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Jet2holidays to offer Douro wine tours after bringing forward Porto programme
Jet2 has brought forward plans to launch flights to Porto from Manchester to this summer following a surge in demand
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Why Hays Travel is confidently pinning its hopes on 'a year of two peaks'
The year of two peaks was the central theme of Hays Travel Independence Group’s UK conference in Leeds, where messages of dialling back on discounting and dialling up on cruise were delivered to the member audience
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What's coming down the river over the next couple of years?
Harry Kemble plots a course through the new ships and itineraries arriving in the river cruise sector during 2024 and 2025
Jet2 puts winter 2024/25 city break programme on sale earlier than ever
Jet2 to launch eighth Christmas market destination next winter
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate twice-weekly services to Gdansk from Manchester and Birmingham airports
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Over-50s specialist seeking to double homeworking headcount
Silver Travel Advisor is recruiting more home working specialists after exceeding its own trading targets
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Turkish Airlines ups frequencies to Istanbul this summer
Regional airports are main beneficiaries of Turkish Airlines’ UK expansion this summer
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On the Beach and Ryanair make peace and seal partnership
On the Beach becomes Ryanair’s fourth OTA partner months after the two met in the High Court over a refunds row
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Inside the hotel that's brought the magic back to Disneyland Paris
The reimagined Disneyland Hotel, in the heart of the French theme park, opened its doors at the end of January
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Jet2 to launch more Christmas market routes next winter
Jet2CityBreaks adds more Christmas markets options from five of its UK bases ahead of the 2024/25 season
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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
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From a bird paradise to a gamified go-kart track: fresh ways to sell Singapore
A popular client stopover, there’s a flurry of new attractions and hotels making a Singapore fling even more worthwhile. Here’s what to see, where to stay and what to experience in the city.
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A greener, more competitive future: is it finally time to open up the ex-UK rail market?
Eurostar could face competition for the first time in 30 years, with new players coming down the line. TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola looks at the contenders sizing up the market
Action on overtourism
Venice debuts booking platform ahead of €5 entry fee launch in April
City authorities say the measure, which was initially proposed before the pandemic, will help Venice strike a better balance between the needs of tourists and those of residents
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Lovetovisit.com heralds successful first year of trading
Lovetovisit.com, a John Hays Entrepreneur award winner, has hailed a successful first year of trading and fundraising
Travel Counsellors, Advantage and Barrhead hail record sales
Travel Counsellors, Advantage and Barrhead hail record sales
Travel Counsellors and Advantage Travel Partnership spell out record peaks sales mid-way through January
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Albania, Zambia and Shropshire named as 'destinations to watch' this year
Abta says 2024 will be the year travel volumes return to 2019 levels, with Albania, Aruba, Zambia and Shropshire named among 10 destinations agents should keep their eye on this year
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London Southend airport gains link to Italian city favourite
Southend airport has gained a new service from Aeroitalia, Italy’s second-largest carrier, to the country’s Bergamo airport
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Nearly a quarter of Brits planning to holiday before Easter this year
23% of UK holidaymakers are planning a holiday between January and April – a boost for agents heading into peaks
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Spain's most underrated city, where outdoor living is easy
The European Green Capital for 2024 wins plaudits for its network of bike lanes, farm-fresh cuisine and climate-neutral targets
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Eurostar's £39 fares promotion breached advertising rules
Eurostar judged to have broken Advertising Standards Authority guidelines with £39 fares promotion due to lack of availability of reduced tickets
Action on overtourism
Venice to limit large groups to 25 in latest bid to curb overtourism
The measure comes after Venice’s city council announced the introduction of a €5 daily tourist tax in September
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EasyJet names Egypt among list of best sellers over Christmas
EasyJet names Hurghada among its best sellers despite concerns over the Middle East situation
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Inghams and Explore among brands hit by cyberattack on Hotelplan UK
Hotelplan UK warns of cybersecurity breach on five UK brands, which led it to shut down its IT systems
Pittsburgh
Can the Steel City become the US's coolest getaway?
Pittsburgh could be the surprise US city break your clients have been waiting for… TTG joins a trade fam to explore the Pennsylvania city.