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Cities and short breaks

Insider advice to help you sell lesser-known destinations across Greece
Learn how you can sell more sustainable holidays in Greece, discover lesser-known islands to suggest to clients and get top tips for novel city break destinations, in our new In The Spotlight video with the Greek National Tourism Organisation
Growing global demand for just a few key cities exacerbating overtourism risks, report warns
Desire to visit some of the world’s top city destinations could create overtourism issues for already popular attractions, new research has concluded
Next big thing: why agents need to get to know Tbilisi this year
With new direct flights to Tbilisi and the opening of a new luxury hotel, there’s never been a better time for agents to get to know more about this gem of the Caucasus region
The Chancery Rosewood opens in London

The Chancery Rosewood has officially opened in London’s Grosvenor Square, marking the completion of a four-year-long renovation. 

Located in the former US Embassy, the Grade II listed building offers four different room types and 144 suites. 

How to plan an action-packed mini adventure in Ireland
With just three days in hand, you could send clients on a mini adventure, straddling two scenically special touring routes.
Why Brussels makes the perfect weekend break for clients
Brussels is perhaps better known for dry, dull institutions like the European Parliament – but it's time to think again about Belgium's capital
How your clients can do a Montreal city break a bit differently
Make sure your clients discover the true heart of Canada’s second largest city by highlighting its growing number of Indigenous tours and experiences
No need for 'aggressive' lates pricing this summer, Tui chief insists
Sebastian Ebel says Tui is well sold in the UK for summer 2025 and will not be as aggressive in late sales pricing as competitors, but signalled bargain prices in the UAE due to the Middle East conflict
How agents can sell a no-fly trip to three French hot spots
Paris, Provence, St Tropez: could there be a better trio of sophistication? And clients can also do them all without ever getting on a flight.
EasyJet holidays 'well sold' for summer peak despite UK heatwave and lates trend
EasyJet holidays is 85% sold for the summer peak despite a later booking market caused in part by the UK heatwave, easyJet has revealed in the group’s Q3 results
Jet2 takes aim at younger and less affluent segments to broaden its appeal
Jet2 is contracting cheaper accommodation – including hostels – in a bid to attract younger and less affluent clients, which it says are not its core demographic
First luxury sleeper train in England and Wales makes maiden journey
The Britannic Explorer, a Belmond Train, will make its inaugural trip on 21 July, marking a significant milestone for luxury rail travel in the UK.
Agent persuades Tui to launch Newquay packages – with Prestwick also benefiting
A Cornish agent has led Tui to launch packages from Newquay with budget flights, while Glasgow Prestwick will also see the operator partner with Ryanair
Flights to the Middle East resume after Qatar missile crisis briefly pauses travel
New Foreign Office advise for several states in the region after Iran’s retaliatory strikes on a US airbase in the country triggered an airspace closure
EasyJet confirms 22 new routes for winter 2025/26 including Belfast-Lapland
EasyJet wil link Northern Ireland to Lapland this winter, claiming a first from Belfast to Finland with its new route – one among 22 it is adding to an expanded schedule
Great Little Escapes ceases trading as Atol holder prompting CAA advisory to agents
The CAA has issued instructions to the trade after Great Little Escapes and subsidiary brands ceased to be an Atol holder on 13 June
How to sell Fifa World Cup 2026 holidays without the hefty price tag
Kansas City is one of the American hosts of the Fifa World Cup 2026, yet tournament visitors won’t need Premier League salaries to enjoy themselves
Sports Entertainment Tours targets more agent partners following successful trade launch
A Belfast-based sport and music tour specialist wants to work with more agents in the United Kingdom after the success of partnerships in Northern Ireland and the Republic
10 of the top off-the-beaten-track places for your clients to visit in Ireland
Make your client’s holiday with these suggestions for experiential detours near popular touring routes
‘Accessibility is seen as a hassle’ – now one country is on a mission to drive change
Paralympian Ade Adepitan says too many in travel believe customers with accessibility needs “means extra work”
Inside the ultra-luxury Moroccan riad your clients need to know about
A new riad in Marrakech could act as the catalyst for suggesting clients take a very special and stylish short break to this most vibrant of cities.
Why this Dutch city should be on every agent’s radar
The arrival of a new hotel in an under-appreciated city is the perfect excuse to divert your clients from Amsterdam
Falling oil prices may mean cheaper air fares this summer, says easyJet chief
EasyJet boss Kenton Jarvis has said falling oil prices may offset constrained capacity this summer, leading to a drop in fares for his airline and easyJet’s package business
Spain orders closure of 65,000 holiday lets as overtourism protests continue
Spain has ordered 65,000 Airbnb properties to close due to licensing breaches after saying the country had too many holiday lets and not enough rental accommodation for local populations