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Travel industry ‘underestimates’ concerns about overcrowding, says sector accountant

Google travel specialist urges InteleTravel agents to create video content

Dnata UK chief says Travelbag will 'not become a full-service retailer'

G Adventures unveils Morocco as host of GX 2026

Suppliers predict another record peak selling period

Consumers cutting some essential spending to save for holidays

Clia announces when RiverView 2026 tickets will go on sale

Expedition Cruise Network chief finds sector ‘evolving at astonishing pace’

Suppliers predict another record peak selling period

Suppliers predict another record peak selling period

Barrhead Travel urges partners to send campaign details early

Consumers cutting some essential spending to save for holidays

Consumers cutting some essential spending to save for holidays

Clia announces when RiverView 2026 tickets will go on sale

Clia announces when RiverView 2026 tickets will go on sale

Expedition Cruise Network chief finds sector ‘evolving at astonishing pace’

Expedition Cruise Network chief finds sector ‘evolving at astonishing pace’

InteleTravel agents need not mention ‘sustainability’ to clients, conference hears

InteleTravel agents need not mention ‘sustainability’ to clients, conference hears

US aviation ‘safety alert’ highlights growing risk of lithium battery fires

US aviation ‘safety alert’ highlights growing risk of lithium battery fires

‘Fed-up’ Ryanair delays resumption of Tel Aviv flights

‘Fed-up’ Ryanair delays resumption of Tel Aviv flights

Travel industry ‘underestimates’ concerns about overcrowding, says sector accountant

Travel industry ‘underestimates’ concerns about overcrowding, says sector accountant

Google travel specialist urges InteleTravel agents to create video content

Google travel specialist urges InteleTravel agents to create video content

Dnata UK chief says Travelbag will 'not become a full-service retailer'

Dnata UK chief says Travelbag will 'not become a full-service retailer'

G Adventures unveils Morocco as host of GX 2026

G Adventures unveils Morocco as host of GX 2026

Analysis: Experienced ministers give way to ‘new talent’

Analysis: Experienced ministers give way to ‘new talent’

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Travel Agents

Rising numbers of employees request flexible working

Rising numbers of employees request flexible working

Increase triggered by law change, ABC Live event told

InteleTravel to offer week-long resort stays from £400 per group

InteleTravel to offer week-long resort stays from £400 per group

HAL backs trade with new UK brand push

InteleTravel to expand into UAE under UK chief Tricia Handley-Hughes

InteleTravel to expand into UAE under UK chief Tricia Handley-Hughes

Broadcaster Clare Balding joins guests at Travel Weekly Rising Stars lunch

Broadcaster Clare Balding joins guests at Travel Weekly Rising Stars lunch

Greece specialist seeks more agent partners as sales soar

Greece specialist seeks more agent partners as sales soar

Tour Operators

Abta welcomes Rachel Reeves’ youth mobility commitment

Abta welcomes Rachel Reeves’ youth mobility commitment

Government working with EU to secure ‘maximum opportunities’ for young people, chancellor says

MSC raises Jet2 airline capacity by 42% to serve Med cruises

MSC raises Jet2 airline capacity by 42% to serve Med cruises

Tourhub extends distribution in strategic alliance with US travel e-commerce giant

Tourhub extends distribution in strategic alliance with US travel e-commerce giant

Jet2 issues warning over general strike in Greece

Jet2 issues warning over general strike in Greece

Asian destinations offer ‘best bargains’ in long-haul costs survey

Asian destinations offer ‘best bargains’ in long-haul costs survey

Short-term rentals fuelling ‘social crisis’ over housing in Europe

Short-term rentals fuelling ‘social crisis’ over housing in Europe

Camila and Matthew McConaughey named Star Princess godparents

Camila and Matthew McConaughey named Star Princess godparents

CroisiEurope launches first paddlewheel cruises on the Seine

CroisiEurope launches first paddlewheel cruises on the Seine

Cruise

ITC Travel Group reports ‘best ever month for cruise’

ITC Travel Group reports ‘best ever month for cruise’

August sales 170% higher than any other month

Viva Cruises brings in sector specialist to drive growth in Ireland

Viva Cruises brings in sector specialist to drive growth in Ireland

Carnival Corporation quarterly net income surpasses 2019 record

Carnival Corporation quarterly net income surpasses 2019 record

P&O Cruises reveals Iona will sail in Caribbean for winter 2027-28

P&O Cruises reveals Iona will sail in Caribbean for winter 2027-28

Ambassador Cruise Line hosts 37 agents on ‘Extreme Day Trip’ to Palma

Ambassador Cruise Line hosts 37 agents on ‘Extreme Day Trip’ to Palma

Tui AG U-turns on plans for newbuild ships for Marella Cruises

Tui AG U-turns on plans for newbuild ships for Marella Cruises

Air

Lufthansa Group to cut 4,000 admin jobs as AI is adopted

Lufthansa Group to cut 4,000 admin jobs as AI is adopted

Heathrow outlines M25 scheme for third runway

Heathrow outlines M25 scheme for third runway

Failure of Play Airlines will be ‘unsettling’, CAA declares

Failure of Play Airlines will be ‘unsettling’, CAA declares

Accommodation

Vertical Travel Group rewards agents with VIP Maldives trip

Vertical Travel Group rewards agents with VIP Maldives trip

Balearics expects removal of illegal short-term rentals following Ibiza clampdown

Balearics expects removal of illegal short-term rentals following Ibiza clampdown

Range of travel partners sign up for agent roadshow

Range of travel partners sign up for agent roadshow

People

Internova explores ways to use AI in Barrhead Travel Group

Internova explores ways to use AI in Barrhead Travel Group

Barrhead to unveil rebrand for peaks as agency on track for another record year

Barrhead to unveil rebrand for peaks as agency on track for another record year

Gold Medal boosts agent support for European programme

Gold Medal boosts agent support for European programme

Touring & Adventure

AI can ‘free up’ employees to offer better customer service

AI can ‘free up’ employees to offer better customer service

‘We don’t see robots taking over’, Atas conference hears

Jules Verne adds Italy and Svalbard tours to European brochure

Jules Verne adds Italy and Svalbard tours to European brochure

Wendy Wu Tours expands trade team after sales boost

Wendy Wu Tours expands trade team after sales boost

Mercury Holidays to expand solo portfolio as sales surge

Mercury Holidays to expand solo portfolio as sales surge

InsideJapan unveils record small-group tour programme for 2026

InsideJapan unveils record small-group tour programme for 2026

HX chief commercial officer Alex Delamere-White to leave business

HX chief commercial officer Alex Delamere-White to leave business

Finance

US faces $12.5bn slump in international visitor spending

US faces $12.5bn slump in international visitor spending

Turkish Airlines plans fleet expansion with 75 new long-haul Boeing Dreamliners

Turkish Airlines plans fleet expansion with 75 new long-haul Boeing Dreamliners

Norwegian Air exercises option to buy 30 extra Boeing 737s

Norwegian Air exercises option to buy 30 extra Boeing 737s

Regulation

Hurricane Gabrielle triggers Azores travel advisory

Hurricane Gabrielle triggers Azores travel advisory

CAA starts consultation into UK airspace reforms

CAA starts consultation into UK airspace reforms

Danish airports affected by drone sightings

Danish airports affected by drone sightings

Bournemouth airport strikes cancelled to allow ballot

Bournemouth airport strikes cancelled to allow ballot

Simpson Travel reassures trade of commitment in wake of Classic closure

Simpson Travel reassures trade of commitment in wake of Classic closure

Iglu Ski partners with Paralympian to raise money for snowsports charity

Iglu Ski partners with Paralympian to raise money for snowsports charity

British Airways to boost services to Middle East from next month

British Airways to boost services to Middle East from next month

Icelandic airline Play ceases operations

Icelandic airline Play ceases operations

Advantage education programme to prepare members for EES rollout

Advantage education programme to prepare members for EES rollout

Almost three quarters of Brilliant Travel members on track for record year

Almost three quarters of Brilliant Travel members on track for record year

Spontaneous Jet2holidays charity auction raises £5.6k for Reuben’s Retreat

Spontaneous Jet2holidays charity auction raises £5.6k for Reuben’s Retreat

How airports can help passengers with hearing impairments

How airports can help passengers with hearing impairments

How airports can help passengers with hearing impairments

How airports can help passengers with hearing impairments

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InteleTravel names Krakow as 2026 conference destination

InteleTravel names Krakow as 2026 conference destination

InteleTravel wants UK and Ireland operation to be ‘£1bn business’

InteleTravel wants UK and Ireland operation to be ‘£1bn business’

InteleTravel ‘wants to acquire’ cruise company

InteleTravel ‘wants to acquire’ cruise company

InteleTravel sales set to hit £245m in UK and Ireland for 2025

InteleTravel sales set to hit £245m in UK and Ireland for 2025

Princess Cruises takes delivery of Star Princess in Italy

Princess Cruises takes delivery of Star Princess in Italy

CruiseKings’ Karen Stewart takes to the skies for Reuben’s Retreat

CruiseKings’ Karen Stewart takes to the skies for Reuben’s Retreat

Saint Lucia harnesses AI tools after 18% fall in UK visitors

Saint Lucia harnesses AI tools after 18% fall in UK visitors

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand Iceland programme for winter 2026-27

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays expand Iceland programme for winter 2026-27

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