GDTN WEATHER ALERT - Parts of Morocco will reach temperatures of 45c / 113f today - The entire country has warmer than usual temperatures with people being reminded to stay hydrated and avoid direct sunshine where possible.

GDTN - Lufthansa group's Eurowings airline is allowing cabin crew to wear branded white trainers/sneakers as part of their uniform on all operating days, rather than only on Fridays under the previous initiative. responding to employee demand for greater comfort during daily operations.

GDTN WEATHER ALERT - Authorities in the Canary Islands are warning that temperatures may reach around 40c/104f over the next couple of days. Temperatures are currently in the low to mid 30s today with strong sunshine and high UV.

GDTN WEATHER ALERT - The heatwave continues in parts of the UK, France, Spain and Portugal, with temperatures may rise up to 35c/95f in some parts of England today. It is a public holiday today in the UK, with many flocking to the beaches and parks. Beware: The UV levels are high today.

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GDTN - French authorities have dropped the new Entry/Exit System at the Border Control at Dover, England this UK holiday weekend amongst scorching heat and queues of up to four hours. Not only is it a holiday weekend with Monday being a UK national holiday.

GDTN - The Almare Beach Resort Las Terrenas, a part of the Curio by Hilton collection, is set to open its doors to guests in the Dominican Republic in 2028. The resort will be located in Las Terrenas on the Dominican Republic’s Samaná Peninsula and will feature 252 accommodations.

GDTN BREAKING LUNCHTIME NEWS - Former British TV travel show host Judith Chalmers had died at the age of 90. Judith started at the BBC from the young age of 13 but was more known for her itv holiday show called ‘Wish you were here?’ Where each week she would appear from various holiday hotspots.

GDTN BREAKING NEWS - Emergency services remain on site after a massive fire broke out on the roof of JA Plus Hotel in the Thai holiday hotspot of Pattaya overnight. At least four people were treated for smoke inhalation at the 200-room hotel, which was fully occupied.

GDTN - Kuwait has temporarily restricted its air space to arrivals and departures only and has suspended all overflight operations. This will remain in place until 23 May. Airlines may face rerouting in the region during this time.

GDTN - Hilton has announced the signing of a franchise agreement with MS&C Co. Ltd. to open Hilton Garden Inn Busan Gijang in South Korea in 2028. The 111-room hotel will include an all-day dining restaurant, a café, lounge, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, and spa and sauna.

GDTN - IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Theobalds Estate in Hertfordshire, England as the first UK property to join its Noted Collection brand, with the hotel set to open in 2027 following a major refurbishment. The property is set within 55 acres of parkland near Theobalds Grove.

GDTN BREAKING NEWS - The Tube strike (London Underground) by train operators in the RMT union has been called off while talks continue - The London Underground service will run this week as normal - The dispute is over plans for a four-day working week for train operators.

GDTN - A magnitude 5.2 earthquake in China's southwest region ​of Guangxi early on Monday ‌killed two and has forced more than 7,000 in the city of ​Liuzhou to evacuate as ​search and rescue operations continue and ⁠authorities warn of transport ​disruptions.

GDTN - Eurostar, Swiss Federal Railways and SNCF Voyageurs have signed an agreement to to explore launching direct trains from London to Switzerland in the 2030s. Trains could travel to Zurich in around six hours, Basel around five hours and Geneva in around five and a half hours.

GDTN - Hundreds of cars owned by customers and staff at a London Heathrow Airport car park, which is operated by a third party company, ended up in water after a localised water issue caused the car park to flood. In some parts the water reached the headlights of the cars...

GDTN - The European Commission has unveiled proposals aimed at significantly easing cross-border and multi-operator rail travel in Europe, including the introduction of single-ticket bookings...

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GDTN - British food retailer Greggs is coming to Tenerife Sur airport. The company, famous for selling sausage rolls, and steak bakes amongst other products plans to expand outside the UK starting at this airport, which around 50% of international passengers fly to and from the UK...

GDTN - French authorities held The Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition cruise ship at port at Bordeaux today due to an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness onboard. While testing by French authorities was underway, all tours for Bordeaux today were cancelled and will be refunded...

GDTN - Eurostar, Swiss Federal Railways and SNCF Voyageurs have signed an agreement to to explore launching direct trains from London to Switzerland in the 2030s. Trains could travel to Zurich in around six hours, Basel around five hours and Geneva in around five and a half hours.

GDTN - The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos is now confirming reservations ahead of its first summer season. The hotel cascades down from rocky cliffs through beautifully landscaped terraces and gardens to a private stretch of beach on the crystal-clear Aegean Sea.

GDTN - Delta Air Lines has launched two new nonstop international routes from Seattle Tacoma International Airport, adding seasonal services to Rome and Barcelona...

GDTN - United Airlines has resumed nonstop flights between Glasgow Airport and the New York area (with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft), restoring a direct transatlantic connection. The new, daily seasonal service operates between Glasgow and Newark Liberty International Airport.

GDTN - 370 passengers, have been stranded in Cancún, Mexico since Saturday after a TUI fly Netherlands flight to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was cancelled due to a technical issue discovered shortly before departure. The passengers are awaiting replacement travel arrangements.

GDTN - Istanbul Airport unveils the world’s largest VIP Terminal. The Jetex iGA Terminal offers 5,000 sqm of space across three floors, with features including an a la carte restaurant and wellness treatment facilities...

GDTN - The 180-room Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel has opened its doors, welcoming guests to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast in Australia. It marks the arrival of the first internationally branded new-build hotel in the region in more than four decades.

GDTN - Ryanair is making major cuts to its Greek winter operations for Winter 2026, including the closure of its base in Thessaloniki and reduced capacity at Athens International Airport...

GDTN BREAKING NEWS - The MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the heart of the hantavirus outbreak has reached Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, where it is docking offshore. From there, the passengers will be removed to return them to their home nations.

GDTN - United Airlines is cutting complimentary drinks and snacks on all flights under 350 miles from 19 May. Customers on flights over 350 miles will continue to be offered the service as will Delta First customers who receive the full service.

GDTN BREAKING NEWS - A car has ploughed in to a crowd of people in the German city of Leipzig. Germany. The police have arrested the driver who at first fled the scene.

GDTN - Three passengers dead and one fighting for his life from a virus on board a cruise ship travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde. The virus called Hantavirus has broken out on board the MV Hondius, a cruise operated by a Dutch tour company.

GDTN - Spirit Airlines has ceased operations with immediate effect, cancelling all flights and launching an “orderly wind-down,” leaving thousands of passengers stranded and around 17,000 employees impacted...

GDTN - Ryanair flight FR2051 from Madrid to Palma made an emergency landing at Palma de Mallorca Airport after reporting a possible onboard fire. Air traffic control prioritised the aircraft’s approach, holding other flights and shortening its landing sequence...

GDTN - W Hotels today announced the official opening of W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, following a preview in 2025. Set along one of the Mediterranean’s most striking islands, Sardinia with 157 guestrooms, located between Porto Cervo and Baia Sardinia, overlooking the Marina dell’Orso

GDTN - Kimpton Ashbel New York - Park Avenue, a boutique luxury hotel in Midtown Manhattan and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio, is now open at 70 Park Avenue. The hotel is Just steps from Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park. The hotel features 205 guestrooms.

GDTN - British supermarket chain Waitrose (owned by John Lewis & Partners) has signed an agreement with Lagardère Travel Retail to stock Waitrose products at one landside and three airside stores within The Queen’s Terminal at London's Heathrow Airport...

GDTN - Lufthansa has launched a new stopover programme allowing passengers to transform layovers into short city trips, starting with its hub in Munich...

GDTN - TUI (UK) has joined EasyJet and Jet2 in stating that holidays already booked will not be subject to any surcharges due to the current aviation fuel price increases. Some airlines have raised prices and/or reduced/cancelled flights due to steep rise in fuel costs.

GDTN - Lufthansa has introduced its first retrofitted Airbus A380 featuring a completely redesigned Business Class. It is the first of eight A380s set to undergo a comprehensive cabin modernisation programme. The revamped upper-deck Business Class introduces 68 new seats with a width of 58 cm.

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GDTN -Iran has restarted commercial flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport, the first resumption of operations since the conflict involving the United States and Israel disrupted aviation across the region nearly two months ago...

GDTN - Minor Hotels will open the Anantara Miami Resort & Residences, marking the debut of its luxury brand in the United States in 2030. Rising 650 feet above Biscayne Bay, the 50-storey tower will be located by Miami’s Edgewater, Design District and Wynwood neighbourhoods...

GDTN - Hilton and Olive Hospitality have signed agreements for the first 10 Spark by Hilton branded hotels in India, with a goal of eventually opening around 150 across the country. The brand is a mid-market hotel that Hilton operates within its hotel portfolio.

GDTN - Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort in Aruba has completed a comprehensive renovation project, unveiling refreshed guestrooms, enhanced amenities and a brand-new room category - the resort’s new Grand Studios. The hotel is set on a stunning beach on the island.

GDTN - Cathay Pacific has revealed a fully redesigned version of its flagship The Wing, First lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, which is due to open tomorrow (22 April 2026). Green onyx, walnut wood and granite reflect a more premium aesthetic and a warmer feel.

GDTN - Guernsey Airport in the Channel Islands today welcomed the inaugural flight from British Airways from London Heathrow Airport as the airline returns to Guernsey after 46 years, with this new, daily serivce.

GDTN - Hanoi's Historic Hòa Bình Hotel is to be transformed into a luxury destination by Palladium Hotel Group and Hanoitourist. The property will undergo a comprehensive renovation to be transformed into a 5-star luxury hotel, operated under the BLESS Collection Hotels brand.

GDTN - Lufthansa pilots have temporarily halted strike action after five days of widespread disruption, though no resolution has yet been reached in the ongoing dispute. There are no further strikes planned in the immediate term, as both sides prepare for possible mediation talks.

GDTN - KLM will cut around 80 return flights from its European network at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol over the coming month, citing sharply rising jet fuel costs that are making some short- and medium-haul routes financially unviable...