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Iberostar reopens Montego Bay resort in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

Amadeus River Cruises confirms second new ship

Kuoni mounts early Black Friday sale

UK domestic flights ‘drop by quarter of a million’ over 20 years

Agents say Black Friday deals have 'shifted the dial'

Hays Travel aims to ‘smash’ peaks by launching ‘disruptive’ campaigns

Andy Squirrell to step down from Saga Travel and Titan Travel

Former Althams Travel Services MD Eddie Starkie dies

Agents say Black Friday deals have 'shifted the dial'

Agents say Black Friday deals have 'shifted the dial'

Strong and simple offers stimulate early sales

Hays Travel aims to ‘smash’ peaks by launching ‘disruptive’ campaigns

Hays Travel aims to ‘smash’ peaks by launching ‘disruptive’ campaigns

Andy Squirrell to step down from Saga Travel and Titan Travel

Andy Squirrell to step down from Saga Travel and Titan Travel

Former Althams Travel Services MD Eddie Starkie dies

Former Althams Travel Services MD Eddie Starkie dies

Hays Travel to combine all divisions for 2026 conference

Hays Travel to combine all divisions for 2026 conference

Oceania Allura christened in Miami as line reaffirms foodie focus

Oceania Allura christened in Miami as line reaffirms foodie focus

Outrigger offers £700 beauty advent calendar in agent incentive

Outrigger offers £700 beauty advent calendar in agent incentive

Iberostar reopens Montego Bay resort in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

Iberostar reopens Montego Bay resort in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa

Amadeus River Cruises confirms second new ship

Amadeus River Cruises confirms second new ship

Kuoni mounts early Black Friday sale

Kuoni mounts early Black Friday sale

UK domestic flights ‘drop by quarter of a million’ over 20 years

UK domestic flights ‘drop by quarter of a million’ over 20 years

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Travel Agents

‘Buzzing’ Davina McCall hails agents at Hays Travel conference

‘Buzzing’ Davina McCall hails agents at Hays Travel conference

TV presenter says trade will become more important as AI develops

Global airfares ‘to remain stable’ in 2026 after years of unpredictability

Global airfares ‘to remain stable’ in 2026 after years of unpredictability

Tui early Black Friday offers apply to holidays until October 2027

Tui early Black Friday offers apply to holidays until October 2027

Iglu moves to more modern premises in Wimbledon

Iglu moves to more modern premises in Wimbledon

Wendy Wu Tours releases first wildlife collection

Wendy Wu Tours releases first wildlife collection

The UK Holiday Group appoints new head of groups

The UK Holiday Group appoints new head of groups

Tour Operators

Sustainability experts lined up for fifth Travel Weekly summit

Sustainability experts lined up for fifth Travel Weekly summit

Event due to take place in London on December 3

‘Competition results in better value’ says Jet2 at Gatwick launch

‘Competition results in better value’ says Jet2 at Gatwick launch

Gold Medal hosts 40 agents at Access All Areas head office event

Gold Medal hosts 40 agents at Access All Areas head office event

Daniel Robb announces departure from Audley Travel

Daniel Robb announces departure from Audley Travel

Tui Group exceeds 2025 guidance as earnings rise 12.6%

Tui Group exceeds 2025 guidance as earnings rise 12.6%

Princess Cruises to include Celebration Key calls from winter 2026-27

Princess Cruises to include Celebration Key calls from winter 2026-27

Hays Travel agency events generate hundreds for community charities

Hays Travel agency events generate hundreds for community charities

Disney Cruise Line christens fleet's newest arrival

Disney Cruise Line christens fleet's newest arrival

Cruise

Windstar Cruises opens bookings for 2027 European sailings

Windstar Cruises opens bookings for 2027 European sailings

Programme features five yachts and 12 new itineraries

Uniworld creates agency assets to capitalise on new TV show

Uniworld creates agency assets to capitalise on new TV show

AE Expeditions adds four itineraries to Antarctica 2027-28 season

AE Expeditions adds four itineraries to Antarctica 2027-28 season

MSC Cruises orders two additional World Class ships

MSC Cruises orders two additional World Class ships

Celebrity Cruises releases range of winter 2027-28 sailings

Celebrity Cruises releases range of winter 2027-28 sailings

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions expands UK sales team

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions expands UK sales team

Air

Virgin Atlantic boosts coffers with $745m Heathrow slots loan

Virgin Atlantic boosts coffers with $745m Heathrow slots loan

Engine inspections continue to ground Wizz Air aircraft

Engine inspections continue to ground Wizz Air aircraft

US airlines scramble to restore schedules after ending of longest US government shutdown

US airlines scramble to restore schedules after ending of longest US government shutdown

Accommodation

Tui and Virgin Atlantic extend post-hurricane Jamaica cancellations

Tui and Virgin Atlantic extend post-hurricane Jamaica cancellations

Atlantis The Royal unveils plans for first Maldives resort

Atlantis The Royal unveils plans for first Maldives resort

European business travel set for 8% growth to €390bn next year

European business travel set for 8% growth to €390bn next year

People

Designer Travel fills newly created digital marketing role

Designer Travel fills newly created digital marketing role

Travel Counsellors unveils Hall of Fame to recognise 'legacy' contributions

Travel Counsellors unveils Hall of Fame to recognise 'legacy' contributions

New Not Just Travel marketing chief to drive digital growth

New Not Just Travel marketing chief to drive digital growth

Touring & Adventure

Exodus Adventure Travels introduces premium range The Signature Collection

Exodus Adventure Travels introduces premium range The Signature Collection

Tour operator hails significant ‘revenue opportunity’ for travel agents

Incredible Journeys partners with G Adventures on Costa Rica fam trip

Incredible Journeys partners with G Adventures on Costa Rica fam trip

Fred Holidays launches 2026 Switzerland rail brochure in partnership with tourist boards

Fred Holidays launches 2026 Switzerland rail brochure in partnership with tourist boards

HX Expeditions launches 2027-28 programme

HX Expeditions launches 2027-28 programme

UK market 'leading the charge' in overall double-digit growth, says G Adventures founder

UK market 'leading the charge' in overall double-digit growth, says G Adventures founder

G Adventures brings back Change Makers incentive

G Adventures brings back Change Makers incentive

Finance

CAA starts consultation on charges for 2026-27

CAA starts consultation on charges for 2026-27

Financial protection perception drives travel agency sales rebound

Financial protection perception drives travel agency sales rebound

Eastern Airways enters administration

Eastern Airways enters administration

Regulation

Italy flights face Friday disruption due to air traffic controllers’ strike

Italy flights face Friday disruption due to air traffic controllers’ strike

Abtot marketing toolkit to help members ‘build consumer trust’

Abtot marketing toolkit to help members ‘build consumer trust’

US airlines extend domestic flight cancellations despite tentative deal to end government shutdown

US airlines extend domestic flight cancellations despite tentative deal to end government shutdown

Tenerife unveils agent training platform and webinars to boost trade knowledge

Tenerife unveils agent training platform and webinars to boost trade knowledge

Hays Travel prepares to introduce upgraded iSell system

Hays Travel prepares to introduce upgraded iSell system

New Era Travel ceases trading eight months after founder's death

New Era Travel ceases trading eight months after founder's death

Hays Travel urges agents to achieve equal sales across short-haul, long-haul and cruise

Hays Travel urges agents to achieve equal sales across short-haul, long-haul and cruise

Tipto hosts first apprentice event in conjunction with Hays Travel

Tipto hosts first apprentice event in conjunction with Hays Travel

Perfect Weddings Abroad unveils new agent training academy

Perfect Weddings Abroad unveils new agent training academy

Jet2 taps into ‘whole new group’ of holidaymakers with Gatwick base

Jet2 taps into ‘whole new group’ of holidaymakers with Gatwick base

Portugal poised to launch 10-year tourism growth strategy

Portugal poised to launch 10-year tourism growth strategy

Route 66 at 100: how to drive the Mother Road in 2025

Route 66 at 100: how to drive the Mother Road in 2025

Route 66 at 100: how to drive the Mother Road in 2025

Route 66 at 100: how to drive the Mother Road in 2025

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Six reasons to book a Norwegian cruise with Havila Voyages

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Midcounties Co-operative closes Carrick Travel branch

Midcounties Co-operative closes Carrick Travel branch

Travel agents share 'delight' after Jet2 announces Gatwick launch

Travel agents share 'delight' after Jet2 announces Gatwick launch

Travel Counsellors reports record year despite 'softer' second half

Travel Counsellors reports record year despite 'softer' second half

Hays Travel urges every branch to boost profit in 2026 as strategic priorities unveiled

Hays Travel urges every branch to boost profit in 2026 as strategic priorities unveiled

Jet2 to introduce Gatwick flights and holidays

Jet2 to introduce Gatwick flights and holidays

Dnata confirms plan to close Travel Republic and Netflights B2C brands

Dnata confirms plan to close Travel Republic and Netflights B2C brands

New P&O Ferries ticketing system helps agents to sell extras

New P&O Ferries ticketing system helps agents to sell extras

Dubai welcomes 13% year-on-year increase in UK visitors

Dubai welcomes 13% year-on-year increase in UK visitors

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