Mediterranean

Trend towards all-inclusives set to continue into 2024 – Advantage

Nearly a third of all half-term bookings with Advantage members made on an all-inclusive basis, rising to 36% for 2024 bookings

Visit Malta relaunches agent training and fam programme

Marketing promotions manager Lindsey Thorpe said on Wednesday (18 October) the new courses and the fam programme show “our dedication to supporting hard-working agents”

Carnival Cruise Line to offer Dover mini-season during summer 2025

The 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle will operate nine sailings from the UK

Jet2holidays to launch new-look fam programme Destination Discoveries

Airline and operator confirms some rebranded trips will depart before the end of the year

'What I learned from my very own Race Across The World (*Europe)'

Sunvil’s Chris Wright recounts to TTG his flight-free journey from the Travel Industry Awards in London to Crete; complete with moments of self-doubt and a sleep deprived mini-meltdown, he made it – and is urging others to give overland a go

UK evacuation flights begin after airlines suspend Israel services

Government charters flights to evacuate British nationals from Israel after carriers suspend Tel Aviv services

Jet2holidays to launch packages to two new Turkish resorts next summer

Chief executive Steve Heapy said the decision came off the back of ‘strong demand’ for holidays to Turkey

Eurostar 'lacks resources' to restart London-Disneyland Paris service

Chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave tells TTG the inter-European rail operator doesn’t currently have the resources to reopen some of the direct services its axed during the pandemic

Trade 'integral' to Turkey's prospects, says new tourist board lead

Mustafa Ozkaya pledges to throw the Turkish Tourism Board’s weight behind backing agents

Cruise lines halt calls amid deadly Israel-Hamas conflict

Handful of lines set out plans to amend itineraries following resumption of conflict in the region

P&O Cruises makes play for families with half-term focused 2025/26 autumn programme

Iona will operate the cruises on 18 October, 25 October and 1 November 2025

‘Travel has no choice but to get on the front foot when it comes to the climate crisis’

TTG Media’s CEO joined more than 20 other industry representatives at the Greece National Tourist Office’s first ‘Agora’ to discuss the existential challenges facing travel – here’s what he took away

Cunard sales chief lays bare capacity challenge ahead of Queen Anne's launch

EMEA sales boss Angus Struthers stressed the importance of travel agents as the line looks to find new passengers

The end of travel as we know it? How the climate crisis could change holiday habits forever

B Corp-certified operator Intrepid has made a raft of future travel predictions as the impact of climate change becomes more prevalent, and come up with some solutions and remedies

Party Hard Travel closes summer 2023 with sales double pre-Covid levels

Youth specialist targeting further growth off the back of soaring sales, driven by a new influencer marketing focus and brand refresh

Vueling to up Spain schedule and offer Egypt, Jordan and Lapland this winter

IAG carrier to put on extra Gran Canaria, Malaga and Seville services this winter, and will offer new connections with Egypt, Jordan and Lapland as part of its ongoing focus on promoting travel during shoulder seasons

Canary Islands facing prolonged road transport strikes, FCDO warns

The Foreign Office has called on Brits to contact their holiday provider as the strikes will run throughout the month

Oceania Cruises to target 'subset' of agents in push for more UK business

Jason Worth told TTG the UK and Ireland had become the line’s top international market outside North America

Balkan Holidays announces two new destinations for 2024

Malta and northern Cyprus added to 2024 programme

Travel Village Group makes cruise site bookable in bid to capture ‘half of the market’

Southampton Cruise Centre has been part of the company’s portfolio for around 15 years

Greek ATC strike off but nationwide action prompts FCDO warning

Brits were told to avoid demonstrations ’wherever possible’ and follow the advice of local authorities

Tui upbeat about UK outlook as late summer demand endures

Tui signals strong UK market extending into 2024 with increased demand and selling prices

Cunard to base newest ship Queen Anne in Southampton for 2025

Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and the soon-to-launch Queen Anne all feature

Europe safe for holidays, says Tui, despite ongoing adverse weather

Airline and operator acknowledges uncertainty for customers created by summer disruption