Destinations

Agent persuades Tui to launch Newquay packages – with Prestwick also benefiting

A Cornish agent has led Tui to launch packages from Newquay with budget flights, while Glasgow Prestwick will also see the operator partner with Ryanair

10 ways to experience Ireland, unrushed

Encourage your clients to slow down, connect with locals and landscapes while experiencing everything the island of Ireland has to offer

Why the world’s most punctual airline teamed up with a little-known destination

AeroMexico celebrated profitability and punctuality at a trade partners lunch event, which also showcased reasons to visit the Mexican state of Chihuahua

Jet2 to launch flights and holidays to fifth Canary island La Palma

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will offer La Palma for the first time from next summer with two flights a week from Stansted and Manchester to the Canary island

Travel urged to discourage 'high-emission short breaks' and set up climate justice fund

The Travel Foundation has put forward proposals to help tourism combat climate change, including compiling an official list of destinations most at risk and discouraging short breaks, with ideas to be discussed at COP 30 in November

‘This was easily the best fam trip I've been on (and I've done a few!)’

I have sold New Zealand many times in my career, but I’d never had the chance to visit before this educational, so this was more than a reward trip for being a top-selling agent of Audley Travel – it was a dream fulfilled.

As client interest has been growing for ‘bucket-list’ trips, especially among those seeking immersive, scenery-driven travel with a mix of luxury and adventure, it was an opportunity not to be missed and it absolutely exceeded expectations in scale, and wow-factor every step of the way.

Haven’t heard of New Smyrna Beach? Here’s why you should take note

A hidden gem in one of the US’ most popular states, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, is a world away from the mainstream attractions. We round up reasons to suggest it to your clients

Luxury, chaos and culture: why Delhi is the trip clients didn’t know they needed

India’s colourful capital will captivate visitors with its architecture, food and history, but where do you start to plan a memorable itinerary for clients?

SunExpress launches East Midlands and expands at Gatwick, Manchester and in Ireland

Turkey’s SunExpress will make East Midlands its 14th UK and Ireland airport next summer, launching services to Antalya, while adding new services to other existing departure points

EU inches closer to autumn launch target for new biometric border rules

Planned introduction of the EU Entry-Exit System this autumn inches closer following series of progress milestones

Lanzarote vows to be pickier about tourists in new ethical stance

Lanzarote has launched an ethical tourism campaign, saying it will be more selective in the type of visitor it targets

Flights to the Middle East resume after Qatar missile crisis briefly pauses travel

New Foreign Office advise for several states in the region after Iran’s retaliatory strikes on a US airbase in the country triggered an airspace closure

The new tourist train offering an experience in Thailand like no other

For repeat clients who know and love Thailand and want something original, DTH Travel has come up with the goods

US strikes on Iran prompt Foreign Office alerts for UAE, Jordan, Qatar and others

Hostilities in the Middle East ’could deteriorate quickly and without warning’ says FCDO following US strikes on nuclear sites in Iran

‘I've just been to South Korea – this is why it's so hot right now’

With Squid Game season three soon landing on Netflix, the hugely popular show has the potential to become a powerful holiday sales tool as South Korea soars back into the spotlight

Exsus names top agents for 2025 as trade sales continue to boom

The luxury tour operator hosted its annual Travel Agent Awards ceremony in London on Friday, marking the fifth edition of the celebratory event.

Short watch: what's hot in Canada this year and next

Catch up with all the highlights from Rendezvous Canada, the destinations’ signature international marketplace

Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group secures approval to launch in Ireland

The group, which comprises Abercrombie & Kent, Cox & Kings and Crystal, can now sell to customers in the republic for the first time

‘This is my top tip for clients even slightly interested in space’

Although I have sold Florida as a destination many times, I have never had the opportunity to experience it for myself. Therefore, I was thrilled to be invited on a fam trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Experience Kissimmee in May this year, allowing me to gain first-hand insight into what Orlando has to offer beyond the theme parks we are all familiar with.

The secret Spanish foodie haven that will leave clients hungry for more

Food and wine is an obsession in Spain’s Costa Brava, where 12 restaurants boast an incredible 17 Michelin stars between them.

'US tourism is getting on with business, and boy does it have a story for agents to tell'

The US tourism industry has plenty to shout about if it can find ways to mitigate the Trump effect, writes TTG Media CEO Daniel Pearce from IPW 2025 in Chicago, who believes travel agents can be central to how the country tells its story

Discover the new route to Antalya that earns you Amazon vouchers

Your clients now have even more choice when booking a holiday to Antalya this summer, thanks to a partnership between Anex Tours and MGA Airlines, with an agent incentive rewarding the trade for their support.

EasyJet confirms 22 new routes for winter 2025/26 including Belfast-Lapland

EasyJet wil link Northern Ireland to Lapland this winter, claiming a first from Belfast to Finland with its new route – one among 22 it is adding to an expanded schedule

How to sell vibrant El Gouna with easyjet holidays In The Spotlight

Discover this premier holiday destination in the Red Sea in Egypt, offering world-class amenities and an array of activities in the desert and on the water