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Caribtours promises trade loyalty and new destinations following merger

Caribtours has completed its merger with US-based ID Travel Group, hinting at new destinations and acquisitions while promising not to expand ’for the sake of it’

The tour that takes your clients in through China's back door to its heart

We join an international mega fam promoting a new itinerary that showcases lesser-known highlights in China such as Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Cathay Pacific's Airbus fleet to return to service this weekend

The airline said its grounded Airbus aircraft would start to resume operations from Saturday 7 September with seven out of the 15 affected aircraft already having been fixed

Top 5: The hotels luxury agents need to know this week

Our weekly roundup of the best luxury properties is back.

Cathay Pacific axes dozens of flights following Airbus engine issues

Cathay Pacific has already repaired three of the 15 aircraft identified as having faulty engine components

'I lived on Hanoi's streets as a child – now I'm fighting to end human trafficking'

This year, the Intrepid Foundation has been named the Travel Industry Awards by TTG’s official charity partner – Do Duy Vi, co-CEO of one of Intrepid’s partners – the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation – explains how agents can help the foundation make a difference on the streets of Hanoi where he grew up

Industry veterans Kevin Coles and Andy Speight join forces to launch trade-only brand

Former Travel 2 exec Kevin Coles joins forces with Travelgenix boss Andy Speight to launch new online operator aimed exclusively at agents

Japan trips continue despite impact of Typhoon Shanshan

Major storm expected to continue to cause disruption to travel in coming days

Singapore Airlines gets go-ahead to take stake in Air India Group

Singapore Airlines will take a 25% stake in Air India Group following approval by the Indian government, cementing the partnership between the two giants

Inside Travel Group to bolster sustainability team and tackle overtourism

Inside Travel’s sustainability efforts are to be helped by a new member of staff ahead of publishing a strategy on overtourism

Sri Lanka scraps tourist visa fees for 2024/25 winter season

The destination will allow visa-free entry to visitors from the UK this winter in a bid to boost its tourism industry, saving couples around £76

First Class Holidays launches Japan and inks sports tour partnership

Long-haul specialist First Class Holidays adds Japan to its range and teams up with Sports Tours International to offer add-on packages for competitors

Tui starting to reap rewards of new dynamic strategy, chief exec insists

Tui chief executive says new digital strategy and wider spread of destinations is helping it to reach new clients across the globe

Singapore Airlines to go daily at Gatwick next summer

SIA to increase its current five-times-weekly Gatwick-Singapore service to daily next summer, with the additional flights taking off from 30 March 2025

British Airways beefs up Bangkok service with more flights and new codeshare

British Airways adds three destinations in Thailand and two in Cambodia under a codeshare expansion deal as it increases frequency to Bangkok next winter

Top 5: The hot new luxury hotels agents need to know this week

Stuck for inspiration? Don’t worry, the round-up of our favourite new and noteworthy luxury properties of the week is here.

What does the expedition cruise sector have in store over the next two years?

From the Arctic to Antarctica, and every expedition destination in between, Harry Kemble identifies the opportunities for agents wanting to sell more adventurous cruises in 2024, 2025 and 2026 – as well as some of the potential barriers they need to be aware of

New Thailand visa options hailed 'a great sales opportunity for agents'

Thailand has extended its current visa exemption scheme from 30 to 60 days and expanded the number of eligible countries to 93

UK cements place as Turkey's third-largest market after visits go up 20%

1.8 million UK tourists visited the country during the first six months of the year

G Adventures lifts age ceiling on under-40s tours and reintroduces Tibet

Adventure specialist adds new 2025 trips to its Classic range, which had previously only been available to travellers aged up to 39

Dorchester sales director reveals the ‘huge risk’ that paid off for Dubai debut

The luxury hotel group opened its first Middle Eastern property in the UAE city earlier this year.

Jumeirah shares plans for expansion with ‘UK focus’ following major rebrand

The Middle Eastern luxury hotel chain says its views the UK market as ’key’ to its longterm growth.

Regent Seven Seas outlines plans to grow trade sales team alongside fleet

The ultra-luxury line is slated to launch ships in 2026 and 2029 after its parent company placed the biggest order in its history in April this year

TTG Fairer Travel Festival 2024: Inside Travel Group training

Intrepid Travel Group deliver an agent training presentation showcasing what makes them a responsible choice for your clients.