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Michele Dance and Calan Godfrey
Hampshire agency saves handful of local jobs with expansion to second branch
Ocean World Travel started life as a call centre 30 years ago before jumping into retail in 2017 and is now expanding to a second location
MSC World Asia was floated out at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard this week
MSC Cruises places €3.5 billion order for two additional World-class ships
Line's seventh and eighth World-class vessels due for delivery in 2030 and 2031 respectively
Virgin Atlantic's Upper cabin
Virgin Atlantic secures $745 million loan against Heathrow slots to invest in fleet revamp
Cash will allow Virgin to refurbish its Boeing 787-9 aircraft and bring free Starlink WiFi to its entire fleet
Alan and Elena Godfrey
New Era Travel ceases trading nine months after agency founder passes away
Alan Godfrey passed away suddenly in February 2025, leaving his sons and wife to run the business, which is now in the process of being liquidated
swords travel
'This will bring more business than any Google review!': TTG Top 20 Luxury winners reflect on new accolades
First entrants into TTG's Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies reflect on what the honours will mean for their businesses
Atlantis The Royal Maldives
A new giant of a resort is coming to the Maldives: here's what to expect
Atlantis The Royal, one of Dubai's most iconic hotels, is opening the Maldives – but not until 2029
Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies 2025
Winged Boots claims top honour at first Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies ceremony
Essex agency crowned Top Luxury Leisure Agency (office) category before claiming the ultimate title of the UK & Ireland’s No.1 Luxury Agency 2025
Young Jet2 customers take a selfie as they board one of the airline and operator's aircraft
Jet2 chief promises 'competitive' pricing at new Gatwick base despite profitability warning
Steve Heapy insists launching from Gatwick represents a 'really big opportunity' for travel agents in the airport's catchment, and hints Jet2 will look to grow at Gatwick as it has at other airports
Yoga in Thailand
Thailand: 'True luxury lies in our wellbeing experiences'
Tourism Authority of Thailand prioritises wellness, culture and sustainability, as off-season trends show travellers value destination's affordable luxury
Carrick Travel shop in Kenilworth
Midcounties Co-op shuts ex-Carrick Travel branch and offers three staff new roles following strategic review
The Kenilworth branch was one of seven Carrick Travel shops that transferred to Midcounties Co-operative in 2020
Travel Republic and Netflights
Dnata to close B2C Travel Republic and Netflights brands amid 'changing market'
Gold Medal parent says consultation under way with affected staff following 'detailed review of the group's UK-based travel businesses'
Jet2 will launch flights and holidays from Gatwick in March 2026
Jet2 to launch flights and holidays from Gatwick airport next year
Gatwick to become airline and operator's 14th UK base next spring, flying to an initial 29 destinations
Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun room
Iberostar focusing 'more than ever' on agents as it pumps €210 million into refurbishments
Trade central to group's future as it plans to accelerate its resort refurbishment plans, personalisation options and community tourism projects
Is facial recognition poised to become part of the airport journey?
Border Force chief admits worries about 'slap-back' EU Entry-Exit queues
Phil Douglas questions whether smaller EU airports will have the capacity to cope with queues caused by the introduction of the EU Entry-Exit System
Ambition ship
Guest scores and passenger numbers soar following Ambassador Cruise Line-Compagnie Francaise de Croisieres merger
The group said there merger has created a 'financially robust and resilient organisation'
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander
Transport secretary insists SAF legislation not designed to make flying more expensive
Heidi Alexander tells Airlines 2025 conference demand for flights 'only going in one direction' and that the cost of sustainable fuel should not be a barrier to more flights
Passengers board a Tui aircraft
Tui Airways to increase seat-only, launch new winter routes and target Brits abroad
Chief Marco Ciomperlik reveals plans to shake up Tui's UK airline in a bid to attract more non-package customers
steve byrne
Travel Counsellors hopes AI tool launch will support international expansion plans
The UK's largest homeworking agency is keen to grow its global presence after unveiling its new AI tool
Diane Court
Travel legend Diane Court passes away: 'Her loss will be felt across the industry'
Court spent more than seven years at JTA Travel Group after roles with brands such as USAirtours, Destinology, Freedom Travel Group and Gold Medal
Heathrow is proposing to move a portion of the M25 motorway to accommodate a third runway
British Airways and Heathrow bosses clash over airport's plans to move M25 to accommodate third runway
BA chief Sean Doyle says he is supportive of Heathrow's expansion plan, but not at excessive cost, but Heathrow chief Thomas Woldbye says a shorter runway won't accommodate larger aircraft
emma mackley
Top luxury agents celebrated at Lusso Luminari Awards 2025
Agents and agencies from across the UK luxury travel sector were recognised for performance, growth and innovation at the lavish event
British Airways chief executive Sean Doyle
British Airways boss rules out return of free food and warns Budget could push up fares
'It was very obvious a whole host of things needed to be transformed' at BA, Sean Doyle tells Airlines 2025 conference
Villatel Orlando Resort
Orlando sales chief: 'I have every faith we will rebound and grow in 2026'
Destination is keen to leverage the Fifa World Cup taking place in the US next summer to help grow the UK market in 2026
Travel Counsellors
Travel Counsellors names its top performing agents of the year
The company recognised its highest achievers during its annual conference in Liverpool at the weekend