Tour operators

Vertical Travel Group launches new in-house tour operator Instant4Agents

The travel group has announced the new tour operator, Instant4Agents, will expand the current portfolio with more destinations, hotels and airlines.

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Wendy Wu Tours to resume China trips next month after three years

The tour operator’s owner, Wendy Wu, said on Thursday (20 April) bookings to China had gone up by almost 60% during March and April following the reopening of borders

Inghams to refocus summer programme on walking as part of branding shake-up

The specialist tour operator announced on Tuesday (18 April) it will drop its summer offering in favour of walking tours to attract a more diverse and younger clientele

TTG Media launches new PR uploader tool for the trade

The new functionality will give agents even more ways to stay up-to-date with the latest updates from across the trade

EasyJet holidays kicks off summer with expanded hotel portfolio

The UK’s third-biggest tour operator announced on Monday (3 April) it would add another 50 hotels to its portfolio this summer

Agent secures largest booking in Citalia's 90-year history

Paul Joyce, of Burnley-based Brulea Travel, secured the record-breaking sale worth £57,000

Agents insist Brits undeterred by Lanzarote tourism row

Brits still keen on the Canaries despite a suggestion the island could look to reduce its reliance on the UK market

Lusso’s Lucy Barton joins Classic Collection as southern RSM

Barton, who has previously held positions at Lusso and Kuoni, will maintain relationships with new and existing clients as well as identify new sales opportunities

Sleep pods in New Zealand and other ace experiences to sell in Australasia

From epic train journeys to sleep pods in New Zealand, here are compelling reasons to journey to the other side of the world

Jet2 celebrates 20th anniversary since first flights to Portugal

Jet2.com has since become the largest UK carrier flying to Faro and the island of Madeira

Watch: Travel's working parents discuss navigating work and family pressures

Speaking during an online session hosted by AWTE and TTG Media, representatives from across the sector discussed “parent guilt”

New group launched to support working parents in travel

’Back In Time For Bed’ (BITFB) has been created by Vicky Billing, head of partnerships at Riviera Travel, and Anna Perrott, head of supplier relations at Panache Cruises

Riviera Travel reveals full details of UK and Europe concierge service

The service will provide guests with optional extras including the choice of more regional airports and alternative airlines, door-to-door UK drop-off and pre- or post-cruise hotel stays

APT Travelmarvel launches 2023/24 Australia and New Zealand collection

The new programme features 17 luxury APT touring and expedition cruise itineraries, as well as 16 trips from Travelmarvel

Shearings adds eight new tours to premium collection

The new additions to the brand’s Signature Collection include a York, the Dales and Harrogate afternoon tea itinerary

Saga to enhance tailor-made product ahead of marketing push

The announcement comes as the over-50s travel and insurance group reported in a trading update as being on track to make an annual pre-tax profit of between £20-£30 million

New trade-friendly coach tour brand eyes slice of UK market

National Express-backed Touromo will offer a range of short breaks and day trips across the UK and Europe

Operator readies for China tours return despite testing fears

The operator says "it is all systems go", despite concerns Beijing could reintroduce Covid-19 testing measures

Your A-Z of new packages for the year ahead

There’s no shortage of new travel product to fuel growth in 2023

‘Like every other industry, travel and its thousands of employees deserves better’

Liz Truss must go. She has demonstrated, shamefully, over the last six weeks that she is simply unfit to govern.

Abta reveals location for 2023 Travel Convention

Bodrum has been revealed as the destination for Abta’s 2023 Travel Convention

How to go off the beaten path in India, by an operator who knows it best

Which destination most inspired you to set up Indus Experiences?

As a young recruit in travel many decades ago, I used to frequently traverse the path from Kashmir to Ladakh, leading British and American groups to this rugged and isolated part of India. Driving along the banks of the River Indus, the varied forms of the river and its ability to nurture life stuck in my mind, and became the heart of my dream to set up Indus Experiences, 27 years ago.

Explore extends loyalty scheme to customers’ families

Adventure operator’s loyalty programme includes added benefits and discounts on tours