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Eurostar offers 'snow train' services to Bourg Saint Maurice in France
Inghams pivots to rail as demand for snow train ski packages almost doubles
Nearly a third of all Inghams ski resorts now accessible by rail
A border control point asking for all passports with the EU stars
Only half of people aware of new EU border rules ahead of October launch – Abta
New data from the association shows that while awareness of the new requirements is growing, the industry still faces a 'communication challenge'
Rashmi Narayan
How to sell beer-themed river cruises to your female clients
Cultural storytelling through regional beer is an experiential trend that could help you switch more clients onto river cruising
Suites in The Chancery Rosewood
The Chancery Rosewood opens in London

The Chancery Rosewood has officially opened in London’s Grosvenor Square, marking the completion of a four-year-long renovation. 

Located in the former US Embassy, the Grade II listed building offers four different room types and 144 suites. 

Hotel in Brussels
Why Brussels makes the perfect weekend break for clients
Brussels is perhaps better known for dry, dull institutions like the European Parliament – but it's time to think again about Belgium's capital
Portuguese baggage handlers threaten to walk out every weekend for the rest of the year
Union representing workers at all of Portugal’s major airports have issued a new strike notice running from 3 September 2025 to 2 January 2026
Ryanair to offer Albania's capital Tirana from Birmingham and Dublin next year
Budget carrier will also boost frequencies on its exist Stansted-Tirana service with the launch of a new three-aircraft base in the city
Seabourn and Uniworld combine to offer 'first-ever' ocean and river cruise package
Agents can now book a Venice and the Mediterranean Sea package departing that brings together a Uniworld sailing and a seven-night cruise on Seabourn Quest sailing between Venice and Athens
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Havila Voyages teases ‘climate-neutral’ voyage as chief fires warning shot at competitors
Chief Bent Martini wants the line to expand its presence on Norway’s coastal route and to build a fleet that can operate sailings sustainably
Tui boss calls for return of 'seamless' EU borders and tells of big drop in US sales
Tui’s Sebastian Ebel has highlighted a big fall in sales to the US and said it and the EU need to make border control more user friendly for UK travellers
Inside Corinthia Bucharest, the luxury hotel leading Romania's pursuit of high-net-worth travellers
The Romanian capital is making a play for luxury travellers thanks to a new hotel – and they may find themselves pleasantly surprised by what they find in the city.
Constantinou Bros recruits Vicky McGlynn from ITC and promotes Mark Richardson
McGlynn joins Cypriot hotel firm as sales manager north while Richardson takes up new head of sales role for the UK and Ireland following an uptick in sales through agents
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Crystal partners with Abercrombie & Kent to offer new pre- and post-cruise extensions
The luxury cruise line’s new programme offers a wide range of land-based experiences before and after the voyage. 
Booking the newly renovated Grecotel Filoxenia Kalamata with easyJet holidays – In The Spotlight
Hear about the incredible Grecotel Filoxenia Kalamata hotel, discover the features your clients will love and find out how you can book the hotel with easyJet holidays. Plus, you could win a five-night holiday for two people so you can experience it for yourself!
Portuguese baggage handlers to stage latest in series of four-day summer strikes this weekend
Baggage handlers at Portugal’s main airports will strike from Thursday 8 August to Monday 11 August, the second in a month-long series of walkouts
'8 things I’ve learned booking rail holidays for my clients'
With holidays by train growing in popularity, one agent shares the lessons they’ve learned on selling rail travel
Home residence firm taps Pope’s sommelier as agents demand ‘exclusive’ service
The luxury residences rental company has recruited the Vatican’s wine expert in a bid to stand out against its competitors.
10 new ways to sell Italy to luxury travellers this year
Visitors to Italy are looking beyond Venice, and Rome and Amalfi Coast to explore lesser-known destinations.
Entry-Exit and Etias: the EU's new biometric border rules and visa waiver explained
The EU will this year start rolling out new border rules that will replace passport stamping, and next year introduce a new Esta-style visa waiver – here’s everything you need to know about the two new systems
RSPCA leads renewed calls for Tui to stop selling captive animal attractions
The RSPCA has also pointed out there is a law in England and Wales forbidding brands selling exploitative excursions which has never been implemented
How agents can sell a no-fly trip to three French hot spots
Paris, Provence, St Tropez: could there be a better trio of sophistication? And clients can also do them all without ever getting on a flight.
Norwegian Prima to return to UK homeport in 2027 and sail the Nordics
The 3,099-passenger Norwegian Prima is currently operating ex-UK sailings to Iceland from Southampton
EasyJet puts nearly 30 million seats on sale for summer 2026
The peak summer programme features 87,000 flights from the UK to destinations in Europe, North Africa and beyond
All change: how and why travel to Europe is poised for a reset
October launch date for new EU border rules risks half-term disruption, agents warned
Advantage has warned of possible October half-term bottlenecks at airports as the EU prepares to roll out biometric and fingerprint registration this autumn