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Further 175,000 FTI trips cancelled as package takeover talks fail
Further 175,000 FTI trips cancelled as package takeover talks fail
All FTI Touristik trips due to depart from Saturday 6 July cancelled with immediate effect
Not in the Guidebooks expands Arctic programme with new Norway trips
The collection, which will be expanded again later this year, now features more options to stay with local hosts and experience Norway’s fjords by boat and rail
Popular Greek resort reveals redesigned suites
The Greek resort complex has elevated the residences of its Asterias property.
Explora II successfully completes sea trials ahead of maiden voyage
The MSC Group-owned luxury cruise line has finished the testing phase of its second ship, Explora II.
Orient Express train
Accor partners with LVMH for Orient Express development
The luxury hospitality company has teamed up with LVMH to accelerate the growth of its Orient Express products
Volcanoes Safaris to open Kibale Lodge in Uganda
The luxury ecotourism specialists will open their fifth property in Uganda this July
Abercrombie & Kent to offer special flight service on villa bookings
The luxury travel company will help agents source flights for all UK clients booking villas
Finalists revealed for Travel Industry Awards by TTG 2024
The shortlist has been revealed ahead of the show-stopping ceremony in London on 26 September
Jules Verne team with Tarek Imam
‘Help us shift perceptions about Egypt with the travelling public’
Jules Verne unites with its DMC to call for the trade’s support in selling the destination, which has suffered because of its proximity to the escalated conflict.
Prestige Travel unveils major US programme expansion
Prestige Travel will offer combined US and Canada packages in an expanded North America line-up for 2025
Minor Hotels to expand European and Indian portfolio
Minor Hotels to expand sales team amid Europe and India expansion
The Bangkok-based hotel group is set to add 200 new hotels to its portfolio by the end of 2026
Classic Collection completes transition back to 'one brand, one platform' model
New booking platform features more than 5,000 hotels across 78 destinations following the merger of its Classic Collection Holidays and Classic Package Holidays brands
TTG Luxury editor reflects on Antarctica trip that changed her life in candid travel podcast
April Hutchinson was more than 10,000 miles from home when she discovered her mother had passed away
Youtravel is FTI's bed bank brand
Youtravel cancels more bookings with FTI crisis set to roll into July
Trade bed bank Youtravel has apologised to agents as it cancels more bookings due to fall out from the insolvency of its parent company FTI
Hotel Valldemossa
Unearthing the perfect Majorca hideaway for an adults-only escape
The luxurious residence offers just 12 guest rooms and breathtaking views of Palma Bay
Travel Department UK's launch to the trade 'beating all expectations'
Irish operator pledges to work with more agents with an expanded 2025 programme
Former industry exec Steve Endacott becomes 'AI election candidate'
Former Airtours boss Steve Endacott is to make another attempt at gaining political office, this time as an avatar candidate to promote artificial intelligence
Tenerife in the Canary Islands is a winter sun favourite (Credit: iStock)
EasyJet puts Tenerife holidays on sale from Southend for summer 2025
New route is among several scheduled to launch next summer when the airline and operator opens a three-aircraft base at Southend
Virgin Atlantic confirms Toronto return ahead of 40th anniversary
Virgin Atlantic will recommence flights to Toronto early next year, it has confirmed ahead of its 40th anniversary celebrations on 22 June
Mar-Bella Collection to host agents at new hotel ahead of opening
The family-owned hospitality group is set to open Avali, a beachfront resort in Corfu, to its collection of hotels
Martin Bamford rejoins Africa Collection as sales manager
Bamford returns to the specialist after a spell as JTA’s regional sales manager – south
FTI Touristik failure: the story so far and knock-on effects for the UK travel trade
Operator giant FTI Touristik filed for insolvency on Monday (3 June) sending shockwaves through the European tourism sector – here are the ripple effects for the UK
Tui rolls out accommodation-only platform to Irish market
Tui takes on FTI clients following operator's 'disheartening' collapse
The group has pledged to help clients, hoteliers and destinations affected by the insolvency of German rival FTI Touristik
Jet2 to restart free resort flight check-in in the Canaries this summer
Jet2holidays reassures clients over FTI hotel concerns
UK operators have become embroiled in the FTI collapse via its portfolio of hotel brands in popular Mediterranean resorts