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APT is offering more cruising routes, ships and departures this year, starting with its latest river ship, the 81-suite MS Amabella, which embarks on her maiden voyage on May 9 from Amsterdam.

Istanbul is highlighting seven categories across cultural and celebratory activities as part of its status as European Capital of Culture 2010 ? Where Cultures Meet, including heritage; film; performing arts; music; museums and exhibitions.

Britain?s largest travel agent event, the ACE UK Cruise Convention, opens today for registrations as many cruise lines report unprecedented interest in cruise holidays.

Etihad Airways commenced operations to Japan today with the launch of its Nagoya-Abu Dhabi service.

ABTA chairman John McEwan was honoured to receive the Benidorm and Costa Blanca Hotel Association?s [HOSBEC] Golden Decoration in recognition for the role ABTA has played in the tourist development of Benidorm and Costa Blanca at a ceremony in Benidorm on February 1.

Carnival Corporation has reached an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to construct a 130,000-ton cruise ship for its cruise brand, scheduled to enter service in spring 2012.

Olympic Holidays has expanded its Turkey programme for summer 2010, adding the new resorts of Bodrum, Dalaman and Antalya, more hotels and boosting access with flights from more UK regional airports.

Viking River Cruises has launched an online preview edition of its 2011 programme, featuring popular cruises including the Rhine, Danube, Elbe, French Rivers and in Russia, the Waterways of the Tsars.