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Transport sec hails end of 12-month Network Rail strikes
Mark Harper has hailed the RMT’s decision to accept the 9% pay rise over two years while Network Rail boss Andrew Haines said it was ‘good news for our people’
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Ryanair petitions EU to sort out 'unacceptable' impact of French ATC strikes
The commission should protect travellers by enforcing minimum service levels for overflights, according to chief executive Eddie Wilson
Viking puts 2025 itineraries on sale amid 'unprecedented' demand
Viking puts 2025 itineraries on sale amid 'unprecedented' demand
The brand has also unveiled a new 2024 Paris itinerary
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Latest Tui advert showcases best of city breaks
The 40-second spot is the second instalment of Tui’s ‘Live Happy’ campaign, which was developed by advertising giant Leo Burnett
ITC expands into Ireland with Dublin airport packages
ITC expands into Ireland with Dublin airport packages
Packages can be booked with all ITC brands, which includes Inspiring Travel, Rainbow, Regent, and sporting operator Spectate
Ambassador incentive giving away £50 vouchers on certain cruises
Ambassador incentive giving away £50 vouchers on certain cruises
A £50 voucher will be awarded on a pre-booking basis, meaning agents can earn as much or as little depending on how many cruises they book
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New trade-friendly experience platform launches to agents
Let’s GoDo will pay 5% commission on every booking made
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Luton airport set to launch ‘game-changing’ train service
The Luton Dart shuttle will replace current bus transfers to the airport
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Heavy snow forces airports to close runways
Transport hubs in central and northern England hit by severe weather
Travel leaders were united in their damnation of the government's 'amber plus' category (Credit: iStock)
UK tourists would support tourism levy for nature, poll finds
The majority of survey respondents said they would pay between £2 and £10 to stay overnight in a UK national park
Leger Holidays is expanding its fleet of Luxuria coaches
Leger Holidays adds four new tours to Grand Explorer collection
The holidays are longer in duration and make it easier to visit destinations which are ’a little out of the ordinary’
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UK to introduce US-style Esta visa waiver scheme this autumn
Home Office reveals details of UK visa waiver scheme for all foreign visitors
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Advertising watchdog bans 'misleading' Butlin's advert
The ruling referred to a post on Butlin’s’ Facebook page seen on 12 October 2022
Holland America's Rotterdam is operate a special naming celebration cruise in May 2022
Holland America Line to host 350 UK agents on its ships this year
Agents invited to spend a day onboard one of three HAL ships, which will be calling in five UK ports this year
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park launches Little Rangers kids’ adventures
Children are invited to become a Park Ranger, a Sloane Ranger or a Royal Ranger as part of a new family experience
Regional carrier to suspend several routes owing to industrial action
Regional carrier to suspend several routes owing to industrial action
Loganair flights from Inverness to Stornoway and Benbecula, and from Inverness to Kirkwall and Sumburgh, halted until 30 April
Loganair to restart Donegal-Glasgow service this summer
Loganair to restart Donegal-Glasgow service this summer
The carrier will offer twice-weekly flights on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 July to 24 September
UK flight departures still down on pre-pandemic levels
UK flight departures still down on pre-pandemic levels
Figures from aviation analysts Cirium claim departures from UK airports scheduled for this month are 15% down on March 2019
Chelsea Marquart, Faye Compton and Michela Molinari are among five new hires at Unforgettable Travel Group
Luxury operator boosts Europe team with five new hires
The new appointments come as part of the company’s push to become the "leading luxury European tour operator".
SPAA president Joanne Dooey said traveller confidence has been at "rock bottom" and simplifying the regime into red and green "will be a far better system"
Sustainable aviation policies 'key' to Scottish travel recovery
Policies which support sustainable growth in aviation should be at the heart of the Scottish government’s travel recovery plans, according to a lobby group
A video advert has also been created to support a digital campaign across Facebook, YouTube and Google
Riviera Travel rejoins Clia to enhance trade relationships
Stuart Milan, Riviera Travel channel director, said the trade has ’always been critically important’ to the brand
Aer Lingus Regional to fill gap left by Flybe at Belfast City
Aer Lingus continues expansion into Belfast with new Isle of Man route
The Irish carrier has taken full advantage of Flybe’s collapse and bolstered its services over the past month
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Ramblers Walking Holidays adds pilgrimage routes to 2023 collection
The new trips will offer customer a ’meaningful adventure through history’
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L+R Hotels launches countryside eco-retreat in Devon
The Mole Resort Devon offers luxury eco-lodges and rooms, with plans to expand capacity by the summer