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The Travel Network Group unveils all-in-one platform Vision

IndiGo Heathrow-Mumbai flights to begin on October 26

Royal Caribbean unveils new restaurants and Broadway show on Legend of the Seas

Record quarter for Atlas Ocean Voyages surpasses wave period

Advantage launches mentorship scheme for new-to-travel recruits

Virgin Atlantic sales chief Luke Goggin to leave business

Hays Travel appoints former Tui director as head of customer experience

Jet2 staff in line for £58m payout from ShareSave programme

Advantage launches mentorship scheme for new-to-travel recruits

Advantage launches mentorship scheme for new-to-travel recruits

Programme to link industry starters with established agencies

Virgin Atlantic sales chief Luke Goggin to leave business

Virgin Atlantic sales chief Luke Goggin to leave business

Hays Travel appoints former Tui director as head of customer experience

Hays Travel appoints former Tui director as head of customer experience

Jet2 staff in line for £58m payout from ShareSave programme

Jet2 staff in line for £58m payout from ShareSave programme

Spain reports 'very modest' dip in UK arrivals in June and July

Spain reports 'very modest' dip in UK arrivals in June and July

Barbados and Dominica tourism authorities agree ‘landmark partnership’

Barbados and Dominica tourism authorities agree ‘landmark partnership’

Dame Irene Hays welcomes education secretary’s support for apprenticeships

Dame Irene Hays welcomes education secretary’s support for apprenticeships

The Travel Network Group unveils all-in-one platform Vision

The Travel Network Group unveils all-in-one platform Vision

IndiGo Heathrow-Mumbai flights to begin on October 26

IndiGo Heathrow-Mumbai flights to begin on October 26

Royal Caribbean unveils new restaurants and Broadway show on Legend of the Seas

Royal Caribbean unveils new restaurants and Broadway show on Legend of the Seas

Record quarter for Atlas Ocean Voyages surpasses wave period

Record quarter for Atlas Ocean Voyages surpasses wave period

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Is the commission-only model obsolete?

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Travel Agents

Loveholidays chief believes OTA can become Europe’s number-one package holiday provider

Loveholidays chief believes OTA can become Europe’s number-one package holiday provider

Company preparing to double European footprint by end of next year as it weighs IPO

Northern Ireland agency warns of football ticketing scam

Northern Ireland agency warns of football ticketing scam

Group of Travel Counsellors create luxury travel start-up

Group of Travel Counsellors create luxury travel start-up

Riviera Travel unfurls 2027 Clipper Cruises range

Riviera Travel unfurls 2027 Clipper Cruises range

Agents ‘should target non-cruise travellers’ to grow expedition sales

Agents ‘should target non-cruise travellers’ to grow expedition sales

Club Voyages to open second high street shop as it plots further expansion

Club Voyages to open second high street shop as it plots further expansion

Tour Operators

Kuoni unveils customer donations initiative to ‘give back’ to destinations

Kuoni unveils customer donations initiative to ‘give back’ to destinations

Moves comes as Dertour Foundation becomes UK-registered charity

French air traffic controllers suspend three-day strike

French air traffic controllers suspend three-day strike

Intrepid Travel unveils short break programme for ‘time-pressed travellers’

Intrepid Travel unveils short break programme for ‘time-pressed travellers’

Inside Travel Group hosts 150 people to celebrate 25th anniversary

Inside Travel Group hosts 150 people to celebrate 25th anniversary

Not In The Guidebooks launches Lapland incentive

Not In The Guidebooks launches Lapland incentive

Star Princess sets sail on inaugural voyage from Barcelona

Star Princess sets sail on inaugural voyage from Barcelona

MSC Cruises switches ships sailing from Southampton in 2027

MSC Cruises switches ships sailing from Southampton in 2027

AmaWaterways president outlines ambition to be ‘front of mind’ for UK trade and passengers

AmaWaterways president outlines ambition to be ‘front of mind’ for UK trade and passengers

Cruise

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines reports ‘strongest launch day’ in history

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines reports ‘strongest launch day’ in history

2027 programme revenue up 39% on previous record

Ambassador Cruise Line launches incentive for National Grandparents' Day

Ambassador Cruise Line launches incentive for National Grandparents' Day

MSC Cruises to add Yacht Club to world cruise for first time

MSC Cruises to add Yacht Club to world cruise for first time

Danny Giles departs Crystal following team restructure

Danny Giles departs Crystal following team restructure

Riviera Travel unveils autumn offers with extension discounts

Riviera Travel unveils autumn offers with extension discounts

Expedition sector needs to focus on ‘creating value’ for communities

Expedition sector needs to focus on ‘creating value’ for communities

Air

Norwegian Group airlines hail ‘strong’ September

Norwegian Group airlines hail ‘strong’ September

BA signals expansion of services to India following trade deal

BA signals expansion of services to India following trade deal

Munich airport reopens after drone sightings closure

Munich airport reopens after drone sightings closure

Accommodation

Iberostar to open hotels in Mexico and Zanzibar

Iberostar to open hotels in Mexico and Zanzibar

EasyJet holidays aims to 'redefine premium travel' with Luxury Collection

EasyJet holidays aims to 'redefine premium travel' with Luxury Collection

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

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

People

Universal's Paul Kelly to retire after 27 years with the business

Universal's Paul Kelly to retire after 27 years with the business

Hays agents climb Scafell Pike to raise £661 for hospice

Hays agents climb Scafell Pike to raise £661 for hospice

Seven Hays Travel staff scoop £3,000 each in ‘Big Thank You’ scheme

Seven Hays Travel staff scoop £3,000 each in ‘Big Thank You’ scheme

Touring & Adventure

Ex-Hays Travel sales BDM joins Intrepid Travel

Ex-Hays Travel sales BDM joins Intrepid Travel

Peru fam trip led to job switch

Railbookers unveils luxury train collection for 2026

Railbookers unveils luxury train collection for 2026

G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions unveil luxury tours

G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions unveil luxury tours

G Adventures founder pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Dr Jane Goodall

G Adventures founder pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Dr Jane Goodall

Newmarket goes early with 2027 tours programme

Newmarket goes early with 2027 tours programme

Audley Travel revives £10k trade booking incentive

Audley Travel revives £10k trade booking incentive

Finance

US faces slump in foreign tourists this year amid 'negative sentiment'

US faces slump in foreign tourists this year amid 'negative sentiment'

CAA's Michael Budge to join Abta as finance director

CAA's Michael Budge to join Abta as finance director

Aer Lingus Manchester flights face ‘disruptive’ strike threat

Aer Lingus Manchester flights face ‘disruptive’ strike threat

Regulation

Trade association urges EU to ‘get it right’ on package travel reform

Trade association urges EU to ‘get it right’ on package travel reform

Ryanair warns 100,000 passengers face cancellations amid ATC strike

Ryanair warns 100,000 passengers face cancellations amid ATC strike

US government shutdown threatens $1bn-a-week hit on travel

US government shutdown threatens $1bn-a-week hit on travel

A Day With... Arundel Travel in Otley

A Day With... Arundel Travel in Otley

Operators hail record year for bookings but express 2026 trading caution

Operators hail record year for bookings but express 2026 trading caution

Jet2holidays promotes pair to support non-retail and independent agents

Jet2holidays promotes pair to support non-retail and independent agents

Analysis: Who will succeed Alistair Rowland as Abta chair?

Analysis: Who will succeed Alistair Rowland as Abta chair?

Morocco protests trigger Foreign Office travel advisory

Morocco protests trigger Foreign Office travel advisory

Former Hays Travel manager opens own shop with Independence Group

Former Hays Travel manager opens own shop with Independence Group

Hays Travel reveals ‘all about the mix’ theme for annual conferences

Hays Travel reveals ‘all about the mix’ theme for annual conferences

USAirtours unveils standalone ‘one-stop shop’ cruise brand

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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Gold Medal launches Florida Parks & Beaches campaign with family holiday incentive

Gold Medal launches Florida Parks & Beaches campaign with family holiday incentive

EasyJet holidays and Tui boost Atols in latest renewals

EasyJet holidays and Tui boost Atols in latest renewals

Ocean Florida unveils first travel guide for trade

Ocean Florida unveils first travel guide for trade

Africa & Beyond unveils dedicated luxury brochure

Africa & Beyond unveils dedicated luxury brochure

Trade warns of price-matching challenge following Classic closure

Trade warns of price-matching challenge following Classic closure

Tui to deploy first new-build river ship in Portugal

Tui to deploy first new-build river ship in Portugal

Budget airlines record September passenger growth

Budget airlines record September passenger growth

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