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Upward trend in spending with travel agents continues in December – Barclays
New figures from Barclays reveal spending with travel agents grew by 7.5% year-on-year in December, an increase matched by only one other sector monitored by the bank
NCLH creates new luxury role ahead of fleet expansion
The global cruise company has made the hire as part of a leadership restructuring
Danny Waine launches consultancy to help travel entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground
Travel Nomads, which has been set up by former Abta head of membership Danny Waine, will offer a suite of services to agents, operators and businesses throughout the wider travel and tourism eco-system
Manchester airport reopens runways after clearing 'heavy snow'
MAN shut its runways on Monday morning (6 January) to clear further heavy snow following runway closures at several UK airports on Sunday (5 January)
Olympic Holidays names operations lead Reeva Kingston as Michael Vinales' successor
The Greece and Cyprus specialist has been looking for a new managing director since Michael Vinales vacated the role late last year
Flights to Tenerife resume after private jet removed from runway
Aer Lingus, Ryanair, easyJet and Tui flights were among those to be diverted away from the airport after its main runway became blocked
New Orleans 'will not be deterred' by 'horrific' new year's attack
Fifteen people were killed and at least 35 others injured after a man drove a truck into a large crowd in the Louisiana city in the early hours of New Year’s Day
Foreign Office sets up New Orleans helpline after 'IS-inspired' attack kills 15
British nationals affected by attack urged to get in touch after car driven into crowds celebrating new year in city’s popular French Quarter
New Year Honours for Abta destinations chief and responsible tourism pioneer
Abta’s head of destinations Angie Hills made MBE in the King’s New Year Honours, with Responsible Travel founder Justin Francis awarded OBE
Fog clears across UK but Gatwick flights still axed to avoid last-minute disruption
The airport told TTG 24 flights had been axed in advance of Monday (30 December) to avoid last-minute cancellations and allow aircraft to be repositioned to get operations back running smoothly
Ambassador ships to host 600 agents in 2025
The no-fly UK cruise line is hosting 12 ship visits at six regional ports across the UK in 2025, which trade partners can apply to join now
Jet2 boss Steve Heapy expects strong Christmas demand to continue into new year
The UK’s largest tour operator launched a sale on Christmas Eve offering holidaymakers £90 per person off all departures up to 15 November 2026 as well as £100 off per person for customers with a myJet2 account
South Korea launches 'comprehensive' aircraft inspection after Jeju Air crash
The country is in a state of mourning after a Jeju Air plane flying from Bangkok, Thailand, crash-landed on Sunday (30 December), killing all the passengers on board
Gold Medal to launch annual Holiday Sale
As part of the campaign, agents who package a Gold Medal holiday will have the chance to win £1,000 a week for two months by registering their bookings
Tui reports footfall surge following Scottish store reopening
The shop reopened on 6 December in the Scottish town of Kilbride, around 11 miles south of Glasgow
Gatwick to cut delays with ground operations 'smart' system
The ‘smart stand’ project was developed with easyJet’s support and is expected to run until the summer
First Choice boss Bart Quinton Smith takes over as Tui UK and Ireland sales director
TTG 30 Under 30 alumnus Quinton Smith takes over Neil Swanson, who was promoted to the role of Tui UK and Ireland managing director in October following Andrew Flintham’s departure
InteleTravel agent nets £100,000+ cruise booking from psychic group
Christine Etheridge’s mega booking with Royal Caribbean now stands at £103,598, but could yet rise further
Self-styled 'lord' found guilty of £400,000 cruise voucher Ponzi scam
Richard Lester defrauded 184 people of more than £400,000 through his Ponzi-style cruise miles scheme between 2009 and 2013, and used aliases – including Lord Lester – to evade justice
Windstar to homeport ship in the UK for the first time in 2026
Star Pride to operate five ex-London cruises to Belgium, France and Norway’s fjords during May 2026
British Airways to suspend Heathrow-Abu Dhabi flights for seven months
Carrier cites issues with its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines fitted to its Boeing 787 aircraft for the cancellations from 30 March to 25 October 2025
Plans for 'disastrous' Mexican cruise tax pushed back after sector hits out
Mexico’s federal government had planned to implement a $42 fee for each cruise passenger arriving into the country from 1 January – three times the average cost at Caribbean ports – but has now postponed the levy for six months
Nicki Tempest-Mitchell named Barrhead Travel managing director
Former Thomas Cook head of retail Tempest-Mitchell worked with Barrhead on a consultancy basis following Cook’s collapse in September 2019, and joined the Scottish independent in 2021
AE Expeditions unveils ship visits and fam trips for 2025
The expedition cruise line plans to invite 150 UK and Irish agents on its fleet next year and give them the same experiences customers have