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Intrepid Travel's Spain flooding appeal nears $20,000
The tour operator is raising money to support communities in the Valencia region and Castilla La Mancha, two of the areas most severely affected by flash flooding over the past week
Royal's Liberty of the Seas to sail ex-Southampton in 2026
Liberty’s summer 2026 programme will see it sail a range of two- to nine-night voyages from Southampton, including a solar eclipse sailing
'Dynamic pricing could play a powerful role in addressing overtourism'
’For dynamic pricing to deliver overtourism benefit, travellers must not view it as a tool for maximising profits,’ writes 8020 Communications founder and chief Marc Cornelius for TTG
First Class Holidays acquires African Pride and Knighton Reeve
Tailor-made specialist said the acquisition would enhance its long-haul portfolio
Tui to resume flying from Southampton after 15-year hiatus
Flights to Majorca will run every Tuesday from 27 May 2025 and 20 September 2025 to align with Marella Cruises’ summer programme
Princess Cruises 'tailors' trade platform ahead of Star Princess launch
The line believes the upgrades will make the booking process even smoother for agents
Travel Counsellors offers agents live hotel booking capability
Travel Counsellors has upgraded its Phenix system to allow live hotel bookings and to show real-time availability as it searches for more accommodation partners
Luxury travel company launches VIP club for top advisors
The Suite Club will have just 28 members who will be offered a number of benefits and resources
Tauck to launch two new-build river ships in France in 2026
Two new ships will join the Tauck fleet in spring 2026 sailing the Rhone and the Seine
Elegant Resorts launches loyalty scheme for agents
Elegant Resorts says it hopes the new initiative will encourage partnerships more luxury travel advisors.
Barrhead Travel founder Bill Munro passes away aged 80
The former Scottish banker is hailed as one of travel’s biggest names as he revolutionised the concept of high street travel agencies in the 1970s
EasyJet holidays expands portfolio with two new destinations
Tour operator easyJet holidays has added the Tunisian island of Djerba and the Norwegian town of Tromso to its roster
Tui River Cruises to launch its largest ship to date in 2026
Starting spring 2026, newly refurbished Tui Aria will operate sailings between six and nine nights from Amsterdam, Basel and Frankfurt
Top trends for 2025 revealed at TTG Luxury Travel Summit
From changing lifestyle habits of 50+ solos to sleep-enhancing stays, travel compnies should be looking to a range of lifestyle trends to inform brand behaviour and developments
More than 90% of trade believe agents should undergo mandatory exams
According to 94% of respondents, travel agents should undergo training before joining the sector while 90% feel the profession is threatened by non-professionals
UK travel trends for 2025 revealed in new report
PoB Hotels has unveiled the findings of its second annual travel trends report.
'Hundreds' of British Airways flights grounded by engine parts issue
The carrier has axed services this winter and pushed back the launch of its Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur route from November 2024 to April 2025
Travel sweats on Budget to assess full impact of winter fuel payment cut
Will agents’ older clients look to weather the British winter, or escape abroad to sunnier climes? Travel is hoping new chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget on 30 October will hold some answers
'Hundreds' of Abta members still seeking 'clarity' on new EU border rules
The association is putting on two coach trips to the Port of Dover for members to hear about the preparations for the rollout in the coming weeks
G Adventures to launch 'exclusive' female-led trips for solo travellers
Operator’s new ’Solo-ish Adventures’ range will be led by female chief experience officers
Aman to launch first Maldives resort on secluded atoll
The luxury hotel brand is set to make its debut in the Indian Ocean hotspot.
Park Hyatt London River Thames to make debut
The luxury skyrise hotel will open on London’s iconic river in October, with 203 rooms
Abta head of membership Danny Waine to leave association after four years
Waine, who joined Abta at the height of the pandemic, plans to relocate later this year but will remain in travel
Why Explora Journeys has the biggest culinary budget at sea
The luxury cruise line has one chef for every seven guests and its new culinary experience is making its debut on Explora II