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Travel vacancies still far down on 2023 despite March rise

C&M figures show a slight pick-up in job vacancies in March but with the total number way below that of the same month in 2023

Ellie Spooner

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Why lunch was on me at this top Algarve hotel

Anantara Vilamoura Resort offers a chance to experience the authentic Algarve – as well as top-class golf

Abercrombie & Kent to launch first riverboat in South America

The as yet unnamed 12-cabin vessel will start operating three- to four-night itineraries that can be combined in Peru from April 2025

Hotel brand launches as ‘alternative’ to existing luxury associations

World of One says it welcomes member hotels with consistently good reviews and an updated look

Ultima Expeditions to open Oasis camp in Antarctica featuring a 24-hour trip

The polar tour operator will offer guests a one-day trip to Antarctica when it re-opens its camp in November

Barbara Muckermann leaves Silversea to ‘pursue other opportunities’

Bert Hernandez, Royal Caribbean International’s senior vice-president, will succeed Barbara Muckermann in her role

Six Senses opens first Caribbean hotel on Grenada's south coast

The secluded resort on Grenada’s stunning south coast marks the first Caribbean property for the luxury hotel group

Travel Seen founder Jen Atkinson launches podcast after life-changing event

The new travel podcast by the former boss of ITC explores the life-changing impact one holiday can have on people

Industry veteran returns to travel to lead new luxury agency brand

Prior to leaving the sector to take up a role at a property management firm, Dave Osborne had worked for Exsus Travel, Tui, Sunvil Holidays and RB Collection, among others

£150m ‘agency to the stars’ snapped up by private equity firm

With the backing of ECI Partners, TAG – which books trips for stars like Jay-Z and Rihanna – said it was poised for further expansion

New women-only agents’ collective set to shake up industry with unapologetic ‘feminine energy’

Travel Sisterhood empowers female luxury travel agents by encouraging members to work together, rather than against one another.

Ponant starts search for new UK&I market manager ahead of Nabil Maillard exit

Maillard is leaving the French luxury cruise line to join the Experimental Group after six years

Shangri-La to open first Cambodia hotel in Phnom Penh this year

The Shangri-La in Cambodia will be situated in one the country’s most affluent districts when it opens later this year

Eight-year restoration project concludes at Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp

The 13th century property was home to a monastery and a hospital but now houses 108 guest rooms, spa and botanic gardens

Caribtours appoints Elaine Jones to newly created UK trade sales manager role

Based in the north-west, Jones will help Caribtours develop new business coming from British luxury agents

Ponant's latest ship unveiled ahead of summer launch

The sailing yacht can host up to 12 guests and will travel from Corsica, France this summer

Hurtigruten welcomes world's first ‘chief aurora chaser’ to Northern Lights cruise

The renowned astronomer will bring a wealth of cosmic knowledge to 12-night sailings in the Arctic

Rosewood to open second Austrian property in fairytale Salzburg castle

The 15th century castle in Salzburg was once home to Austrian nobility and will now be managed by the global hotel brand

Why Sri Lanka is the next big safari destination agents need to know about

Safari specialist Mahlatini is branching out with the launch of its first product outside Africa, featuring 18 itineraries in Sri Lanka

Grand Hyatt Barcelona opens in city's La Alta district

The Grand Hyatt Barcelona offers 465 guest rooms with an Art Deco style and is the fifth Grand Hyatt hotel in Europe

From gastronomy to golf, this Spanish hideaway has it all

Where in Spain can you find world-class golf and gastronomy at the same resort? We tee off and dine out at famed Finca Cortesin

New Barbados hotel shines light on island's south coast

The Rockley on Barbados’s south coast is now taking bookings following a major refurbishment of the former South Beach Hotel