Mid haul

The Swiss firm is reported to be interested in a deal worth about £400 million

Peaks campaign ads - which company do you think had the best?

For many, the festive period would not be the magically slovenly occasion that it is without a good ol’ telly binge. But as far as we’re concerned, it was all about those all-important turn-of-the-year campaigns as the peaks season ramped up.

But which travel companies were the shinning stars? Who provided the unmissable moments and who delivered the wow factor?

Greece is number one 'searched for' summer 2017 destination, reveals Cook

The operator said Greece topped the list of most popular summer 2017 destinations searched for online by its customers, on Christmas and Boxing Day

FCO issues advice as sand storm continues to affect Cape Verde flights

Sal was the only island receiving international flights on Thursday morning

Monarch's mobile transactions rise 300%

Monarch claimed its decision to scrap credit card fees had been welcomed by customers

Operators up peak tactics

Operators have released new details about their peaks campaigns, promising discounts and extra value offers for customers

Mottershead: Why Thomas Cook has cancelled its summer 2017 Sharm programme

Managing director, Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, Chris Mottershead, explains why the operator has cancelled its entire summer 2017 Sharm el Sheikh programme

Thomas Cook cancels summer 2017 Sharm programme

Customers who had booked will be offered alternative holidays

Monarch predicts £26m fall in profits as 2016 proves a 'challenging year'

The group’s bookings for summer 2017 however are currently up 40% year-on-year

Thomas Cook launches new animal welfare policy

The group’s chief executive admitted he was “disappointed” with the findings of an audit into a selection of attractions sold by the operator

Gold Medal overhauls brochure range in response to growth in new markets

Next year’s South Africa brochure has been rebranded as Africa to reflect a 45% year-on-year growth across the continent

Thomson unveils final Christmas campaign before Tui rebrand

The operator is set to be rebranded as Tui next year

Analysts predict Tui profit rise

The firm is expected to top its own annual bookings growth targets of 10% in its full-year results

Jet2holidays to sell villas for first time with Jet2Villas

The new venture will offer villas in destinations including Majorca, Menorca, mainland Spain, the Algarve, Greece and Croatia

Aito members consider Airbnb ‘cooperation’

The chairman of Aito believes “cooperation” between its members and Airbnb could happen in the foreseeable future

Thomas Cook names 2017 charities to support

The operator’s staff will raise funds for a number of charities

Iran and Jordan on Cox & Kings' 'hot list' for 2017

The operator has made its predictions based on political changes in the world and major events and anniversaries

Dreaming big: Bucket list holidays from around the world

Asking clients about their bucket lists is an easy conversation starter. TTG seeks inspiration from the travel industry about their own dream holidays

The travel chiefs recognised as leading LGBT executives

Mark Anderson of Virgin Holidays, Jo Rzymowska from Celebrity Cruises and Alan Joyce, chief executive of Qantas have all ranked in the top 100

Industry meets with government to demand lift of Sharm ban

More than 30 businesses within the travel industry have met with MPs to highlight how devastating the ban on UK flights to the resort has been

Tui unveils European 'master brand' ad

It will be launched in eight European markets this autumn but the Tui rebrand won’t launch in the UK and Ireland until next year

Swaffield vows: Monarch's Atol won't go down to the wire next year

Monarch’s boss also insisted there was “no reason” for the business to be sold in the near future

Trade reacts to Monarch funding announcement

It has been suggested the carrier must now "clarify its position in the market"

Tui Group 'optimistic' about this year

Travel giant raises earnings forecast