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EasyJet to put Cairo on the budget airline map this winter
EasyJet announce a new route to Cairo from Luton, offering a year-round service ahead of the opening of the city’s big new tourist attraction
Ross Fagan joins Hays Tour Operating as trade engagement partner
Fagan will focus on increasing HTOL’s visibility, and engaging agent partners across the wider network, including Hays franchisees and its independence group members
ChatGPT integration 'just the start' of Tui’s AI journey, says CEO
Chief executive Sebastian Ebel said the chatbot will help ’simplify processes and services for customers’
Tui anticipates €25m hit from Rhodes wildfires
Tui said the extra €25m was used to cover cancellations, as well as the 12 repatriation flights used to evacuate the 8,000 customers
Luxury operator promises agents ‘next-level’ focus on its small-ship programme
Alexia Williams to spearhead next phase of growth for Unforgettable Travel Group’s land and small-ship product portfolio
Tui to ramp up hotel portfolio expansion after acquiring Zanzibar resort
European travel giant reveals it acquired more than 30 hotels over the past year
Riviera Travel to reward agents with £150 Amazon vouchers
The tour operator announced on Friday (4 August) the weekly offer will run until 1 September
'B2B, B2C – we don't discriminate,' newly-launched operator insists
Three years in the making, the Holiday Best debuted last month and is hoping to win over agents with its all-inclusive package holiday proposition
Tui puts winter 2024 programme on sale with new Egypt options
Tui adds more options in Marsa Alam and other Red Sea resorts as it puts winter 2024/5 on sale
EasyJet holidays on course to smash through £100m+ profit barrier this year
Airline’s tour operator division sees pre-tax profit triple to nearly £50 million during Q3
Jet2holidays, Hotels.com and Hoseasons honoured for customer service
Brands ranked fourth, seventh and 12th in this year’s UK customer satisfaction index, with Jet2.com also making the top 50
Aito members upbeat but still facing post-pandemic challenges
Aito members detail upbeat outlook but voice concerns over staffing and contracting
Jet2holidays defends marine parks policy amid Morrissey row
The tour operator claims it only works with facilities that adhere to the highest standards
Kuoni names former Body Shop executive its new retail director
Donna Hynes to take over from Helen Roberts, who is leaving Kuoni after 20 years
Tui's UK boss confirms new accommodation-only platform will launch to agents
Tui’s UK and Ireland managing director Andrew Flintham said the new proposition was the first in a series of products designed to expand Tui’s segmented portfolio
Etihad Holidays launches to UK trade with fam incentive
The tour operator announced on Monday (10 July) it was expanding into the UK by launching a dedicated travel agents portal
Gold Medal overhauls trade portal with flexible commission function
Digital product director Jamie Greystock said on Tuesday (27 June) the new features will help agents to ’market their business’
Why a new battle of the big three bodes well for agents
With demand and prices riding high, Gary Noakes discovers how package giants Tui, Jet2holidays and easyJet holidays hope to boost their market shares
Exsus Travel launches small group touring programme
Trips capped at maximum of 18 guests, with destinations spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, southeast Asia and Latin America
Tui signs menopause pledge to support affected colleagues
HR director Julie Tindale said on Tuesday (13 June) Tui had a responsibility to ensure staff were treated “fairly and with dignity and respect in their working environments.”
Weddings specialist appoints new general manager
Melissa Lowe-Woolley promoted to new role at Perfect Weddings Abroad with wider departmental and operational remit
Could new claims trends plague travel’s Covid recovery?
The industry is bouncing back strongly after the pandemic, but its buoyancy makes it a prime target for opportunistic lawsuits. Gary Noakes investigates.
Intrepid to review approach to advertising after ASA rap
Intrepid Travel admits use of ‘planet-friendly’ phrase in its marketing was wrong and vows to change its behaviour
Global warming 'will force ski brands to diversify over next 20 years'
Climate change means ski industry will be smaller within two decades, boss of Inghams parent Hotelplan UK, John Mansell, told Abta’s Delivering Sustainable Travel seminar on Wednesday (25 May)