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Cities and short breaks

Guests will travel to the edge of the wizarding world – Platform nine and three-quarters at King's Cross (Credit: National Holidays)
National Holidays to offer Harry Potter film location tours
Guests will visit the Leaky Cauldron, Gringotts and Platform nine and three-quarters, get to meet a Weasley brother, and enjoy a Hogwarts-themed feast
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Marking a milestone: are the old ones the best?
A raft of new openings hit London this year, but plenty of its existing luxury hotels have a lot to offer too, such as The Milestone
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Harry Potter attractions launch new partnership with UK trade
Agents will soon be able to take online training covering London’s Harry Potter experiences and gain exclusive access to West End show tickets
The party will be held on 17 December (Credit: Eugene Zhyvchik / Unsplash)
Shearings adds 144 Christmas breaks to domestic collection
Holidays come in at £255 per person for four nights and £299 for five nights
Marsh: 'Of course we all love to jet away for some sunshine, but the UK has so much to offer'
Former Warner Hotels BDM launches domestic wholesaler
Ian Marsh is behind Holiday Club Staycation, which will offer coach operators wholesale rates on a range of UK domestic product
The brochures follow a rise in demand for festive breaks
JG Travel Group launches festive brochure collection
The move comes as demand continues to grow for holidays over the Christmas period
Leisure employs around 9% of the UK workforce (Credit: Dylan Nolte / Unsplash)
Tui eyes slice of domestic holiday market this year
Operator has added hundreds of UK-based excursions, activities and attractions to its programme
UK Rail Breaks offers trips to a number of UK cities, including York (Credit: Karl Moran/Unsplash)
Amanda Leggett takes up new BDM role with UK Rail Breaks
Leggett, who has previously worked for Great Rail Journeys, has been appointed to the newly created role at the rail specialist to boost its trade presence
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Holiday Extras working on 'one-stop search platform' for agents
New chief operating officer Elizabeth Hogg promises ’big improvement’ in agent systems as ancillary specialist embarks on £1 million recruitment drive
Andy Freeth (back, centre) said it was 'wonderful' to share in passengers' excitement
Coach operators hail easing of domestic tourism restrictions
’This is a big day for us, we’re delighted to be back to doing what we do best,’ said National Holidays chief Andy Freeth
Viking Venus will depart on its maiden passenger voyage on 22 May from Portsmouth
Viking Venus makes maiden call in Portsmouth
Ship will be named next Monday (17 May) by godmother Anne Diamond ahead of five Scenic Shores sailings around the coast of England
Elizabeth Hogg joins Holiday Extras as the firm's new chief operating officer
Holiday Extras commits to £1 million recruitment drive
Add-ons specialist appoints Elizabeth Hogg to new chief operating officer role and commits to £1m+ recruitment drive for more than 50 roles
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Jet2 brings forward Iceland programme launch
Jet2 to start Iceland flights in September following strong demand
Jet2CityBreaks will offer Funchal starting 1 November (Credit: Dimitry B / Unsplash)
Jet2 to offer Funchal as new city break destination
Jet2CityBreaks packages to Madeiran capital available from nine UK bases from 1 November
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New York City plans $30m drive to revive tourism
Iconic US destination will launch “largest ever” marketing campaign in June
Torquay in Devon is among destinations offered by Leger
Leger Holidays more than doubles UK tour programme
20 new trips added, with departures available from June through to November 2023
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The big reveal: what to look forward to at the new Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid

Q: What is your favourite suite, or the top one that you’d recommend?

A: We have 53 suites and each one has a special detail that I like. For instance, the new Ritz or Mandarin Suites have a private balcony with amazing views either to Museo del Prado or Plaza de la Lealtad. Then there are the Turret suites, which have a natural mica ceiling in the living room; mica is a natural mineral that reflects the light creating a unique glowing effect.

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Hotel Week London planned to drive business back to the capital
A new campaign is aiming to help London hotels get back on their feet once they are allowed to fully reopen after 17 May
A range of breaks are available for agents to book clients now
JG brands to offer Flying Scotsman breaks
Two- and three-night breaks featuring trips onboard the iconic steam train available through Just Go! Holidays and National Holidays
Disneyland Paris debuts interactive brochure for agents
Disneyland Paris debuts interactive brochure for agents
Attraction on sale now through the trade for stays until 30 March 2022
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JG to offer exclusive Mamma Mia! live coach packages
Group’s two- and three-day breaks to go on sale on Wednesday to the trade through its Just Go! Holidays and National Holidays brands
Women in Travel's Alexandra Alonso (left) with new London tour leader Sefanit Mengiste
Intrepid Travel adds female-led London day tours
The three tours, announced on International Women’s Day, will be led by women who have had to overcome challenging circumstances
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Classic Collection readies new city breaks programme
New 100-page brochure set for early-March launch, and features New York for the first time
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Jet2CityBreaks announces 2021 Christmas market programme
Dedicated Christmas market trips to return this winter after 2020 programme pulled due to Covid crisis