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CV Villas praises agents after 'remarkable' jump in shoulder season bookings

CV Villas reveals its business for next year's shoulder seasons is outperforming the traditional peak summer window – thanks to agents efforts to educate their clients on the benefits

Agency secures further £2.75m to drive international expansion

Panache Cruises to open new offices in Canada and Australia next year, and invest in strengthening its Chorley-based head office team

Jet2 to start selling holiday parks through Eurocamp tie-in

Choice of 32 Eurocamp parks across France, Italy and Croatia available for agents to book for summer 2026

Tourists to the US could be asked for five years' social media history

Measures set out in Customs and Border Protection filing, and would apply to Esta applicants – including those from the UK and Ireland

Consumers scaling back 2026 travel plans as rising costs drive 'value-focused mindset'

While the desire to travel remains strong, cost-conscious behaviours are "increasingly defining" how people are travelling

Operator creates new global partnerships team to 'deepen' service to agents

The team will continue to build key relationships with travel agents and oversee the launch of a new trade website

Flight Centre Travel Group acquires Iglu ending two-year search for buyer

Iglu chief executive David Gooch will continue to lead the business once the acquisition has been concluded on Thursday (11 December)

Dertour outlines Francis Torrilla succession plan with new joint chief executive structure

The company confirmed it anticipates the joint chief executive structure will be in place for a year, with a view to Francis Torrilla retiring towards the end of 2026

Line to celebrate 130th anniversary with two-night fam trip next year

HX Expeditions first told TTG about plans to host hundreds of agents on 'a statement fam' in May 2025

Jet2 to go 'further than ever' to support agents during peaks

Travel agents will be encouraged to take advantage of "every [booking] opportunity" through training sessions, marketing tips and a series of competitions

'Big step for sustainable travel': Eurostar signs deal for direct rail link with Germany

Set to start in the early 2030s, the routes would use Eurostar’s new double-decker Celestia fleet

Founders to stay on with family-run agency of 40 years after sale

The agency was founded in 1985 by brother and sister Lee Tate and Lisa Halliday, and will continue to be run by Lee and his team

Advantage strategy director Lee Ainsworth to take on additional membership brief

TTG 30 Under 30 alumnus Ainsworth has been with Advantage for 10 years, rising up through the organisation taking on roles across tour operating, operations and latterly strategy

On the Beach vows to 'disrupt' UK cruise market after axing Classic Collection

The OTA says it has trebled the size of its addressable market from 16 million to 50 million passengers since its 'transformational partnership' it signed with Ryanair in 2024

Explora Journeys' first-ever world cruise revealed at ILTM

President Anna Nash said the cruise is a natural step for the brand and offers travel advisors a great sales opportunity

Ryanair closes 'Prime' loyalty scheme to new members admitting it is loss-making

Budget carrier admits the initiative was costing it cost more money than it was generating in return

Efforts to reopen Doncaster Sheffield airport gets £57m council cash boost

Nearly £200 million has already been secured from a range of sources to support efforts to reopen DSA

Inghams details new climate ambitions and pledges 10% of profits to green initiatives

Inghams and Santa’s Lapland have produced a Nature and Climate Action Plan, including a pledge to donate 10% of profits to sustainability projects

Jet2 to return to Egypt for first time since 2011

Airline and operator confirms plans for new Egypt programme, its first since 2011, which is expected to take off in 2027

Norse Atlantic concedes it won’t make a profit in 2025 after fares soften

Low-cost long-haul airline carrier says lower ticket prices in the summer peak will stifle 2025 profit ambitions

Agency targets 20% sales growth as average selling prices hit record high

Homeworking outfit to strengthen focus on selling dynamic packages and exclusive products, with further incentives for its personal travel consultants

AmaWaterways upgrades agent portal with 24/7 'instant booking' capability

The luxury river cruise line says the changes will give agents more flexibility in their bookings

EasyJet to base extra aircraft at Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow airports next summer

Extra aircraft will support the launch of two new routes at Manchester and Liverpool airports, and four at Glasgow – including Sharm el Sheikh

Regent Seven Seas to offer agents extra commission through VIP concierge partnership

The luxury cruise line has partnered with Knightsbridge Circle to elevate the experience of guests staying in select suites