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Tui to open five hotels in future 'leading sun and beach destination' Oman
New hotels 'expected to welcome guests as early as winter 2028'
Meet the athletes taking on the Sandals Foundation Island Challenge in Saint Lucia
Next month, 35 intrepid volunteers will undertake a five-part endurance challenge on the beautiful island of Saint Lucia to raise money for paediatric care on the island
Viva Cruises' UK country manager makes fam trip pledge as line unveils new Venice-based ship
Viva Cruises' new luxury brand – Viva Boutique – will launch its first ship in May 2026 with another vessel joining the fleet 12 months later
AmaWaterways orders eight new European river ships for delivery by 2030
The order, once delivered, will double the river line's fleet to more than 40 vessels compared with 2020
ITT Future You reveals theme for annual WTM London forum event
Student-led panel discussion to explore theme of reimagining travel in a changing world
Lincolnshire Co-op's Louth branch reopens after £160,000 makeover
The shop will be a blueprint for a wholesale revamp of Lincolnshire Co-op's travel branches
Aer Lingus reveals North Carolina as its newest destination next summer
Irish carrier will fly to Raleigh-Durham airport starting next April as part of its biggest-ever transatlantic schedule
Tui inks three-year partnership to drive 'most neuro-friendly travel company' ambition
The three-year partnership will provide inclusivity training for all childcare teams and frontline staff
Riviera Travel to dedicate 140-passenger ship to solo travellers for an entire season
The escorted touring and river cruise specialist will operate 19 departures across its fleet that are specifically for solo travellers
Olive Lounge Travel creates methanol poisoning awareness leaflets in support of bereaved industry colleague
Olive Lounge Travel has created leaflets warning of the prevalence of tainted alcohol abroad, following the death of an industry colleague's daughter from methanol poisoning
Azamara becomes latest line to set up agent advisory board following David Duff exit
The specialist small-ship line confirmed its UK and EMEA managing director had vacated his role with chief international sales officer David Siewers taking on his responsibilities
Welsh agency Wonky Sheep Travel seeks homeworkers in time for January peaks
The Cardiff agency, which specialises in sport and group travel, plans to recruit up to 10 homeworkers for a new venture
Sports tour operator, agent and Aito stalwart Edwin Doran passes away aged 79
Edwin Doran who founded his eponymous sports tour brand in London's Twickenham in the 1970s
French air traffic controllers push back weekend strike action into October
ATC personnel had been due to walkout over 18-19 September
Crystal unveils plans for supporting agents at invite-only event
The luxury cruise line shared updates on enhancing its booking platform, as well as key customer insights, at its marketing training day on Wednesday. 
InteleTravel rolls out new ticketing platform allowing agents to package major concerts and events
Homeworking firm has launched a fully-integrated event ticket portal following its Tickitto acquisition
Azamara's UK boss David Duff to leave line after 17 years and hand over to new global sales chief
The move brings the curtain down on UK and EMEA managing director David Duff's 17-year Azamara career
Ponant promotes 'robust' solos offer and launches new yachting brand to enhance offering to luxury clients
Starting late 2026, the French cruise line will operate 22 ships including new catamaran – Spirit of Ponant II – which will carry up to 10 passengers
Audley Travel launches VIP membership club for ‘top-selling’ agents
‘Kindred’ will offer special privileges to a handpicked group of advisors in recognition of their continued support of the luxury travel operator
Agencies step in at the 11th hour to save holidays hit by spate of Esta issues
One Thorne Travel client found out their Esta had been revoked during the first leg of their trip
France to target UK luxury market at VIP advisors' event
The French national tourist office has invited a small group of elite travel planners to meet with 15 supplier partners from across the country
Explora Journeys looks to attract 'yet-to-cruise' customers with debut Asia programme
Between September 2027 and May 2028, Explora III will visit 28 countries including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia
10 overlooked, undervalued destinations to offer your clients
Every year Intrepid Travel, in partnership with Globetrender, spotlights 10 lesser-known destinations that are ready to welcome more tourists
MSC Cruises may replace 'taster' cruises with more seven-night sailings in future ex-UK summer programmes
Antonio Paradiso, MSC Group's international sales chief, believes week-long cruises offer the 'perfect balance'