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Travel industry veteran to lead training at Tour America brands
Neasa McHugh left Irish travel agency Tour America in 2009 but has now returned to lead training and development at the company
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Former Crystal River Cruises boss joins SeaDream Yacht Club
Littlejohn joins the boutique luxury cruise line after finishing a long-term consulting agreement with Silversea Cruises
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Albania, Zambia and Shropshire named as 'destinations to watch' this year
Abta says 2024 will be the year travel volumes return to 2019 levels, with Albania, Aruba, Zambia and Shropshire named among 10 destinations agents should keep their eye on this year
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Colletts Travel to return to the high street later this month
Colletts said the new and refurbished shop will serve ’as a hub’ for its travel advisors, who have been working remotely since the pandemic
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If Only vows to cut agent call waits further during peaks
The luxury specialist has also sent 200 agent partners printed copies of its new 76-page brochure, its first featuring European beach holidays, ahead of peaks
MSC's Antonio Paradiso: 'We're in a golden age for cruise'
Explora Journeys aims first UK wave offer at new-to-cruise passengers
The line’s UK and Ireland managing director Antonio Paradiso said he was ‘hopeful’ the offer would attract ‘a new generation of guests’
The Big Question: Is there a future for private jets in travel?
£150m travel agency attracts attention of leading private equity firms
TAG, formerly known as The Appointment Group, organises travel itineraries for pop stars including Lady Gaga and Rihanna
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Spots on 'ultra-luxury' fams to be won in Pure Luxury peaks campaign
Agents could be joining the operator on the west coast of Mexico or Mauritius
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Agents to earn free stays with Domes Resorts incentive
Each confirmed booking made up to 28 February 2024 will secure a free one-night stay
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Nanuku Resort Fiji: A climate-friendly piece of paradise
Located 30 miles east of Fiji’s capital Suva, Nanuku Resort Fiji offers guests the chance to relax and wind down surrounded by breathtaking landscapes
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Kuoni reveals first TV ad for four years as part of 'highly targeted' peaks campaign
Launching on Boxing Day, Kuoni’s campaign will run across streaming services, radio, Spotify, YouTube, press, direct mail and online
Mandarin Oriental Setouchi will open in phases, starting in 2027
Mandarin Oriental announces new resort for Setouchi region
Mandarin Oriental, Setouchi will comprise of three properties across a trio of Japanese islands, joined by a yacht tour
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Why some of travel's biggest brands are turning – or returning – to the trade
TTG caught up with a handful of major brands that are either starting to work with agents again, or work with the trade for the first time. Gary Noakes reports
Mondrian Hong Kong offers rooftop views
Mondrian opens doors to new Hong Kong venture
The 324-room Mondrian Hong Kong, located in the Tsim Sha Tsui neighbourhood, marks the group’s first location in Greater China
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Scenic Group reveals doubling in winter sales ahead of ‘biggest-ever’ peaks push
Scenic and Emerald Cruises’ trade sales for October to December 2023 have doubled compared to the same time last year as the brands reveal their strongest sales week of 2023
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Checking in to Parisian newcomer Le Grand Mazarin
This newcomer promises style-conscious guests a five-star escape in one of the city’s most enduring neighbourhoods
Aman at Sea announces new CEO and date for superyacht launch
Aman at Sea announces new CEO and date for superyacht launch
Aman at Sea has appointed Jonathan Wilson, former vice-president of Princess Cruises and Hilton Worldwide, as its new chief executive officer
Recommend a fondue at Geneva's Noel du Quai Christmas market
Why Geneva will jingle your clients’ bells this Christmas
The Swiss city will turn the Grinchiest Grinch into a fan of all things festive, as our writer discovered on a recent visit
Changi T2 is home to a sparkling, reflective pond platform
Is this the world’s coolest airport terminal?
Changi T2 has redefined airport luxury and efficiency with a whole lot of nature thrown in
Singapore Airlines will fly its Airbus A350 from Gatwick next year
Singapore Airlines to make Gatwick debut next summer
Singapore Airlines is to fly from Gatwick for the first time next summer, offering five flights a week
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Kempinski unveils plans for Transylvania’s first five-star hotel 
The €70 million mountain resort, located in Poiana Brasov, marks Kempinski’s debut address in Romania
The new-look lobby on Wind Star
Windstar Cruises begins multi-million-dollar yacht refurbishment project
All three yachts – 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit and 342-guest Wind Surf– are set for renovations
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One&Only announces new resort for Antigua 
Set for a 2027 opening in Half Moon Bay, the new project will expand the brand’s presence in the Caribbean.
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Tailor-made specialist hires Rachel Coffey to spearhead trade push
Former Travel Corporation director of sales and business development Coffey returns to travel with Routescape as its chief operating officer