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Middle East crisis prompts FCDO winter sun alerts and EU airspace warning
Foreign Office issues new advice for Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco among others, while the EU has advised airlines against entering Israeli and Lebanese airspace
The new adults-only resort doing luxury differently in Zante
With its swim-up suites and stunning sea views, the resort invites guests to detox from modern society and embrace the ’art of slow living’
Jet2holidays puts summer 2026 programme on sale with 22 new routes
Airline will launch new routes from Bournemouth, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stansted and Newcastle airports
Top 5: The best luxury hotels advisors need to know this week
Our roundup of this week’s best luxury properties is back.
Princess Cruises chief John Padgett vows to make the line 'the best in the UK'
Princess president John Padgett and UK boss Eithne Williamson stressed the importance of fly-cruise bookings and how growing that side of the business would help the line gain a stronger foothold in the UK and Ireland
Updated: EU reportedly ready to delay new biometric border rules again
France, Germany and the Netherlands are understood to have told the EU’s home affairs commissioner they won’t be ready to implement the new Entry-Exit System in full on the proposed 10 November launch date
Celebrity Cruises claims first with pre-registration for 2026 voyages
Celebrity Cruises claims first with pre-registration for 2026 voyages
Celebrity Cruises claims an industry first initiative with the opening of a pre-register of interest for selected 2026 departures for agents and their clients
‘It's our take on the ‘where next?’ culture’: Intrepid Travel reveals 2025 Not Hot List
Intrepid Travel has named the 10 destinations on its latest Not Hot List as part of its efforts to divert tourists away from overtourism hotspots
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Clients seeking regional departures and shoulder season value, says Advantage
The consortium has revealed some of the main trends its agent partners have seen over the past few months
Greece ponders €20 levy on cruise guests visiting sought-after destinations
Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced visitors to the likes of Santorini and Mykonos could be subjected to a €20 levy
Abta to host conference call to help members navigate new EU border rules
The call on 24 September will feature representatives from the Department for Transport and Foreign Office
European airports to reintroduce strict 100ml liquid rule from today
European airports to reintroduce strict 100ml liquid rule from today
The decision by the European Commission to reintroduce a blanket ban on liquids of more than 100ml being carried in hand luggage comes despite many European airports acquiring next-gen scanners allowing passengers to keep larger volumes of liquid in their hand luggage
It is hoped the stamp of approval will boost consumer confidence in the country's tourism sector
Portuguese ground handlers firm up weekend strike plans
Portugal’s transport workers’ union confirms plans for walkout on Sunday 31 August and Monday 1 September, which will impact all of the country’s national airports – including Lisbon and Porto
Portuguese ground handlers to walk out over late August weekend
Ground handling workers will down tools between 31 August and 1 September over pay and working conditions
New sleeper rail service to connect the UK with Venice in 24 hours
Starting 5 February, twice-weekly services will connect Brussels to Venice, opening up the prospect of a 24-hour single-change journey from the UK to Italy
Abta seeking ‘pragmatic solutions’ as EU confirms start date for new border rules
EU home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson has confirmed the EU’s new biometric border checks will take effect from 10 November, with its proposed new visa waiver scheme to follow in 2025
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Jet2.com inks flight supply deals with Fred Olsen and Princess
Passengers who book 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruises with both lines next year can choose from five UK airports
Tui chief pins slow start to peaks on change in UK strategy
Tui starting to reap rewards of new dynamic strategy, chief exec insists
Tui chief executive says new digital strategy and wider spread of destinations is helping it to reach new clients across the globe
'Spain won't avoid the hard questions when it comes to accessibility'
Spanish Tourist Office reveals roadmap to 'five-star service' for disabled travellers
The Spanish Tourist Office has released its first-ever Accessibility Findings Report as part of its ongoing Spain For All campaign, which champions accessible travel
Jet2holidays and easyJet holidays 'monitoring Athens wildfires closely'
Major package operators urge customers in the area to follow guidance from their hotels and local authorities as thousands evacuated on the outskirts of the Greek capital
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Greece on high alert as 'hellish' wildfires skirt capital Athens
Resident were forced to evacuate after a wildfire broke out in the outskirts of Athens at the weekend
G Touring increases regional departures following feedback from agents
Agents ’highlighted the need for a wider variety of departure points’ said G Touring’s UK head of sales Rachel Mould
How Greece is extending its tourism season, one island at a time
EasyJet’s extended summer schedule to Skiathos exemplifies a shoulder-season shift in Greek island tourism – but are hoteliers willing to support airlines that take the risk?
Top 5: The hot new luxury hotels agents need to know this week
Stuck for inspiration? Don’t worry, the round-up of our favourite new and noteworthy luxury properties of the week is here.