Skip to main content

Europe

British Airways owner shrugs off Trump tariffs amid 'robust' demand for key routes
International Airlines Group (IAG) continues to enjoy ’robust demand’ for key transatlantic routes which continue to be ’a major area of strength’
Spreading the good word: what opportunities does faith-based tourism present for agents?
It’s seen as a niche market, but religious tourism benefits from a huge client base keen to visit the world’s sacred sites. Ilaria Grasso Macola explores the opportunities for agents
Why Domes Zeen Chania might just be Crete's coolest secret
Combining family-friendly sophistication with laid-back romantic appeal in an enviable location, meet the Cretan escape with enticing new developments for this summer
'Balkan Holidays lost its way relying on practices from decades ago'
While lamenting its demise, two experts in travel to the region have told TTG the collapse of Balkan Holidays came as a result of a failure to adapt its business model to changing times
Trafalgar to enter growing river cruise market with sailings on Rhine and Danube
The TTC Tour brand will launch two ships – Trafalgar Reverie and Trafalgar Verity – in spring 2026 with travel agents being given the first opportunity to book the cruises
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to enter river cruise market
The initial agreement with Transcend Cruises will run through to at least 2028
Help us bring back resort reps and chalet hosts, industry leaders urge govt
A group of 67 travel industry leaders have written to the government urging it to lobby Brussels over the Brexit ban on posted workers overseas in forthcoming talks with the European Union
‘Destinations are reaching their limits, and we need to help,’ say top operators
Addressing Spain’s annual sustainability summit, Spain Talks, senior figures from Tui and easyJet holidays acknowledged the need to address overtourism in holiday hotspots by showcasing destinations at different times of year
Spain and Portugal scramble to restore travel links following mass power outage
Some 185 flights due to depart Portugal on Monday (28 April) were cancelled, and 205 from Spain, amid the blackout
Recap: Spain and Portugal hit by mass power outage – airports and rail services affected
Spain’s national railway company, Renfe, said the country’s ’entire national electricity grid was cut off’ shortly after midday on Monday (28 April)
A new dawn for river cruising – and AmaWaterways doesn’t plan on stopping there
The line has just launched two ships, including one on Colombia’s little travelled Magdalena River, and there’s more to come.
European ministers agree phased approach to new biometric border rules
The European Commission said the EES will be rolled out over a six-month period to avoid teething problems, but has not set a new date for the launch
UK and EU ready to make concessions to establish youth mobility framework
UK government no longer ruling out an agreement with EU on youth mobility
Operators target Balkan Holidays customers affected by UK closure
The specialist tour operator on Thursday (24 April) announced it was closing down its UK operation on Thursday after nearly 60 years
Jet2 finally puts new Jet2Weddings brand on sale through agents
Jet2Weddings was launched as a direct brand late last year and is now available to agents to offer their clients
Silversea’s Silver Endeavour returns to the UK for 2025 season
The luxury mega ship is back in Portsmouth to begin its next season of sailings
Classic Collection adds Luxor, Tangier and Tromso plus more than 600 new hotels
Operator expands online booking portfolio available to agents with new destinations and more hotels in Agadir, Sicily, Malaga, Montenegro and Bulgaria
Fam trip boosts agency's Lapland sales – and inspires agent to lead her own trip
The homeworker who returned from a three-night fam trip to Lapland – and decided to lead her own group tour
Corendon Airlines eyes Egypt and senses opportunities in UK regions
Six months into his role at the Turkish carrier’s UK country manager, Matthew Carpenter sets out his vision for growing into the UK market – in partnership with travel agents
Feel the force: how the retreats market is going from strength to strength
Retreats are becoming a more popular part of the ever expanding wellness sector and advisors should become a bigger part of the sector
Easter strike by Tenerife hotel workers prompts Foreign Office warning
Hotel and hospitality workers in Santa Cruz province start two-day walkout
Greece reveals latest sustainable tourism initiatives amidst return as TTG’s Destination Partner
As the Greek National Tourism Organisation enters its third year as the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes Destination Partner, its UK and Ireland director Eleni Skarveli has revealed the recent steps the country has taken to promote responsible tourism.
Lanzarote floods put squeeze on Easter breaks; latest from Tui and Jet2
Tui cancels ’small number’ of holidays, while Jet2 warns several hotels have closed to arrivals
Taking a ride on La Dolce Vita Orient Express – Italy’s newest luxury train

Dozens of candles flicker along the dark corridor of the 16th-century palazzo as guests alight from gleamingly varnished launches and enter Venice’s largest private garden, with champagne in hand.