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Cunard's Queen Anne launches in May 2024
Cunard axes Shine points spending tiers in bid to help agents take more cruises
The line has launched a calculator that enables agents to work out the remaining balance of their holiday
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Government sets out plans to simplify domestic package holiday bookings
Ministers announced on Wednesday (20 September) the 12-week consultation will seek industry advice on how to cut some of the burdensome red tape
Agency boss honoured after dismissing award nomination as ‘spam’
Agency boss honoured after dismissing award nomination as ‘spam’
Shona Thorne picked up the Business of the Year Award at the Scottish Women’s Awards on Saturday on behalf of Thorne Travel
Cunard's Queen Anne launches in May 2024
Cunard to base newest ship Queen Anne in Southampton for 2025
Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and the soon-to-launch Queen Anne all feature
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Exeter airport reopens following flash flooding
The airport was initially closed on Sunday (17 September) afternoon due to flash flooding
Christmas delays are predicted at Passport Control (Credit: iStock)
UK to hike visa fees ahead of ETA launch next month
Under the changes presented in parliament last week, the costs of certain tourist and working visas will increase by 15% to 20%
Many consumers are not confident that they will be treated fairly by airlines
Gatwick hit by fresh air traffic control disruption delaying thousands
Operations at the airport resumed as normal on Friday (15 September) after thousands were stranded a day prior due to ATC staff shortages
Tourists are adding to the UK coffers once again
Travel's contribution to UK plc to exceed pre-pandemic levels this year
WTTC forecasts the UK’s travel and tourism income will exceed 2019 figures this year, with employment almost at pre-pandemic levels
Cruise sector on course for record year in 2023, says Clia chief
Cruise sector on course for record year in 2023, says Clia chief
Kelly Craighead also reveals 15% more UK and Ireland passengers cruised in the first half of this year versus 2019
UK flight departures still down on pre-pandemic levels
CAA wins backing over Heathrow passenger charges
Competition regulator looks set to largely dismiss appeals from the airport and airlines
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Virgin Voyages to offer 19 new destinations across 27 additional itineraries
Resilient Lady will set sail from Portsmouth in mid-August 2024 with four- to six-night sailings
Many consumers are not confident that they will be treated fairly by airlines
How travel rose to the challenge of bank holiday ATC chaos
Agents moved quickly to help customers impacted by flight cancellations and delays
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Raffles announces date for opening of London hotel
Luxury brand’s first UK property will be based in historic Old War Office building
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W Hotels set to open Edinburgh and Sydney properties
The Marriott-owned brand continues its expansion with two imminent debuts
Many consumers are not confident that they will be treated fairly by airlines
Storms across UK and Europe force Gatwick to slash dozens of flights
TTG understands easyJet was the most affected line, as it was forced to cancel the majority of flights
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ITAA elects Frosch Ireland boss Angela Walsh as new president
The appointment was welcomed by Clare Dunne, who was recently appointed as the association’s chief executive
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Orkney Islands to consider cruise cap and passenger levy
The UK’s biggest cruise port of call is considering a cap on numbers and a levy to fund infrastructure
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Stansted back to normal after power outage disrupts travel
Airport authorities said on Monday (21 August) the airport and train services were operating as normal
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Just when you thought London was fit to burst with new hotels – here comes The BoTree
Property in Marylebone Lane will feature 30 suites among its 199 rooms
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The Mayfair hotel where families are treated like royalty
TTG Luxury checks out the new family package from Dukes London in Mayfair, to discover how it delights and wows children
More Gatwick ground handlers call off July and August strikes
Gatwick faces bank holiday disruption as ground handlers announce eight-day strike
The union Unite announced on Wednesday (9 August) that more than 230 workers employed by ground handler Red Handling and passenger service firm Wilson James will strike
Amazing Hotels Monica Morocco
Branson property kicks off new series of BBC luxury hotels series
Kasbah Tamadot in Morocco featured in Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond The Lobby
Could new govt review mean late-night flights from London airports?
Gatwick’s expansion moves forward as government greenlights review
The airport said on Thursday (3 August) the government was satisfied with Gatwick’s consultation process, which went through between 2021 and the summer of 2022
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Travellers face fresh threat of Birmingham airport strike disruption
Refuelling workers set to take “indefinite” industrial action from the middle of August