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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. 
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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
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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
What next? EasyJet full of answers as net zero roadmap turns two
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
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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
Jurassic Park meets luxury: Inside Corfu's newest adults-only resort
Ella Resorts has just opened its third property in Greece – here’s why clients should head to Alkyna, on Corfu’s beguiling west coast.
Ponant adds second catamaran to boutique 'Spirit of Ponant' fleet
La Desirade joins the Spirit of Ponant programme, offering seven- and 14-day voyages exploring southern Corsica and Sardinia
EasyJet continues to divert flights as Southend airport remains shut
EasyJet has warned of another day of disruption as Southend airport remains closed while investigations into a crash that claimed four lives continue
Celestyal launches tour op brand to meet demand from agents and 'cruise curious' travellers
Celestyal’s vice-president of business development Janet Parton has been appointed managing director of Celestyal Travel but will retain her position with the company’s cruise brand
Ahead of the cuvee: why your clients will love Switzerland's burgeoning Valais wine region
Swiss wines are gaining greater recognition for their quality and unique characteristics, and your clients can get under the skin of this age-old production first hand – with a stunning backdrop to boot
Jet2 takes aim at younger and less affluent segments to broaden its appeal
Jet2 is contracting cheaper accommodation – including hostels – in a bid to attract younger and less affluent clients, which it says are not its core demographic
Jet2 expands ski programme to Salzburg, Geneva and Turin as demand soars
The airline and operator’s 2026/27 ski programme runs to more than 180,000 seats across 35 routes
Eurostar puts fifth London-Amsterdam service on sale ahead of December launch
Eurostar will up its London-Amsterdam service to five daily from 15 December with the addition of a new 8.16am service to Amsterdam Centraal station
British Airways adds two new destinations to Gatwick short-haul network
Starting from November 2025, the carrier will operate year-round services to Rabat and Graz from Gatwick
Five reasons this lesser-known Turkish hotel promises 'art and joy'
With its enviable location, unique “art and joy” philosophy and new Sunset suites for this summer, Lujo Hotel Bodrum is a resort well worth having at your fingertips for impressive Mediterranean getaways
Crete 'ready to welcome visitors as normal' following wildfire
Around 1,500 tourists and residents were evacuated late last week owing to a fire in the Ierapetra region
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Tui launches 2026/27 winter programme with new Lapland alternative and 'value' pledge
Three new concept hotels, new routes to Turkey and Egypt, extra short-, mid- and long-haul capacity and trips to Arctic Lakeland among additions
Youth experience agreement with EU will be capped, minister confirms
The proposed UK/EU Youth Experience Scheme will have a cap on numbers unlike the pre-Brexit youth mobility programme, a minister involved in talks has said.
Agent reveals enquiries jumped after celebrity client's surprise announcement
Rebecca Murphy, founder of Travelista, has seen a surge in interest since organising a luxury holiday for Coleen Nolan.
How you can send your clients into the 'wild heart of Europe'
A lesser-known mountain range and a tour that combines one operator’s passion for conservation, rewilding and community tourism