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'Be intentional about your commitment to DEAI,' travel told
Social inclusion should be at the forefront of business intent, not just a tagline, WTM London delegates told
C&M Travel Recruitment directors complete management buyout
Managing director Basia Kolosinska and sales director Duncan Tingle have acquired former chair Angus Chisholm’s stake in the business to take full control of C&M
Intrepid Travel's Spain flooding appeal nears $20,000
The tour operator is raising money to support communities in the Valencia region and Castilla La Mancha, two of the areas most severely affected by flash flooding over the past week
Royal's Liberty of the Seas to sail ex-Southampton in 2026
Liberty’s summer 2026 programme will see it sail a range of two- to nine-night voyages from Southampton, including a solar eclipse sailing
First Class Holidays acquires African Pride and Knighton Reeve
Tailor-made specialist said the acquisition would enhance its long-haul portfolio
Tui to resume flying from Southampton after 15-year hiatus
Flights to Majorca will run every Tuesday from 27 May 2025 and 20 September 2025 to align with Marella Cruises’ summer programme
Princess Cruises 'tailors' trade platform ahead of Star Princess launch
The line believes the upgrades will make the booking process even smoother for agents
Travel Counsellors offers agents live hotel booking capability
Travel Counsellors has upgraded its Phenix system to allow live hotel bookings and to show real-time availability as it searches for more accommodation partners
Tauck to launch two new-build river ships in France in 2026
Two new ships will join the Tauck fleet in spring 2026 sailing the Rhone and the Seine
Barrhead Travel founder Bill Munro passes away aged 80
The former Scottish banker is hailed as one of travel’s biggest names as he revolutionised the concept of high street travel agencies in the 1970s
Former travel boss launches coaching for SME execs experiencing loneliness
Penston’s practice is set up to help senior executives manage loneliness and develop a clearer visions for their organisation
EasyJet holidays expands portfolio with two new destinations
Tour operator easyJet holidays has added the Tunisian island of Djerba and the Norwegian town of Tromso to its roster
How chef Monica Galetti is spicing up Singapore Airlines inflight dining
The famed chef is fusing her Samoan roots with classical French training to create new dishes for business and first passengers out of the UK
G Adventures to bring new yacht fleet to Greece next summer
G Adventures will offer a fleet of five new yachts to clients on Greek sailing holidays next summer
Poll: Should suppliers stop handing out plastic freebies?
The money that would normally be spent on promotional items is being donated to Teenage Cancer Trust, the line confirmed
Crystal bolsters trade sales team with Danny Giles hire
The travel industry veteran has been tasked with building strong connections with the line’s travel partners new and old across the Scotland, north of England and Ireland
Airlines' struggles to renew fleets could push up air fares, new data shows
The number of new aircraft deliveries is below demand, new figures from Cirium show, meaning potential expansion headaches for airlines and upward pressure on fares
Govt promises fewer delays and less pollution with airspace revamp
Department for Transport opens consultation on biggest shake-up of airspace use for 70 years in a bid to cut congestion and pollution
Tui River Cruises to launch its largest ship to date in 2026
Starting spring 2026, newly refurbished Tui Aria will operate sailings between six and nine nights from Amsterdam, Basel and Frankfurt
‘Positives’ for travel in new govt's first 100 days, says Abta
While the travel association warned of potential downsides to come in the Budget, it added the industry could draw some positives from the new government’s first 100 days
Universal reveals opening date of new Florida theme park
Universal Studios has confirmed the opening date for its fourth Florida theme park, Epic Universe, which will welcome its first guests in 2025
Travelopia seeks new owners for Citalia and Sovereign
The travel group said it is seeking new owners for Citalia, Sovereign & American Holidays, Experience Education, YMT Vacations and Sawadee
Jet2 launches agent podcast – and wants to hear your voice
Jet2 is to launch a series of podcasts featuring input from independent agents and is calling for participants and contributions
Jet2 adds Slovakia and Sweden to city break line-up
Jet2 will offer city break packages to Malmo and Bratislava this winter, it has confirmed, with flights from most of its UK airports