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Tenerife most popular winter sun destination for Brits, says On The Beach
New data from On The Beach claims the Canary Island is the most lucrative destination for UK travellers seeking a beach getaway this Christmas
Saint Lucia to up trade focus next year with return of fams
The trips will showcase the island’s "niches", such as romance, luxury, diving and small properties
WTM London: Brits favouring fly-and-flop for 2022
Almost half (43%) of respondents to the WTM Industry Report said a beach holiday would be their top choice next year
EasyJet holidays says 1.7 million Brits plan to go abroad during half-term
A total of 3.8 million still plan to travel overseas for the remainder of 2021
Jet2: 'Winter demand returning to pre-pandemic levels'
Airline and operator upping winter 2021/22 capacity for Turkey and the Canaries from nine of its 10 UK bases
Winter sun: new product to book for your clients
With long-haul travel on the horizon once more since the dramatic reduction of the red list, Abra Dunsby rounds up new openings and product from the world of winter sun.
Adventure and alternative accommodation in Saint Lucia
Adventure, indulgence and accommodation with a difference await clients in Saint Lucia, as Tom Parry discovers for himself on TTG’s first long-haul trip since the pandemic began.
Rays of hope: is a strong winter-sun season vital to travel's recovery?
Sales of winter-sun holidays will be critical over the coming weeks and months, alongside October half-term breaks – so far, the signs are promising as more destinations open up
Third of Travel Counsellors late-summer bookings for Spain and Greece
Last week the company also experienced a 24% upsurge of new bookings for winter 21/22
MSC to extend Bellissima's Saudi Arabia sailings
It will offer seven-night cruises calling at four ports in Saudi Arabia, Aqaba, Petra in Jordan and Luxor in Egypt
AMResorts reveals 'master brand' marking 20th anniversary
The new AMR Collection aims to help agents and guests “easily select the resort that best fits their needs”
Ponant puts summer 2023 Arctic programme on sale
Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, North America and the Russian Arctic are some of the destinations offered
P&O Cruises' Caribbean sailing sells out in six hours
All cabins put on sale on Tuesday morning (6 July) on Aurora sold out within the first day
Classic Collection launches winter sun programmes early
Operator brings forward 2021/22 Canary Islands and short-haul winter sun brochure drops
Tui details plans for Cape Verde winter sun routes
First flights to Atlantic archipelago fixed for November 2021
Surge in demand for Maldives following corridor addition
Luxury operators have welcomed the news that UK travellers will no longer need to quarantine on return from the Maldives
The latest operator brochures that could help boost your business
A range of tour operators are now releasing brochures – whether digital or physical – to help you sell holidays and get your business back on track. Abra Dunsby finds out what’s on offer.
Winter sun options for clients who missed out on summer holidays
With many clients missing out on summer holidays this year due to travel restrictions, operators are hoping winter sun will soon be the new summer sun, says Abra Dunsby.
Tourism in Gran Canaria – what's changed?
With Spain one of the first countries to welcome Brits back after the Covid-19 lockdown, Madeleine Barber travels to Gran Canaria to see what tourism looks like on the Canary Island now
Top 6 Covid-safe activities in Gran Canaria
TTG headed to Gran Canaria to see how the destination has prepared to welcome UK holidaymakers safely.
Watch: TTG flies from LHR to Gran Canaria - what's changed?
TTG headed to Gran Canaria to see how the destination has prepared to welcome UK holidaymakers safely.
Return of the Red Sea
With Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada open to tourists again, it’s time to think about Egyptian itineraries for sun-seeking clients
Anantara launches first property in Tunisia
Madeleine Barber recently visited Tunisia to review Anantara Tozeur, the hotel group’s first property in the country
Why Egypt is the country that opens the door to culture
Clients keen to immerse themselves in a cultural destination would do well to choose Egypt, where they can discover the roots of human civilisation