Destinations

Norse Atlantic Airways to begin Cape Town flights next winter

Budget long-haul carrier is to start flights to Cape Town next winter from Gatwick but will ditch its Caribbean services

Gold Medal extends opening hours to support demand for Disney deal

Trade-only operator opened its phone lines an hour early on Thursday (18 April) and will open for calls from agents on Sunday (21 April) from 11am to 3pm

Family holiday prices ‘stabilising’ despite ongoing economic uncertainty

Biggest year-on-year fall in prices was in Spain’s Costa Dorada, while the biggest year-on-year increase also came in Spain along the Costa del Sol

The art-splashed corner of France that makes a big impression

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Impressionism – here’s how to follow in the artists’ footsteps on a meandering tour from Paris to Normandy’s cinematic coast.

Why Turkey's SunExpress is ready to make its mark on the UK after 35 years

The Turkish carrier’s chief executive, Max Kownatzki, caught up with TTG this week to outline his plans for UK market expansion off the back of a big aircraft order that will see the airline’s fleet double in size in less than a decade

Dubai airport issues ‘stay away’ warning following ‘intense storm’

Passengers advised not to travel to the airport following record rainfall in the emirate

Why lunch was on me at this top Algarve hotel

Anantara Vilamoura Resort offers a chance to experience the authentic Algarve – as well as top-class golf

National Holidays and Just Go! to offer first-ever long-haul destination

Parent JG Travel Group adds Sri Lanka to its winter sun programme

Greece returns as TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes Destination Partner

Greece will be the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes Destination partner for a second year as the country continues to focus on driving travel agents to sell more sustainable travel

‘This lesser-known part of the US exceeded our expectations’

Alabama and Mississippi teamed up to host a fam trip for trade partners last month – here two of those on the trip share their highlights.

Gold Medal puts five Sri Lanka fam trip places up for grabs

The fam incentive supports the launch of the operator’s first destination brochure of the year – Indian Ocean and Africa

Specialist backs Greek prime minister’s vision for year-round tourism

Planet Holidays throws weight behind extending Greece’s tourism season all 12 months of the year

Surinam Airways targets UK market expansion with GSA appointment

Aviareps to handle sales, reservations and ticketing for the South American carrier in the UK, along with another eight European markets

‘It's easy to see why this trip is a bestseller for G Adventures’

With Peru the most popular destination for the escorted tour operator’s global travellers, our writer sets sail on the nine-day Amazon Riverboat Adventure in Depth.

Disneyland Paris reveals new name for second park as part of €2bn revamp

The resort’s executive and creative teams has shared more information about entertainment venues debuting in the coming months

Flights to the Middle East resume following Iran's drone attack on Israel

Royal Jordanian, Egyptair and El Al have resumed operations following the weekend’s skirmishes

Ultima Expeditions to open Oasis camp in Antarctica featuring a 24-hour trip

The polar tour operator will offer guests a one-day trip to Antarctica when it re-opens its camp in November

Prestige Travel hires agent Tracey Bates to sales team after record March

Operator brings in Australia and New Zealand specialist Bates after ‘record-breaking’ March sales

Brits ‘ringing hotels in Tenerife to check its safe’ ahead of anti-tourist protest – reports

The concern comes after graffiti telling tourists to go home appeared in some parts of the popular tourist destination, with a protest planned for 20 April

‘Overtourism didn't happen overnight in Barcelona’: so what are the solutions?

With its architectural marvels, fine cuisine and, until recently, all-conquering football team, Barcelona has become not just one of Europe’s, but the world’s most popular tourist destinations – but that popularity comes at a cost

Six Senses opens first Caribbean hotel on Grenada's south coast

The secluded resort on Grenada’s stunning south coast marks the first Caribbean property for the luxury hotel group

Two-thirds of Brits don't know about the EU's new border rules

The European Union’s entry-exit system is scheduled to launch in October and will replace the current manual stamping of passports

Australasia specialist Anzcro names Luke Ingram as new northern BDM

Hailing from Leeds and now based near Manchester, Ingram will lead the Australia and New Zealand specialist’s trade expansion effort in the north of the UK

Tui to expand presence in Vietnam with new hotels and Robinson brand debut

Tui brings its Robinson Club all-inclusive concept to Vietnam and adds more Tui Blue hotels