Harry Sommer, the company’s president and chief executive, said efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine would allow the line’s ships to return to Russia
As another frenetic peaks draws to a close, TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola explores some of the trends that have shaped the trade’s busiest sales period of the year – and could shape their fortunes for the rest of the year
The Climate Change Committee has said air passengers must pay for the cost of decarbonising the aviation industry in its latest recommendations to government
The low-cost long-haul outfit, formed out of the ashes of Norwegian Air’s long-haul operation, plans to lease out four aircraft to an Indian carrier resulting in it being able to serve fewer destinations from the UK
With aviation and cruise set for the first time to be included in the UK’s next carbon budget, which is due this month, how can travel continue to grow while reducing its environmental impact?
Recent moves include a new, permanent role for a TTG 30 Under 30 alumnus, and a return for an experienced travel trade pro. Elsewhere, a river line and touring firm is looking for a new BDM
Jet2 says it is on course for an 8-10% increase in profits this year, but has also warned its next financial year – beginning as the summer season commences – could see a squeeze on margins
Group reveals significant uptick in early winter revenue and earnings, although seasonal losses in its northern Europe region – which comprises the UK, Ireland and Nordic countries – have deepened by more than 75% to €88.5 million
Tui’s boss has said a change in direction towards more dynamic packaging meant its January sales were slower than normal, with fixed capacity remaining tight and sold at higher margins
Sports tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors within the travel and tourism industry and it is expected to reach $1.33 trillion by 2032. So why UK agents aren’t embracing it? Ilaria Grasso Macola investigates
A combination of new aircraft economics and strain on Mediterranean hotspots could drive rapid evolution of the mid-haul market, and potentially bring destinations like Cape Verde, Senegal and Ghana into the mainstream
TTG’s survey of more than 130 travel agents reveals concerns for suppliers undercutting on price, a peaks that is on par with the previous year and tips for new destinations to tempt clients
Recent moves include promotions for two TTG 30 Under 30 alumni and a change at the top at a river cruise line, while an operator group has created its first agent engagement panel
Just days after its latest ship, Celebrity Xcel, was floated out from the French shipyard where it is being built, Celebrity Cruises announced a new Edge-class ship will join the fleet in 2028. Sara Macefield reports from Saint Nazaire in France
Agents are heading into final big weekend of January in broadly positive spirits, with the peaks momentum expected to continue well into February – here’s what the trade had to say
From easyJet’s push into mid-haul to the rapid rise of easyJet holidays and the tantalising prospect of making a splash at Heathrow, there’s plenty for easyJet’s new chief executive Kenton Jarvis to enthuse about as he eases himself into his new role
’Millions rely on the economic engine of the Los Angeles tourism industry for their livelihood,’ said Francine Sheridan, Los Angeles Tourism’s Europe and Middle East regional vice-president
Recent moves include a promotion at a tailor-made specialist, a B2B bed bank bolstering its sales team and a well-known trade body recruiting a new marketing and events executive
New figures show average travel salaries went up by 8.4% last year to more than £37,000, and have increased by more than a fifth since 2022 and a third since 2021
Airline and operator charts ’significant improvement’ in first-quarter results (three months to 31 December) amid ongoing strong demand for flights and holidays
