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Chloe Turner is the latest to join SHG from Classic Collection after the brand was folded
Classic Collection's Chloe Turner follows colleagues to Specialist Holidays Group
Turner to join ex-Classic colleagues Jorge Quibell and Kim Sellman at new Citalia parent SHG this month
Stacey Briggs has joined Not Just Travel as a BDM attached to its academy
Stacey Briggs returns to travel industry in Not Just Travel Academy role
DialAFlight veteran Briggs to take up new BDM role designed to help the homeworking outfit firm provide new consultants more support
Richard E Grant
Richard E Grant shares his travel tales and thoughts on The Celebrity Traitors
WTM London came to a spirited conclusion yesterday, with a keynote event featuring Richard E Grant in conversation with Sir Chris Bryant MP – here's what the actor opened up about
Jade Evers becomes Jet2's general manager travel agent relationships
Jade Evers to succeed Lloyd Cross as Jet2holidays general manager trade
TTG 30 Under 30 alumnus to take up new role overseeing Jet2's trade sales team after five years with the operator
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions' Connect
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions expands river fleet ahead of first winter sailings
Evolve will join 120-passenger ship Connect in the co-branded fleet during the 2027/28 season
Barrhead Travel Rushmere
Barrhead Travel pledges further Northern Ireland growth at Craigavon launch
The Rushmere Shopping Centre branch soft launched in September and has already "enjoyed high levels of footfall"
Pinney's Beach in Nevis
Kuoni adds Saint Kitts & Nevis and Turks & Caicos to its Caribbean range
Operator brings two more Caribbean destinations into its programme, offering a range of products from luxury beach stays to hiking trips
Two people wearing rainbow wristbands clasp hands
'Global tensions are giving peaceful, inclusive nations the edge in tourism'
The global geopolitical situation is elevating the importance of values-driven travel – this was the message at WTM London panel, Destinations with Heart
Hays Travel has acquired 14 Millington Travel branches
Hays Travel acquires Midlands miniple Millington Travel
Agency giant acquires all 14 Millington branches – its fourth retail buyout of the year – and promises staff their jobs are safe
7. A sixth Croatian yacht cruise itinerary has been added to the agenda
Jet2 inks deal to grow UK tourism to Croatia with three new routes planned for 2026
Is the Adriatic hotspot set to become the airline and operator's next big destination?
The conference will be held at the Higueron Hotel Malaga
Malaga to host 2026 ITT conference next June
Conference to return to Spain for the first time since 2010 over 8-10 June next year
Airport lounge Credit: iStock / onurdongel
On the Beach ordered to remove ‘misleading’ promotions offering free lounge access

The complainant challenged whether the ads omitted significant information and were misleading, understanding that there was a cap on the total number of free airport lounge passes that could be offered.

On The Beach's Si Morris Green
'Ship just got real': Ex-Classic chief Si Morris-Green to lead new cruise offering from On the Beach
Customers will initially be able to book cruise-only fares from three lines, but On the Beach plans to expand the offering in the coming months
Fallen palm trees at Sandals Ochi after hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
Three Sandals resorts to remain closed until May following Hurricane Melissa
Sandals Resorts and Beaches will begin welcoming guests back to some of its resorts in Jamaica from Saturday 6 December
Penny Naoum
Penny Naoum launches consultancy after 'unexpected' departure from Domes Resorts
'When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade', Naoum said of her departure from Domes Resorts
Kelly Green
Hays Travel’s Kelly Green joins Virgin Voyages as line hails 17% UK growth
Virgin Voyages has strengthened its on-the-ground presence with key appointments across its core international markets
Inspiretec founder Simon Powell
Travel tech platform Inspiretec sold to Spain's Juniper Group
Inspiretec, founded by serial travel tech entrepreneur Simon Powell, provides travel CRM, software, reservations systems and digital tools for agents and operators
A group observes a dolphin from a distance
Kuoni parent Dertour to stop selling marine parks and 'experiences involving direct animal contact'
Decision follows a 'comprehensive review' of the group's animal-related products and conversations with tourism partners and animal welfare experts
phuket
Virgin Atlantic to launch UK's first scheduled direct route to Phuket
Agents will be able to book clients on direct flights from the UK to Phuket from next year.
A poster of the famous Lord Kitchener (complete with bucket hat) insisting: “Tourists – Spain wants you”
Why On The Beach is using Lord Kitchener (in a bucket hat) to insist: ‘Tourists – Spain needs you’
On the Beach has taken moves to tackle anti tourism protests – by putting up posters of the famous Lord Kitchener (complete with bucket hat) across Spanish resorts and the Canary Islands
Amirandes
Grecotel marks 50 years with Cretan refurbishments and new experiences
The agent-friendly hospitality brand has marked its 50th anniversary with a major investment programme
Tourism minister Stephanie Peacock
WTM London confirms new tourism minister will attend the event
Stephanie Peacock, who was appointed tourism minister in September, will attend the opening day of WTM London, it has been confirmed
Royal Beach Club Santorini
Royal Caribbean Group claims new beach club site will help ease 'congestion' in Santorini
Both Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises guests can visit Royal Beach Club Santorini on the Greek island from next summer
Sandals Foundation Island Challenge
Sandals Foundation Island Challenge raises £130K to support paediatric care across the Caribbean
Athletes raised more than £130,000 to support the Millennium Heights Medical Complex in Saint Lucia as well as paediatric healthcare across the Caribbean