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EasyJet holidays launches new sustainability strategy
New consumer research reportedly found that 65% of people believe holiday companies could do more to encourage customers to travel sustainably
The scheme is already available on 100% of the company's trips in Asia, with a total of 98 experiences across the globe
Trafalgar to add sustainable experiences to all land tours by 2023
The scheme is already available on 100% of the company’s trips in Asia, with a total of 98 experiences across the globe.
The no-sail order has been extended to 31 October (Credit: Sandra Seitamaa / Unsplash)
Cruise excursion specialist expands UK portfolio
A six-hour private cruisingexcursions.com tour from Invergordon in the Scottish Highlands to Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle is priced at £419pp
A 16-day "Antarctica in Depth" voyage departs from Ushuaia in Argentina and gives guests the opportunity to explore the Antarctic Peninsula
Scenic Eclipse to resume Antarctica sailings in January 2022
A 16-day "Antarctica in Depth" voyage departs from Ushuaia in Argentina and gives guests the opportunity to explore the Antarctic Peninsula
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'A real shot in the arm' - trade hails easing of travel rules
“An excellent step forward”. This was how the travel industry described the easing of travel restrictions which saw the government scrapping the amber list and loosening up testing rules for fully vaccinated travellers.
Managing director Brian Young said Christmas 2020 was "incredibly tough, with Covid restrictions meaning many families and friends were unable to spend the holiday season together"
G Adventures launches European Christmas market tours
The week-long tours will take travellers from Berlin to Vienna, or vice versa, stopping in Salzburg, Munich and Nuremberg
New options include a "Llandudno and the Snowdon Mountain Railway" itinerary which gives guests the chance to experience North Wales
Just Go! launches 2022 British Isles programme
Four new three-day tours have been added in a bid to drive focus to the company’s summer short breaks
Casablanca is a highlight of Culture Trip's 13-day Arabian Nights itinerary (Credit: Culture Trip)
Culture Trip to up trade focus with dedicated team
Firm’s Trips by Culture Trip range of small group adventures now bookable by agents
A chunk of ice was crushed against the hull of the vessel as opposed to the traditional bottle of Champagne (Credit: Espen Mills)
Hurtigruten names new hybrid ship in Longyearbyen
A chunk of ice was crushed against the hull of Fridtjof Nansen instead of the traditional bottle of champagne
Wendy Wu hailed the benefits of hosting a programme of virtual travel events (Credit: Chris Montgomery / Unsplash)
ITT 2021: Virtual events 'kept travel dreams alive', says Wendy Wu
Asia specialist operator’s ’high performance’ events helped net the firm the best part of a million pounds in new business per event, founder reveals at ITT conference
The ship will build on the X-Bow design of Aurora's first polar ship the Greg Mortimer
Aurora Expeditions to require mandatory vaccination of guests and crew
The move comes as the adventure cruise company updates its health and safety protocols "to protect against Covid-19"
Hurtigruten's Fridtjtof Nansen's godmothers Sunniva Sorby and Hilde Falun Strom
Hurtigruten reveals Fridtjof Nansen's godmothers
Seasoned exploration and environmental pioneers Sunniva Sorby and Hilde Falun Strom have been named as the ship’s godmothers
Costa Rica's Expotur to return virtually this November
Latin Routes launches new cruise and land programme
It covers Peru, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Costa Rica
Tauck has designed its new river ship Andorinha for sailing along the Douro
Tauck to require guest vaccinations on all tours and cruises
Guests over the age of 12 must present proof of full vaccination at the start of their trip
Trips include Exploring The Lake District (pictured: Windermere) (Credit: Ian Cylkowski / Unsplash)
Just You extends UK portfolio into 2022
The move comes after the solo tour specialist reported an "overwhelming popularity" of its UK trips currently on offer
Sopp brings more than 13 years of experience to the company
Attraction World appoints Ella Sopp as new head of business development
She will be responsible for "building new relationships across the travel distribution sphere"
Forward thinking
Israel to re-admit organised group tours
Israel to permit group tours from approved countries from 19 September
A low-season adventure to West Iceland
Jet2CityBreaks launches 2021/22 Iceland programme
The first scheduled service departed from Manchester airport on Thursday (2 September)
This year's trek will take place virtually summiting Mount Kilimanjaro between 23-27 September
Planeterra launches Kilimanjaro virtual trek challenge
Last year’s Everest Base Camp expedition raised £57,000
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Pelorus looks to expand in UK and US
The experiential travel company is growing its US client base and recruiting in the UK
Thornton on vaccine equity: 'As you start to open up more [of the world], it changes the conversation.' (Credit: Intrepid Travel)
James Thornton: 'We're coming out of survival into revival'
Intrepid Travel chief chats to James Chapple about enduring Australia’s tough lockdowns, trading through adversity and Intrepid’s vaccine equity initiative
The programme includes a trip to Italy's Amalfi coast on 9 October 2021, from £1,269pp
G Adventures announces vaccinated touring programme
Each trip will be led by a fully vaccinated tour guide, the adventure specialist has confirmed
Tokyo's Sensoji Temple is among attractions to have been updated with accessibility features in the form of a lift (Credit: InsideJapan Tours)
InsideJapan Tours to up focus on accessible trips
Specialist working with Tokyo resident and accessible travel expert Josh Grisdale to develop more disabled-friendly product
The operator will offer more than 550 tours throughout August and September
G Adventures to recruit staff following increase in demand
The operator is looking for 12 new global connection officers to support agents and customers over the phone and through a live chat option