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Sandals sales swing back to 2021 after green list boost

Half of Sandals business over past week was for July and August getaways, UK boss Karl Thompson has revealed

Sandals chief: 'Agents have found a higher calling'

After succeeding his late father as executive chair of Sandals, Adam Stewart has forged ahead with the company’s plans to strengthen the firm’s partnerships with the UK trade

Accor names MD for new Raffles London

Accor has named the new managing director who will run its Raffles London at The OWO hotel, set to open next year

Sandals commemorates late founder Butch Stewart's 80th birthday

Each resort will introduce an "Ocean Lookout" – a favourite spot noted by Stewart for its "stunning views" of the sea

Disneyland Paris rolls out new digital app services

Guests will be able to use the Disneyland Paris app to "maximise the fun and minimise the wait".

Landal GreenParks adds three new locations to UK portfolio

Brand says move comes in response to ‘surge’ in demand for domestic holidays this summer

'Game changers' urged to enter new regenerative travel awards

The new awards initiative features alongside a summit and new trade day to spread the word on the regenerative travel movement

UK tourism and transport bounces back strongly in May

Sectors grow on back of lockdown easing, but impact of latest delay is “unclear”

Disneyland Paris reopens with aim to 'reignite' tourism

Reopening comes days before Disney’s Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel launches for the first time

Antigua and Barbuda 'ready for UK green list'

Island destinations say 60% of hospitality workers now vaccinated against Covid-19

Fresh holiday hope for vaccinated Brits and hotel rooms warning

Fully vaccinated Britons could soon be allowed to return from amber list countries without having to quarantine, according to reports in the national press

One&Only to launch second hotel in Greece

The luxury brand will open a hotel on Athens’ seafront in 2022

Raffles reveals details around London project

The brand has launched sales of The OWO Residences by Raffles, with a call to the world’s wealthy to ‘own a piece of British history’

Luxuriating in the Lake District with a champion chef

Jenna and Jamie Shail haven’t let the pandemic stop them progressing with their plans of creating a dream boutique hotel in Ambleside

Accor makes major new diversity and inclusivity pledge

Hospitality giant has partnered with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association

Tui debuts club brand Robinson in Cyprus

Property will offer on-site Covid antigen testing service to meet the UK’s pre-departure testing requirements

“There is no going back to the way things used to be”

There is no “back to the way things used to be” or “the new normal” – whatever that may mean. Everything is flipped on its head, and it is finally time for a reset.

Phil Turner and Craig Vickors return with new venture Galaxi

Industry duo are aiming to ’join the dots’ between hotels and agents

Sandals to host weekly live webinars for agents

First event will be held on Thursday (10 June), with the series focus on key updates from the group’s resorts

Sandals launches World Ocean Day initiatives

Guests can help hatch turtles, learn to rebuild dying reefs and curtail invasive marine species

“Lots of good ideas start from hotels”: Olga Polizzi's latest project

As she opens her third hotel The Star in Alfriston, Olga Polizzi shares what she thinks makes a luxury hotel tick

“Where land meets sea”: North Norfolk's newest boutique hotel

The Harper in Norfolk is keen to cement its place as one of the UK’s most distinctive new boutique hotels

Malta Tourism Authority launches Gozo training for agents

Dedicated course will comprise seven lessons on the Maltese island

Jo Guest to join Sani Resort and Ikos Resorts as BDM

Guest arrives from Bordessa Holidays and will represent both brands in Greece and Spain, replacing Phil Shipman who has moved to Classic Collection