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Croatia: 'Nowhere does a Christmas market better than Zagreb'

The capital’s citywide celebrations are a festive must-do, said Bisera Fabrio, new UK director of the Croatia National Tourist Board

Hays Travel, Ambassador, Classic Collection: this week's travel trade people moves

Classic Collection has restructured its trade team, while a top agent has joined the cruise sector. Elsewhere, Ambassador Cruise Line has welcomed a familiar face into its trade team

Italy to shake up offer to mature markets as focus turns to the east

Italian Tourism Board director of marketing and promotion Maria Elena Rossi told TTG about the country’s plans to attract more repeat and high-spending visitors at WTM London

'Liberty of the Seas can be another ex-UK success story', says Royal's EMEA chief

The 4,960-passenger ship will replace its sister Freedom-class vessel, Independence of the Seas, which can carry 4,375-passengers, in the UK in 2026

Air travel told to face up to next challenge now it is 'nearly back to normal'

WTM London session hears global air travel has nearly recovered from the pandemic, but now faces the challenge of sustainability targets

Consumers' cost and climate worries to become barriers to travel spend – report

The latest WTM Global Travel Report highlights how cost will impact consumer decision making for travel spend and become a challenge to industry

New luxury Maldives resort to place locals at the forefront of the guest experience

Villa Resorts Maldives says local people and culture are integral to its brand and will front the operation

Universal 'to lean into new customer trends' as next park goes on sale

Entertainment giant says customers are increasingly staying for longer periods of time in its on-site hotels and theme parks

Adventures, orangutans and cultural experiences: how to sell Sarawak

Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia and home to an array of incredible adventures and experiences. Discover which clients will love the destination, the activities available and the natural wonders they should see.

Corendon Airlines to grow UK market share by targeting smaller operators and agents

Head of sales and marketing Christian Hein told TTG that while the UK is Corendon’s second-largest market, it also is one of its key targets for growth

Celestyal vows not to discount 'core' products ahead of debut Arabian Gulf season

The Greek Islands specialist is expanding operations into the Arabian Gulf at the end of November 2024

Sarawak: 'We have a Unesco City of Gastronomy and new Borneo bike tour'

The minister of tourism for Sarawak sat down with TTG at WTM London to talk about the destination’s new Borneo bike tour, great gastronomy, enticing homestays and sports events [partner content]

Maldives to give away 52 holidays next year as part of tourism shake-up

Visit Maldives confirmed the exciting news at World Travel Market 2024 on Tuesday

Tunisia shifts tourism focus in fight to guard against overtourism

The north African country wants to make tourism more equitable as it seeks to pre-empt overtourism concerns

Saint Lucia's Olympic hero says the island 'feels like home for everyone'

Julien Alfred, who won Gold in the women’s 100-metre sprint at the Paris Olympics, praises the "warmth" of her fellow Saint Lucians

Video: Watch as Tui chief faces orca protest at WTM London

Protesters took to the stage at WTM London on Tuesday (5 November) during a sustainability panel session featuring Tui’s chief strategy officer and chief executive of holiday experiences, Peter Krueger

Four lesser-known Greek adventures to pitch year-round

It may be one of the UK’s favourite destinations for summer sun, but Greece is awash with lesser-known year-round activities away from the tourist hot spots

Balearics 'needs to do more' to change tourism model, minister admits

The region is trying to encourage visitors to stay for longer and experience the islands’ cultural highlights rather than remaining in resorts

Jordan seeks to shore up reputation for 'calm' amid all-out war in Gaza

Jordan Tourism Board managing director Dr Abed Al-Razzaq Arabiyat tells TTG the country has managed to retain tourist numbers despite the war in Gaza

'There's more to Norway than cruises and the Northern lights': Behind the scenes on a luxury fam trip

Travel planners were whisked away to get to know more about the country as part of a luxury-focused project by the tourist office

New airlift driving Morocco towards one million UK visitors

Morocco says it has enjoyed ’unique momentum’ from the UK market in 2024, which it expects to continue thanks to a significant increase in flights to the North African destination – including from Jet2.com

Prime Paphos: the hotel with a private yacht, top-notch teppanyaki and a sumptuous spa

So much more than a luxury beach retreat, Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is a gateway to unforgettable exploration

Dynamic pricing: have Oasis landed travel in hot water?

Dynamic pricing tactics have hit the headlines recently, but will travel face the same scrutiny as the concert ticket industry? Gary Noakes reports

Agency launches fee-based appointment-only offshoot

Artisan is part of Travel Four Seasons and will charge clients a set fee to cover the advisors’ time