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Miss World cheers on South Africa at ITB

The travel industry showed off its glamourous side when reigning Miss World visited ITB Berlin 2010. The Gibraltarian beauty, who won the prestigious beauty contest in Johannesburg in December, dropped by the South Africa stand to catch up with friends and give the nation a final cheer ahead of FIFA…

WTTC predicts gradual recovery for travel sector

The travel industry will not fully recover from the global economic slump until 2011 at the earliest, according to the latest predictions from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). However, despite the recent downturn, the longer-term picture remains positive.

British Airways employee charged with terrorism

A member staff at British Airways has appeared in court, charged with planning suicide attacks on the flag-carrier’s aircraft. Bangladesh-born Rajib Karim, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, faces three charges under the Terrorism Act, relating to activity over a four year period up to February this year.

Samaya Hotels steps out at ITB Berlin

Samaya Hotels & Resorts has confirmed it will be appearing at this year’s International Tourism Bourse in an effort to boost sales in Europe. The newly established brand will appear alongside over 100 than 100 representatives from the travel, trade and hospitality industries of Dubai.

ASEANTA to launch new campaign at ITB Berlin

The ten members of the Association of the South-eastern Asian Nations will officially launch their new consumer destination marketing campaign at ITB Berlin this week. The campaign – entitled South-east Asia: Feel the warmth - is designed to travellers to plan trips, estimate costs, check availability and book through a unique map-based trip planner.

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South Africa bids for sporting glory

South Africa has hosted the Rugby World Cup, the Cricket World Cup and this summer will welcome the FIFA World Cup finals. In its bid to become a sports tourism powerhouse, football’s biggest event can be the springboard to fulfil the country’s massive ambitions. By Mike Starling

Spotlight: Just Help Haiti

Fiona Jeffery, Chairman of Just a Drop and World Travel Market discusses how she has been overwhelmed by the widespread support the travel and tourism industry has shown Just a Drop’s Just Help Haiti campaign.

Tourism spotlight: Turkey

As a gateway between East and West, Turkey – and its present Capital of Culture, Istanbul – have been of great significance to travellers for centuries. But as the country’s intellectual centre basks in the world’s gaze, the greater prize of European Union membership remains illusive. BTN examines recent developments in Turkey, and assesses what the future holds.