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Celebrity Cruises building AI to ‘drive demand for agents’

Jet2 reports ‘fast-moving’ late booking market after 6% rise in summer carryings

Etihad accelerates growth with expansion of widebody fleet

Global air travel costs ‘cut by 40% in nine years’ as ancillary revenues soar

Jet2 boss predicts ‘low' capacity increases in summer 2026 market

Hays Travel records pre-tax profit of £81m

Princess Cruises appoints new UK and Europe sales director

C&M Travel Recruitment sees October figures as ‘positive sign’

Jet2 boss predicts ‘low' capacity increases in summer 2026 market

Jet2 boss predicts ‘low' capacity increases in summer 2026 market

Steve Heapy says marketing more important in push for earlier bookings

Hays Travel records pre-tax profit of £81m

Hays Travel records pre-tax profit of £81m

Princess Cruises appoints new UK and Europe sales director

Princess Cruises appoints new UK and Europe sales director

C&M Travel Recruitment sees October figures as ‘positive sign’

C&M Travel Recruitment sees October figures as ‘positive sign’

Agents hail ‘stunning’ design of new Celebrity Xcel

Agents hail ‘stunning’ design of new Celebrity Xcel

Scottish World Cup qualification sparks surge in agent enquiries

Scottish World Cup qualification sparks surge in agent enquiries

Intrepid Travel adds two trips to Saudia Arabia programme

Intrepid Travel adds two trips to Saudia Arabia programme

Celebrity Cruises building AI to ‘drive demand for agents’

Celebrity Cruises building AI to ‘drive demand for agents’

Jet2 reports ‘fast-moving’ late booking market after 6% rise in summer carryings

Jet2 reports ‘fast-moving’ late booking market after 6% rise in summer carryings

Etihad accelerates growth with expansion of widebody fleet

Etihad accelerates growth with expansion of widebody fleet

Global air travel costs ‘cut by 40% in nine years’ as ancillary revenues soar

Global air travel costs ‘cut by 40% in nine years’ as ancillary revenues soar

Scottish World Cup qualification sparks surge in agent enquiries

Scottish World Cup qualification sparks surge in agent enquiries

Scottish World Cup qualification sparks surge in agent enquiries

Scottish World Cup qualification sparks surge in agent enquiries

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Travel Agents

Former Classic Collection marketer launches consultancy for agents

Former Classic Collection marketer launches consultancy for agents

Manisha Blair unveils MB Marketing Agency ahead of peak selling season

Althams Travel acquires Garstang Travel

Althams Travel acquires Garstang Travel

Cosmos Tours and Globus Journeys to launch to trade in Ireland

Cosmos Tours and Globus Journeys to launch to trade in Ireland

'Aggressive operator discounting' prompts slower revenue growth, says RateHawk

'Aggressive operator discounting' prompts slower revenue growth, says RateHawk

Premier Holidays 'working quickly' to rebook clients after Blue Islands suspension

Premier Holidays 'working quickly' to rebook clients after Blue Islands suspension

InteleTravel addresses accessible travel with new series of initiatives

InteleTravel addresses accessible travel with new series of initiatives

Tour Operators

SunExpress UK and Ireland carryings to Turkey up 22% this year

SunExpress UK and Ireland carryings to Turkey up 22% this year

Early bookings for next year showing ‘upward trend’

Jet2 warns aviation tax hikes could make holidays too costly for some

Jet2 warns aviation tax hikes could make holidays too costly for some

Crystal Ski Holidays adds 15 resorts to winter 2025-26 programme

Crystal Ski Holidays adds 15 resorts to winter 2025-26 programme

EasyJet holidays unveils Black Friday campaign

EasyJet holidays unveils Black Friday campaign

Tui confirms return to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

Tui confirms return to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa

WestJet launches Toronto links to Cardiff and Glasgow

WestJet launches Toronto links to Cardiff and Glasgow

Aer Lingus considers closing Manchester operation

Aer Lingus considers closing Manchester operation

AmaWaterways adds four itineraries to Africa collection for 2026

AmaWaterways adds four itineraries to Africa collection for 2026

Cruise

Celebrity to reveal further river cruise plans in time for January sales push

Celebrity to reveal further river cruise plans in time for January sales push

Bosses aim to compete with land offerings ‘like Taylor Swift and Mickey Mouse’

Fred Olsen hosts Clia and UK government officials for net zero roundtable

Fred Olsen hosts Clia and UK government officials for net zero roundtable

HX Expeditions promotes Nathaniel Sherborne to senior vice-president role

HX Expeditions promotes Nathaniel Sherborne to senior vice-president role

Explora Journeys appoints executive director for UK and Ireland

Explora Journeys appoints executive director for UK and Ireland

Oceania Sonata to feature new suite category and debut two dining venues

Oceania Sonata to feature new suite category and debut two dining venues

Disney sales chief affirms commitment to UK trade as Destiny sets sail

Disney sales chief affirms commitment to UK trade as Destiny sets sail

Air

Aviation leaders say Budget tax rises could threaten flights demand

Aviation leaders say Budget tax rises could threaten flights demand

Blue Islands enters liquidation ‘owing Jersey government £9.1m’

Blue Islands enters liquidation ‘owing Jersey government £9.1m’

Gatwick gains Condor as new entrant

Gatwick gains Condor as new entrant

Accommodation

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

Kuoni mounts early Black Friday sale

Kuoni mounts early Black Friday sale

People

New Blue Bay Travel PTCs personal pages ‘significant step forward’

New Blue Bay Travel PTCs personal pages ‘significant step forward’

Gen Z and Millennials spearhead surge in AI travel planning

Gen Z and Millennials spearhead surge in AI travel planning

Barrhead Travel celebrates apprentices at winter graduation

Barrhead Travel celebrates apprentices at winter graduation

Touring & Adventure

Andy Squirrell to step down from Saga Travel and Titan Travel

Andy Squirrell to step down from Saga Travel and Titan Travel

Chief commercial officer says he will ‘pursue new opportunities’

Wendy Wu Tours releases first wildlife collection

Wendy Wu Tours releases first wildlife collection

AE Expeditions adds four itineraries to Antarctica 2027-28 season

AE Expeditions adds four itineraries to Antarctica 2027-28 season

Daniel Robb announces departure from Audley Travel

Daniel Robb announces departure from Audley Travel

Exodus Adventure Travels introduces premium range The Signature Collection

Exodus Adventure Travels introduces premium range The Signature Collection

Incredible Journeys partners with G Adventures on Costa Rica fam trip

Incredible Journeys partners with G Adventures on Costa Rica fam trip

Finance

TProfile achieves £5m valuation as private investor takes minority stake

TProfile achieves £5m valuation as private investor takes minority stake

Competition watchdog warns 19 travel firms over online pricing

Competition watchdog warns 19 travel firms over online pricing

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

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

Regulation

Travel Foundation urges industry backing for climate action agenda

Travel Foundation urges industry backing for climate action agenda

White House bid to speed up visa process for World Cup fans welcomed

White House bid to speed up visa process for World Cup fans welcomed

New details emerge on alternative Heathrow third runway proposal

New details emerge on alternative Heathrow third runway proposal

Virgin Atlantic broadens Caribbean network with partnership deals

Virgin Atlantic broadens Caribbean network with partnership deals

Emirates orders 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft

Emirates orders 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft

Celebrity Cruises chief says river ships will be ‘mini Edge-class’ vessels

Celebrity Cruises chief says river ships will be ‘mini Edge-class’ vessels

Celebrity Cruises affirms ‘insatiable’ appetite for new products

Celebrity Cruises affirms ‘insatiable’ appetite for new products

Analysis: European climate plan ‘falls short of expectations’

Analysis: European climate plan ‘falls short of expectations’

Stansted and Southend airport rail links gain contactless ticketing

Stansted and Southend airport rail links gain contactless ticketing

Loganair and Aurigny step in to cover Channel Islands links lost with closure of Blue Islands

Loganair and Aurigny step in to cover Channel Islands links lost with closure of Blue Islands

Channel Islands carrier Blue Islands suspends all flights ‘with immediate effect’

Channel Islands carrier Blue Islands suspends all flights ‘with immediate effect’

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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First-time fam to Canada: Quebec

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First-time fam to Canada: Ontario

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Four reasons to get clients excited about the new Imperial Island Resort by Louis Hotels

Four reasons to get clients excited about the new Imperial Island Resort by Louis Hotels

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Inspire halves homeworker set-up fees to attract new recruits

Inspire halves homeworker set-up fees to attract new recruits

Ras Al Khaimah sets target of tripling visitation over next five years

Ras Al Khaimah sets target of tripling visitation over next five years

Dame Irene Hays wants Budget to produce ‘certainty in economy’

Dame Irene Hays wants Budget to produce ‘certainty in economy’

Travel industry must adapt to ‘dramatic impact’ of ageing population

Travel industry must adapt to ‘dramatic impact’ of ageing population

Amadeus River Cruises confirms second new ship

Amadeus River Cruises confirms second new ship

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