Theme parks

Jet2holidays signs deal with water park safety specialist

Jet2holidays has engaged a water park safety expert to monitor facilities at its hotels

Delta to start serving Orlando from Heathrow this winter

US carrier will offer four flights per week to Florida’s theme park capital

RSPCA joins call for Tui to stop selling marine parks with captive cetaceans

Pressure is mounting on the UK’s second larger operator after its major competitors changed their policies on animal attractions

Gold Medal extends opening hours to support demand for Disney deal

Trade-only operator opened its phone lines an hour early on Thursday (18 April) and will open for calls from agents on Sunday (21 April) from 11am to 3pm

Disneyland Paris reveals new name for second park as part of €2bn revamp

The resort’s executive and creative teams has shared more information about entertainment venues debuting in the coming months

The immersive Kissimmee villas that have to be seen to be believed

Clients can get comfortable in a home-away-from-home, surrounded by Florida’s natural beauty and with the major theme parks right on their doorstep.

Carnival Cruise Line partners with USAirtours to strengthen agent portfolio

Carnival UK & international sales director Luke Smith said the partnership will strengthen the capabilities of the company’s trade-only platform, Crew

Inside the hotel that's brought the magic back to Disneyland Paris

The reimagined Disneyland Hotel, in the heart of the French theme park, opened its doors at the end of January

Walt Disney sees theme parks bounce back despite US dip

Walt Disney Company posts first-quarter results with healthy theme park revenues

Lovetovisit.com heralds successful first year of trading

Lovetovisit.com, a John Hays Entrepreneur award winner, has hailed a successful first year of trading and fundraising

Disney event to offer agents pre-peaks updates and sales tips

Agents will need to access Disney’s Magic Expo training platform to attend on Thursday (14 December)

Torey Kings-Hodkin to join Disney Destinations as trade sales chief

Royal Caribbean’s head of sales will become Disney’s EMEA trade sales and marketing director early next year

Tui holds firm on captive dolphin attraction sales despite agent pressure

Tui UK boss says it will let consumers decide whether to visit attractions featuring captive dolphins

Eurostar 'lacks resources' to restart London-Disneyland Paris service

Chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave tells TTG the inter-European rail operator doesn’t currently have the resources to reopen some of the direct services its axed during the pandemic

The top places for your clients to stay, play and explore on Yas Island Abu Dhabi

From award-winning theme parks to world-class shopping, superb dining and incredible accommodation, Yas Island is waiting to welcome your clients

Disneyland Paris Hotel's five-star revamp hailed 'the start of a new chapter'

The newly certified five-star property is due to reopen on 25 January next year and is now open for bookings through the trade

Disneyland Paris reveals opening date for reimagined Disneyland Hotel

"There will be no other hotel in Europe that’s as immersive as this one," say Disney executives

Tropical storm to develop into hurricane as it heads for Florida beaches

Florida’s west coast set to be battered by storm strengthening into a hurricane before it moves north to the Carolinas

Watch: Universal reveals new The Last of Us-inspired haunted house attraction

The award-winning PlayStation game and HBO TV series will be brought to life this Halloween at Orlando’s Universal Studios

The new record-breaking roller coaster you need to know about

Toutatis, the tallest and fastest roller coaster in France, is now up and running at Parc Asterix just outside Paris.

Webinar: Expert tips to help boost your bookings to Abu Dhabi

In this webinar we discover what Abu Dhabi has to offer your clients and who it appeals to, and hear about some of the top experiences they can enjoy, from desert adventures to world-class theme parks and pristine beaches

Lovetovisit.com secures investment and ponders trade partnerships

UK bookings website Lovetovisit.com secures funds for international expansion

Disney may be a century old but this ride proves it's as fresh as ever

The newest attraction to open at Walt Disney World in Florida has the force of a 100-year-old brand behind it.

Florida specialist Ocean Holidays plots fresh course after 20 years

Operator marks 20th anniversary with a brand refresh and a pledge to renew its focus on incentivising agents, including through more fams