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Hotel Xenia in Londons Kensington has launched Executive Experiences to offer productive yet pleasurable out-of-office experiences with high quality, state-of-the-art accommodation and facilities.

Pandaw River Expeditions has announced its new 16-night ?The Holy Ganges and The Hooghly Rivers? programme in partnership with RV Rajmahal.

Celestyal Cruises, the new brand from Louis Cruises, has released a selection of new offers, giving customers the opportunity to explore some of the most historically and spiritually significant sites in Europe.

Macdonald Hotels has announced the arrival of dedicated Wellness Rooms at three of their Spa Hotels.

ABTA has released the following statement from Mark Tanzer, CEO, ABTA in light of the decision to devolve the power to charge APD to the Scottish Parliament:

"Future reductions in APD planned by the Scottish Government will be good news for passengers flying from Scotland and for Scottish airports and travel businesses; but this will come at a cost to the competitiveness of regional airports in the north of England, and to consumers elsewhere in the country who will be paying some of the highest flight taxes anywhere in the world.

"ABTA is calling for the UK Government to ensure that rates of APD are consistent and competitive across the UK. A cut in one part of the UK is unacceptable and the most competitive rate should be matched for the benefit of the whole of UK plc and all UK consumers.

"APD is a damaging tax that puts the UK at a competitive disadvantage - whatever steps the Scottish Government take following today?s announcement, we urge the UK Government to take the initiative now, review the impact of this damaging tax, and cut it to bring it in line with our neighbours."

Simply Sweden has launched a dedicated page for travel agents on its website to help sell trips to Scandinavia.

French specialist travel operator, Belle France, has launched its latest brochure along with an enhanced website.

Saga Holidays has introduced Aldemar Resorts five-star Knossos Royal in the resort of Anissaras, on the outskirts of Hersonissos in Crete, to its summer 2015 Greece programme.