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Vertical Systems to roll out ‘V suite’ to Advantage's AMS members
New system will help drive back-office efficiencies and enhanced customer interaction for Advantage Managed Service leisure members
Endacott invests in social media travel brand Trending Travel
Travel entrepreneur has injected ‘a substantial sum’ into the business
7 top tips for luxury travel marketing
Expert digital marketing agency Jadewolf shares advice for attracting affluent travellers
Qatar Airways enters metaverse with online VR experience
Users can virtually tour and navigate the airline’s premium check-in area at Hamad airport
SNCF reveals new booking tool for the travel trade
The new trade portal is a game-changer for booking European rail travel
Creating positives out of a pandemic
There have been plenty of changes over the last two years that we’d all like to see consigned to the dustbin of history. But, as they’ve adapted to survive, some travel agencies have hit on pandemic pivots that are well worth keeping, reveals Debbie Ward
How to podcast like a pro: agents take to the airwaves
The number of podcasts boomed during the pandemic and agents are getting in on the trend to produce their own too
Tui Group to recruit 1,500 new staff in UK and overseas
Tui has vacancies for 1,000 overseas staff plus 500 IT employees
Party Hard Travel 'enters next phase of growth' after acquisition
Clubbing holidays operator, launched by TTG 30 Under 30 members, acquired by a technology firm specialising in hospitality
BA forced to cancel flights following technical issue
The airline apologised to customers and offered a refund or alternative flights
Agencies ‘must take control’ of online presence to enhance credibility
Trade urged to verify business profiles online to appear legitimate to consumers
Why Vibe is the solution to your tired tech
Travel moves fast, but you can move faster when you choose an efficient technology solution such as Vibe
Latam launches WhatsApp channel for health forms
Latin America carrier to allow passengers to use WhatsApp to submit any pre-flight health forms to speed up processing times
Hospitality partnership launched between Jersey and Antigua and Barbuda
The three-year partnership will provide opportunities for Antiguan and Barbudan hospitality industry staff to work in Jersey
Travelzoo to launch subscription-based ‘metaverse’ travel service
Don’t fancy a break in the metaverse? The company has stressed it will continue to publish exclusive real-world travel and lifestyle deals but sees the platform as a ’disruptive’ opportunity
Scenic Group operations continue despite cybersecurity breach
The group has ring-fenced its IT systems to minimise any further impact and launched an investigation
Govt launches £200m investment towards greener maritime sector
A new unit in the Department for Transport is offering funding to support zero-emission sailing
Royal Caribbean launches new agent-facing app
Members will receive exclusive news and notifications as part of phase one of the app’s release
Shapps slammed over Ukraine tweet; plus, Russia cyber attack 'likely'
Transport sec under fire over limp support for Ukrainians fleeing Russian invasion, while UK warned to brace for Russian cyber attack in retaliation for sanctions
New tool launched to help agents check latest Covid testing rules
New ExpressTest portal will give agents access to information on entry requirements for worldwide destinations
UK travellers lead the way in bookings to Australia

Travelport data shows surge in flight sales ahead of country reopening border
Social media pays dividends for Personal Travel Agents
Almost a quarter of Personal Travel Agents sales now come through social media channels, the homeworking brand reveals
Top tips for protecting yourself against cybercrime in 2022
Jeremy Hendy, chief executive of digital risk protection specialist Skurio, explains how the travel industry can get ahead of cybercriminals in 2022.
Major Travel launches social media marketing tool for agents
New trade marketing platform will allow agents to flag and support individual offers more easily