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

Son of Travel Counsellor joins business as AI innovation partner

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

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

EasyJet holidays records 20% growth ahead of January peaks

Celebrity River Cruises to double planned fleet to 20 ships

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

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

EasyJet holidays records 20% growth ahead of January peaks

EasyJet holidays records 20% growth ahead of January peaks

Parent airline reports record levels of volume and revenue as bookings grow for summer

Celebrity River Cruises to double planned fleet to 20 ships

Celebrity River Cruises to double planned fleet to 20 ships

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

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

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

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

Royal Caribbean confirms order for two Discovery Class ships

Royal Caribbean confirms order for two Discovery Class ships

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

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

Touring & Adventure

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

Son of Travel Counsellor joins business as AI innovation partner

Son of Travel Counsellor joins business as AI innovation partner

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

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

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

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

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Travel Agents

Hays Travel IG business development managers head back to the floor

Hays Travel IG business development managers head back to the floor

Amber Bradshaw, Stephen Brown and Helen Williamson visit members

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andy Tart promoted by Carrier to agency sales and events manager

Andy Tart promoted by Carrier to agency sales and events manager

Azamara reveals details of Masterclass at Sea for UK agents

Azamara reveals details of Masterclass at Sea for UK agents

Tour Operators

Cruise and travel businesses drive Saga growth

Cruise and travel businesses drive Saga growth

Over-50s specialist offers upbeat half-year update

Oliver’s Travels strengthens Spanish footprint with latest acquisition

Oliver’s Travels strengthens Spanish footprint with latest acquisition

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

Tributes paid on death of Gold Medal founder Ken Townsley

Tributes paid on death of Gold Medal founder Ken Townsley

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

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

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

Gatwick network expanded with new German routes

Gatwick network expanded with new German routes

Cruise

MSC Cruises unveils raft of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve upgrades

MSC Cruises unveils raft of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve upgrades

New dining options and adult-only beach planned for private island

Celestyal reports UK revenue up 82% year on year

Celestyal reports UK revenue up 82% year on year

Crystal hails 67% year-on-year increase in UK bookings

Crystal hails 67% year-on-year increase in UK bookings

Royal Caribbean upgrades Royal Genie tool to boost conversions

Royal Caribbean upgrades Royal Genie tool to boost conversions

Cunard flagship makes Panama Canal debut

Cunard flagship makes Panama Canal debut

P&O Cruises launches payday offer for ex-passengers

P&O Cruises launches payday offer for ex-passengers

Air

Air Canada to serve Toronto hub year-round from Manchester

Air Canada to serve Toronto hub year-round from Manchester

Aer Lingus confirms cull of Manchester transatlantic services

Aer Lingus confirms cull of Manchester transatlantic services

Wizz Air expands long range capability from Gatwick

Wizz Air expands long range capability from Gatwick

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

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

Ex-Euromonitor head of research recruited by Travel Foundation

Ex-Euromonitor head of research recruited by Travel Foundation

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

Watchdog bans easyJet cabin bag price claim advert

Watchdog bans easyJet cabin bag price claim advert

JetBlue return to profitability ‘impeded by macroeconomic uncertainty’

JetBlue return to profitability ‘impeded by macroeconomic uncertainty’

Ryanair profits slip in face of ‘baseless’ €256m Italian direct-sell fine

Ryanair profits slip in face of ‘baseless’ €256m Italian direct-sell fine

Regulation

Competition watchdog seeks comments on Hays Travel agency acquisitions

Competition watchdog seeks comments on Hays Travel agency acquisitions

Wizz Air confirms transatlantic ambitions but remains tight-lipped on plans

Wizz Air confirms transatlantic ambitions but remains tight-lipped on plans

Transatlantic flights disrupted as giant winter storm hits US

Transatlantic flights disrupted as giant winter storm hits US

Delta to add 31 long-haul aircraft to fleet

Delta to add 31 long-haul aircraft to fleet

Tui backs Egypt with start of Cairo city breaks

Tui backs Egypt with start of Cairo city breaks

HR in Travel ‘takes things to new level’ with one-day event

HR in Travel ‘takes things to new level’ with one-day event

Travel salaries rise for fourth consecutive year – but at slower rate

Travel salaries rise for fourth consecutive year – but at slower rate

EasyJet deepens discounts in final week of flights sale

EasyJet deepens discounts in final week of flights sale

New merged co-operative society announces official launch

New merged co-operative society announces official launch

Red Sea Holidays starts Cairo add-on breaks

Red Sea Holidays starts Cairo add-on breaks

Crystal recruits Michael Young-Richards from Celebrity Cruises

Crystal recruits Michael Young-Richards from Celebrity Cruises

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Accessibility experts create specialist agency with Brilliant Travel

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ROL Cruise donates £35k to Macmillan Cancer Support

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