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Great Little Breaks on track for new platform
Operator is planning to launch its rail packaging service imminently
United has ordered 15 Boom Supersonic aircraft which will be able to fly twice as fast as current airliners
United Airlines orders 15 supersonic aircraft
Deal could see return of supersonic transatlantic travel for first time since Concorde
Smaller travel businesses can now apply for a Cbils loan from the government
MP vows to 'press' govt on support for agents
Bob Neill calls for introduction of new ’recovery grants’ specifically for travel agents
Icelolly's search figures are recovering (Credit: John Schnobrich/Unsplash)
Competition authorities block Sabre/Farelogix deal again
Appeal tribunal says Sabre/Farelogix deal would disadvantage agents
Emirates Holidays has launched Japan as its newest destination. Kyoto is pictured.
Wendy Wu launches digital Japan brochure for agents
Operator wants to help agents capitalise on rising demand for Asian destination
Cat Reeves was previously a homeworker for Holidaysplease before joining Birmingham airport
Holidaysplease to raise trade 'visibility' with new hire
Cat Harris rejoins online and homeworking travel firm in newly-created role
BA is trialling the Pelican Covid-19 Ultra Rapid Mobile test with flight and cabin crew
BA trials ‘ultra rapid’ Covid test with results in 25 seconds
Airline hopes new test will be “game changer” in restarting international travel
Icelolly.com will be sharing exclusive search trends at TTGs Restart: Destinations event
TravelSupermarket and Icelolly agree to join forces
Holiday comparison brands will be retained in new combined company
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Webinar: How to increase your online conversion with intuitive
Learn more about travel technology provider intuitive’s newest solution, DealFinder, and how it can improve website user experience as well as increase conversion
How to spot and deal with fake online reviews of your business
How to spot and deal with fake online reviews of your business
Fake reviews could mean losing out on a customer, even as holiday bookings increase. Steph Heasman, global director of customer success at review and customer insights platform Feefo explains how to spot them.
Agents can explore the Asakusa district of Tokyo during InsideJapan's virtual fam trip
InsideJapan to host ‘virtual’ fam trip for agents
Operator will offer a live streamed event from Japan for the trade
Register for TTG’s webinar with intuitive
Register for TTG’s webinar with intuitive
Aimed at tour operators and online travel agents, this webinar will give you the opportunity to learn more about travel technology provider intuitive’s newest solution, DealFinder
How can travel agents protect themselves against cyber attacks?
Why it’s vital we fight fraud in travel 
Tony Sales, fraud expert at We Fight Fraud Live, believes fraudsters will be looking to hitch a ride when people are allowed to travel again. He offers his advice on staying safe online and protecting data.
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Virgin Atlantic urges UK govt to accept digital apps at border
Pleas comes as airline begins one-month trial using Iata Travel Pass on Barbados flights
France is ahead of other European countries with its app development
France testing digital Covid certificate app
France is finalising an app with Covid vaccination and test details
The app will certify pre-departure test results and Covid vaccination status (Credit: Iata)
Iata strikes deal with testing firm to strengthen Travel Pass
Airline association is currently trialling Travel Pass app with airlines around the world
Advantage members will be able to offer clients appointment bookings via an app (Credit: Yura Fresh / Unsplash)
Majority of travellers comfortable with digital health passes
Nearly three-quarters of travellers polled by Censuswide for Amadeus said they would be happy to store their health data electronically if allowed them to pass through airports with fewer face-to-face interactions
Expedia's virtual agent can deal with simple requests, allowing agents to concentrate on more complex tasks
Expedia launches AI-based virtual agent tool
Travel agencies can deploy virtual platform to resolve simple customer requests
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Webinar: Introducing ONEE Luxury Travel
Brand-new luxury rentals booking platform ONEE Luxury Travel connects agents with high-end property managers all around the world. Find out more about the accommodation portfolio, agent benefits of working with the brand and its expansion plans in this webinar.
How Vamoos travel app's latest launch can improve the customer journey
How Vamoos travel app's latest launch can improve the customer journey
With two new platform developments, the Vamoos travel app is allowing agents to add a whole new level of service to the customer journey. Madeleine Barber speaks to chief executive Alistair Luxmoore to find out more
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'Even in the face of the pandemic, cruise is committed to sustainability'
Clia’s UK and Ireland boss outlines the work the industry is doing to preserve the oceans and protect port communities
The swab test process is expected to take less than 30 minutes
Reducing cost of Covid tests 'crucial to restarting travel'
New rapid PCR tests could be key to improving airport testing regimes
Domestic holidays have defied the Covid downturn (Credit: Charisse Kenion / Unsplash)
Call for extra bank holiday to boost domestic season
Best Western boss says an extra public holiday in October would extend season
TUi believes the UK's vaccination programme will have an 'immediate impact' on consumer behaviour
Vaccinated travellers should face fewer restrictions – Iata
Airline body wants ‘pragmatic approach’ to accepting proof of vaccination