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American Airlines unions demand chief executive ‘must go’

‘Royal on the Road’ kicks off as senior leaders visit agencies

Air France-KLM suffers €90m severe weather hit

Sunvil expands island-hopping itineraries across Europe

Agents report late sales surge prior to half-term holiday

'I didn’t appreciate the work involved', says Steve Williams after setting up agency

Touring & Adventure

Intrepid Travel more than doubles fam trips as trade sales surge

Family market still challenging for Advantage members, says chief executive

Agents report late sales surge prior to half-term holiday

Agents report late sales surge prior to half-term holiday

Families continue to seek better value and experiences

'I didn’t appreciate the work involved', says Steve Williams after setting up agency

'I didn’t appreciate the work involved', says Steve Williams after setting up agency

Intrepid Travel more than doubles fam trips as trade sales surge

Intrepid Travel more than doubles fam trips as trade sales surge

Touring & Adventure

Family market still challenging for Advantage members, says chief executive

Family market still challenging for Advantage members, says chief executive

Government urged to back down on ‘visitor levy’ in England

Government urged to back down on ‘visitor levy’ in England

Celestyal unveils trade incentive offering up to £150 vouchers on selected sailings

Celestyal unveils trade incentive offering up to £150 vouchers on selected sailings

Agent wins £1,000 Zest Car Rental competition at Globes Travel Awards

Agent wins £1,000 Zest Car Rental competition at Globes Travel Awards

American Airlines unions demand chief executive ‘must go’

American Airlines unions demand chief executive ‘must go’

‘Royal on the Road’ kicks off as senior leaders visit agencies

‘Royal on the Road’ kicks off as senior leaders visit agencies

Air France-KLM suffers €90m severe weather hit

Air France-KLM suffers €90m severe weather hit

Sunvil expands island-hopping itineraries across Europe

Sunvil expands island-hopping itineraries across Europe

Tour guides embody lessons we can all apply in business

Tour guides embody lessons we can all apply in business

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Travel Agents

Thomas Cook launches package holidays to Saudi Arabia

Thomas Cook launches package holidays to Saudi Arabia

OTA adds destination following ‘significant’ long-haul uplift

Tipto offers agents chance to win sightseeing lunch in London

Tipto offers agents chance to win sightseeing lunch in London

Hays agencies build community ties with ‘happy to chat’ bench and books

Hays agencies build community ties with ‘happy to chat’ bench and books

Connections to hold first winter edition of California Luxury Forum

Connections to hold first winter edition of California Luxury Forum

Kuoni adds branded window cards feature to trade platform

Kuoni adds branded window cards feature to trade platform

Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said reflects on chat with King at OBE ceremony

Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said reflects on chat with King at OBE ceremony

Tour Operators

Cardiff gains new Tui route to Italian ski gateway

Cardiff gains new Tui route to Italian ski gateway

Crystal Ski Holidays introduces new range of packages

MagicBreaks extends Eurostar package holiday offerings

MagicBreaks extends Eurostar package holiday offerings

Agents concerned ‘needlessly complicated’ pricing rules will confuse customers

Agents concerned ‘needlessly complicated’ pricing rules will confuse customers

Tui raises Florida capacity with extra Manchester flight

Tui raises Florida capacity with extra Manchester flight

Travellers face ‘few minutes extra’ at border controls when EES is introduced

Travellers face ‘few minutes extra’ at border controls when EES is introduced

Gatwick gears up for ‘busiest summer’ since pre-Covid

Gatwick gears up for ‘busiest summer’ since pre-Covid

Hong Kong Tourism Board appoints new trade marketing head

Hong Kong Tourism Board appoints new trade marketing head

Virgin Voyages launches southern Caribbean itineraries for winter 2027-28

Virgin Voyages launches southern Caribbean itineraries for winter 2027-28

Cruise

Windstar Cruises opens sales for winter 2027-28 season

Windstar Cruises opens sales for winter 2027-28 season

Programme includes new itineraries in Canary Islands and Caribbean

Virgin Voyages plans ‘largest ever UK trade activation’ on Valiant Lady

Virgin Voyages plans ‘largest ever UK trade activation’ on Valiant Lady

P&O Cruises retains airline partners for winter 2026-27 Caribbean season

P&O Cruises retains airline partners for winter 2026-27 Caribbean season

Holland America Line and Back in Time for Bed to host family ship visit

Holland America Line and Back in Time for Bed to host family ship visit

Activist NCLH investor calls for 'board change and new business plan'

Activist NCLH investor calls for 'board change and new business plan'

Silversea to refurbish Silver Spirit for first time since 2018

Silversea to refurbish Silver Spirit for first time since 2018

Air

Airbus projects almost 100 extra aircraft deliveries this year

Airbus projects almost 100 extra aircraft deliveries this year

Jet2 expands Gatwick schedule for summer 2027

Jet2 expands Gatwick schedule for summer 2027

New Virgin Atlantic commercial chief pledges to maintain agent support

New Virgin Atlantic commercial chief pledges to maintain agent support

Accommodation

Not In The Guidebooks bolsters trade support with three appointments

Not In The Guidebooks bolsters trade support with three appointments

IHG projects ‘less turbulent’ trading condition for US hotels this year

IHG projects ‘less turbulent’ trading condition for US hotels this year

New Covid-19 report outlines travel industry frustration at response

New Covid-19 report outlines travel industry frustration at response

People

Danny Waine joins Simplexity Travel Management in non-exec role

Danny Waine joins Simplexity Travel Management in non-exec role

Responsible Travel urges companies to back accessible trips

Responsible Travel urges companies to back accessible trips

Spain tourism boss hails agents as ‘key’ to sustainability strategy

Spain tourism boss hails agents as ‘key’ to sustainability strategy

Touring & Adventure

Scenic and Emerald boost agent booking capabilities with TravelTek integration

Scenic and Emerald boost agent booking capabilities with TravelTek integration

Live availability and pricing for ocean and river cruises now on API online feed

Jane McDonald series leads to uptick in luxury Antarctica bookings

Jane McDonald series leads to uptick in luxury Antarctica bookings

Intrepid Travel signs Safer Tourism Foundation pledge

Intrepid Travel signs Safer Tourism Foundation pledge

Newmarket provides escorted tour add-ons with new initiative

Newmarket provides escorted tour add-ons with new initiative

Riviera Travel appoints key account manager for the north

Riviera Travel appoints key account manager for the north

Wendy Wu Tours increases five-star focus as luxury demand rises

Wendy Wu Tours increases five-star focus as luxury demand rises

Finance

Falling airfares contribute to drop in UK inflation

Falling airfares contribute to drop in UK inflation

Jet2.com opens funded pilot training scheme for second year

Jet2.com opens funded pilot training scheme for second year

Employee ownership trusts ‘becoming less attractive’ due to Budget change

Employee ownership trusts ‘becoming less attractive’ due to Budget change

Regulation

Abta warns of ‘potentially serious consequences’ if new pricing rules ignored

Abta warns of ‘potentially serious consequences’ if new pricing rules ignored

Specialist operators welcome introduction of China visa-free travel

Specialist operators welcome introduction of China visa-free travel

Cuba’s airports ‘without aviation fuel’ as power crisis deepens

Cuba’s airports ‘without aviation fuel’ as power crisis deepens

Hays Travel branch manager to skydive after losing baby to rare condition

Hays Travel branch manager to skydive after losing baby to rare condition

Ramble Worldwide introduces Saudi Arabia walking holidays

Ramble Worldwide introduces Saudi Arabia walking holidays

New Branch of the Year category added to Agent Achievement Awards

New Branch of the Year category added to Agent Achievement Awards

Former Baldwins Travel owners disqualified as company directors

Former Baldwins Travel owners disqualified as company directors

Europe’s airports need ‘massive investment’ to avoid increasing bottleneck

Europe’s airports need ‘massive investment’ to avoid increasing bottleneck

Travel firms boost benefits packages to recruit in competitive market

Travel firms boost benefits packages to recruit in competitive market

UK stands out as largest source market in European ski season

UK stands out as largest source market in European ski season

Manchester Airport ‘actively’ pursuing more Asia connections

Manchester Airport ‘actively’ pursuing more Asia connections

8 of the best new flight routes for 2026

8 of the best new flight routes for 2026

8 of the best new flight routes for 2026

8 of the best new flight routes for 2026

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Tui adds Bilbao city breaks from four UK airports

Tui adds Bilbao city breaks from four UK airports

Ex-Fred Olsen Travel boss comes out of retirement to open agency

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Trade-only Cuba specialist predicts improved conditions ‘very quickly’

Trade-only Cuba specialist predicts improved conditions ‘very quickly’

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings confirms order for three more ships

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings confirms order for three more ships

Travel Counsellors reports ‘strong early impact’ from TC Co-Pilot

Travel Counsellors reports ‘strong early impact’ from TC Co-Pilot

Husband-and-wife travel agents book £200,000 trip for bell-ringing group

Husband-and-wife travel agents book £200,000 trip for bell-ringing group

Air India outlines new aircraft deployment on UK routes

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