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TTG Spain Fest 2023: Supplier panel – Spotlight on Spain: What's new?
Those in the know reveal current and emerging trends to tap into when selling holidays to Spain.
Industry urges govt to grasp the nettle after ministers lift lid on new package rules
Key proposals include deregulating domestic holidays, setting a minimum cost threshold for package rules to apply, scrapping Linked Travel Arrangements and clarifying the redress from third parties rule
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
EasyJet holidays extends Rhodes season into November
EasyJet holidays has added packages to Rhodes in November as the island continues its recovery from this summer’s wildfires
Tui upbeat about UK outlook as late summer demand endures
Tui signals strong UK market extending into 2024 with increased demand and selling prices
Tui lays bare huge hike in post-pandemic holiday prices
Operator’s average sales price for summer 2023 up +27% versus summer 2019
Europe safe for holidays, says Tui, despite ongoing adverse weather
Airline and operator acknowledges uncertainty for customers created by summer disruption
EasyJet puts summer 2024 peak flights on sale from 21 airports
EasyJet and easyJet holidays give indications of their intentions for summer 2024
First Choice partners with Byway to offer flight-free holidays
Through Byway, First Choice will become the first UK operator to sell flight-free holiday options
Industry steps up campaign against Brexit ban on overseas staff
Industry urges UK government to back the extension of the Youth Mobility Scheme to the European Union
Tui to target ‘next generation travellers’ with First Choice brand overhaul
First Choice to relaunch as a dynamic-package operator for ‘the picky traveller’, but new product won’t be available to agents – yet
EasyJet holidays puts first-ever Cairo packages on sale
New Luton route to open up breaks to Egypt’s capital, the country’s iconic pyramids and the Great Sphinx, as well as the Nile
‘Our summer sales have been the latest I’ve ever seen’
Advantage Travel Partnership says 2023 summer booking patterns were a blip and early booking is now back
New agents given chance to earn free tour through Intrepid incentive
Intrepid launches incentive scheme for those with less than 12 months’ experience in the industry
Jet2holidays adds ‘idyllic’ Balearic destination for summer 2024
Holidays will operate from 16 May through to 5 October
Jet2 pauses Skiathos programme following Storm Daniel floods
All flights and holidays due to depart for the flood-hit Greek island up to and on Tuesday 12 September have been cancelled
EasyJet holidays plots deeper push into city breaks market
’I think when we announce our results at the end of this year, one big focus for me and the team is how big can this business be,’ said chief executive Garry Wilson
Jet2 counts £13 million cost of Rhodes wildfires and ATC meltdown
Nonetheless, the airline and operator has hailed ‘strong late booking momentum’ for September and a higher proportion of package holiday passengers this summer than last
The battle for Birmingham: Will easyJet's expansion turn the airport orange?
It’s good news for agents as easyJet increases its presence at Birmingham airport, but the airline’s competitors may not be so thrilled
Long time, no see: what Tui needs to do to win over independent agents
With 1.1 million extra seats to fill from the UK next summer, the heat is on for Tui to try to regain its top position by charming independent agents
Virgin Atlantic Holidays reopens St Albans concept store after three years
The store in the heart of St Albans city centre, which shut due to the pandemic, reopened on 7 August
EasyJet holidays to up focus on promoting ‘eco-certified’ hotels
Operator inks partnership with Danish firm BeCause to automate and simplify how it updates its database with hotel sustainability data
Ross Fagan joins Hays Tour Operating as trade engagement partner
Fagan will focus on increasing HTOL’s visibility, and engaging agent partners across the wider network, including Hays franchisees and its independence group members
Are independent agents ready to take Tui back?
After Tui revealed plans to expand its trade engagement team, are agents ready to forgive and forget?