Operators

Jet2 praises agents for getting behind Gatwick base launch

Airline and operator hails trade's response to its Gatwick plans, which it says will underpin its expansion plans over the next decade

Jet2 pins hopes on consumers' trust in brand amid ongoing market caution

Airline and operator predicts only a small capacity increase in the market in 2026, with consumers still reluctant to commit

Jet2 says going into Gatwick presents 'a unique opportunity' to extend its footprint

Airline and operator says plans to grow capacity next year will focused primarily on new Gatwick base, where it will put more than 900,000 seats on sale

Channel Islands operators rush to secure new airlift after Blue Islands collapse

The closure of Eastern Airways and now Blue Islands has left operators searching for flights to operate their 2026 packages

Tui to partially resume Jamaica programme as hotels firm up plans to reopen

Operator to restart stripped back Jamaica programme next week following Hurricane Melissa, while several major hotels – include Sandals – detail their longer-term plans to reopen

Andy Squirrell to leave Titan Travel after more than 20 years

Chief commercial officer Squirrell, who joined the Saga-owned brand in 2003, will leave the business at the end of the year

Jet2 chief promises 'competitive' pricing at new Gatwick base despite profitability warning

Steve Heapy insists launching from Gatwick represents a 'really big opportunity' for travel agents in the airport's catchment, and hints Jet2 will look to grow at Gatwick as it has at other airports

Tui Airways to increase seat-only, launch new winter routes and target Brits abroad

Chief Marco Ciomperlik reveals plans to shake up Tui's UK airline in a bid to attract more non-package customers

Travel legend Diane Court passes away: 'Her loss will be felt across the industry'

Court spent more than seven years at JTA Travel Group after roles with brands such as USAirtours, Destinology, Freedom Travel Group and Gold Medal

ITC hands Haley Powell first 'on the road' role to help build trade relations in the north

Haley Powell will replace Vicky McGlynn, who recently joined Constantinou Bros Hotels, and will report into national trade partnership manager Gary Bates

Classic Collection's Chloe Turner follows colleagues to Specialist Holidays Group

Turner to join ex-Classic colleagues Jorge Quibell and Kim Sellman at new Citalia parent SHG this month

Jade Evers to succeed Lloyd Cross as Jet2holidays general manager trade

TTG 30 Under 30 alumnus to take up new role overseeing Jet2's trade sales team after five years with the operator

'We're giving agents the support they deserve': Michelle Halsey leads wave of agency sales hires amid Explore trade boom

Explore has recruited Titan Travel’s Halsey as its first senior business development manager as it seeks to continue converting a period of rapid growth in trade sales

'A significant attack could put businesses under': Is travel the next big target for cyber criminals?

2025 has been marked by a succession of high-profile cyber-attacks – so how long will it be until travel hits the headlines for all the wrong reasons?

'A prompt solution was never likely': trade braces for US flight disruption as government shutdown continues

From domestic flight cancellations to free national park entry, US-specialist travel agents and tour operators have shared how their clients are faring during the shutdown

Kuoni adds Saint Kitts & Nevis and Turks & Caicos to its Caribbean range

Operator brings two more Caribbean destinations into its programme, offering a range of products from luxury beach stays to hiking trips

Middle East destinations 'buying' source markets to speed up tourism development

Oman uses WTM London to share more details of its new partnership with Tui and highlights how countries in the Middle East are acquiring stakes in operators to 'buy' source markets

How would you describe 2025 in one word? Travel leaders offer their thoughts...

A mic, a camera and one question for senior leaders who TTG bumped into at WTM London: Describe 2025 in one word...

Jet2 inks deal to grow UK tourism to Croatia with three new routes planned for 2026

Is the Adriatic hotspot set to become the airline and operator's next big destination?

Too much of a good thing? Is 'luxury' starting to lose its lustre?

Our industry is awash in “luxury". The word, once the exclusive domain of the few, is now being enthusiastically claimed by brands with whom, just a few years ago, you'd never make the association.

When the likes of easyJet holidays launches a "Luxury Collection", or Jet2holidays pushes its "Indulgent Escapes" line, it begs the question – is this democratising the concept for the masses, or simply diluting a once-meaningful term?

Olympic Holidays to invest in becoming 'one-stop shop' for all agents' needs

Olympic Holidays has set out its strategy for 2026, promising an upgraded booking system, more experiences and new destinations

'We've listened': Kuoni to launch new online platform to agents this month featuring 'AI-powered sales coach'

Kuoni Connect to provide agents tools, offers, learning and 'AI-driven support', as well as new ways to contact the operator – including WhatsApp

Kuoni parent Dertour to stop selling marine parks and 'experiences involving direct animal contact'

Decision follows a 'comprehensive review' of the group's animal-related products and conversations with tourism partners and animal welfare experts

'Eurostar's new trains herald a new era for clean, connected European travel'

'People aren’t just booking more flight-free travel, they’re sharing the impact and inspiring friends to travel in ways that feel better for both themselves and the planet,' says Byway head of partnerships Paul Conroy