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Conservation agency the WWF has backed plans this week to encourage tourists to reduce their environmental impact by visiting sustainable attractions. read more..

Those who have had their holiday plans adversely affected by the teething problems at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 may be covered by their travel insurance. read more..

Doha is to get 22 new hotels in the next four years, ahead of its Olympic bid, according to the Qatar Tourism Authority. read more..

Passengers will soon be able to make calls during flights, according to the Air Transport Users Council (AUC). read more..

Older British holidaymakers are underinsured and overindulging, according to a new report released by the Foreign Office. read more..

Monarch Airlines will be getting behind the golfing holiday industry this summer. read more..

Overseas festivals are cheaper, easier to get tickets for and offer hotter weather, an expert has advised this week. read more..

Female travellers are becoming more confident to travel into the great unknown alone, according to an industry expert. read more..

The Airport Operators Association (AOA) has warned this week that the UK's airport industry cannot "stand still". read more..

Environmentalists' claims that the aviation industry will fail to meet its pollution reduction targets are "wrong", the Airport Operators Association (AOA) has said this week. read more..

Campaigning group Plane Stupid has called into question this week whether or not UK businesses really want the second runway planned for Stansted Airport. read more..

Solo travelers should "read up as much as possible" before setting off on their trips, one industry expert has advised this week. read more..

Two new flight routes have been launched from London Luton Airport this month. read more..

Around 12 per cent of Brits travel overseas without insurance, according to Thomas Cook. read more..

Travel agents should take responsibility when activity or sports holidays need to be rearranged or refunded, says one industry expert. read more..

The Association of British Travel Agents is predicting a lower number of Easter travellers than previous years but still 600,000 passengers are expected to pass through Gatwick airport over the bank holiday period. read more..

People planning to take their golf clubs with them on holiday or to play in a competition overseas have been advised to double-check their travel insurance policies. read more..

A growing number of people are choosing to take advantage of the current strength of the pound against the dollar by shopping overseas, it has been claimed. read more..

Passengers travelling with British Airways (BA) from Heathrow Airport have been urged to ensure that they have checked their flight details following the move to the new Terminal 5 building. read more..

London mayoral candidate Boris Johnson has called for a new airport to be built in London to expand the city's transport connections. read more..

A financial expert has warned people setting off on holiday this Easter that they could be charged high fees for using their credit cards abroad. read more..

Singapore Airline's first Airbus A380 flight to London will be touching down at Heathrow Airport today, in what will be the first of its kind to Europe. read more..

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has advised people buying valuable items overseas to ensure that they store them in their hand luggage when they travel. read more..

Breaking up BAA's control of several airports in the UK could have a detrimental effect on the country's travel industry, according to the firm. read more..

The availability of new flights to Tel Aviv in Israel is proving popular, according to bmi's chief executive. read more..

New research has revealed that a significant number of people give incorrect information when buyingtravel insurance, sometimes just to save time. read more..

Holiday resort operator Club Med is to launch a new advertising campaign in Australia to re-brand itself to appeal to the luxury holiday sector. read more..

German airline Lufthansa has launched a service at London's Heathrow Airport for its first class passengers. read more..

People attending festivals in the UK or elsewhere around Europe ought to ensure they have adequate car insurance, it has been claimed. read more..

Despite an increase in landing charges announced by Heathrow operator BAA, the chief executive of Aer Lingus has claimed that the airline's business will continue to be strong. read more..

Expensive goods such as SLR cameras may not be covered by backpackers' insurance policy, according to a spokesperson from independent travel agent Trailfinders. read more..

Various forms of transport including ferries, flights and trains have been affected by a second day of high winds and storms across the UK. read more..

Backpackers wondering about whether or not they should lock their bags while globe-trekking should avail of advice about specific locations, it has been suggested. read more..

The amount of money spent by Britons abroad has reached a record level, according to a new report. read more..

Stansted Airport could see the construction of a second runway following plans submitted to this week. read more..

The Spanish city of Bilbao offers both quiet days and a "hopping" nightlife, according to the Lonely Plant's commissioning editor for Spain and Portugal. read more..

A growing number of people in the UK are choosing to fly to the other side of the world to enjoy a short break, new research has revealed. read more..

Travellers have been warned to only make purchases from reliable sources by an industry expert this week. read more..

Modern honeymooners tend to either desire sunshine or adventure on their post-wedding travels, according to an expert in the matter. read more..

Credit card protection should be not be seen as a replacement for travel insurance, one expert has warned this week. read more..

Singapore Airlines is upping its volume of business class flights between Singapore and US destinations, New York and Los Angeles. read more..

London City Airport announced this week that it is set to become a 'superbrand'. read more..

An increasing number of people are buying holiday homes in France, according to VEF Group. read more..

Holidaymakers are prioritising price over the environment when booking their trips away, according to one industry expert. read more..

Newlyweds are spending more than ever on their honeymoons, according to new research. read more..

Competitive prices will provide a boost to the Greek tourism market this summer, says one industry expert. read more..

Tourists will be turning Japanese this summer, according to a new report. read more..

Low-cost business-class airline Silverjet has announced record figures for February in terms of passenger traffic. read more..

An increasing amount of travellers are listening to their environmental consciences and staying on home soil, says one industry expert. read more..

Gap year travellers should make sure they have travel insurance before heading-off abroad, says one industry expert. read more..

London Luton Airport has revealed that it now serves ten million passengers per year. read more..