Resorts

Constance Hotels to target younger market with new brand

The new concept will launch in Mauritius this November

On Our Radar: The picturesque archipelago of the BVIs

The British Virgin Islands are awash with luxury properties; however, clients don’t need celebrity status to discover them.

Advantage to hold 2018 conference in Miami

Consortium will hold event at Trump resort in Florida

The world's best-selling and up-and-coming multi-centre honeymoon destinations

Fly and flop doesn’t cut it for all honeymooners in 2017. TTG rounds up multi-centre options to recommend when one stop isn’t enough

Tui rep under guard in hospital after Algarve acid attack

Former boyfriend hunted after rep suffers 50% acid burns

From cycling to culture: The Caribbean’s hottest festival offerings for 2017

The Caribbean might be famous for its carnivals but there are a whole host of other festivals to entice clients to the islands. Andrew Doherty rounds up some of the highlights from music events to celebrations of wellness, sport and culture

Leader: Brands must prove they mean their lofty ideals

Last week my family surprised my nephew with a trip to Disneyland Paris. He shrieked and ran around the room in excitement, before enquiring whether Disneyland had a swimming pool

Robinson Club to grow ‘international’ sales

German-based resort operator Robinson Club is hoping to grow its UK and international market appeal as it anticipates the opening of two resorts this year

On Our Radar: The sparkling ski slopes of St Christoph

Austrian Ski resort St Anton is renowned for its raucous apres ski scene with slopeside bars pumping out oompah music while revellers, weary from a day on the mountain, miraculously find the energy to dance atop the long wooden tables. TTG reports

Abta launches dispute resolution scheme for holiday sickness claims

The ADR scheme is intended as a “cost effective means to resolve claims”, without the need to go to court

Getting the most out of the Red Sea region

Sharm el Sheikh may remain off-sale in the UK, but there are plenty of other options for sunseekers around the rest of the Red Sea. TTG reports

The UK and Ireland’s latest attractions

From literary-inspired walks and scenic rail journeys to sea kayaking in Scotland, the UK is bursting with new ideas for clients to discover this year. TTG reports

Bright horizons: Exploring Sri Lanka and the Maldives with ONYX Hospitality Group

From rooftop views to paradise beaches, Onyx Hospitality Group’s fam trip gave agents a glimpse of Sri Lanka and the Maldives. TTG reports

Hoseasons adds new brand to UK portfolio

Dutch-based Landal GreenParks will offer its first two resorts in the UK

Butlins boss urges school holidays VAT cut

Dermot King said the move would be a “great message for families” and attract more domestic tourism

Rocking out at the Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife’s opening party

The opening of Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife was marked with a star studded Children of the 80s party. TTG joins the celebrations

Barcelo Hotel Group's new multi-brand strategy

The Barcelo Hotel Group has a new multi-brand strategy which sales manager UK and Ireland, Debbie Walker, likens to a dessert. TTG gets a taste for the products

With exchange rates changing daily, the stability of all-inclusive hotels is making them more popular than ever with Brits. Octavia Bromell looks at what’s new for 2017

Sandals to add fourth St Lucia resort

Work on the new property is scheduled to begin in the spring

Mottershead: Why Thomas Cook has cancelled its summer 2017 Sharm programme

Managing director, Thomas Cook UK & Ireland, Chris Mottershead, explains why the operator has cancelled its entire summer 2017 Sharm el Sheikh programme

On Our Radar: Family fun at Ferrari Land PortAventura

PortAventura is gearing up for the opening of an additional theme park. TTG attended the launch party in London to glean more insights into the Ferrari Land development

Elegant Hotels makes Waves

This summer Elegant Hotels opened the Waves Hotel & Spa, the group’s sixth in Barbados. Andrew Doherty journeys to the new property for a Bajan adventure

A sneak peek at Sani Resort’s latest opening

Sani Resort on northern Greece’s Kassandra coast will be opening its fifth hotel next year. Chief sales and marketing officer Antonis Avdelas gives TTG a preview of what to expect

Heritage to upgrade Mauritius resorts

Speaking to TTG; Heritage’s chief operations officer revealed details of the upcoming renovations