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Six feared dead after Red Sea tourist sub sinks weeks after FCDO warning
A tourist submarine has sunk off Hurghada on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, with six Russians reported to be killed, raising more questions about safety standards in the country
Air Canada expands transatlantic network with new Edinburgh-Montreal link
Three-times-weekly peak summer service to take off on 27 June
Suppliers urged to do more to help agents tell them apart
TTG’s first Agenda event of the year ’unpacked peaks’ and explored some key market trends, including demand for ’differentiated product’ and more long-haul options, as well as the impact of a second Donald Trump presidency
Singapore Airlines to expand Gatwick service to daily operation
Five-times-weekly route launched less than a year ago to go daily from 31 March
Raffles Hotels & Resorts to make Italy debut with renovated 1920s property
The Accor brand has announced its Italy expansion after the recent confirmation of Raffles Tokyo and Raffles Raffles Goa Shiroda. 
InteleTravel acquires sport and entertainment ticketing platform
InteleTravel has paid an undisclosed sum for a ticketing specialist that will operate as a stand-alone brand and provide product for its agents
Inside Travel Group creates dedicated agency sales team after record Q1 for trade business
Asia specialist to transition to single point of contact for agents, led by senior team leader Claire Brothers
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Tui hopeful two Marella new-builds will generate €10 million a month from 2031
Tui Group’s UK cruise arm Marella Cruises currently operates five ships – Marella Voyager, Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, Marella Explorer and Marella Explorer 2
Hays Travel branch the latest to leave the high street – why are agencies moving shops?
By relocating its Bishop Auckland store, Hays Travel has followed in the footsteps of rivals such as Tui and Barrhead Travel
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Abta LifeLine reveals it wrote off £78,000 in debt for travel staff last year
Abta’s charity arm, Abta LifeLine, helps travel professionals who are struggling financially to pay their debts
How agents worked through the night to save holidays during Heathrow shutdown
Agents have been working around the clock to save their customers’ journeys after a ’significant’ power outage shut down Heathrow
Heathrow to restart some flights following power outage
The UK’s largest airport is set to restart flights after being hit by a "significant" power outage early on Friday (21 March)
Hays Travel awards millions in bonuses to 4,500 employees after £3 billion sales bounty
Staff at the UK’s largest independent agency will receive £100 per year of service after the agency reached £3 billion in total transaction value six weeks ahead of its year end
Chewton Glen group to open first hotel on Costa del Sol
Iconic Luxury Hotels is set to expand its global portfolio with the launch of Gran Marbella Resort and Beach Club.
Gatwick pursues long-haul goal with new Kenya and Bahrain routes
The hub is counting the benefits of attracting more long-haul airlines, with Kenya Airways and Gulf Air the latest to bring services
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Celebrity Cruises captain Kate McCue jumps ship to Four Seasons Yachts
Captain Kate McCue, an Instagram celebrity with one million followers, has joined Four Seasons Yachts after almost 10 years at Celebrity Cruises
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Elegant Resorts shares luxury sports brand plans with 'niche' angle
The tour operator says it will empower its trade partners to organise elite sports travel as it embarks on a new era under Gordon McCreadie’s leadership. 
Domes Resorts, NCL, Star Clippers: all the latest travel trade people moves
This week’s people moves includes the promotion of Penny Naoum and Kirsty Webb as well as Celebrity Cruises captain Kate McCue joining Four Seasons Yachts
EU Entry-Exit System delay prompts new FCDO advice
The FCDO has updated its advice on Schengen countries following the latest delay to the introduction of the EU Entry/Exit System
Stunning pictures capture Universal's latest theme park for the first time
Universal Orlando has shared a first glimpse inside its fourth and latest theme park, Universal Epic Universe, ahead of its opening in May
Travel bosses call for clarity after EU delays €7 visa waiver again
Travellers from non-EU countries such as the UK will not need to pay the €7 visa waiver at least until early 2027
Virgin Atlantic wants agents to sell new zero-emissions air taxi service
Through the partnership, the carrier aims to offer zero-emission, short-range journeys across the UK, starting with regional and city connections from the carrier’s Manchester and Heathrow hubs
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Easyjet holidays vows to make sustainable travel 'affordable for everyone'
The tour operator’s report highlights the environmental, social and governance principles (ESG) that guide easyJet’s strategy and the measures it has taken to become more sustainable
Barrhead boss makes 'bricks and mortar' pledge as she reveals £300,000 investment
The travel agency has so far invested more than £500,000 to give its stores a ’nice, bright and airy look’ and help encourage high footfall