Europe

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

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

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

Tui launches Lapland day trip programme and Santa packages from 11 UK airports

Tui has included Cardiff airport for the first time in a programme of Lapland day trips this winter, with the first Bournemouth getting its first departures for seven years

Inside Hotel Eden Roc: Switzerland's answer to beach-loving clients

Flamboyant and fabulous, Hotel Eden Roc’s rebirth brings classic Italian glamour to Lake Maggiore.

EU confirms October start date for new biometric border rules and Etias visa waiver price hike

Long-delayed EU Entry-Exit System will finally start on 12 October, while the upcoming Etias visa waiver has almost tripled in price from €7 (£6) to €20 (£17)

Explora Journeys to return to Monaco for Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

The luxury cruise brand will once again provide a maritime retreat to guests of the iconic racing event.

Hurtigruten to pay remote Norwegian villages up to £9,000 per visit in ‘meaningful tourism’ push

The cruise line will directly contribute 250 Norwegian kroner (around £18) per guest to three Norwegian villages each time it visits

Barcelona to cut number of cruise terminals in bid to limit passenger growth

Med’s most popular port reveals major revamp to improve sustainability and combat overtourism concerns

New rail link and e-gates access feature in UK-Germany treaty

Wide-ranging deal could finally create long-awaited rail service between two countries

EasyJet holidays 'well sold' for summer peak despite UK heatwave and lates trend

EasyJet holidays is 85% sold for the summer peak despite a later booking market caused in part by the UK heatwave, easyJet has revealed in the group’s Q3 results

UK and France signal support for opening up cross-Channel rail market

A declaration from the UK and France gives backing to cross-Channel rail competition that could end Eurostar’s monopoly after more than 30 years