Operators

EasyJet names new chief executive as Johan Lundgren steps down

EasyJet chief financial officer Kenton Jarvis will replace chief executive Johan Lundgren when he steps down from his role early next year

Spanish anti-tourist protests ‘no threat to our bottom line' – Tui

According to Tui Group chief executive Sebastian Ebel, the protests do not involve Tui as they focus mainly on the negative impact of tourism on housing and rising living costs

Intrepid Travel to expand Jordan programme with launch of dedicated DMC

The tour operator’s destination management company will operate all nine small group tours in the Middle East country from this summer

Jet2CityBreaks doubles Norwegian programme for 2025

With three new airports signed up, Jet2CityBreaks will be offering seven departure points in 2025

Tui hits record revenue levels despite 4% price hike

The group expects to see revenue to increase ’by at least’ 10% year-on-year for the year ending in late September

Domes to launch beach-side glamping resort in Greece

The beachside resort will feature ‘luxent’ cabanas for an elevated glamping experience.

Classic Collection confirms timeline for B2B restructure and reiterates trade commitment

According to recently-promoted B2B director Si Morris-Green, Classic Collection’s consolidation will help ’leverage opportunities to the benefit of our agent partners, mutual customers and suppliers’

Travel agents ‘unaffected’ by Classic Collection shake-up – On the Beach

On the Beach chief executive Shaun Morton today (14 May) told TTG the restructure will make operations more effective and, in turn, offering agents better value

On the Beach poised for ‘biggest summer ever’ thanks to Ryanair deal

The OTA’s total transaction value (TTV) for this summer is running 22% above last year’s levels as a result of deal with low-cost carrier

Captivating Cuba's demise 'should be a wake-up call to government' – Aito

Chair Chris Rowles urges ministers need to ensure the views of the specialist tour operator community are heard following the failure of one of the association’s members

Captivating Cuba ceases trading as Atol holder after more than 25 years

CAA confirms failure of Stevenage-based Cuba specialist

How and why B Corp is helping travel build trust and gear up for change

Byway Travel and Exodus Adventure Travels are the latest Travel by B Corp members giving TTG an insight into their credentials

Tui, easyJet holidays and Travel Counsellors named among UK's best places to work

The operators and homeworking agency are among the 500 companies listed in the Sunday Times’ 2024 Best Places to Work directory, along with the UK’s largest OTA and several other travel and tourism businesses

Travel's wave of change on animal welfare: a long overdue step change?

After easyJet holidays, Jet2holidays recently became the latest operator to stop selling captive dolphin and whale attractions, and pressure is mounting on those who still do. Gary Noakes reports

Brexit blamed as ski operator Alpine Action ceases trading after 30 years

Alpine Action’s collapse has been blamed on Brexit by its agency partner Ski Line

Jet2holidays adds more than 35,000 extra summer 2025 seats 'to meet demand'

Customers located near Jet2’s nine UK bases – Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle International, Stansted and Liverpool John Lennon – stand to benefit from the expansion

Jet2holidays channels early summer discounts through agents

Jet2holidays has cut the price of May and June departures sold by agents by £60, and reduced the price of other summer 2024 packages

Heathrow strikes called off after breakthrough on 'outsourcing' plans

Heathrow says it has averted the threat of a walkout by support staff following reconvened talks that ended a potential six-day walkout

Travelsphere and Just You to return to China next year after Covid hiatus

Travelsphere was one of the first tour operators to be recognised by the Chinese government and launched its first tour in the country in 1987

Responsible Travel cuts ties with Barclays over fossil fuel investments

Activist operator’s new-look leadership team calls on industry to ’divest’ from banks and energy suppliers investing in fossil fuels

Explora Journeys’ Pioneers programme sees hundreds of agents sail on Explora I

The luxury cruise line offered agents a number of benefits as part of its Pioneers programme

Tourism Australia names Flight Centre's Andrew Boxall as new UK boss

Tourism Australia has confirmed Flight Centre executive Andrew Boxall will run its UK office from July following the departure of Sally Cope after six years

Trade-friendly coach firm targets UK expansion after acquiring rival

Caledonian Leisure has bought rival Tartan Travel from hotel and tour operator Blackpool Promotions

Heathrow strikes off – for now – as talks resume over 'outsourcing' plans

Heathrow staff cancel two days of industrial action but strikes from 9 May will still go ahead, union says