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Government campaign aims to prevent methanol poisoning tragedies abroad

Trend strategist to speak about consumer behaviour at Abta’s Travel Convention

Major Travel cuts three jobs after business impacted by Middle East war

Global air travel approaches 10bn passengers fuelled by Asia-Pacific growth

ASA raps Qatar Airways and Eurowings over environmental claims

C&M Travel Recruitment hails ‘truly positive’ activity in jobs market

UK finalises ‘historic’ treaty with EU ahead of new Gibraltar border controls

Bon Voyage pledges more trade sales following management buy-in deal

ASA raps Qatar Airways and Eurowings over environmental claims

ASA raps Qatar Airways and Eurowings over environmental claims

Rulings part of wider clampdown on greenwashing in airline adverts

C&M Travel Recruitment hails ‘truly positive’ activity in jobs market

C&M Travel Recruitment hails ‘truly positive’ activity in jobs market

UK finalises ‘historic’ treaty with EU ahead of new Gibraltar border controls

UK finalises ‘historic’ treaty with EU ahead of new Gibraltar border controls

Bon Voyage pledges more trade sales following management buy-in deal

Bon Voyage pledges more trade sales following management buy-in deal

Windstar recruits former Hurtigruten EMEA head of sales

Windstar recruits former Hurtigruten EMEA head of sales

Solmar Villas promotes BDM Lewis Cooper to head of distribution

Solmar Villas promotes BDM Lewis Cooper to head of distribution

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

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

Touring & Adventure

Government campaign aims to prevent methanol poisoning tragedies abroad

Government campaign aims to prevent methanol poisoning tragedies abroad

Trend strategist to speak about consumer behaviour at Abta’s Travel Convention

Trend strategist to speak about consumer behaviour at Abta’s Travel Convention

Major Travel cuts three jobs after business impacted by Middle East war

Major Travel cuts three jobs after business impacted by Middle East war

Global air travel approaches 10bn passengers fuelled by Asia-Pacific growth

Global air travel approaches 10bn passengers fuelled by Asia-Pacific growth

Mainstream media attack on cruise is absolute nonsense

Mainstream media attack on cruise is absolute nonsense

Mainstream media attack on cruise is absolute nonsense

Mainstream media attack on cruise is absolute nonsense

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Travel Agents

Podcasting agent seals £26k booking while ‘dangling off cliff’

Podcasting agent seals £26k booking while ‘dangling off cliff’

Becky Walker also wins OTT Expert of the Year at AAAs

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

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

Aito ‘reinforces’ sustainability credentials as Planet Rail joins

Aito ‘reinforces’ sustainability credentials as Planet Rail joins

Newmarket Holidays adds four new European itineraries for 2027

Newmarket Holidays adds four new European itineraries for 2027

Travel agents see spending rebound after three months of decline

Travel agents see spending rebound after three months of decline

Typically Holidays unveils travel companions service

Typically Holidays unveils travel companions service

Tour Operators

Higher fuel costs contribute to second quarter loss at Norwegian Air

Higher fuel costs contribute to second quarter loss at Norwegian Air

Group wins shareholder backing for tour operation takeover despite ‘weaker than expected’ financial result

Riviera Travel launches regional flights from Aberdeen and Inverness

Riviera Travel launches regional flights from Aberdeen and Inverness

Sovereign Luxury Travel returns to print with dedicated trade brochure

Sovereign Luxury Travel returns to print with dedicated trade brochure

Foreign Office updates travel advisories amid fresh US-Iran strikes

Foreign Office updates travel advisories amid fresh US-Iran strikes

CAA offers discounted fees to encourage ‘timely’ Atol renewals

CAA offers discounted fees to encourage ‘timely’ Atol renewals

Sixth China route from Gatwick opened amid ‘strong demand’

Sixth China route from Gatwick opened amid ‘strong demand’

Cruise specialist voices frustration after P&O Cruises bars Ukrainian customers

Cruise specialist voices frustration after P&O Cruises bars Ukrainian customers

UK-Switzerland agreement paves way for Britons to use Swiss e-gates

UK-Switzerland agreement paves way for Britons to use Swiss e-gates

Cruise

New MSC Cruises recruit Rob Scott reaffirms ‘staunch’ trade support

New MSC Cruises recruit Rob Scott reaffirms ‘staunch’ trade support

Line highlights more opportunities for agents as ships set to join fleet

P&O Cruises unveils family holiday offer on selected 2027 sailings

P&O Cruises unveils family holiday offer on selected 2027 sailings

Bolsover Cruise Club outlines digital strategy amid plans to ‘take market share’

Bolsover Cruise Club outlines digital strategy amid plans to ‘take market share’

P&O Cruises to use new St Kitts terminal from winter 2027

P&O Cruises to use new St Kitts terminal from winter 2027

Former P&O Cruises brand chief Rob Scott joins MSC Cruises

New Riviera Travel ship completes inaugural voyage

New Riviera Travel ship completes inaugural voyage

Air

MAG airports have almost 1m extra seats available for summer peak

MAG airports have almost 1m extra seats available for summer peak

Norse Atlantic lays on special flight to World Cup semi-final venue of Atlanta

Norse Atlantic lays on special flight to World Cup semi-final venue of Atlanta

World Cup fans boost Heathrow transatlantic traffic in June

World Cup fans boost Heathrow transatlantic traffic in June

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

Premier Holidays appoints new head of long-haul product

Premier Holidays appoints new head of long-haul product

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

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

Travelzoo promotes Sam Conway to global role

Travelzoo promotes Sam Conway to global role

Touring & Adventure

Newmarket Holidays to trial ‘pretirement sabbatical’ for employees in 2027

Newmarket Holidays to trial ‘pretirement sabbatical’ for employees in 2027

Operator will also partner with Race Across the World stars on campaign

HX Expeditions vows to ramp up trade support with training portal and mega-fams

HX Expeditions vows to ramp up trade support with training portal and mega-fams

Eurostar growth needs ‘bold vision’ as research reveals £2bn contribution

Eurostar growth needs ‘bold vision’ as research reveals £2bn contribution

Silversea unveils widest range of Med expedition cruises for 2028-29

Silversea unveils widest range of Med expedition cruises for 2028-29

TTC Tour Brands launches incentive with 2027 Early Booking Advantage campaign

TTC Tour Brands launches incentive with 2027 Early Booking Advantage campaign

Travel Weekly Cover Stars returns with VIP safari fam up for grabs

Travel Weekly Cover Stars returns with VIP safari fam up for grabs

Finance

Affluent travellers ‘turning to trade’ to make last-minute bookings

Affluent travellers ‘turning to trade’ to make last-minute bookings

EasyJet proposes accepting rival £5.7bn offer and rejects Castlelake bid

EasyJet proposes accepting rival £5.7bn offer and rejects Castlelake bid

Jet2 sees ‘strong booking momentum’ as geopolitical tensions ease

Jet2 sees ‘strong booking momentum’ as geopolitical tensions ease

Regulation

UK and France to increase staffing to tackle EES border queues

UK and France to increase staffing to tackle EES border queues

Foreign Office revises travel advice for Middle East nations as hostilities resume

Foreign Office revises travel advice for Middle East nations as hostilities resume

Airline traffic forecast to more than double in 20 years

Airline traffic forecast to more than double in 20 years

Wizz Air expands Gatwick network with new flights to Moldova

Wizz Air expands Gatwick network with new flights to Moldova

Galaxi revamps website to become 'modern easy-to-use platform'

Galaxi revamps website to become 'modern easy-to-use platform'

GoCruise & Travel overhauls support for franchise businesses based on member feedback

GoCruise & Travel overhauls support for franchise businesses based on member feedback

Former homeless agent hits £1m in annual sales

Former homeless agent hits £1m in annual sales

Agent Diary: Getting customers to see that you can’t put a price on expert advice

Agent Diary: Getting customers to see that you can’t put a price on expert advice

Your Stories: How Travel Counsellors’ Grant Wills became a Thailand expert

Your Stories: How Travel Counsellors’ Grant Wills became a Thailand expert

Gatwick regains Africa service after 14-year absence

Gatwick regains Africa service after 14-year absence

At least 11 killed in southern Spain wildfire

At least 11 killed in southern Spain wildfire

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

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Agent Achievement Awards 2026 winners unveiled

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Agent Achievement Awards Outstanding Contribution winners revealed

Agent Achievement Awards Outstanding Contribution winners revealed

Star Clippers appoints new chief executive to ‘lead next chapter’

Star Clippers appoints new chief executive to ‘lead next chapter’

Cruise2 signs partnership with Reading FC to ‘reach new audience’

Cruise2 signs partnership with Reading FC to ‘reach new audience’

Travel remains a priority but choices becoming more selective

Travel remains a priority but choices becoming more selective

Middle East conflict ‘re-shapes’ how and when people book holidays

Middle East conflict ‘re-shapes’ how and when people book holidays

Scottish airport adds winter route to northern Norway

Scottish airport adds winter route to northern Norway

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