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Oliver's Travels expands into Lapland as latest growth phases continues
The properties are aimed at customers seeking ‘adventure, cultural immersion or simply a retreat into nature’s embrace’, Oliver’s Travels said
Cost and weather bigger priorities for holidaymakers than risk, safety and security
The Travel Foundation warns holidaymakers are ignoring risks in holiday destinations and undertaking activities deemed too dangerous at home
How this Scottish estate is making wild swimming luxurious
The private Aberdeen estate offers guests wild swimming with a premium twist.
Borgo Pignano: The luxury Tuscan retreat that takes guests 'back in time'
The historic Borgo Pignano has become one of Italy’s finest retreats over the past few years.
Elegant Resorts launches new collection of bucket list trips

Featuring everything from island hopping to upscale rail travel, expedition cruising to wilderness safaris, the new collection highlights some of the operator’s most dream destinations via a range of 17 new itineraries.
 
With 2024 bookings to Vietnam up 50% year-on-year, the collection’s new Vietnam’s Cities, Culture and Coast 16-day exploration includes deluxe boat and train journeys from north to south, a private cooking demonstration by one of the country’s best-known chefs and the chance to cycle to meet the isolated fishing community of Viet Hai.
 

If Only expands southern Africa programme for 2024
The luxury tour operator has added the three destinations to its portfolio following its successful South Africa launch in 2022.
HF Holidays sets out sustainability vision after becoming B Corp Certified
Walking holiday specialist pledges to continuing reducing carbon intensity of its product by 5% a year, reduce waste and increase recycling by 50% by 2025 and work with suppliers who have made net zero supply chain commitments
Why lunch was on me at this top Algarve hotel
Anantara Vilamoura Resort offers a chance to experience the authentic Algarve – as well as top-class golf
Ultima Expeditions to open Oasis camp in Antarctica featuring a 24-hour trip
The polar tour operator will offer guests a one-day trip to Antarctica when it re-opens its camp in November
Hurtigruten welcomes world's first ‘chief aurora chaser’ to Northern Lights cruise
The renowned astronomer will bring a wealth of cosmic knowledge to 12-night sailings in the Arctic
Why Sri Lanka is the next big safari destination agents need to know about
Safari specialist Mahlatini is branching out with the launch of its first product outside Africa, featuring 18 itineraries in Sri Lanka
From gastronomy to golf, this Spanish hideaway has it all
Where in Spain can you find world-class golf and gastronomy at the same resort? We tee off and dine out at famed Finca Cortesin
Short watch: Hawaiʻi In The Spotlight
Discover how your clients can travel to and between the Hawaiian Islands, and get heaps of selling tips in this short In The Spotlight video
Intrepid Travel turns around £9 million loss to post record annual profit
Intrepid Travel’s annual report reveals its fortunes in a year of recovery with optimistic forecasts for 2024
Adventure travel leads express hope for carbon labelling to become an industry ‘common currency’
Panellists at Adventure Travel Networking 2024 were keen to see an industry standard for carbon labelling trips but insisted those that can’t should not be penalised
Over-50s specialist seeking to double homeworking headcount
Silver Travel Advisor is recruiting more home working specialists after exceeding its own trading targets
Make the most of safari bounceback, new business founder tells agents
Nelson Travel was born out of the pandemic, with this Africa expert finally finding the drive to set up on his own
Pura Aventura recertifies as B Corp after boosting score by nearly 20%
The specialist, one of the co-founders of the Travel by B Corp group, said it wouldn’t reverse any of the changes it has made during the course of its B Corp journey
Iceland's Blue Lagoon closes following renewed volcanic activity
Iceland is monitoring renewed seismic activity in the southwest of the country, while flights continue to operate as normal
Inghams and Explore parent Hotelplan UK put up for sale
Hotelplan Group’s Swiss owner, Migros, has put it up for sale to concentrate on its main supermarket business
Is this the most fun you can have in St Moritz?
During a visit to one of Switzerland’s most exclusive boltholes, the Carlton Hotel, Madeleine Barber discovers mixing a luxury stay with snowy adventures is the perfect recipe for a winter holiday
Latin Routes releases first trade brochure in four years
The Truly Individual Holidays to Latin America brochure explores the ’vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes and rich cultures of Latin America’
10 of the best experiences along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Help clients fill their hearts with Ireland’s treasures on the Wild Atlantic Way, a rugged coastline that offers the warmest of welcomes
Walking holiday specialists merge with pledge to make it easier for agents to book
New tour collections have been created to help agents find the right trip for their clients more easily