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Travelport sold for $4.4 billion to US private equity investors
GDS operator will remain headquartered in the UK
Tui reportedly set to reveal bumper full-year financials
The Times reports the operator’s revenue will come in at just shy of €20 billion and while pre-tax profits will top €1 billion again
Which? demands airlines scrap rip-off ‘no show’ clauses
The consumer watchdog says passengers who may have legitimately missed their outbound flights were being hit by fines of up to €3,000
Business travel agency Black Tip Travel ‘getting insolvency advice’
The agency said the company took ‘heavy losses’ as a result of errors made on some bookings
Thomas Cook takes Secret Life of Five Year Olds to Turkey
Operator signs up for second series of hit Channel 4 show
Virgin Atlantic pilots vote in favour of festive strike action
The Professional Pilots Union is planning a series of one to four-day strikes over Christmas and New Year starting with a four-day walk out over December 22-25
IHG to debut upscale hotel brand voco in UAE
Hotel giant signs management agreement to rebrand Nassima Royal Hotel in Dubai
Catalan Tourist Board launches VR game to promote destination
Players can explore the history and culture of Catalonia from their living rooms
CAA calls for 'greater clarity and consistency' from airlines over rerouting
The authority has issued a deadline for carriers to make adjustments to systems and processes
US investment firms reportedly in talks to acquire GDS Travelport
A deal could be completed next week, according to news agency Reuters
Prestige Holidays expands Canada team amid sales boom
The operator has pledged to put on more agent fams, roadshows and promotions after growing its Canada team has to 10 this year with another appointment ‘imminent’
Thomas Cook signs new interline agreements
Cook is making seven new connections available after coming to terms with Air Baltic and Caribbean carrier LIAT
Warner expands hotel portfolio with Heythrop Park acquisition
The Grade II listed property dates to the 18th century and sits on 440 acres of parkland
Burmester to leave Cook; Mottershead to reprise UK chief role
Chief executive Peter Fankhauser said Mottershead’s appointment was a measure of the ’critical importance’ of turning around Cook’s performance in the UK
Thomas Cook UK boss Ingo Burmester to leave business
Chris Mottershead will return as chief of UK source market while Burmester will head up DER Touristik Central Europe
Cook shares’ volatility continues despite rebound
Tour operator’s share price rose sharply on Wednesday before falling again on Thursday
Brand USA reveals 2019 US travel trends
New UK-US routes are opening up previously inaccessible transatlantic pursuits, according to the tourist authority
Lower fuel prices help increase demand for flights
Airlines starting to feel the benefit of reduced oil prices
Better rail links vital to aviation’s post-Brexit success
Manchester Airports Group calls for improved rail access to UK airports
6 things agents must know ahead of Brexit
Abta has issued new guidance to the trade on six issues they can proactively clue up on ahead of Brexit, whatever the outcome
Carnival Cruise Line reveals name of largest-ever ship
The line announced the ship’s title on US TV during an episode of Wheel of Fortune
Costsaver launches inaugural agent ‘top achievers’ trip debuting Asia programme
The operator will offering a number of spots on an exclusive fam next year ahead of the launch of its first Asia programme
Brexit deal ‘provides certainty and confidence’ for UK airlines
Airlines UK, the trade body for UK-registered airlines, says a withdrawal agreement would be ‘in the interests of both the UK and Europe’
MSC Cruises unveils new Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows for MSC Bellissima
The shows will be exclusive to MSC’s new flagship, which is due to enter service in March 2019