Europe

Jet2 boss rules out Gatwick launch and says no more new bases after Bournemouth

Steve Heapy has signalled an end to Jet2’s expansion into new UK bases following the announcement of a move into Bournemouth airport in 2025

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays names Bournemouth as its 12th UK base

Jet2 flights will take off from Bournemouth next summer (2025), flying to 16 destinations across Europe, the Canaries and the Med

25hours Hotels prepares to launch second property in Copenhagen

The contemporary hotel group will open its second property in Copenhagen this summer with the launch of the colourful 25hrs Hotel Paper Island.

'Expect disruption' Tui warns as Spanish airport workers plan walkouts

Disruption will likely take place at several Spanish airports, including Majorca, Madrid and Valencia

Six new routes poised to take off from Heathrow this summer

Airport to gain new connections with Abu Dhabi, Kos, Izmir, Bangalore, Barcelona and Paris-Orly this summer

Elegant Resorts' hottest spot for the summer? Tenerife

Spain and Greece remain favourites for sun worshippers, while bucket list trips to places such as Finland and Argentina have emerged as rising stars

EasyJet puts winter 2024/25 programme on sale

More than 10 million seats have gone on sale for the coming winter

Jet2 expands Bulgaria programme with new Black Sea resort

Chief executive Steve Heapy said the addition of Sozopol came ’in response to strong demand for gateways to Bulgaria’

Ambassador Cruise Line launches 2025/26 programme and new offers

The line’s two-ship fleet will sail to 130 ports in 37 countries across three continents

Spain ready to pitch new tourism strategy to UK holidaymakers

Destination poised to showcase its focuses on sustainability and higher-end tourism directly to consumers

Palma airport maintenance prompts disruption warning from Jet2

The carrier told passengers that it would try and keep any disruption to ’a minimum’ while the work was being carried out

EasyJet sees 'untapped potential' at Birmingham as new base opens

The low-cost carrier will offer 16 new routes from its new Birmingham base, including to Enfidha, Sharm el Sheikh, Rhodes and Kos

Celebrity adds new lounge, suites and restaurant space to ship

The revamped Celebrity Infinity will offer European departures from Greek port Piraeus until November

Ryanair ramps up seats to Germany ahead of Euro 2024

The low-cost carrier has added more than 4,000 seats from London Stansted and Manchester to Cologne, Dortmund and Frankfurt

Turkish budget carrier to serve Stansted following rebrand

Turkish Airlines-owned Ajet to operate ’a range of services from the UK’

Disney Fantasy to sail ex-Southampton during summer 2025

Disney Cruise Line confirms UK deployment for next year

Greece's Costa Navarino to host 2024 Abta Travel Convention

Event to be held in the Peloponnese over 7-9 October

Jet2holidays to offer Douro wine tours after bringing forward Porto programme

Jet2 has brought forward plans to launch flights to Porto from Manchester to this summer following a surge in demand

Maxx Royal to expand Turkey portfolio with first Bodrum hotel opening

The resort will include the first Scorpios in Turkey, with 12 suites designed to give special access to the renowned beach club

What's coming down the river over the next couple of years?

Harry Kemble plots a course through the new ships and itineraries arriving in the river cruise sector during 2024 and 2025

Germany facing major air and rail strike disruption this week

Lufthansa said around 100,000 passengers would likely be affected by a cabin crew strike over Tuesday (12 March) and Wednesday (13 March)

APT sales chief encourages agents to grow with river line and operator

APT’s Brad Bennetts noted how selected Danube and Douro departures would be exclusively sold through the UK and Irish market

Expanding Domes brand to make Santorini debut next month

This new family-friendly resort boasts 50 suites and villas, all of which come with their own private pools and terraces overlooking the Aegean Sea.

Insight Vacations launches small group women-only tours with agent incentive

Insight Vacations, a sub brand of TTC is launching 11 tours aimed at solo female travellers across the globe with an incentive for agents and travellers alike