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Ambassador becomes latest line to be targeted by climate action groups
The line has apologised to guests affected by its decision to dock in IJmuiden on Sunday (18 August) due to climate activists protesting in Amsterdam
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EasyJet axes hundreds of flights as cabin crew in Portugal walk out
Of the 232 flights easyJet has cancelled, 27 return flights between the UK and Portugal have been pulled, the airline confirmed in a statement
Tui chief pins slow start to peaks on change in UK strategy
Tui starting to reap rewards of new dynamic strategy, chief exec insists
Tui chief executive says new digital strategy and wider spread of destinations is helping it to reach new clients across the globe
'Spain won't avoid the hard questions when it comes to accessibility'
Spanish Tourist Office reveals roadmap to 'five-star service' for disabled travellers
The Spanish Tourist Office has released its first-ever Accessibility Findings Report as part of its ongoing Spain For All campaign, which champions accessible travel
Jet2holidays and easyJet holidays 'monitoring Athens wildfires closely'
Major package operators urge customers in the area to follow guidance from their hotels and local authorities as thousands evacuated on the outskirts of the Greek capital
Why agents are key to Amsterdam's hopes of changing its image
Byway's Paul Conroy: 'I'd love to reach out to more agents this year'
Byway’s head of partnerships Paul Conroy tells TTG’s Gary Noakes about its bold new operator and agency tie-ups, and what it plans to do with healthy new investment
'Spain won't avoid the hard questions when it comes to accessibility'
Writing for TTG, the Spanish Tourist Office’s UK director Manuel Butler reflects on humbly listening to experts to find solutions when it comes to issues around accessibility
Disney Cruise Line to launch four new ships over five-year period
The new ships will increase Disney Cruise Line’s fleet to 13 vessels
Austrian spa resort with alpaca yoga shows a different side to summer travel
Das Central in Solden, Austria, is the perfect choice for clients who want to escape the crowds of midsummer
G Touring increases regional departures following feedback from agents
Agents ’highlighted the need for a wider variety of departure points’ said G Touring’s UK head of sales Rachel Mould
Antarctica was one of the first destinations Wildfoot sold when it launched 34 years ago
What does the expedition cruise sector have in store over the next two years?
From the Arctic to Antarctica, and every expedition destination in between, Harry Kemble identifies the opportunities for agents wanting to sell more adventurous cruises in 2024, 2025 and 2026 – as well as some of the potential barriers they need to be aware of
UK cements place as Turkey's third-largest market after visits go up 20%
1.8 million UK tourists visited the country during the first six months of the year
EU airports blast bloc's decision to reinstate 100ml liquid rule from September
The trade body representing European airports said the reintroduction will penalise airports with new C3 scanners ‘operationally and financially’
Travel Trade Crusade victors to donate van as charity rally raises £70,000
Sunvil managing director Chris Wright said his winning Bounce Backers team had donated Roger the Recovery Truck to the international Ukraine Front Line coalition
UK 'may not be ready for new EU border rules by next summer' – Labour
Immigration minister Seema Malhotra said the new Labour government was ’not content’ with the Conservative government’s level of preparation for the introduction of the EU Entry-Exit System
Has Spain's patience with mass tourism snapped? And why now?
Months of protests in some of Spain’s most popular destinations ahead of the peak summer season have made headlines around the world – so have locals really had enough? And how are Spain’s tourism authorities seeking to calm tensions?
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‘Oil Kills’ activists attempt to disrupt operations at UK and EU airports
A group of Just Stop Oil campaigners were arrested at Heathrow, while activists at Cologne-Bonn airport glued themselves to the tarmac
Regent Seven Seas outlines plans to grow trade sales team alongside fleet
The ultra-luxury line is slated to launch ships in 2026 and 2029 after its parent company placed the biggest order in its history in April this year
How Reykjavik has become one of Europe's favourite hotspots
Over the course of just one weekend, Ilaria Grasso Macola discovered why the Icelandic capital sits at the top of travellers’ bucket lists
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Barcelona to hike tourist tax for day-cruise passengers, says mayor
Mayor Jaume Collboni is planning to raise the fee levied on cruise passengers spending fewer than 12 hours in the city as part of Barcelona’s push to combat overtourism
Bulgaria's Sunny Beach reclaims crown as Europe's best-value family destination
The Bulgarian resort pipped Marmaris to top spot in the Post Office Travel Money ranking, despite a nearly 10% increase in typical holiday costs
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Why agents should suggest a coolcation in the mountains of Austria and Italy
More and more travellers are investigating trips to the mountains this summer to avoid destinations that are just too hot.