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Jet2 to launch flights and holidays to fifth Canary island La Palma
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will offer La Palma for the first time from next summer with two flights a week from Stansted and Manchester to the Canary island
SunExpress launches East Midlands and expands at Gatwick, Manchester and in Ireland
Turkey’s SunExpress will make East Midlands its 14th UK and Ireland airport next summer, launching services to Antalya, while adding new services to other existing departure points
Is this the perfect cruise-starter holiday for a family?

Disaster strikes onboard Marella Discovery 2. Amy goes missing. Somewhere between the kids’ club and our cabin. My six-year-old daughter has a lonely night without her.

The next morning, we retrace our steps from the night before – which is practically the length of the ship – and find Amy, a much-loved cuddly, safe and well, propped up on the housekeeping trolley of cabin attendant Lubaib, who had scooped her off the corridor floor a few hours earlier.

Discover the new route to Antalya that earns you Amazon vouchers
Your clients now have even more choice when booking a holiday to Antalya this summer, thanks to a partnership between Anex Tours and MGA Airlines, with an agent incentive rewarding the trade for their support.
EasyJet confirms 22 new routes for winter 2025/26 including Belfast-Lapland
EasyJet wil link Northern Ireland to Lapland this winter, claiming a first from Belfast to Finland with its new route – one among 22 it is adding to an expanded schedule
Falling oil prices may mean cheaper air fares this summer, says easyJet chief
EasyJet boss Kenton Jarvis has said falling oil prices may offset constrained capacity this summer, leading to a drop in fares for his airline and easyJet’s package business
Ella Resorts' stunning new Greek properties In The Spotlight
Discover everything you need to know about Ella Resorts’ two new properties, as well as an overview of the brand’s proposition
Top family agent reveals ‘red flags’ for luxury hotel kids’ clubs
Claire Masse, founder of Frangipani Holidays, says there’s one crucial detail parents should always look for in kids’ clubs after evaluating those at some of the world’s top luxury resorts.
What's happened to the family market this year? And will it come back?
The family market has long been a staple for many travel agencies, but a drop off in forward bookings for the summer from families has left agents stumped – and concerned
Agents 'absolutely key' as Houston ramps up sport and Michelin food focus
The secret to growing its visitor numbers? Business travellers returning to this destination as leisure travellers
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
Agent reveals fam-inspired 'add-on' that made £100,000 safari booking
Mark Davidson of Oasis Portfolio reveals how he sold the Kenya trip to a longtime customer who had previously taken more straightforward holidays.  
'We're well on our way': easyJet holidays chief spells out market leadership ambition
Garry Wilson has said it would easily possible for it to become market leader in packages using its parent company’s soon-to-be 100 million seats
EasyJet holidays credits agents for new Southend base's early success
EasyJet says its new Southend base has sold more package holidays as a percentage of sales than any other base and thanks local agents
Chewton Glen group to open first hotel on Costa del Sol
Iconic Luxury Hotels is set to expand its global portfolio with the launch of Gran Marbella Resort and Beach Club.
EU Entry-Exit System delay prompts new FCDO advice
The FCDO has updated its advice on Schengen countries following the latest delay to the introduction of the EU Entry/Exit System
Perfect weather and epic adventures: meet the summer holiday destination with a difference
Boasting cooler summer temperatures in the mountains, unrivalled outdoor adventures and delicious cuisine, learn more about the Austrian Tirol
Top agent plans epic 70-day no-fly trip from Belfast to China
The journey took 70 days and included nine legs.
Jet2 switches Amalfi flights away from new airport
The carrier has abandoned a deal with Italy’s new Salerno airport, offering the Amalfi coast via the more usual gateway of Naples
Agent's ‘perfect’ place for finding family clients after winning TTG Luxury award
Claire Masse of Frangipani Holidays shares her top marketing insights after winning New Travel Designer of the Year at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025. 
Balearic Islands plans sustainable tourism tax hike in peak season
The Balearic Islands government has unveiled proposals to double its sustainability tax for many holidaymakers and crack down on rogue accommodation providers
The Austrian Tirol region's epic Alpine summer destinations In The Spotlight
Watch our video to hear why you should consider an Alpine summer holiday for your clients and some of the incredible activities available.
Jet2 predicts 10% profit lift, but warns of pressure on margins in coming year
Jet2 says it is on course for an 8-10% increase in profits this year, but has also warned its next financial year – beginning as the summer season commences – could see a squeeze on margins
The eight Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 host cities – and how to sell them
All eyes will be on Switzerland this summer when the Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 football tournament kicks off