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'We see it as integral to our future': Tui ready to grow retail estate

Tui stands out as the last – and only – vertically integrated tour operator to maintain a high street retail presence; TTG’s Gary Noakes catches up with the operator’s UK retail chief Stephen Bracegirdle to find out what the plan is as independents continue to make their mark

Finalists revealed for Diversity Trailblazer accolade at The Travel Industry Awards

The accolade, new for 2024, recognises an individual putting diversity and inclusivity at the heart of everything they do

Norse Atlantic to slim fleet, review network and embrace the GDS after latest loss

Norse Atlantic is working on a restructuring of its operations after another three-month loss that will see it review its route network, lease aircraft and start selling fares via the GDS

Michael O'Leary calls for two-drink limit to stem in-flight antisocial behaviour

O’Leary said the budget carrier had started searching the bags of passengers heading to Ibiza for water bottles containing vodka

Govt pledges £10 million to smooth transition to new EU border rules

£3.5 million pledges each to the Port of Dover, Eurostar at St Pancras and Eurotunnel at Folkestone to guard against ’excessive queues’ when the EU Entry-Exit System comes into effect in November

Top 5: The best luxury properties agents should know this week

Our top five luxury properties of the week has officially dropped, and as per usual, it’s landing with quite the bang.

We spotlight a couple of gems close to home, including a gorgeous hotel on Northern Ireland’s coast and a swish all-suite property in central London. If your clients are on the hunt for winter sunshine (who could blame them?), we’ve also listed a heavenly Madagascar resort and a majestic villa on the Turkish Riviera.

Hopefully, our lineup will give you the inspiration you need to make that special booking.

APT hands promotions to Robin Griffiths and Becky Baumbach

From 2 September, Robin Griffiths and Becky Baumbach will take up the roles of national partnerships manager and national sales manager respectively

'Micro cruises' setting new standards in luxury expedition travel

The expedition cruise line’s ships have a capacity of just 12 guests.

Royal Caribbean signs deal with shipbuilder to build fourth Icon vessel

The ship is scheduled for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027, but the agreement with the Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku is subject to conditions