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Virgin Voyages raises agent rewards in enhanced wave promotion

Majority ‘plan to take the same or more holidays’ in 2026, study suggests

Trade praised as UK reclaims place from US as top source market for South Africa

Consumer confidence drops to lowest level in two years

Riviera Travel’s new chief eyes further growth as sales ‘skyrocket’

Royal Caribbean Group hails strong outlook after ‘exceptional’ 2025

Agents report 'steady' January sales as many target payday boost

Virgin Atlantic raises Manchester capacity to help fill Aer Lingus long-haul void

Riviera Travel’s new chief eyes further growth as sales ‘skyrocket’

Riviera Travel’s new chief eyes further growth as sales ‘skyrocket’

Matt Luscombe assesses river cruise and tour operator’s branding

Royal Caribbean Group hails strong outlook after ‘exceptional’ 2025

Royal Caribbean Group hails strong outlook after ‘exceptional’ 2025

Agents report 'steady' January sales as many target payday boost

Agents report 'steady' January sales as many target payday boost

Virgin Atlantic raises Manchester capacity to help fill Aer Lingus long-haul void

Virgin Atlantic raises Manchester capacity to help fill Aer Lingus long-haul void

Jet2 grows Greece programme with 30,000 extra summer seats

Jet2 grows Greece programme with 30,000 extra summer seats

Revo Hospitality files for ‘self-administration’

Revo Hospitality files for ‘self-administration’

Grand UK Holidays reports 80% surge in luxury coach bookings

Grand UK Holidays reports 80% surge in luxury coach bookings

Virgin Voyages raises agent rewards in enhanced wave promotion

Virgin Voyages raises agent rewards in enhanced wave promotion

Majority ‘plan to take the same or more holidays’ in 2026, study suggests

Majority ‘plan to take the same or more holidays’ in 2026, study suggests

Trade praised as UK reclaims place from US as top source market for South Africa

Trade praised as UK reclaims place from US as top source market for South Africa

Consumer confidence drops to lowest level in two years

Consumer confidence drops to lowest level in two years

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Travel Agents

Gold Medal recruits agent as first Northern Ireland‑based trade partnerships executive

Gold Medal recruits agent as first Northern Ireland‑based trade partnerships executive

Expansion sees Olivia Martin move to operator group from Terra Travel

VIP influencer trip inspires new collection of Sovereign retreats

VIP influencer trip inspires new collection of Sovereign retreats

G Adventures’ G Trek for Good heads to Camino de Santiago in Spain

G Adventures’ G Trek for Good heads to Camino de Santiago in Spain

Cruise Nation reports 'growing demand' for package holidays

Cruise Nation reports 'growing demand' for package holidays

The Travel Network Group confirms date for 2026 overseas conference

The Travel Network Group confirms date for 2026 overseas conference

Grandson of Hays manager Colin Burns takes on charity challenge

Grandson of Hays manager Colin Burns takes on charity challenge

Tour Operators

Just for groups eyes more agent sales as new brochure launches

Just for groups eyes more agent sales as new brochure launches

Grand UK Holidays sister brand ‘super keen’ to work with trade

Record number of school holiday fines issued in England

Record number of school holiday fines issued in England

China specialists expect visa relaxation to ‘unlock pent-up demand’

China specialists expect visa relaxation to ‘unlock pent-up demand’

Eurocamp hails 'rapid acceleration' in number of eco-certified parks

Eurocamp hails 'rapid acceleration' in number of eco-certified parks

Los Angeles targets UK fans as it kicks off World Cup campaign

Los Angeles targets UK fans as it kicks off World Cup campaign

Iata reports record load factors for airlines in 2025

Iata reports record load factors for airlines in 2025

Emerald Cruises launches Asia river cruise and tours for 2026-27

Emerald Cruises launches Asia river cruise and tours for 2026-27

Abta appoints former government minister David Rutley to board

Abta appoints former government minister David Rutley to board

Cruise

Royal Caribbean Group reports 'record start to wave' and positive 2026 outlook

Royal Caribbean Group reports 'record start to wave' and positive 2026 outlook

Cruise giant projecting double-digit revenue growth by year-end

Royal Caribbean confirms order for two Discovery Class ships

Royal Caribbean confirms order for two Discovery Class ships

Celebrity River Cruises to double planned fleet to 20 ships

Celebrity River Cruises to double planned fleet to 20 ships

P&O Cruises offers on board training places for 120 agents

P&O Cruises offers on board training places for 120 agents

Cruise and travel businesses drive Saga growth

Cruise and travel businesses drive Saga growth

New Explora Journeys boss aims to ‘unlock’ bookings from trade

New Explora Journeys boss aims to ‘unlock’ bookings from trade

Air

Ex-Virgin Atlantic boss takes up new role

Ex-Virgin Atlantic boss takes up new role

Wizz Air reports deepening quarterly losses despite cutting engine inspection aircraft groundings

Wizz Air reports deepening quarterly losses despite cutting engine inspection aircraft groundings

EasyJet holidays records 20% growth ahead of January peaks

EasyJet holidays records 20% growth ahead of January peaks

Accommodation

Deals drive peaks momentum amid hopes for payday uplift

Deals drive peaks momentum amid hopes for payday uplift

Evergreen Escapes Group to acquire two Cornwall holiday parks

Evergreen Escapes Group to acquire two Cornwall holiday parks

AI-powered accommodation firm Snaptrip expands with two acquisitions

AI-powered accommodation firm Snaptrip expands with two acquisitions

People

Son of Travel Counsellor joins business as AI innovation partner

Son of Travel Counsellor joins business as AI innovation partner

Hays Travel IG business development managers head back to the floor

Hays Travel IG business development managers head back to the floor

Andy Tart promoted by Carrier to agency sales and events manager

Andy Tart promoted by Carrier to agency sales and events manager

Touring & Adventure

Wendy Wu Tours homeworker sales double in 2025

Wendy Wu Tours homeworker sales double in 2025

Growth follows appointment of dedicated BDM

Cambodia to host G Adventures' 2026 GX Summit

Cambodia to host G Adventures' 2026 GX Summit

Inside Travel incentive offers chance to win £20k holiday

Inside Travel incentive offers chance to win £20k holiday

Atas revs up for annual conference in Silverstone

Atas revs up for annual conference in Silverstone

Regent Holidays unveils collection for small groups

Regent Holidays unveils collection for small groups

Scenic launches Asia river cruise and land tour itineraries for 2026-27

Scenic launches Asia river cruise and land tour itineraries for 2026-27

Finance

Loveholidays £1bn IPO ‘could come as early as March’

Loveholidays £1bn IPO ‘could come as early as March’

Tributes paid on death of Gold Medal founder Ken Townsley

Tributes paid on death of Gold Medal founder Ken Townsley

Watchdog bans easyJet cabin bag price claim advert

Watchdog bans easyJet cabin bag price claim advert

Regulation

WTTC warns US border changes could reduce visitor spend by $15.7bn

WTTC warns US border changes could reduce visitor spend by $15.7bn

Wizz Air expands long range capability from Gatwick

Wizz Air expands long range capability from Gatwick

Tui sanctioned by advertising watchdog over £700 Las Vegas holiday cost hike

Tui sanctioned by advertising watchdog over £700 Las Vegas holiday cost hike

Prestige Travel sees surge in last-minute sales to Australia and NZ

Prestige Travel sees surge in last-minute sales to Australia and NZ

Gatwick network expanded with new German routes

Gatwick network expanded with new German routes

Air Canada to serve Toronto hub year-round from Manchester

Air Canada to serve Toronto hub year-round from Manchester

Oliver’s Travels strengthens Spanish footprint with latest acquisition

Oliver’s Travels strengthens Spanish footprint with latest acquisition

Aer Lingus confirms cull of Manchester transatlantic services

Aer Lingus confirms cull of Manchester transatlantic services

MSC Cruises unveils raft of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve upgrades

MSC Cruises unveils raft of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve upgrades

Jacqueline Dobson takes on vice-president role at Scottish Chambers of Commerce

Jacqueline Dobson takes on vice-president role at Scottish Chambers of Commerce

Holiday budgets ‘ring-fenced’ as most plan to spend same or more in 2026

Holiday budgets ‘ring-fenced’ as most plan to spend same or more in 2026

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Delta to add 31 long-haul aircraft to fleet

Delta to add 31 long-haul aircraft to fleet

Azamara reveals details of Masterclass at Sea for UK agents

Azamara reveals details of Masterclass at Sea for UK agents

CV Villas bolsters business development team to help ‘strengthen’ trade ties

CV Villas bolsters business development team to help ‘strengthen’ trade ties

‘Good old-fashioned’ sales skills help Admiral Travel seal £70k booking

‘Good old-fashioned’ sales skills help Admiral Travel seal £70k booking

Celestyal reports UK revenue up 82% year on year

Celestyal reports UK revenue up 82% year on year

JetBlue return to profitability ‘impeded by macroeconomic uncertainty’

JetBlue return to profitability ‘impeded by macroeconomic uncertainty’

Tui backs Egypt with start of Cairo city breaks

Tui backs Egypt with start of Cairo city breaks

Ex-Euromonitor head of research recruited by Travel Foundation

Ex-Euromonitor head of research recruited by Travel Foundation

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