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Travelpack teams up with villa specialist SPL to offer packages
New stream of SPL Villas product now available to agents
Olympic Holidays adds new Ikos resort to 2023 programme
Ikos Odisia on sale for 2023 through Greek island specialist
Swan Hellenic unveils 2023 expedition cruise season
Diana, the line’s third and largest vessel, will sail the Mediterranean from 2023
Malta to launch 'megafam' competition on National Travel Agent Day
Open to all UK agents, five spaces are up for grabs and the trade can either enter by joining the Visit Malta Trade Facebook group or by making a booking to Malta with Mercury Holidays
Explora Journeys reveals new small group Mediterranean tours
Destinations include Ibiza, Calvi and Kastellorizo
Jet2holidays to hold 2022 agent conference in Portugal
Operator says the bash at the 3HB Guarana in the Algarve will be its largest ever with 350 delegates and top performing agents due to attend
Malta to end pre-travel Covid test requirement this month
From 25 July, people travelling to the island destination without a vaccine or recovery certificate will no longer need to present evidence of a recent negative test for Covid-19
'Look to long-haul for flight certainty', says operator
Long-haul flights less likely to be cancelled and can be cheaper than short-haul, says Florida specialist
Red Savannah celebrates 10th anniversary and ‘phenomenal’ sales
Specialist operator Red Savannah is celebrating a surge in sales as it belatedly marks its 10th anniversary
Agents given first chance to see Scenic Eclipse in Europe 
Scenic Group hosted 46 agents aboard several sailings, showcasing the Polar Class 6-rated vessel for the first time in the region
Why island hopping is the best way to explore Malta’s highlights
There’s nothing like an island getaway to recharge the batteries, and the Maltese Islands offer the cultural buzz, natural beauty and sun-splashed beaches to tick all the boxes, just a three-hour flight away from the UK
MSC Cruises adds Bellissima to 2022 Med programme
The line will offer 15 ships in the Mediterranean this year
Gain in Spain: industry buoyed by top destination's return
Spain’s decision to finally ease its Covid-19 entry requirements for UK visitors has led to a surge of confidence – and bookings
Greece eases rules on masks in indoor public spaces
Face coverings no longer required in taxis, indoor public areas and on flights
TTG launches new 'Fairer Travel Week'
Taking place from 4 - 8 July, Fairer Travel Week, in association with the Spanish Tourist Office will feature Travel Pride, a Sustainability and Diversity Forum and an online supplier showcase event
Cyprus poised to scrap Covid travel rules this week
Country to lift all Covid travel restrictions from Wednesday (1 June)
Catch up on-demand

Travel agents, tour operators and other buyers were invited to a range of events across the week, including virtual training sessions, culinary workshops, senior-level panel discussions and in-person wine-tasting.

Cook's Club Corfu to offer on-demand a la carte dining
Debuting this week, the new hotel will be the brand’s first to offer an all-inclusive ‘feel free’ concept, with guests able to order fresh food from the menu whenever they like
Cyprus to host 2023 Travel Village Group conference
Agency boss said the team hoped to arrange a chartered flight from Manchester airport for agents travelling to the event next year
Multi-centre focus for Classic’s new Morocco and Egypt brochure
New collection inspired by demand for Nile cruise and stay holidays, and trips to Marrakech, Morocco’s Agafay desert and the High Atlas mountains
Explore ups sustainability focus with new European trips
The operator said it briefed its product team to include travel by public transport in the new itineraries ’wherever possible’
Catalonia seeks to grow awareness as premium destination
Travel buyers from the UK can register to attend a luxury travel workshop and fam trips in the region this November
SPL Villas to launch to UK trade this month
The Mediterranean villa specialist has appointed a trade partnerships manager to educate agents on its product
Valiant Lady to arrive in Barcelona ahead of maiden sailing
Cabin prices start from €1,114pp for seven-night voyages across the Mediterranean