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Demand from Brits for ski train services doubles despite lack of direct services

Data has shown that Brits’ intention to travel by train to a ski resort has increased to 12% – six times more than last year’s levels

‘New era’ of sustainable rail travel starts now, says Eurostar

European rail operator launches new brand and mission, with chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave stating the company’s new objective was to promote seamless and sustainable travel throughout Europe

Attraction World exec team take stakes in group following US-backed buyout

Chief operating officer Justin Mahoney hails the attraction ticket specialist’s buyout by a newly formed consortium as ‘game-changing’ for agents

All-inclusives reinvented: the growing trend for Dine Outs

A small – but growing – number of all-inclusives are adding the chance to have dinner in a local restaurant to their food and beverage offer.

ITC names Jimmy Rowan new head of sports division Spectate

Former Virgin Atlantic partnership lead Rowan to take reins at trade-friendly sports brand

Be bold when selling touring and adventure, agents told

Agents at Barrhead’s annual conference in Majorca were told by experts, including Silversea’s Peter Shanks, to stop being afraid and recommend more adventure holidays

'We have guests who have booked suites because of this experience'

360: An Extraordinary Experience is a new dining experience made available to passengers on Enchanted Princess and Discovery Princess.

'Don't rely on peaks': Jet2 chief cautions agents against complacency

’We’ve got to really use this period to strengthen our business,’ said Steve Heapy, addressing the Barrhead Travel conference on Wednesday

Barrhead to launch US-focused division and continue high street expansion

Sales and marketing director Nicki Tempest-Mitchell said the new division will be launched next year

Michelle Thake joins Not in the Guidebooks as BDM

Thake joins Not in the Guidebooks from Ocean Holidays, bringing more than 30 years’ travel industry experience to the role

Party Hard Travel closes summer 2023 with sales double pre-Covid levels

Youth specialist targeting further growth off the back of soaring sales, driven by a new influencer marketing focus and brand refresh

Villa specialist launches first long-haul destination

Solmar Villa Holidays has put 214 Florida properties on offer, with numbers set to go up to 300 by next year

EasyJet holidays puts winter 2024 sun and city breaks programme on sale

The programme includes three-night stays at Disneyland Paris as well as seven nights in Benidorm

Snowsports market forecast to grow by 14% this year

Data published by Le Ski and YouGov shows that 1.28 million Brits will take the slopes this winter

The best Club Med ski resorts for families and more advanced skiers

From the best resort for a family’s first ski holiday to the brand’s newest Exclusive Collection suites, here are some tips for selling Club Med ski holidays.

7 ways to sell HAL now the line is returning to the UK

Ahead of Holland America Line’s return to UK shores in 2025, our writer suggests seven top tips to help you sell these itineraries.

Ski market rebound poised to continue despite cost of living squeeze

December flight departures scheduled to hit 96% of 2019 levels, and are up 16% year-on-year

Sandals 2.0 is here – and this is what your clients can expect

Sandals’ 17th resort is the reconceptualisation of a historic location, close to one of Jamaica’s natural wonders.

EasyJet launches new route and package holidays to Skiathos

It comes after the Greek island was hit by torrential rain and flash floods earlier this month

Disney to invest $60bn to ‘turbocharge’ parks business growth

The company said the investment will go towards the development of new attractions as well as the parks’ expansion

Designer Travel to up focus on 'exclusive' educationals

According to co-owner Karen Pocock, travel opportunities are “exceptional” at Designer Travel

Par for the course: how agents can get into the swing of selling golf holidays

TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola dives into the lucrative world of golf tourism to explore what untapped business opportunities the sector offers for agents

Nine news snippets to boost your weddings and honeymoons knowledge

Here are flights of fancy sure to delight every couple, from hiring a village exclusively in France to Sri Lanka pool villa hideaways.

How to add sparkle to your stag and hen bookings

Working with bigger groups has its challenges, but with a few tricks up your sleeve, you can send your prospective brides and grooms away with their mates in style.