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P&O Cruises to launch travel agent live chat

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

Oceania Cruises competition highlighted ‘strength of knowledge’ among trade

Cox & Kings unveils new branding as part of global expansion

Touring & Adventure

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

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

Agent made redundant sets up own Hays Independence Group branch

Phil Shipman leaves Globus family of brands for personal reasons

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

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

Agents cite strong promotions for bounce-back in momentum

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

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

Agent made redundant sets up own Hays Independence Group branch

Agent made redundant sets up own Hays Independence Group branch

Phil Shipman leaves Globus family of brands for personal reasons

Phil Shipman leaves Globus family of brands for personal reasons

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

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

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

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

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

P&O Cruises to launch travel agent live chat

P&O Cruises to launch travel agent live chat

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

Oceania Cruises competition highlighted ‘strength of knowledge’ among trade

Oceania Cruises competition highlighted ‘strength of knowledge’ among trade

Cox & Kings unveils new branding as part of global expansion

Cox & Kings unveils new branding as part of global expansion

Touring & Adventure

Agent Achievement Awards 2026 shortlists unveiled

Agent Achievement Awards 2026 shortlists unveiled

Agent Achievement Awards 2026 shortlists unveiled

Agent Achievement Awards 2026 shortlists unveiled

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Travel Agents

Jet2holidays hosts Greece-themed evening for more than 80 agents

Jet2holidays hosts Greece-themed evening for more than 80 agents

Bristol event held with Greek National Tourism Organisation

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

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

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

Pata UK announces two training evenings for travel agents in July

Pata UK announces two training evenings for travel agents in July

Tour Operators

Aito moves 2026 Overseas Conference from Oman to Switzerland

Aito moves 2026 Overseas Conference from Oman to Switzerland

Flagship November event shifts to Montreux due to Middle East tensions

Epic Travel hires Tom Smith as global managing director

Epic Travel hires Tom Smith as global managing director

Leger Holidays opens bookings for new luxury coaches

Leger Holidays opens bookings for new luxury coaches

Jet2 expands Leeds Bradford network with another new service

Jet2 expands Leeds Bradford network with another new service

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

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

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

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

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

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

SeaDream Yacht Club unveils winter 2028 and New Year 2029 sailings

SeaDream Yacht Club unveils winter 2028 and New Year 2029 sailings

Cruise

Six-month countdown starts towards debut of MSC World Asia

Six-month countdown starts towards debut of MSC World Asia

New flagship to be named in France ahead of first Med season

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

GoCruise & Travel hosts 40 franchisees on Enchanted Princess sailing

GoCruise & Travel hosts 40 franchisees on Enchanted Princess sailing

Silversea sales director Connie Georgiou leaves line after 10 years

Silversea sales director Connie Georgiou leaves line after 10 years

Ambassador Cruise Line to run regional coach transfers for selected 2027 sailings

Ambassador Cruise Line to run regional coach transfers for selected 2027 sailings

Air

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

IndiGo to withdraw Manchester flights amid ‘dramatically’ spiralling costs

IndiGo to withdraw Manchester flights amid ‘dramatically’ spiralling costs

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

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

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

Touring & Adventure

Explore Worldwide launches summer savings on European holidays

Explore Worldwide launches summer savings on European holidays

‘Here Comes the Sun’ sale driven by demand and recent heatwave

Intrepid Travel to restart Jordan tours after Foreign Office relaxes advice

Intrepid Travel to restart Jordan tours after Foreign Office relaxes advice

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

Not In The Guidebooks launches trade incentive with £2k holiday up for grabs

Not In The Guidebooks launches trade incentive with £2k holiday up for grabs

Newmarket Holidays launches summer brochure with nine new escorted tours

Newmarket Holidays launches summer brochure with nine new escorted tours

Finance

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

Ryanair sees May passenger numbers top 20m

Ryanair sees May passenger numbers top 20m

Regulation

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

CAA to gain new powers to fine airlines and airports via sweeping aviation rule changes

CAA to gain new powers to fine airlines and airports via sweeping aviation rule changes

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

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

AC Luxe expands Journeys Beyond Ordinary collection for 2026

AC Luxe expands Journeys Beyond Ordinary collection for 2026

Kuoni extends out-of-date-range flight programme to end of 2027

Kuoni extends out-of-date-range flight programme to end of 2027

Pure Luxury offers holiday prizes to promote new brochure

Pure Luxury offers holiday prizes to promote new brochure

Scottish airport regains Baltic air link

Scottish airport regains Baltic air link

Dame Irene Hays says CMA process won’t put group off more takeovers

Dame Irene Hays says CMA process won’t put group off more takeovers

Kuwait International Airport closed after reported drone and missile strike

Kuwait International Airport closed after reported drone and missile strike

Airlines urged to deliver ‘realistic schedules’ amid controller shortage

Airlines urged to deliver ‘realistic schedules’ amid controller shortage

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