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Mariner of the Seas
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
Anna Nash
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 passengers board
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
Doncaster Sheffield airport could reopen to commercial flights for the winter 2027/28 season
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 and Santa's Lapland has published a new Nature and Climate action plan
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
Egypt's El Fanar beach
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 Airways
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
Blue Bay PTCs conference
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
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
Liverpool will welcome its ninth easyJet aircraft from summer 2026
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
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
EasyJet Aircraft
EasyJet flags 'incredibly attractive' Spain flight prices as Middle East capacity shifts
EasyJet’s chief executive has noted “incredibly attractive” flight prices to Spain this winter as airlines move capacity out of Middle East routes
Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica's Minister of Tourism, celebrating with RIU employees
RIU Hotels & Resorts to reopen Jamaica properties following Hurricane Melissa
One of the brand's seven properties has remained open following the hurricane, with the other six scheduled to resume activities before the 15 December
Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
Trafalgar puts 2027 river cruise season on sale through the trade
Firm says early release will give agents more time to convert interest and take advantage of incentives
Geoff Freeman is president and chief executive of the US Travel Association
US Travel Association boss compares country's negative image to that of China
US needs to overcome unfriendly image where visitors ‘fear detention’, says Geoff Freeman
Simone White
Morocco, India and Jordan among 11 more countries added Foreign Office's tainted alcohol warning list
The latest additions came just a few days prior to the first anniversary of the death in Laos of Simone White – daughter of Go Travel agent Sue White – from methanol poisoning
TTNG chief executive Gary Lewis
Travel Network Group adds three Cruise Club sales staff following 'strong growth'
TTNG is increasing resources to help members 'convert more cruise enquiries, build confidence and access stronger commercial opportunities'
Royal Caribbean has revamped its UK and Ireland sales team
Royal increases support for agents with expanded UK&I sales team
New trade resource added ahead of Legend of the Seas' European bow next summer in sales team shake-up
Kuoni head of trade partnerships Sarah Weetman
More than 1,500 agents pre-register for Kuoni's new online platform
Operator praises high take-up among agents for new Kuoni Connect service
EasyJet is launching 16 new routes from eight of its UK bases next summer
EasyJet to offer summer package options to 15 new destinations next year
Carrier adds 16 new routes in total across eight of its UK bases, but none at its biggest base – Gatwick – where Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will debut in the spring.
Danielle Radford
Celestyal's Danielle Radford joins Hurtigruten as new UK account manager
Radford will work with the line's UK sales team to grow key accounts, bolster trade engagement and develop new partnerships with agents and operators
Princess Cruises has named Yasmin Mckechnie as its new UK and Europe sales director
Yasmin Mckechnie to succeed Hayley Moore as Princess Cruises' sales director
Mckechnie, who joined Princess in April 2024, promoted to sales director UK and Europe, effective from 1 December
Aer Lingus is considering closing its Manchester base
Aer Lingus considering closing under-performing Manchester base
Airline weighing up 'long-term viability' of Manchester operation, telling staff options include 'the possibility of a base closure'
WestJet will serve Glasgow and Cardiff from Toronto's Pearson airport
WestJet to return to Glasgow and launch new Cardiff route next year
Canadian carrier to serve the two cities four times a week from Toronto Pearson airport