Destinations

Tropical Storm Garance prompts Mauritius airport closure and Foreign Office alert

Mauritius shut its main international airport on Wednesday afternoon (26 February) while the nearby island of La Reunion will be placed under total lockdown later on Thursday (27 February)

Ambassador unveils debut fly-cruise programme weeks after merger

The line will offer a fly-cruise Caribbean programme in October with charter flights being operated by Virgin Atlantic

Your clients can help fire-scorched Jasper to recover – here's how

The Canadian mountain town wants the world to know it is open for business this summer, after wildfires swept through the Rockies national park last July

Gold Medal brands launch fam trip hub for agents to share knowledge

Gold Medal and dnata UK B2B brands have launched an online hub for agents to share their experiences of fam trips

Six cruise itineraries that will satisfy your clients' wanderlust

Itineraries calling at lesser-visited ports, offering off-the-beaten-track experiences, can help pique clients’ interest in cruising. We source six voyages of discovery

Agents: your chance to be heard and be paid as part of the TTG Insights Panel

TTG Media has launched its Insights Panel for all travel agents to share their views to help their businesses succeed and be paid for their opinions and expertise

The Austrian Tirol region's epic Alpine summer destinations In The Spotlight

Watch our video to hear why you should consider an Alpine summer holiday for your clients and some of the incredible activities available.

Norse Atlantic to launch budget Gatwick-Bangkok route this winter

Up to four-times-weekly flights will get under way from 26 October 2025, with return fares leading in from £295pp including taxes.

Bangkok will become Norse’s first UK route to Asia; it currently flies transatlantic from Gatwick, and also to South Africa. "The introduction of this service marks a significant expansion of the airline’s operations in the UK market," it said.

Oslo-headquartered Norse has operated to Bangkok from the Norwegian capital since 2023, and will also serve the Thai capital from Stockholm this winter for the first time.

Strikes set to disrupt flights to Italy and Greece this week

Pilots and air traffic controller strikes in Italy and Greece will take industrial action next week, disrupting services from the UK

Govt 'seeking reciprocal overseas worker deal with EU'

Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly drawing up plans to offer the EU a youth worker programme deal, meaning travel firms can post seasonal workers overseas again

Air Canada increases Dublin schedules to Vancouver and Montreal this summer

Air Canada has used a relaxation of Dublin airport’s capacity restrictions to increase frequencies to key destinations this summer

US warned its airports won't cope with 'mega decade' of sporting events

Country’s airports not ready for ’Thanksgiving-like travel extremes’ ahead of next year’s Fifa World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, warns the US Travel Association

The simple hack to save your clients money on a tour of Japan

Travelling outside of peak season not only guarantees a cheaper tour, it also means fewer crowds, paving the way for more authentic experiences.

The UK’s most luxurious new train is coming soon – here's how to sell it

A quintessentially British train will transport travellers to rural beauty spots this summer – but brace yourself, it comes with a hefty price tag

Jo Rzymowska: 'As a gay woman, how can I feel welcome in Donald Trump’s America?'

Having been Celebrity Cruises’ vice president and managing director, EMEA and now as a non-executive director at Hays Travel, I’m proud to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. And my partner Lynne and I have no desire to travel to the States in the next four years.

The eight Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 host cities – and how to sell them

All eyes will be on Switzerland this summer when the Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 football tournament kicks off

Jet2CityBreaks adds Iceland self-drive packages

Jet2CityBreaks has introduced Iceland self-drive holidays featuring hotels outside the capital close to hot spring, mountain and beach destinations

'No fatalities' following Delta Air Lines crash in Toronto

Delta Air Lines flight 4819, operated by Endeavor Air, crashed and overturned upon landing at Toronto Pearson airport on Monday (17 February)

UK regains place as Malta’s number one market after record year for island

UK visitation to Malta grew by nearly a third in 2024 making it the Mediterranean island’s number one source market

The resort group offering a chic alternative to the dominant Mediterranean hotspots

Meet Barut Hotels – which has an impressive portfolio of 10 properties across the Turkish Riviera

Agents' love stories, and the love stories you've helped to write

It may come as little surprise that the travel industry is full of romance – we hear the trade’s tales of finding, facilitating and celebrating love

Black Tomato launches AI ‘feelings engine’ to inspire clients

Luxury travel company also unveils new range of “emotion-led” experiences and itineraries

Six reasons to work with Florida this year, from new trade show to fly-drive mission

A new UK trade event was among a number of exciting updates from this year’s Florida Huddle. Madeleine Barber reports from Ocala in Marion County where the annual get-together was held

Eurostar vows to restore full London-Amsterdam capacity by September

European rail operator has restarted direct services between London and Amsterdam following works at Amsterdam’s central station, and hopes to increase the route to five daily services by 2026