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It's official - the best small airport in Europe is Iceland's Keflavik International Airport (KEF), IceNews reports.In a comprehensive survey of airport service across the continent, conducted by the Airports

A new airline called Wow Air will begin offering budget flights to Iceland from June 1st, Travel Weekly reports.Baldur Baldursson, chief executive of the carrier, described how his team have "ambitious

Budget airline EasyJet is to launch a year-round service to Iceland, Travel Weekly reports.The seemingly ever-increasing popularity of Iceland, particularly as a winter holiday destination, at which time

Iceland's Blue Lagoon has been named by National Geographic magazine as one of the 'wonders of the world', reports Reykjavik.com. A special edition of the magazine has included Iceland's stunning natural

Two-thirds of Brits will book their holiday online this year, according to a new survey.Research from holiday comparison website travelsupermarket.com has suggested that Brits are abandoning high street

The 43rd Cairo International Book Fair (CIBF) has returned to the Egyptian capital with "a vengeance", reports The Egyptian Gazette.The Fair is well-known and much-loved, attended by many people from miles

Jordan's tourism sector is set to be a key player in supporting the country's economy in 2012, reports TTN Worldwide.According to ministers, the tourism industry has been earmarked as one of the most important

Venice is again to become a "fantasy world" as the Carnival rolls back into town, reports Gulf News.The annual and much-anticipated Venice Carnival returns to the City of Water, where some 30,000 people

Iceland's Hotel Ranga has been recognised three times at the annual International Hotel Awards.Receiving two nods, the hotel was crowned regional winner 'Best Resort Hotel in Europe 2011' as well emerging

The tourism minister of Jordan is urging people to think beyond Petra and the Dead Sea when they visit the country.Speaking to Hotelier Middle East, minister of tourism and antiquities, His Excellency