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Ski operators have seen early bookings increase for ski holidays
Ski specialist online agency ceases trading as Atol holder
Get Me To The Alps’ forward bookings have been recontracted through TTA Travel
Cruise agents have welcomed the lifting of the UK government's cruise ban (Credit: iStock)
Cruise sales 'moving in right direction' after Omicron wave
Agents report an upswing in late bookings driven by resilient cruisers has helped turn the tide on Omicron uncertainty
On the Beach wants all outstanding refund credit notes to be repaid as cash refunds
Late airline Covid refunds caused 'reputational damage', says On the Beach
Airlines cost the industry its reputation during pandemic due to late refunds, On the Beach says
Gardner joined Cook in 2015 and remained with the brand when it was acquired by Chinese firm Fosun in late 2019
Phil Gardner to depart Thomas Cook
Gardner, who is leaving the OTA for a ‘new venture’, will be replaced by David Scott, while Wendy Shand has been promoted to Cook’s management team
Broadway Travel will see a major tech upgrade with its new investor involved
Broadway Travel's new owner to invest in technology
Call centre agency and sister firm, bed bank Beds With Ease, snapped up by private investor
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Agents and operators predict 'positive peaks' this month
Advantage’s Kelly Cookes said members were currently trading at 70-80% of 2019 levels
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On the Beach to launch summer 2022 TV ad campaign
The new adverts will be set to the soundtrack of Andy Williams’ Christmas classic ‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’
Travel Republic's Holiday Promise now includes its "Triple Lock Protection" for customers.
Travel Republic to use trust accounts for new bookings
Dnata-owned brand is offering new “Triple Lock Protection” to safeguard customer cash
The search is on for TTG's Top 50 Travel Agencies of 2022
Shortlist for TTG's Top 50 Travel Agencies 2022 revealed
A shortlist of 100 high street branches and nationwide agencies has been revealed for the 2022 edition of the prestigious list
The CMA has launched legal action against Teletext Holidays
CMA pauses refunds action against Teletext Holidays
Watchdog to allow Teletext liquidation before it pursues refunds for consumers
Tips for maximising the potential of email marketing during the pandemic
Gap widening between online and offline consumers, says OTA chief
On the Beach boss Simon Cooper tells TTG the pandemic has heightened existing ’polarisation’ among travellers
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
Travel 'wasting its time asking for sector-specific support'
On the Beach boss Simon Cooper tells TTG he doesn’t believe the government is likely to show any greater willingness to support travel given its scant support over the past 20 months
The CMA has launched legal action against Teletext Holidays
TTA begins making Teletext Holidays and Alpharooms refunds
Travel Trust Association to pay out after Teletext and Alpha parent Truly Travel’s membership ended, leaving the Teletext brand facing an uncertain future
Simon Cooper On the Beach CEO
On the Beach: No regrets about summer off-sale period
OTA insists it is well placed ahead of peaks, with the easing of government travel restrictions allowing bookings to recover
TTG Florida Fest to offer prize holiday to attendees
Opodo signals long-haul bookings trend for 2022
Opodo searches are overwhelmingly for long-haul travel next year, research finds
Skyscanner reportedly saw a 200% uptick in redirects from 14 to 15 October following the confirmation of the exact date the US would reopen
New data shows demand increase for US Christmas bookings
Skyscanner reported weeks commencing 13 and 20 December have seen the most demand since the country confirmed its reopening date
The CMA has launched legal action against Teletext Holidays
CMA launches legal action against Teletext Holidays parent
’The CMA does not consider Truly Holdings has done enough to provide refunds to package holiday customers with outstanding claims,’ said the authority
Fellino will relocate from Dubai to be based out of the firm's Kingston office
Antonio Fellino appointed managing director of Travel Republic
He will be based in the brand’s UK office in Kingston, to which he will be relocating from Dubai where he’s been based for the last eight years
Simon Cooper On the Beach CEO
On the Beach: Time running out to offer clarity on half-term testing
OTA says clarity ’absolutely critical’ as some people prepare to take first trips for best part of two years
American has signed up Qured to test UK passengers
On the Beach to extend free Covid tests offer into 2022
Deal covers all new bookings made before 31 October for travel through to the end of October 2022
Teletext Holidays' website
Teletext Holidays threatened with court action over unpaid refunds
Company has so far paid back £7.2 million in refunds but £600,000 remains outstanding
On the Beach wants all outstanding refund credit notes to be repaid as cash refunds
On the Beach resumes summer 21 sales with free Covid tests
On the Beach funds Covid tests for 2021 departures to Spain, Greece and Cyprus booked in September
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Thomas Cook reveals new slogan and app
New Thomas Cook slogan references predecessor as operator passes one-year milestone
Icelolly.com will be sharing exclusive search trends at TTGs Restart: Destinations event
TravelSupermarket and Icelolly seal merger
Online travel retailers join forces to form Ice Travel Group