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Oliver’s Travels buys Pure France in largest acquisition to date

Norwegian Air to start new Edinburgh route in April

Travlaw hosts second annual football tournament

Barrhead Travel plans TV marketing campaign for peaks

CAA's Michael Budge to join Abta as finance director

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines chief rules out 2026 ship but plans to grow fleet in future

Emirates raises Heathrow-Dubai capacity this winter

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

CAA's Michael Budge to join Abta as finance director

CAA's Michael Budge to join Abta as finance director

Head of Atol to make switch in December

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines chief rules out 2026 ship but plans to grow fleet in future

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines chief rules out 2026 ship but plans to grow fleet in future

Emirates raises Heathrow-Dubai capacity this winter

Emirates raises Heathrow-Dubai capacity this winter

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

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

Travel industry ‘underestimates’ concerns about overcrowding, says sector accountant

Travel industry ‘underestimates’ concerns about overcrowding, says sector accountant

B2B travel events specialist Connections unveils rebrand

B2B travel events specialist Connections unveils rebrand

Midcounties Co-operative in talks with Central Co-op on ‘landmark merger’

Midcounties Co-operative in talks with Central Co-op on ‘landmark merger’

Oliver’s Travels buys Pure France in largest acquisition to date

Oliver’s Travels buys Pure France in largest acquisition to date

Norwegian Air to start new Edinburgh route in April

Norwegian Air to start new Edinburgh route in April

Travlaw hosts second annual football tournament

Travlaw hosts second annual football tournament

Barrhead Travel plans TV marketing campaign for peaks

Barrhead Travel plans TV marketing campaign for peaks

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Travel Agents

Better training would help agents sell accessible travel, conference hears

Better training would help agents sell accessible travel, conference hears

Barrhead event told: ‘Paradise should be for everyone, not just select few’

Exclusive products ‘really important’ for Barrhead sales success

Exclusive products ‘really important’ for Barrhead sales success

Travel Counsellors names Simon Reeve as conference guest speaker

Travel Counsellors names Simon Reeve as conference guest speaker

Audley Travel revives £10k trade booking incentive

Audley Travel revives £10k trade booking incentive

Wonky Sheep Travel hits annual sales target six months early

Wonky Sheep Travel hits annual sales target six months early

Travel firms must change culture to adhere to sexual harassment laws

Travel firms must change culture to adhere to sexual harassment laws

Tour Operators

Intrepid Foundation marks A$20m funding milestone

Intrepid Foundation marks A$20m funding milestone

Operator’s non-profit arm was established in 2002

Teesside airport targets Canaries as more Alicante flights added

Teesside airport targets Canaries as more Alicante flights added

French travel disruption warning issued for Thursday

French travel disruption warning issued for Thursday

Floods trigger red weather alert for Ibiza

Floods trigger red weather alert for Ibiza

US aviation ‘safety alert’ highlights growing risk of lithium battery fires

US aviation ‘safety alert’ highlights growing risk of lithium battery fires

Aer Lingus Manchester flights face ‘disruptive’ strike threat

Aer Lingus Manchester flights face ‘disruptive’ strike threat

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines reintroduces Greenland sailings due to ‘popular demand’

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines reintroduces Greenland sailings due to ‘popular demand’

Clia RiverView tickets to go on sale today

Clia RiverView tickets to go on sale today

Cruise

Expedition Cruise Network chief finds sector ‘evolving at astonishing pace’

Expedition Cruise Network chief finds sector ‘evolving at astonishing pace’

Association introduces corporate membership for agencies and operators

Camila and Matthew McConaughey named Star Princess godparents

Camila and Matthew McConaughey named Star Princess godparents

CroisiEurope launches first paddlewheel cruises on the Seine

CroisiEurope launches first paddlewheel cruises on the Seine

ITC Travel Group reports ‘best ever month for cruise’

ITC Travel Group reports ‘best ever month for cruise’

HAL backs trade with new UK brand push

Viva Cruises brings in sector specialist to drive growth in Ireland

Viva Cruises brings in sector specialist to drive growth in Ireland

Air

‘Fed-up’ Ryanair delays resumption of Tel Aviv flights

‘Fed-up’ Ryanair delays resumption of Tel Aviv flights

Global air traffic growth outpaced capacity in August, Iata reports

Global air traffic growth outpaced capacity in August, Iata reports

Lufthansa Group to cut 4,000 admin jobs as AI is adopted

Lufthansa Group to cut 4,000 admin jobs as AI is adopted

Accommodation

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

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

Vertical Travel Group rewards agents with VIP Maldives trip

Vertical Travel Group rewards agents with VIP Maldives trip

Balearics expects removal of illegal short-term rentals following Ibiza clampdown

Balearics expects removal of illegal short-term rentals following Ibiza clampdown

People

Suppliers predict another record peak selling period

Suppliers predict another record peak selling period

Internova explores ways to use AI in Barrhead Travel Group

Internova explores ways to use AI in Barrhead Travel Group

Barrhead to unveil rebrand for peaks as agency on track for another record year

Barrhead to unveil rebrand for peaks as agency on track for another record year

Touring & Adventure

Broadcaster Clare Balding joins guests at Travel Weekly Rising Stars lunch

Broadcaster Clare Balding joins guests at Travel Weekly Rising Stars lunch

Event forms part of publication’s Inspiring Women series

Tourhub extends distribution in strategic alliance with US travel e-commerce giant

Tourhub extends distribution in strategic alliance with US travel e-commerce giant

AI can ‘free up’ employees to offer better customer service

AI can ‘free up’ employees to offer better customer service

Jules Verne adds Italy and Svalbard tours to European brochure

Jules Verne adds Italy and Svalbard tours to European brochure

Wendy Wu Tours expands trade team after sales boost

Wendy Wu Tours expands trade team after sales boost

Mercury Holidays to expand solo portfolio as sales surge

Mercury Holidays to expand solo portfolio as sales surge

Finance

Failure of Play Airlines will be ‘unsettling’, CAA declares

Failure of Play Airlines will be ‘unsettling’, CAA declares

Carnival Corporation quarterly net income surpasses 2019 record

Carnival Corporation quarterly net income surpasses 2019 record

US faces $12.5bn slump in international visitor spending

US faces $12.5bn slump in international visitor spending

Regulation

Abta welcomes Rachel Reeves’ youth mobility commitment

Abta welcomes Rachel Reeves’ youth mobility commitment

Hurricane Gabrielle triggers Azores travel advisory

Hurricane Gabrielle triggers Azores travel advisory

CAA starts consultation into UK airspace reforms

CAA starts consultation into UK airspace reforms

Consumers cutting some essential spending to save for holidays

Consumers cutting some essential spending to save for holidays

Google travel specialist urges InteleTravel agents to create video content

Google travel specialist urges InteleTravel agents to create video content

Dnata UK chief says Travelbag will 'not become a full-service retailer'

Dnata UK chief says Travelbag will 'not become a full-service retailer'

G Adventures unveils Morocco as host of GX 2026

G Adventures unveils Morocco as host of GX 2026

Rising numbers of employees request flexible working

Rising numbers of employees request flexible working

InteleTravel to offer week-long resort stays from £400 per group

InteleTravel to offer week-long resort stays from £400 per group

InteleTravel agents need not mention ‘sustainability’ to clients, conference hears

InteleTravel agents need not mention ‘sustainability’ to clients, conference hears

InteleTravel to expand into UAE under UK chief Tricia Handley-Hughes

InteleTravel to expand into UAE under UK chief Tricia Handley-Hughes

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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Bournemouth airport strikes cancelled to allow ballot

Bournemouth airport strikes cancelled to allow ballot

Greece specialist seeks more agent partners as sales soar

Greece specialist seeks more agent partners as sales soar

Iglu Ski partners with Paralympian to raise money for snowsports charity

Iglu Ski partners with Paralympian to raise money for snowsports charity

Simpson Travel reassures trade of commitment in wake of Classic closure

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P&O Cruises reveals Iona will sail in Caribbean for winter 2027-28

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British Airways to boost services to Middle East from next month

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Icelandic airline Play ceases operations

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