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Greece ponders €20 levy on cruise guests visiting sought-after destinations
Prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced visitors to the likes of Santorini and Mykonos could be subjected to a €20 levy
Five ways Madrid’s new chatbot can help you plan trips to the Spanish city
The new VisitMadridGPT virtual assistant provides you with top tips, insider intel and useful information to help you curate holidays to Spain’s capital
Classic Collection inks deal to start packaging Ryanair flights
Classic Collection will start offering Ryanair flights when packaging holidays over the coming weeks
Fears of massive discounting recede as package prices 'hold'
High prices appear to have put some agents’ clients off last-minute getaways this summer, while others have been prepared to pay the premium for some sun following the Euros, the general election and amid the coolest summer for nearly a decade
Gatwick hit by further air traffic control staff shortages
Latest disruption on Sunday (8 September), which carried over into Monday (9 September), prompted Ryanair to once again call for the head of the UK’s air traffic control provider to resign
American Airlines to return to Scotland next year with Philly service
Seasonal service will operate daily to Edinburgh starting 24 May
President's Cruises demystified: what's the hype all about?
With Celebrity Cruises heading to the fjords with a President’s Cruise for the first time, the line says it’s the ideal one-off voyage to promote to enthusiastic sailors
G Touring to shake up fams next year with largest-ever programme
Travelsphere and Just You promises ‘more in-depth, educational approach’ to fams, which will be tailored to agents’ experience of escorted touring
Abta to host conference call to help members navigate new EU border rules
The call on 24 September will feature representatives from the Department for Transport and Foreign Office
Knightsbridge Circle appoints industry veteran as new managing director
The luxury concierge company says the appointment is part of its long term strategy to continue its ‘exceptional service’
What next? EasyJet full of answers as net zero roadmap turns two
As easyJet’s sustainability roadmap enters its third year, the carrier has demonstrated its willingness to walk the walk when it comes to sustainability. So what has it achieved? And what are the next steps?
Thomas Cook boss spells out ambitions for brand under new owner
Thomas Cook will expand into new European markets under its new Polish parent, Alan French tells TTG
Thomas Cook acquired by Poland's eSky Group
The iconic Cook brand, which was acquired by China’s Fosun Tourism Group in November 2019, will live on under new ownership
Abercrombie & Kent introduces private villas collection in Italy
The luxury travel group has debuted its exclusive collection of Tuscany villas.
Mundy Cruising launches new cruise and rail collection
Trips combine luxury cruises with iconic train journeys around the globe
Tips from award-winning marketing campaigns that you can use
The annual Travel Marketing Awards celebrate originality, creativity and impact in travel marketing. Three of this year’s winners share the stories behind their campaigns
Package prices resilient amid 'strong late booking momentum' – Jet2
Airline and operator’s package holiday customers up 8% year-on-year this summer and now represents more than 70% of all its departing passengers
The Big Question: Is the 'S' word starting to put customers off?
It’s a crucial issue, but how can travel communicate its sustainability message effectively to consumers without risking overkill or apathy?
Clia RiverView to return to Budapest next year hosting six ships
It will feature sessions, ship visits, a trade fair, break-out training sessions and overnight onboard stays and will run from 8 to 10 March.
Royal Caribbean aiming to double trade educational programme next year
Aaron Langford, the line’s UK and Ireland senior sales director, made the pledge the day after Royal Caribbean International launched its new trade loyalty programme Upper Deck
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Ambassador, Scott Dunn, TTG Media: this week’s travel trade people moves
This week’s travel trade people moves include a new global managing director at luxury outfit Scott Dunn, a string of new faces at Ambassador Cruise Line – and the return of very familiar one at TTG Media
Would agents welcome Ryanair returning to the package market?
After Michael O’Leary teased the prospect of Ryanair starting to sell packages again, TTG finds out whether it is something agents would welcome
The Canada fam that had agents singing in the rain
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