakers about the risks involved in travelling to destinations hit by the recent wave of Arab unrest, according to the Middle East & North Africa Travel Association (MENATA).

p> The travel industry needs to be much more straightforward with holidaymakers about the risks involved in travelling to destinations hit by the recent wave of Arab unrest, according to the Middle East & North Africa Travel Association (MENATA).

ABTA?s statement on the Government?s scoping document for UK aviation

ABTA welcomes the Government?s publication of the Aviation Scoping document as an important first step to build a new aviation policy.

p> ABTA welcomes the Government?s publication of the Aviation Scoping document as an important first step to build a new aviation policy.

Premier Holidays comments on Thailand floods

Susan Papworth, Managing Director, Premier Holidays, comments on the Thailand floods: ?We have an office in Bangkok and our Area Manager there is already contacting affected clients to see how they are and assist them if they need to move. We are monitoring the situation on an hourly basis and keeping a close eye on the weather patterns for clients due to travel. So far, people are still travelling to Thailand and we have not been asked to change any existing bookings.?usan Papworth, Managing Director, Premier Holidays, comments on the Thailand floods: ?We have an office in Bangkok and our Area Manager there is already contacting affected clients to see how they are and assist them if they need to move. We are monitoring the situation on an hourly basis and keeping a close eye on the weather patterns for clients due to travel. So far, people are still travelling to Thailand and we have not been asked to change any existing bookings.?

London showcase from Dolce Hotels

Dolce Hotels and Resorts is returning to London on April 7 for its UK Showcase Event for event agencies, planners and corporates.

p> Dolce Hotels and Resorts is returning to London on April 7 for its UK Showcase Event for event agencies, planners and corporates.

Air Europa celebrates two years in the UK

Air Europa, the Latin American specialist, celebrated the second anniversary of its twice daily Gatwick to Madrid service yesterday.

p>Air Europa, the Latin American specialist, celebrated the second anniversary of its twice daily Gatwick to Madrid service yesterday.

Fuel prices crippling airlines

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has announced that the dramatic increase in fuel prices will force the airline to raise fuel surcharges.

p>Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has announced that the dramatic increase in fuel prices will force the airline to raise fuel surcharges.

ABTA welcomes clarification of ATOL claims rules

ABTA has today welcomed the Air Travel Trust?s clarification of its payment policy on the failure of an ATOL holder.

p> ABTA has today welcomed the Air Travel Trust?s clarification of its payment policy on the failure of an ATOL holder.

Oman training for agents at the British Museum

The Oman Ministry of Tourism UK & Ireland Representative Office will be hosting exclusive monthly training sessions at the British Museum in London throughout the summer 2011.he Oman Ministry of Tourism UK & Ireland Representative Office will be hosting exclusive monthly training sessions at the British Museum in London throughout the summer 2011.