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The Saint Lucia resort that can solve all wedding guest list dilemmas

We discover one of Saint Lucia’s most flexible venues to host a multigenerational destination wedding.

Carnival Corporation places order for largest-ever ships

Three LNG-powered ships will constitute a new class for the group, capable of carrying almost 8,000 guests

Regent Seven Seas outlines plans to grow trade sales team alongside fleet

The ultra-luxury line is slated to launch ships in 2026 and 2029 after its parent company placed the biggest order in its history in April this year

‘Wettest summer in a century’ fuelling buoyant lates market

More than a quarter of UK residents (27%) would be tempted to book a last-minute getaway if they could secure a good deal, according to new Abta research

Virgin Atlantic completes $17bn fleet transformation with new A330 order

The carrier has ordered another seven A330-900s, which it says are 13% more fuel and carbon efficient that Airbus’s A330-300

Jos Dewing returns with new platform to help agents boost expedition cruise sales

Former AE Expeditions managing director left the line in February to set up the ExplorEarth platform with Jon Waring

7 of the best new African safari lodges and camps

With new spin-off, Mufasa: The Lion King, due for release in December, we predict interest in African safaris to peak later this year.

Wildfire prompts evacuation order for Canadian national park

Authorities order residents and tourists to evacuate the town of Jasper and Jasper National Park in Alberta

How Reykjavik has become one of Europe's favourite hotspots

Over the course of just one weekend, Ilaria Grasso Macola discovered why the Icelandic capital sits at the top of travellers’ bucket lists

Is cruise a trusted holiday option for neurodivergent travellers?

Can cruise be a successful holiday for neurodiverse people? How can agents ensure they get it right the first time?

‘Operators can be pivotal in travel's fight against climate change’

Nobody caught up in the wildfires that swept across Rhodes last summer will forget the devastating scenes, which prompted the largest evacuation effort in Greece’s history.

Belt and braces: Are we flying into a turbulent era for travel?

Recent incidents of severe turbulence have struck fear into the hearts of nervous flyers – but are these incidents really becoming more common? And what can agents say to their clients? Gary Noakes reports.

Advantage promotes John Sullivan to commercial director

Advantage has promoted head of commercial John Sullivan as it recruits new members to its senior management team

Barcelona to hike tourist tax for day-cruise passengers, says mayor

Mayor Jaume Collboni is planning to raise the fee levied on cruise passengers spending fewer than 12 hours in the city as part of Barcelona’s push to combat overtourism

TTG Media reveals TTG 30 Under 30 Class of 2024

Today (Monday 22 July) we present our newest 30 Under 30 cohort, our 11th group of Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders to be honoured for their passion and brilliance since the programme was founded in 2013.

Bulgaria's Sunny Beach reclaims crown as Europe's best-value family destination

The Bulgarian resort pipped Marmaris to top spot in the Post Office Travel Money ranking, despite a nearly 10% increase in typical holiday costs

EasyJet holidays showcases new Luxor flights, holidays and cruises

Get the inside scoop on the operator’s land-based and river cruise holidays, with the chance to win a Nile sailing

Two Caribbean choices worth making the extra hop for

Clients who want to venture beyond the core Caribbean islands should try authentic St Kitts or exclusive Anguilla, both a short hop from Antigua

Want to sell more expedition cruise? Get to know the ECN members

This is the place to get to know the network’s cruise line members, from fleet facts to the far-flung destinations they visit

Why agents should suggest a coolcation in the mountains of Austria and Italy

More and more travellers are investigating trips to the mountains this summer to avoid destinations that are just too hot.

Agents hopeful of ‘biggest-ever’ lates market after election and Euros

‘We are seeing a significant sales boost as we approach the summer holidays,’ one agent told TTG

Luxury travel agency to ‘double’ homeworking team after 50% growth in bookings

Aquilium Travel has hired a new recruitment manager to help expands its homeworking team.

How Copenhagen has just raised its city break game

As Copenhagen starts rewarding tourists for their green choices, our writer reminds us why the Danish capital is the perfect choice for a laid-back, sustainable city break.

Massive IT outage hits airlines and airports around the world – recap

Ryanair, Delta Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines all reported issues on Thursday (18 July), which carried over into Friday (19 July)