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Winter sun: 10 hotspots for 2011/12

As Britain shivers its way towards the festive season, other destinations are coming into their own. With temperatures from the balmy to the downright toasty, flights short and long, and options for every budget, there’s no client who couldn’t be tempted to take a winter getaway. Take some ...  More >

Warning of more demonstrations in Bahrain

No restrictions are being made on travel to Bahrain, despite violence which led to two people being killed in the third day of anti-government protests. At least four people have now died since protests flared up this week with riot police firing rubber bullets at demonstrators. The Foreign and ...  More >

Way out west: the best of British Columbia

Bookended by the Rockies and the Pacific, British Columbia is a bit of a looker. And though it’s a large province with much to explore, its diversity can conveniently be found within easy reach of the cosmopolitan hub of Vancouver. It’s just a few hours to the mountain resort of Whistler, to ...  More >

Wild, wild life: 5 luxury safaris

You already knew that deluxe safari options were popular with luxury clients. But the news that Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton on safari in Kenya has reignited consumer interest in the romance of Africa’s opulent wilderness camps. Whether clients want an opportunity to pop the ...  More >

Weddings and honeymoons overview: News, features and selling tips

It’s a great time to sell weddings abroad. One out of six British couples got married overseas in 2008 - which equates to around 51,300 ceremonies. Even if a couple wants a British wedding, the relative cost of marrying overseas could sway them. According to research firm Mintel, ...  More >

Winter sun: Late deals for 2010-11

As the gusty, chilly, miserable British winter sets in, people start to think about balmy weather and blue skies. So tempt them into the shop or on to the phone with some late deals, whether they fancy a quick jaunt close to home or a substantial holiday further afield. Europe The Canaries ...  More >

WTM 2010 preview: Caribbean stands

Jamaica CA240 Avatar eat your heart out. Agents at World Travel Market will be able to see Jamaica in three dimensions at stand CA240, where the Jamaican Tourist Board will be showing an exciting 3D film of the island – a world first in destination marketing. Agents will also find out about ...  More >

WTM 2010 preview: Canada stands

Over on its stand (NA1000) the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is giving agents who complete its new canadaspecialists.co.uk training programme the chance to receive brand new promotional material. It’s not just about free posters and banners, though. The idea is that you use the material to ...  More >

WTM 2010 preview: Middle East stands

Abu Dhabi ME100 The Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority will host a heritage village at WTM where visitors can learn about the culture and history of the emirate. They can have their photo taken with a falcon and even get their hands decorated with henna. The huge two-storey stand will host more than ...  More >

WTM 2010 preview: Indian Ocean stands

Mauritius AS300 Beginners and experts alike should head along to the Mauritius Tourism stand, which will be handing out fact packs on selling the island, giving agents the lowdown on its relaunched trade-facing microsite and the exciting new openings going on across the island. One of these ...  More >