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Royal Caribbean reveals first agents to secure places on Legend of the Seas

Quark Expeditions to host its first polar retreat in UK

Touring & Adventure

Norwegian Air ‘well positioned’ for higher interest in Nordics travel

Apprentices say on-the-job learning has aided career progress

Touring & Adventure

Wendy Wu Tours increases five-star focus as luxury demand rises

New boss takes helm of NCLH as Harry Sommer steps down

Agents challenge tour operators over cancellation fees and marketing

Loganair adds four new routes from Jersey including first French service

Wendy Wu Tours increases five-star focus as luxury demand rises

Wendy Wu Tours increases five-star focus as luxury demand rises

Touring & Adventure

Specialist also develops wildlife, cruise, festive and rail options

New boss takes helm of NCLH as Harry Sommer steps down

New boss takes helm of NCLH as Harry Sommer steps down

Agents challenge tour operators over cancellation fees and marketing

Agents challenge tour operators over cancellation fees and marketing

Loganair adds four new routes from Jersey including first French service

Loganair adds four new routes from Jersey including first French service

Tui Group does ‘utmost’ to increase sales from retail travel agencies

Tui Group does ‘utmost’ to increase sales from retail travel agencies

Advantage chief appeals for charity run support

Advantage chief appeals for charity run support

Industry couple launch travel storytelling partnership

Industry couple launch travel storytelling partnership

Royal Caribbean reveals first agents to secure places on Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean reveals first agents to secure places on Legend of the Seas

Quark Expeditions to host its first polar retreat in UK

Quark Expeditions to host its first polar retreat in UK

Touring & Adventure

Norwegian Air ‘well positioned’ for higher interest in Nordics travel

Norwegian Air ‘well positioned’ for higher interest in Nordics travel

Apprentices say on-the-job learning has aided career progress

Apprentices say on-the-job learning has aided career progress

Agents shouldn't be left out of suppliers' consumer-facing events

Agents shouldn't be left out of suppliers' consumer-facing events

Agents shouldn't be left out of suppliers' consumer-facing events

Agents shouldn't be left out of suppliers' consumer-facing events

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Travel Agents

Not In The Guidebooks extends campaign amid growing agent confidence

Not In The Guidebooks extends campaign amid growing agent confidence

Specialist reports strongest January on record thanks to increased demand

Riviera Travel offers agents chance to win Paris city break for two

Riviera Travel offers agents chance to win Paris city break for two

Pata plans training for 600 UK and Ireland agents

Pata plans training for 600 UK and Ireland agents

Seaside Travel in talks with colleges to take on apprentices in future

Seaside Travel in talks with colleges to take on apprentices in future

Atas confirms details of 2026 events schedule

Atas confirms details of 2026 events schedule

Lastminute.com highlights late booking trend

Lastminute.com highlights late booking trend

Tour Operators

Audley Travel expands range of destinations and lodges for 2026

Audley Travel expands range of destinations and lodges for 2026

Luxury Italy train journey and Northern Indian national park also join programme

Inghams pinpoints ‘key challenges’ despite progress in emmissions reduction

Inghams pinpoints ‘key challenges’ despite progress in emmissions reduction

Foreign Office advises against ‘all but essential travel’ to Cuba

Foreign Office advises against ‘all but essential travel’ to Cuba

Tui sees ‘significant’ drop in demand to US as more tourists head east

Tui sees ‘significant’ drop in demand to US as more tourists head east

Leger Holidays adds 11 new tours to European rail brochure

Leger Holidays adds 11 new tours to European rail brochure

Dubai hails third successive year of record arrival figures

Dubai hails third successive year of record arrival figures

Air Canada sees ‘strong 2026 booking momentum’ in recovery from last summer’s strike

Air Canada sees ‘strong 2026 booking momentum’ in recovery from last summer’s strike

Aer Lingus to serve Barbados from Dublin as Manchester transatlantic base closes

Aer Lingus to serve Barbados from Dublin as Manchester transatlantic base closes

Cruise

January ‘strongest-ever booking month’, says Regent Seven Seas Cruises

January ‘strongest-ever booking month’, says Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Line notes growing demand for Pacific and South America sailings

MSC Cruises to screen World Cup matches across entire fleet

MSC Cruises to screen World Cup matches across entire fleet

Emerald Cruises reveals first look at newest river ship

Emerald Cruises reveals first look at newest river ship

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions considers upping UK sales targets

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions considers upping UK sales targets

Hurtigruten launches first fjord-only sailing for 2027-28

Hurtigruten launches first fjord-only sailing for 2027-28

Cunard to host 900 agents on board this year

Cunard to host 900 agents on board this year

Air

Air Canada hails ‘new era in long-haul’ with latest aircraft order

Air Canada hails ‘new era in long-haul’ with latest aircraft order

MAG passenger numbers exceed 4m in January

MAG passenger numbers exceed 4m in January

Night flights from Manchester to Dalaman scheduled for summer

Night flights from Manchester to Dalaman scheduled for summer

Accommodation

Later booking curve continuing, Tui confirms

Later booking curve continuing, Tui confirms

Cuba fuel crisis prompts travel advisory and suspension of Air Canada flights

Cuba fuel crisis prompts travel advisory and suspension of Air Canada flights

Travel companies ‘outperforming other sectors even when standing still’

Travel companies ‘outperforming other sectors even when standing still’

People

BMet students speak at Athens event about travel for wheelchair users

BMet students speak at Athens event about travel for wheelchair users

Connections and Visit Hungary to host debut Explore Hungary event

Connections and Visit Hungary to host debut Explore Hungary event

Fred Olsen Travel continues expansion with acquisition of Ponders Travel

Fred Olsen Travel continues expansion with acquisition of Ponders Travel

Touring & Adventure

Wendy Wu Tours eyes another record year following 'best-ever' January

Wendy Wu Tours eyes another record year following 'best-ever' January

Specialist thanks agents for success as fam trip programme doubles

Newmarket unveils South Africa safari fam incentive for homeworkers

Newmarket unveils South Africa safari fam incentive for homeworkers

Audley Travel plans further trade growth after record January sales

Audley Travel plans further trade growth after record January sales

WeRoad partners with Travel Counsellors to offer access to solo trips

WeRoad partners with Travel Counsellors to offer access to solo trips

New Riviera Travel boss: Growth through trade ‘has blown my mind’

New Riviera Travel boss: Growth through trade ‘has blown my mind’

AS Training and Advantage offer 12-week programme for agents

AS Training and Advantage offer 12-week programme for agents

Finance

Consumer card spend with travel agents rose 6% in January

Consumer card spend with travel agents rose 6% in January

Agents welcome lifting of Dublin Airport passenger cap

Agents welcome lifting of Dublin Airport passenger cap

Tui poised to launch new pan-European budget brand

Regulation

Abta to run webinar on European Travel Information Authorisation System (Etias)

Abta to run webinar on European Travel Information Authorisation System (Etias)

Heathrow urges action over third runway expansion plans

Heathrow urges action over third runway expansion plans

Warning of four-hour EU airport delays this summer

Warning of four-hour EU airport delays this summer

New apprenticeship course to develop future managers

New apprenticeship course to develop future managers

InteleTravel appoints training manager to oversee ‘new onboarding process’

InteleTravel appoints training manager to oversee ‘new onboarding process’

Fred Olsen Travel hosts MP to mark National Apprenticeship Week

Fred Olsen Travel hosts MP to mark National Apprenticeship Week

Oasis Travel managing director joins cancer charity board

Oasis Travel managing director joins cancer charity board

Online Travel Training unveils Love OTT agent incentive

Online Travel Training unveils Love OTT agent incentive

Agent lands £150k cruise booking after meeting client on sailing

Agent lands £150k cruise booking after meeting client on sailing

Norwegian Cruise Line names agents selected as NCL Champions

Norwegian Cruise Line names agents selected as NCL Champions

Glasgow Airport sees Eurowings return for first time since 2019

Glasgow Airport sees Eurowings return for first time since 2019

8 of the best new flight routes for 2026

8 of the best new flight routes for 2026

8 of the best new flight routes for 2026

8 of the best new flight routes for 2026

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More reasons to Love OTT

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Discover the magic of Disney Destinations International's PixieDust HQ

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Amplify the Alaska experience with Holland America Line

Amplify the Alaska experience with Holland America Line

Embrace the island way of life with Niva Hotels & Resorts

Embrace the island way of life with Niva Hotels & Resorts

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Globe Travel Awards 2026 winners' reaction

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AirAsia X revives Gatwick-Kuala Lumpur route

AirAsia X revives Gatwick-Kuala Lumpur route

Almost 2,000 applicants so far this year for Hays Travel apprenticeships

Almost 2,000 applicants so far this year for Hays Travel apprenticeships

‘Major January trade push’ leads to ‘higher quality bookings’, says Virgin Voyages

‘Major January trade push’ leads to ‘higher quality bookings’, says Virgin Voyages

Number of travel job seekers rises by 62% month on month

Number of travel job seekers rises by 62% month on month

Watchdog backs easyJet holidays over On the Beach price comparison complaints

Disney Cruise Line to deploy new ship from Southampton in 2027

Disney Cruise Line to deploy new ship from Southampton in 2027

Travel Counsellors reports best month on record

Travel Counsellors reports best month on record

Uniworld launches new cruise and tour collection for 2027

Uniworld launches new cruise and tour collection for 2027

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