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Saam Jamalzadeh and Keren Bleich, Iglu, try out the new technology
FCO advises against non-essential travel to areas of the Kenyan coast
Holidaymakers have been warned against all but essential travel to parts of the Kenyan coast following a series of attacks. In upgraded travel advice, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) said travellers should avoid Lamu County and areas of Tana River County, north of the Tana River. The FCO recommended that only Britons with an essential reason to remain should do so. At least 85 people were reportedly killed in attacks in June and July in the counties of Lamu and Tana River. Islamist group Al-Shabaab has claimed responsibility for the attacks. The FCO also advises against all but essential travel to low-income
areas of the capital Nairobi, excluding transiting the airport. Thomson and First Choice have evacuated about 500
holidaymakers and cancelled flights to Mombasa until November following previous FCO advice.
Britons warned off Sabah’s islands
Britons have also been urged to avoid travel to islands off the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah after gunmen stormed a dive resort, killing a policeman and kidnapping another. The assault occurred on Saturday night at the Mabul Water
Bungalows resort on the island of Mabul, off the coast of Borneo. The kidnappers are reported to have escaped by boat towards the Philippines, where militants have carried out similar raids. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office reported abductions from another resort off Sabah in April, while a Taiwanse tourist was killed and his wife kidnapped from a resort in the region in November.
Andy Freeth (centre) with
Travel 2 colleagues Peter Donnelly (left) and Mark Henderson
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Etihad introduces daily service to Western Australia Etihad Airways has launched daily services to Perth, Australia. UK travellers can depart from either Heathrow or Manchester, connecting to the new service in Abu Dhabi. Economy return fares start at £725.
Travel 2 boss Freeth raises £3,000 in Abta Lifeline run Andy Freeth, managing director of Travel 2, took part in the Abta Lifeline 10km run last weekend, raising more than £3,000 for charity. He said: “Taking part in and finishing the run was a huge achievement for me, as it was the longest distance I have ever run. Focusing on the charity, the number of generous donations I received and the great atmosphere of the event kept me going through some of the tougher parts of the race. Keep an eye out for similar events in the future. The fitness bug has definitely bitten, so the fun has only just begun.”
Royal Caribbean pushes Quantum ships’ technology
Royal Caribbean International’s sales team has hit the road to highlight the cutting-edge technology on board the new Quantum-class ships. The line is using video glasses to show agents what their customers can expect. The glasses were created with the help of tech expert and The Gadget Show star Jason Bradbury, who appears on the video showcasing the facilities on board Quantum (launching in November) and Anthem of the Seas (launching next year). Travel Weekly joined Royal
Caribbean as the line visited the Iglu Cruise offices in Wimbledon, London, to unveil the wearable technology. Elaine Ross, head of trading
at Iglu, said: “This is the first time I have had a presentation from a cruise line using such innovative and different technology. Royal Caribbean has always been very forward- thinking and this is a great way to engage agents and show them what to expect on board Quantum and Anthem. “This brings it to life for
our staff and will help them explain the new technology on the ships a lot more easily.”
PICTURE: REUTERS
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