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Adventure Made Effortless with Titan Travel
From the jungles of Borneo to the red-rock deserts of the American West, a tour with Titan Travel promises exceptional value and an enthralling, unique itinerary
Ongoing rail strikes hampering travel's recovery, Advantage chief warns
The Advantage Travel Partnership advised Brits to only travel if necessary during the strike days as only around 20% of trains are expected to run
First images revealed of new Orient Express Presidential Suite
See the Presidential Suite on the completely reimagined Orient Express, which is part of Accor and will welcome its first guests in 2025
Belmond unveils new rail journeys and hotel developments
The brand has launched four alpine journeys for The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train
Thousands of US flights axed and Border Force strike begins
The travel industry is bracing for the impact of the eight-day strike by Border Force strike, while severe weather has forced thousands of flight cancellations in the US
Rail fare increases add to consumer worries
Rail passengers will see average fare increases of almost 6% next year
Christmas Eurostar strike called off after 11th-hour talks
RMT union members contracted to provide security services for the cross-Channel rail operator call off walkout due to get under way on Thursday (22 December)
Strikes: The key dates you need ahead of the festive getaway
Everything you need to know about the upcoming rail, Border Force and baggage handler strikes
Airport strikes to 'wreak havoc' and Peru evacuates tourists
Walkout by Border Force staff is set to cause more disruption to the Xmas getaway
Xmas getaway faces further strike threat and Indonesia sex ban for tourists
Festive flights could be cancelled due to walkouts by immigration staff at airports
Gatwick and Luton trains facing Christmas strike threat
RMT union seeking urgent meeting with Rail Delivery Group ahead four 48-hour strikes, the first of which is due to get under way on 13 December
Xmas rail strikes to go ahead and easyJet 'bomb' threat
Travellers face disruption to their festive travel plans after a new pay offer was rejected
Eurostar security staff strike threatens Christmas getaway
RMT union members to walk out for four days over 16-23 December
Stansted urges govt to reinstate pre-pandemic rail services
Airport’s boss Gareth Powell said restoring public transport services to pre-pandemic levels is ’critical in delivering a sustainable recovery’
Rail workers to stage fresh strike action in December and January
Members of the RMT union to walk out over 13-14 and 16-17 December, and 3-4 and 6-7 January, while Aslef union members will hold another strike on 26 November
Travel awaits autumn statement and tourists flock to Japan
Headlines focus on chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s plans for tax and spending
Eurostar’s green award and Raymond Blanc anniversary menu
Raymond Blanc has designed a new menu to mark a decade of working with Eurostar, as the brand receives a sustainability award for its onboard catering
Airports drone warning and UK rail strikes are back
Aviation authorities spell out dangers of drones being flown near airports, while a fresh round of UK rail strikes is set to get under way shortly
Trade partners key to Fred Holidays’ rail product
General manager Simon Chamber said it was ‘clear how important our trade partners are’ and the brand ‘values them highly’
WTM insists show will go on – despite train strikes
Organisers of WTM London have confirmed the show will continue as planned despite industrial action on days one and three of the event
Sunak to name new Cabinet, plus more rail strikes on the way
New government to be formed today as Sunak takes charge
Switzerland invites agents to exclusive event – register now

The free-to-attend networking event is offering an opportunity to meet Swiss suppliers including DMCs and hotels, take part in one-to-one workshops and enjoy recreational activities as well as fine food and drink.

Evelyn Lafone, head of trade UK & Ireland for Switzerland Tourism, says Meet the Swiss is “a perfect chance to get away from all the November madness for 24 hours and enjoy some great Swiss company and relaxation”.

Simon Calder will also be in attendance to take part in a Tea with Simon Calder session and share his insights into the current state of travel.

PM on the brink and Shapps becomes home secretary
Political “chaos” dominates the headlines as the government suffers another day of turmoil
Designs for future Orient Express train unveiled in Paris
Rediscovered Orient Express carriages have been given a complete makeover.