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But up to 100 volunteer visitors will be given free accommodation and meals to help the locals preserve the landscapes.

An alternative bid to the ongoing Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Air deal cannot be achieved in the necessary timeframe, says Flybe.

It will be possible to explore the new M/S Visborg in Stockholm and Visby before the ship’s maiden voyage.

A new digital platform for local experiences in northern Denmark and a new office at Aalborg Airport will strengthen Samson Travel.

The Polish airline is launching to two other European capitals from central London, besides Warsaw.

The collection of 300 hotels and resorts will lift Best Western’s already huge portfolio into the upper upscale and luxury segments.

As the Helsinki-Tallinn ferry stats tumble, studies are being lined up to provide an understanding of passengers’ needs.

The home-sharing giant has hired Fred Reid as its new transport chief, in an effort to “make travel easier and even fun”.

Together with the company Inflight VR, the airline plans to expand its inflight entertainment to include VR and 3D content.

Visitors to the Alpine World Championship will be able to test-drive the electric Audi e-tron on ice on Lake Åresjöns.

Travelport Digital will deepen its collaboration with BCD on the “digital traveller engagement solution” TripSource.