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

Wizz Air expands long range capability from Gatwick

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

Delta to add 31 long-haul aircraft to fleet

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

Aer Lingus confirms cull of Manchester transatlantic services

Tributes paid on death of Gold Medal founder Ken Townsley

Holiday budgets ‘ring-fenced’ as most plan to spend same or more in 2026

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

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

Esta proposals on social media may also lead to loss of 157,000 jobs

Aer Lingus confirms cull of Manchester transatlantic services

Aer Lingus confirms cull of Manchester transatlantic services

Tributes paid on death of Gold Medal founder Ken Townsley

Tributes paid on death of Gold Medal founder Ken Townsley

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

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

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

Oliver’s Travels strengthens Spanish footprint with latest acquisition

Oliver’s Travels strengthens Spanish footprint with latest acquisition

MSC Cruises unveils raft of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve upgrades

MSC Cruises unveils raft of Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve upgrades

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

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

Wizz Air expands long range capability from Gatwick

Wizz Air expands long range capability from Gatwick

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

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

Delta to add 31 long-haul aircraft to fleet

Delta to add 31 long-haul aircraft to fleet

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Travel Agents

Andy Tart promoted by Carrier to agency sales and events manager

Andy Tart promoted by Carrier to agency sales and events manager

New role will help operator ‘elevate’ trade partnerships

Azamara reveals details of Masterclass at Sea for UK agents

Azamara reveals details of Masterclass at Sea for UK agents

CV Villas bolsters business development team to help ‘strengthen’ trade ties

CV Villas bolsters business development team to help ‘strengthen’ trade ties

Wendy Wu Tours homeworker sales double in 2025

Wendy Wu Tours homeworker sales double in 2025

Cambodia to host G Adventures' 2026 GX Summit

Cambodia to host G Adventures' 2026 GX Summit

‘Good old-fashioned’ sales skills help Admiral Travel seal £70k booking

‘Good old-fashioned’ sales skills help Admiral Travel seal £70k booking

Tour Operators

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

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

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

Watchdog bans easyJet cabin bag price claim advert

Watchdog bans easyJet cabin bag price claim advert

Celestyal reports UK revenue up 82% year on year

Celestyal reports UK revenue up 82% year on year

JetBlue return to profitability ‘impeded by macroeconomic uncertainty’

JetBlue return to profitability ‘impeded by macroeconomic uncertainty’

Cruise

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

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

Sales chief thanks trade for ’engaging with product’

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

Crystal recruits Michael Young-Richards from Celebrity Cruises

Crystal recruits Michael Young-Richards from Celebrity Cruises

Largest P&O Cruises ships make rare joint call in Caribbean

Largest P&O Cruises ships make rare joint call in Caribbean

Air

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

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

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

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

Transatlantic flights disrupted as giant winter storm hits US

Transatlantic flights disrupted as giant winter storm hits US

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

Ex-Euromonitor head of research recruited by Travel Foundation

Ex-Euromonitor head of research recruited by Travel Foundation

Ashdown Travel eyes fifth shop after opening branch in Knutsford

Ashdown Travel eyes fifth shop after opening branch in Knutsford

Accessibility experts create specialist agency with Brilliant Travel

Accessibility experts create specialist agency with Brilliant Travel

Touring & Adventure

Inside Travel incentive offers chance to win £20k holiday

Inside Travel incentive offers chance to win £20k holiday

‘Not another boring prize’ initiative coincides with new trade hub

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

Lloyd Morris 'blown away' by response to Globe Travel Awards triumph

Lloyd Morris 'blown away' by response to Globe Travel Awards triumph

Quark Expeditions waives solo supplements on selected Arctic 2026 voyages

Quark Expeditions waives solo supplements on selected Arctic 2026 voyages

Finance

UK visitor visa and ETA fee hike plans condemned by trade body

UK visitor visa and ETA fee hike plans condemned by trade body

Auria Travel achieves £1m sales in first seven months

Auria Travel achieves £1m sales in first seven months

Higher airfares contribute to 3.4% rise in UK inflation

Higher airfares contribute to 3.4% rise in UK inflation

Regulation

Competition watchdog seeks comments on Hays Travel agency acquisitions

Competition watchdog seeks comments on Hays Travel agency acquisitions

Heathrow completes £1bn scanner upgrade to smooth security checks

Heathrow completes £1bn scanner upgrade to smooth security checks

Florida and Asia specialists fail as Atol holders

Florida and Asia specialists fail as Atol holders

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

Magari Tours stirs agents’ appetites with custom-made recipe cards

Magari Tours stirs agents’ appetites with custom-made recipe cards

Cunard partners with Letters Live to bring star-studded cast to London

Cunard partners with Letters Live to bring star-studded cast to London

Seaside Travel response to negative Facebook comment gets trade backing

Seaside Travel response to negative Facebook comment gets trade backing

ROL Cruise donates £35k to Macmillan Cancer Support

ROL Cruise donates £35k to Macmillan Cancer Support

Oceania Sonata inaugural season to go on sale on January 28

Oceania Sonata inaugural season to go on sale on January 28

Gold Crest Holidays ceases trading after more than 30 years

Gold Crest Holidays ceases trading after more than 30 years

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Clia reveals theme of annual conference

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Galaxi launches ‘Beyond the Brochure’ podcast for agents

Galaxi launches ‘Beyond the Brochure’ podcast for agents

Wizz Air adds Birmingham route to eastern European ‘hidden gem’

Wizz Air adds Birmingham route to eastern European ‘hidden gem’

Club Med promotes Jemma Bridges to lead UK and Ireland trade strategy

Club Med promotes Jemma Bridges to lead UK and Ireland trade strategy

Wild Frontiers targets low season as data highlights ‘clear shift’ in traveller priorities

Wild Frontiers targets low season as data highlights ‘clear shift’ in traveller priorities

Capacity raised on HAL ship Westerdam with new cabins added

Capacity raised on HAL ship Westerdam with new cabins added

EasyJet adds three new summer routes from regional airports

EasyJet adds three new summer routes from regional airports

Azamara Cruises to host 265 agents on board Quest in March and April

Azamara Cruises to host 265 agents on board Quest in March and April

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