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Danny Waine joins Simplexity Travel Management in non-exec role

Ramble Worldwide introduces Saudi Arabia walking holidays

Responsible Travel urges companies to back accessible trips

P&O Cruises retains airline partners for winter 2026-27 Caribbean season

Jet2 expands Gatwick schedule for summer 2027

New Virgin Atlantic commercial chief pledges to maintain agent support

Virgin Voyages plans ‘largest ever UK trade activation’ on Valiant Lady

Former Baldwins Travel owners disqualified as company directors

Jet2 expands Gatwick schedule for summer 2027

Jet2 expands Gatwick schedule for summer 2027

New Greek island route added as capacity is raised

New Virgin Atlantic commercial chief pledges to maintain agent support

New Virgin Atlantic commercial chief pledges to maintain agent support

Virgin Voyages plans ‘largest ever UK trade activation’ on Valiant Lady

Virgin Voyages plans ‘largest ever UK trade activation’ on Valiant Lady

Former Baldwins Travel owners disqualified as company directors

Former Baldwins Travel owners disqualified as company directors

New Branch of the Year category added to Agent Achievement Awards

New Branch of the Year category added to Agent Achievement Awards

Windstar Cruises opens sales for winter 2027-28 season

Windstar Cruises opens sales for winter 2027-28 season

Hays Travel branch manager to skydive after losing baby to rare condition

Hays Travel branch manager to skydive after losing baby to rare condition

Danny Waine joins Simplexity Travel Management in non-exec role

Danny Waine joins Simplexity Travel Management in non-exec role

Ramble Worldwide introduces Saudi Arabia walking holidays

Ramble Worldwide introduces Saudi Arabia walking holidays

Responsible Travel urges companies to back accessible trips

Responsible Travel urges companies to back accessible trips

P&O Cruises retains airline partners for winter 2026-27 Caribbean season

P&O Cruises retains airline partners for winter 2026-27 Caribbean season

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Travel Agents

Holland America Line and Back in Time for Bed to host family ship visit

Holland America Line and Back in Time for Bed to host family ship visit

Cruise line sales team will welcome trade parents and kids on Rotterdam

Travel firms boost benefits packages to recruit in competitive market

Travel firms boost benefits packages to recruit in competitive market

Avalon Waterways unveils section on website dedicated to agents

Avalon Waterways unveils section on website dedicated to agents

Scenic and Emerald boost agent booking capabilities with TravelTek integration

Scenic and Emerald boost agent booking capabilities with TravelTek integration

Jane McDonald series leads to uptick in luxury Antarctica bookings

Jane McDonald series leads to uptick in luxury Antarctica bookings

Spain tourism boss hails agents as ‘key’ to sustainability strategy

Spain tourism boss hails agents as ‘key’ to sustainability strategy

Tour Operators

Falling airfares contribute to drop in UK inflation

Falling airfares contribute to drop in UK inflation

Lower flight costs a ‘downward driver’ as January rate reduces to 3%

UK stands out as largest source market in European ski season

UK stands out as largest source market in European ski season

Tui adds Bilbao city breaks from four UK airports

Tui adds Bilbao city breaks from four UK airports

Jet2.com opens funded pilot training scheme for second year

Jet2.com opens funded pilot training scheme for second year

Abta warns of ‘potentially serious consequences’ if new pricing rules ignored

Abta warns of ‘potentially serious consequences’ if new pricing rules ignored

Europe’s airports need ‘massive investment’ to avoid increasing bottleneck

Europe’s airports need ‘massive investment’ to avoid increasing bottleneck

Manchester Airport ‘actively’ pursuing more Asia connections

Manchester Airport ‘actively’ pursuing more Asia connections

Activist NCLH investor calls for 'board change and new business plan'

Activist NCLH investor calls for 'board change and new business plan'

Cruise

Silversea to refurbish Silver Spirit for first time since 2018

Silversea to refurbish Silver Spirit for first time since 2018

Line to introduce S.A.L.T culinary programme to ship

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings confirms order for three more ships

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings confirms order for three more ships

New Covid-19 report outlines travel industry frustration at response

New Covid-19 report outlines travel industry frustration at response

Hurtigruten’s James Howlett to join Solmar Villas in newly-created role

Hurtigruten’s James Howlett to join Solmar Villas in newly-created role

Riviera Travel appoints key account manager for the north

Riviera Travel appoints key account manager for the north

Employee ownership trusts ‘becoming less attractive’ due to Budget change

Employee ownership trusts ‘becoming less attractive’ due to Budget change

Air

Air India outlines new aircraft deployment on UK routes

Air India outlines new aircraft deployment on UK routes

Wizz Air becomes third carrier to offer Luton Airport twilight check-in

Wizz Air becomes third carrier to offer Luton Airport twilight check-in

Cuba’s airports ‘without aviation fuel’ as power crisis deepens

Cuba’s airports ‘without aviation fuel’ as power crisis deepens

Accommodation

Not In The Guidebooks bolsters trade support with three appointments

Not In The Guidebooks bolsters trade support with three appointments

IHG projects ‘less turbulent’ trading condition for US hotels this year

IHG projects ‘less turbulent’ trading condition for US hotels this year

Dubai hails third successive year of record arrival figures

Dubai hails third successive year of record arrival figures

People

Ex-Fred Olsen Travel boss comes out of retirement to open agency

Ex-Fred Olsen Travel boss comes out of retirement to open agency

Azamara moves UK base as commitment to market is reinforced

Azamara moves UK base as commitment to market is reinforced

Constant Travel boosts leadership team for expanding homeworking arm

Constant Travel boosts leadership team for expanding homeworking arm

Touring & Adventure

Intrepid Travel signs Safer Tourism Foundation pledge

Intrepid Travel signs Safer Tourism Foundation pledge

Adventure operator agrees to collaboratively work to minimise traveller risks

Newmarket provides escorted tour add-ons with new initiative

Newmarket provides escorted tour add-ons with new initiative

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

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

Quark Expeditions to host its first polar retreat in UK

Quark Expeditions to host its first polar retreat in UK

Not In The Guidebooks extends campaign amid growing agent confidence

Not In The Guidebooks extends campaign amid growing agent confidence

Audley Travel expands range of destinations and lodges for 2026

Audley Travel expands range of destinations and lodges for 2026

Finance

Advantage chief appeals for charity run support

Advantage chief appeals for charity run support

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

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

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

Regulation

Specialist operators welcome introduction of China visa-free travel

Specialist operators welcome introduction of China visa-free travel

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

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

Inghams pinpoints ‘key challenges’ despite progress in emmissions reduction

Inghams pinpoints ‘key challenges’ despite progress in emmissions reduction

Trade-only Cuba specialist predicts improved conditions ‘very quickly’

Trade-only Cuba specialist predicts improved conditions ‘very quickly’

Travel Counsellors reports ‘strong early impact’ from TC Co-Pilot

Travel Counsellors reports ‘strong early impact’ from TC Co-Pilot

Husband-and-wife travel agents book £200,000 trip for bell-ringing group

Husband-and-wife travel agents book £200,000 trip for bell-ringing group

EasyJet holidays extends Big Orange Sale trade incentive

EasyJet holidays extends Big Orange Sale trade incentive

Cape Verde ‘received no notice’ of gastro warning from UK health agency

Cape Verde ‘received no notice’ of gastro warning from UK health agency

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

Loganair adds four new routes from Jersey including first French service

Loganair adds four new routes from Jersey including first French service

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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Agents challenge tour operators over cancellation fees and marketing

Agents challenge tour operators over cancellation fees and marketing

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

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

New boss takes helm of NCLH as Harry Sommer steps down

New boss takes helm of NCLH as Harry Sommer steps down

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

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

Admiral Travel praises customer loyalty as Altrincham shop turns 25

Admiral Travel praises customer loyalty as Altrincham shop turns 25

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

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

MSC Cruises to screen World Cup matches across entire fleet

MSC Cruises to screen World Cup matches across entire fleet

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