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Tsunami alert issued for Japan removed after earthquake strikes Philippines

Royal Caribbean reveals winners of social ambassador competition

Virgin Voyages reduces agent rates on selected voyages

Riyadh Air confirms Manchester flights and brings forward London launch

Travel spend falls for third consecutive month as lates market stalls

Clia chief urges agents to capitalise on cruise ‘land of opportunity’

Airline profits ‘set to halve’ as jet fuel prices soar due to Iran war

Abta consumer research projects strong late booking pattern

Travel spend falls for third consecutive month as lates market stalls

Travel spend falls for third consecutive month as lates market stalls

Barclays data shows outlay with agents and airlines down

Clia chief urges agents to capitalise on cruise ‘land of opportunity’

Clia chief urges agents to capitalise on cruise ‘land of opportunity’

Airline profits ‘set to halve’ as jet fuel prices soar due to Iran war

Airline profits ‘set to halve’ as jet fuel prices soar due to Iran war

Abta consumer research projects strong late booking pattern

Abta consumer research projects strong late booking pattern

Travcorp Holdings changes name to Specialist Holidays Group

Travcorp Holdings changes name to Specialist Holidays Group

Citizens Advice highlights ‘poor practice’ when booking online and via social media

Citizens Advice highlights ‘poor practice’ when booking online and via social media

Agency chiefs to ‘double down’ on cruise amid geopolitical uncertainty

Agency chiefs to ‘double down’ on cruise amid geopolitical uncertainty

Tsunami alert issued for Japan removed after earthquake strikes Philippines

Tsunami alert issued for Japan removed after earthquake strikes Philippines

Royal Caribbean reveals winners of social ambassador competition

Royal Caribbean reveals winners of social ambassador competition

Virgin Voyages reduces agent rates on selected voyages

Virgin Voyages reduces agent rates on selected voyages

Riyadh Air confirms Manchester flights and brings forward London launch

Riyadh Air confirms Manchester flights and brings forward London launch

Let’s bring an end to the conference merry-go-round

Let’s bring an end to the conference merry-go-round

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Travel Agents

Online shopping service opened for clients of Perfect Weddings Abroad

Online shopping service opened for clients of Perfect Weddings Abroad

Fashion, beauty and retail essentials available as new website opens

Oceania Cruises competition highlighted ‘strength of knowledge’ among trade

Oceania Cruises competition highlighted ‘strength of knowledge’ among trade

Jet2holidays hosts Greece-themed evening for more than 80 agents

Jet2holidays hosts Greece-themed evening for more than 80 agents

The Good Travel Company ‘100% open’ to further expansion

The Good Travel Company ‘100% open’ to further expansion

AAAs Q&A: Nicki Goldsmith, Virgin Atlantic global agency sales director

AAAs Q&A: Nicki Goldsmith, Virgin Atlantic global agency sales director

Agent Diary: Escorted Galápagos trip was a life-changing experience

Agent Diary: Escorted Galápagos trip was a life-changing experience

Tour Operators

Three in four Brits think parts of Europe will soon be too hot for holidays

Three in four Brits think parts of Europe will soon be too hot for holidays

Tourists seek cooler destinations or travel at different times, poll finds

Cox & Kings unveils new branding as part of global expansion

Cox & Kings unveils new branding as part of global expansion

Phil Shipman leaves Globus family of brands for personal reasons

Phil Shipman leaves Globus family of brands for personal reasons

Aito moves 2026 Overseas Conference from Oman to Switzerland

Aito moves 2026 Overseas Conference from Oman to Switzerland

Epic Travel hires Tom Smith as global managing director

Epic Travel hires Tom Smith as global managing director

Wizz Air set to be first European budget carrier to install Starlink internet connectivity

Wizz Air set to be first European budget carrier to install Starlink internet connectivity

P&O Cruises to launch travel agent live chat

P&O Cruises to launch travel agent live chat

Agent made redundant sets up own Hays Independence Group branch

Agent made redundant sets up own Hays Independence Group branch

Cruise

Cunard marketing and sales chief Dave Jones to step down in September

Cunard marketing and sales chief Dave Jones to step down in September

Line pays tribute to contribution since joining Carnival UK in 2017

Cruise chiefs identify ‘great opportunity’ for UK agents to fill late capacity

Cruise chiefs identify ‘great opportunity’ for UK agents to fill late capacity

Clia to make 2026 ‘most impactful year yet’ for trade engagement

Clia to make 2026 ‘most impactful year yet’ for trade engagement

Tui River Cruises’ first music-themed sailing to feature DJ Gary Davies

Tui River Cruises’ first music-themed sailing to feature DJ Gary Davies

US firm could partner with MSC for potential bid for easyJet, report claims

US firm could partner with MSC for potential bid for easyJet, report claims

SeaDream Yacht Club unveils winter 2028 and New Year 2029 sailings

SeaDream Yacht Club unveils winter 2028 and New Year 2029 sailings

Air

Jet2 expands Leeds Bradford network with another new service

Jet2 expands Leeds Bradford network with another new service

SunExpress cuts UK summer routes and frequencies as fuel costs soar

SunExpress cuts UK summer routes and frequencies as fuel costs soar

Europe’s airports suffer first passenger decline since post-Covid recovery

Europe’s airports suffer first passenger decline since post-Covid recovery

Accommodation

The Interview: US tourism envoy Nick Adams

The Interview: US tourism envoy Nick Adams

Solmar Villas to run fam trip to Portugal

Solmar Villas to run fam trip to Portugal

Sandals accelerates $200m resort rebuild after hurricane damage

Sandals accelerates $200m resort rebuild after hurricane damage

People

Independent Travel Experts agent to appear on TV show A Place in the Sun

Independent Travel Experts agent to appear on TV show A Place in the Sun

Travel Counsellors reveals new roles in senior leadership shake-up

Travel Counsellors reveals new roles in senior leadership shake-up

GoCruise & Travel hosts 40 franchisees on Enchanted Princess sailing

GoCruise & Travel hosts 40 franchisees on Enchanted Princess sailing

Touring & Adventure

Wendy Wu Tours unveils record £10k draw as Cruise & Tour range doubles

Wendy Wu Tours unveils record £10k draw as Cruise & Tour range doubles

Agents have chance to win bumper travel credit and ‘instant rewards’

Explore Worldwide launches summer savings on European holidays

Explore Worldwide launches summer savings on European holidays

Intrepid Travel to restart Jordan tours after Foreign Office relaxes advice

Intrepid Travel to restart Jordan tours after Foreign Office relaxes advice

Titan Travel and Virgin Atlantic donate tuk-tuk during India fam trip

Titan Travel and Virgin Atlantic donate tuk-tuk during India fam trip

TTC Tour Brands unveils 17 new Australia and New Zealand tours

TTC Tour Brands unveils 17 new Australia and New Zealand tours

Travel Risk Professionals joins Atas to share insurance experience with trade

Travel Risk Professionals joins Atas to share insurance experience with trade

Finance

IndiGo to withdraw Manchester flights amid ‘dramatically’ spiralling costs

IndiGo to withdraw Manchester flights amid ‘dramatically’ spiralling costs

China ‘on track’ to surpass US as world’s leading travel and tourism economy

China ‘on track’ to surpass US as world’s leading travel and tourism economy

Government to plough £1.3bn into UK Universal theme park

Government to plough £1.3bn into UK Universal theme park

Regulation

Government proposes new worker protections four years after P&O Ferries scandal

Government proposes new worker protections four years after P&O Ferries scandal

British Airways extends Dubai service suspension

British Airways extends Dubai service suspension

Aviation bodies to collaborate on net zero emissions ambitions

Aviation bodies to collaborate on net zero emissions ambitions

Trade reports sales growth as hesitation ‘gives way’ to bookings

Trade reports sales growth as hesitation ‘gives way’ to bookings

Leger Holidays opens bookings for new luxury coaches

Leger Holidays opens bookings for new luxury coaches

Six-month countdown starts towards debut of MSC World Asia

Six-month countdown starts towards debut of MSC World Asia

Pata UK announces two training evenings for travel agents in July

Pata UK announces two training evenings for travel agents in July

Virgin Voyages outlines series of short Caribbean cruises for 2028

Virgin Voyages outlines series of short Caribbean cruises for 2028

Tui cruise line brings back ‘Make it Marella’ trade incentive

Tui cruise line brings back ‘Make it Marella’ trade incentive

Silversea sales director Connie Georgiou leaves line after 10 years

Silversea sales director Connie Georgiou leaves line after 10 years

Hull shop opening ‘pinch-me moment’ for Beverley Travel co-owner

Hull shop opening ‘pinch-me moment’ for Beverley Travel co-owner

The best river cruises for every month of the year

The best river cruises for every month of the year

The best river cruises for every month of the year

The best river cruises for every month of the year

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