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Ex-Airbnb global operations head joins Royal Caribbean Group

Heidi Alexander retains transport secretary role in new PM’s cabinet

The Expedition Cruise Network reveals ‘most ambitious’ conference to date

NCL to refurbish two ships with expanded spa and adult-only beach club

UKinbound chief calls for ‘strategic reset’ in industry-government relations

Jet2holidays targets increased market share as Gatwick base takes off

Ryanair chief insists ‘everyone was belted in’ when aircraft window broke

Aer Lingus targets 500 job cuts as network is trimmed to stem losses

UKinbound chief calls for ‘strategic reset’ in industry-government relations

UKinbound chief calls for ‘strategic reset’ in industry-government relations

‘More joined up approach’ demanded, as Advantage chief seeks ‘more openness’

Jet2holidays targets increased market share as Gatwick base takes off

Jet2holidays targets increased market share as Gatwick base takes off

Ryanair chief insists ‘everyone was belted in’ when aircraft window broke

Ryanair chief insists ‘everyone was belted in’ when aircraft window broke

Aer Lingus targets 500 job cuts as network is trimmed to stem losses

Aer Lingus targets 500 job cuts as network is trimmed to stem losses

Wizz Air group managing director leaving to 'pursue opportunities’ outside airline

Wizz Air group managing director leaving to 'pursue opportunities’ outside airline

Essex agency Your Great Adventures opens first high street branch

Essex agency Your Great Adventures opens first high street branch

Limitless Travel marks decade of organising accessible holidays

Limitless Travel marks decade of organising accessible holidays

Ex-Airbnb global operations head joins Royal Caribbean Group

Ex-Airbnb global operations head joins Royal Caribbean Group

Heidi Alexander retains transport secretary role in new PM’s cabinet

Heidi Alexander retains transport secretary role in new PM’s cabinet

The Expedition Cruise Network reveals ‘most ambitious’ conference to date

The Expedition Cruise Network reveals ‘most ambitious’ conference to date

NCL to refurbish two ships with expanded spa and adult-only beach club

NCL to refurbish two ships with expanded spa and adult-only beach club

What can engagement with government deliver?

What can engagement with government deliver?

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Travel Agents

Not Just Travel to expand head office team by 10%

Not Just Travel to expand head office team by 10%

Homeworking group aims to bolster support for agents

Tui agent marks 60 years in trade after starting career in 1966

Tui agent marks 60 years in trade after starting career in 1966

Middle aged ‘most likely’ to rely on travel agents for holiday inspiration, poll suggests

Middle aged ‘most likely’ to rely on travel agents for holiday inspiration, poll suggests

Abta steps up lobbying campaign as Andy Burnham takes office

Abta steps up lobbying campaign as Andy Burnham takes office

Travelosophers launches training academy for new‑to‑travel agents

Travelosophers launches training academy for new‑to‑travel agents

Lisa Henning thanks AAAs guests for ‘incredible’ donations to Merle’s Wish

Lisa Henning thanks AAAs guests for ‘incredible’ donations to Merle’s Wish

Tour Operators

Former Kuoni PR chief sets up communications and coaching consultancy

Former Kuoni PR chief sets up communications and coaching consultancy

Rachel O’Reilly’s offering includes workplace health and wellbeing advice

Building work starts on new Club Med resort in St Croix

Building work starts on new Club Med resort in St Croix

Newcastle Airport projects record summer with 1.4m passengers

Newcastle Airport projects record summer with 1.4m passengers

Dublin airport 32m annual passenger cap to be lifted

Dublin airport 32m annual passenger cap to be lifted

Over two million UK parents taking children on term-time holidays

Over two million UK parents taking children on term-time holidays

Cunard unveils plans for ‘extensive transformation’ of Queen Victoria

Cunard unveils plans for ‘extensive transformation’ of Queen Victoria

EasyJet sets sights on record summer with 80,000 peak flights

EasyJet sets sights on record summer with 80,000 peak flights

Loganair agrees deal to acquire first electric aircraft

Loganair agrees deal to acquire first electric aircraft

Cruise

Ambassador Cruise Line relaunches ‘Extreme Day Trip’ trade incentive

Ambassador Cruise Line relaunches ‘Extreme Day Trip’ trade incentive

Agents can win one-day Caribbean fly-cruise taster in Barcelona

Royal Caribbean brings back Royal on the Road store takeovers

Royal Caribbean brings back Royal on the Road store takeovers

Virgin Voyages to bring back True Crime Voyage for 2027

Virgin Voyages to bring back True Crime Voyage for 2027

Amadeus River Cruises boosts commission as 2027 brochure launches

Amadeus River Cruises boosts commission as 2027 brochure launches

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions hosts Designer Travel fam to Galapagos

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions hosts Designer Travel fam to Galapagos

Virgin Voyages clarifies marketing approach and reaffirms trade support

Virgin Voyages clarifies marketing approach and reaffirms trade support

Air

Ryanair highlights ‘consumer hesitancy’ as first quarter profits fall by a third

Ryanair highlights ‘consumer hesitancy’ as first quarter profits fall by a third

Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Aqaba airport and seaport

Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Aqaba airport and seaport

Jet2 set to fly record 190,000 customers for peak summer getaway

Jet2 set to fly record 190,000 customers for peak summer getaway

Accommodation

Grecotel introduces family aqua park at revamped Creta Palace resort

Grecotel introduces family aqua park at revamped Creta Palace resort

Top Villas eyes more events following ‘incredible’ reaction to Brighton brunch

Top Villas eyes more events following ‘incredible’ reaction to Brighton brunch

Tripadvisor defends AI hotel summaries against claim they can mislead

Tripadvisor defends AI hotel summaries against claim they can mislead

People

Karen Sequeira to depart Norwegian Cruise Line after eight years

Karen Sequeira to depart Norwegian Cruise Line after eight years

Long-serving ex-Loganair boss has aircraft named after him

Long-serving ex-Loganair boss has aircraft named after him

Designer Travel creates summer litter-picking campaign

Designer Travel creates summer litter-picking campaign

Touring & Adventure

Atas unveils shortlist for 2026 agent awards scheme

Atas unveils shortlist for 2026 agent awards scheme

Winners to be announced at conference in Silverstone

Wendy Wu Tours works with ANA to promote year-round Japan

Wendy Wu Tours works with ANA to promote year-round Japan

AE Expeditions offers agents £100 voucher per passenger in new incentive

AE Expeditions offers agents £100 voucher per passenger in new incentive

Riviera Travel launches regional flights from Aberdeen and Inverness

Riviera Travel launches regional flights from Aberdeen and Inverness

Newmarket Holidays adds four new European itineraries for 2027

Newmarket Holidays adds four new European itineraries for 2027

‘Life-changing’ win as Hays homeworker scoops electric car at AAAs

‘Life-changing’ win as Hays homeworker scoops electric car at AAAs

Finance

Algarve named cheapest short-haul destination following summer price drop

Algarve named cheapest short-haul destination following summer price drop

Higher fuel costs contribute to second quarter loss at Norwegian Air

Higher fuel costs contribute to second quarter loss at Norwegian Air

Travel agents see spending rebound after three months of decline

Travel agents see spending rebound after three months of decline

Regulation

Turkey pushes non-EES status to attract last-minute holidaymakers

Turkey pushes non-EES status to attract last-minute holidaymakers

Doncaster Sheffield Airport cleared for airspace consultation

Doncaster Sheffield Airport cleared for airspace consultation

MPs committee chair warns of ‘significant’ EES disruption if no action taken

MPs committee chair warns of ‘significant’ EES disruption if no action taken

Iata ‘frustrated’ as EC extends emissions trading to flights beyond Europe

Iata ‘frustrated’ as EC extends emissions trading to flights beyond Europe

Bristol Airport braced for busy summer with 1.8m passengers forecast

Bristol Airport braced for busy summer with 1.8m passengers forecast

Agent Diary: Engaging with ‘Atlas’ on ChatGPT has opened my eyes to a whole new world of opportunities

Agent Diary: Engaging with ‘Atlas’ on ChatGPT has opened my eyes to a whole new world of opportunities

Agency leaders welcome improved year-on-year sales performance

Agency leaders welcome improved year-on-year sales performance

The Travel Network Group unveils Q3 marketing campaign

The Travel Network Group unveils Q3 marketing campaign

Major wedding law reform could legalise ceremonies on cruise ships at sea

Major wedding law reform could legalise ceremonies on cruise ships at sea

Welsh homeworker tunes into local market with community radio

Welsh homeworker tunes into local market with community radio

Grenada Tourism Authority appoints new UK sales director

Grenada Tourism Authority appoints new UK sales director

Why Seattle should be the next city on your US bucket list

Why Seattle should be the next city on your US bucket list

Why Seattle should be the next city on your US bucket list

Why Seattle should be the next city on your US bucket list

Sponsored Content

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Be rewarded with Barbados Elite Club

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Get closer to New Zealand with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand

Get closer to New Zealand with Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand

Bookings now open for Atlas Ocean Voyages’ expedition sailing yacht Atlas Adventurer

Bookings now open for Atlas Ocean Voyages’ expedition sailing yacht Atlas Adventurer

Latest Issue

Winning smiles

Agents celebrate AAAs triumphs with celebrity host Jamie Laing

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Latest Issue

Winning smiles

Winning smiles

Agents celebrate AAAs triumphs with celebrity host Jamie Laing

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Discover the Guide to Homeworking 2026

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EasyJet holidays recruits Birmingham and South trade distribution manager

EasyJet holidays recruits Birmingham and South trade distribution manager

Specialist Holidays Group confirms return of Junior Hotel Inspector programme

Specialist Holidays Group confirms return of Junior Hotel Inspector programme

Specialist travel brands commit to trade while unifying under single group structure

Specialist travel brands commit to trade while unifying under single group structure

Airline passenger growth in US last year ‘slowest’ among top global markets

Airline passenger growth in US last year ‘slowest’ among top global markets

UKinbound sees opportunity to showcase sector as new PM set for No 10

UKinbound sees opportunity to showcase sector as new PM set for No 10

European airlines advised to avoid Middle East airspace amid renewed tensions

European airlines advised to avoid Middle East airspace amid renewed tensions

EU states raise ‘serious concern’ at EC refusal to relax EES rules

EU states raise ‘serious concern’ at EC refusal to relax EES rules

Omio Group agrees ‘transformative’ deal to acquire Rail Europe

Omio Group agrees ‘transformative’ deal to acquire Rail Europe

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