Mid haul

Russia sales kick off as England fans rally behind the Three Lions

Trade scores extra-time bookings ahead of England’s crunch World Cup semi-final

Increase in sales to Middle East and Indian Ocean for Travel 2

Double-digit growth has driven an expansion in the programme

Luxury specialist announces stopover offer for late summer bookings

The biggest saving available is £521 per person

Mecca for trekkers: top hikes in the Middle East

From ancient cities to dusty desert plains, the Middle East’s wonders render the region a go-to destination for hikes and walks, says Abra Dunsby.

Abta pleads for clarity from government over Brexit

Need for urgent progress over Brexit, says Abta’s Tanzer

Heathrow expansion approved by Parliament

MPs have voted to build a new £14bn third runway at the west London hub

Tui moves closer to scrapping brochures in green drive

Tour operator still aiming to end UK brochure production by 2020

Tui blasted over Birmingham airport delays

Holidaymakers take to Twitter to complain about operator’s customer service

ITT 2018: Why Tui is likely to be boosting Tunisia capacity - but not this year

New UK and Ireland managing director Andrew Flintham said Tui would "continue to increase the programme - but it won’t be this summer"

Jet2holidays 'willing to innovate and take risks' to deliver public demand

Head of trade sales Alan Cross told TTG its 2018 conference location, Antalya, had broken into the tour operator’s top three most in-demand destinations

The Travel Corporation signs wildlife declaration

Organisation becomes one of the first to sign up for new WTTC initiative

Tui Group boss says keeping sales in-house is key

Tui Group chief Fritz Joussen contradicts cruise chief’s call for independent agents’ support

Former DJ to add spin to Global's 25th year

Ex-breakfast show host among six new Global Travel Group appointees

Tui’s Caron promoted as Wilson heads to easyJet Holidays

Former UK distribution and cruise director moves to new group role

How diverse is your workforce?

Industry leaders were urged to consider how diverse their workforces are as the gender pay gap and diversity were put on the travel agenda at the Barclays Travel Forum

Tui opens latest hi-tech store in Liverpool

Retail park in Liverpool gets newest Tui concept shop

Clia confirms Manchester and Norwich events

River and luxury cruise events for agents revealed

Why you should be sending your clients to the Canaries and Atlantic Islands in 2018

Forget what you thought you knew about the Canaries and Atlantic Islands. From stargazing to trail running, this year each island is upping the ante, says Abra Dunsby.

Jeremy Ellis to quit Tui

He stands down after 27 years at the company

Abta makes it onto Superbrand list again

Abta receives branding accolade for the 12th consecutive year

Returning to Tunisia: What clients can expect

With Tunisia back on sale for the British market this spring, Riadh Saidani, a Thomas Cook rep at Les Orangers Beach hotel in Hammamet, tells Sophie Griffiths what tourists can look forward to when they visit

Markets, mountains and the medina: Exploring Marrakech

Treasure-trove souks, glorious architecture and adventures in the Atlas Mountains provide Abra Dunsby with a heady mix on a trip to Marrakech

New premium Heathrow rail link will be cheaper than Express service

Crossrail to charge extra for Heathrow connection but will undercut Heathrow Express

Lufthansa Group profits fly in record 2017

Record €3 billion result for German airline giant