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Agency closes after Lions fans barred from travel
Sam Smith Travel goes into liquidation after South African government prevented clients from following rugby team
Riviera's Maritime Canada tour to resume next year
11-day journey takes in country’s Atlantic coast, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island
Shearings adds 144 Christmas breaks to domestic collection
Holidays come in at £255 per person for four nights and £299 for five nights
Pura Aventura to 'carbon label' all trips
Thomas Power, the company’s chief executive said the move is "crucial" in helping people understand the environmental impacts of their travel
Taking time to plan private jet trips with a twist
Air Charter Service has launched a trip with author James Wallman that promises to make up for "lost time due to the pandemic"
Jet2 launches inaugural flight from Bristol airport
It departed for Majorca on Friday morning (2 July)
National Holidays offers coach breaks to Parkdean Resorts
A programme of five-day coach and caravan breaks are available at five parks around the country
Wendy Wu to host Tokyo-themed event to celebrate Olympics
The operator’s "Tokyo-on-Thames" tour will depart from London Bridge on 24 July
G offers new rebooking policy ahead of Inca Trail reopening
Travellers can now rebook itineraries 14 days before a tour’s departure date
Blue Bay Travel appoints new sales managers
Abbie Heaton and Georgina Dawson will take up the roles to "support the company as it moves to the next stage of its ambitious growth strategy"
Former Warner Hotels BDM launches domestic wholesaler
Ian Marsh is behind Holiday Club Staycation, which will offer coach operators wholesale rates on a range of UK domestic product
Newmarket Holidays puts 2023 departures on sale
The collection includes 15 new tours, including a South African safari
Israel welcomes first British post-Covid tour group
It comes as part of the country’s process to gradually reopen its borders to vaccinated visitors
Sister US and Canada ops team up for fam giveaway
Canadian Affair and American Affair will host two days of Canada Day and Independence Day celebrations next month
Tui eyes slice of domestic holiday market this year
Operator has added hundreds of UK-based excursions, activities and attractions to its programme
John Constable appointed Titan Travel chief executive
Former STA Travel and Tui UK chief Constable will take up the role with the escorted touring specialist on 21 June
Exodus Travels expands UK group tour programme
Adventure specialist has added to its range of walking and cycling tours in the UK
Registrations open for the TTG Return to Touring & Adventure Festival 2021
The festival will bring a fresh look at the sector this June and help agents to prepare for its resurgence
InsideJapan to host ‘virtual’ fam trip for agents
Operator will offer a live streamed event from Japan for the trade
Wendy Wu enjoys surge in demand after agencies reopen
Flight offers help stimulate “record” trade sales for escorted touring specialist
Travel Curious in fund-raising drive under new chair
Guided tour firm seeks funds for expansion
Riviera sets out vaccination and testing stance
All guests due to travel with Riviera will be required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or must otherwise test negative before they travel
Titan extends trade incentive and flexible booking
Titan Travel continues booking incentive into March
Cosmos to require proof of Covid vaccine or negative test
Escorted tours specialist and sister brands, including Avalon Waterways, set out requirements for travellers