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Sri Lanka wants to woo back tourists
To bring tourists back after the deadly Easter attacks, Sri Lanka is hosting international events and relaxing rules.
Read More »New Zealand tourism bounces back after attacks
The travel trade working with inbound tourism says it has been humbled by the solidarity and support shown by colleagues and by visitors.
Read More »Easter attack in Sri Lanka puts meetings on hold
The deadly explosions in Sri Lanka that targeted hotels and churches has led to the postponement of a huge UN environmental conference that was due to take place in the country.
Read More »Bombings are major blow to Sri Lanka tourism
The victims include three children of Denmark’s richest man, eight British nationals and people from at least ten countries.
Read More »New “insider threat” handbook for airports
The guide, on the potential risks and threats posed by staff members, is the second security handbook by Airports Council International.
Read More »Explosive devices found at London airports
Three small “improvised explosive devices” were found at London’s Heathrow and City airports and at Waterloo rail station.
Read More »Pilot leaves gun behind in cockpit
The incident exposes the fact that pilots in the US have been authorised to carry guns since the September 2001 terror attacks.
Read More »Increased terror threat in Sweden
Without being specific about why, the UK has raised its terror threat level for Sweden to the highest in the Nordics.
Read More »Sweden tightens border controls at ports and airports
A new wave of border checks is intensifying the controls initially rolled out in autumn 2015.
Read More »Tunisia welcomes travel advice change
A revision of the UK’s travel advice says that all but the outer fringes of the country are now safe.
Read More »Terrorists could use drones to attack planes
Drone incidents can occur anywhere up to 4,000 metres, and an expert warns that a deliberate attack is increasingly likely.
Read More »Bali and Jakarta on high alert after attacks
Police in the popular Indonesian destinations have put both places on the highest possible security alert.
Read More »New airport security handbook published
Airports Council International launches its first guide on dealing with threats to landside operations.
Read More »Security men harass Israel stand at ITB Berlin
Three guards surround Israel’s stand at the tourism fair shouting “Free Palestine!”
Read More »Swede held in London on terror changes
Man seized after getting off a plane from Stockholm
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