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Why AI should inspire your travel marketing strategy to change

With artificial intelligence driving the evolution of paid search, here’s how marketeers should respond, writes Paul Henderson, founder of Summon Digital.

'Agents don’t want to be training call centre staff on cruise lines' behalf'

Crystal’s sales boss tells Harry Kemble why the line is investing in the future, and how it’s going to provide more support for agents

Tui charts post-election upturn in both summer and winter sun sales

Tui says it has seen an upturn in searches and bookings for late summer as well as next winter following the general election conclusion

Luton airport green pledge ad banned for failing to include flight emissions

The Advertising Standards Authority has sanctioned Luton airport owner Luton Rising for an ad featuring environmental pledge, which said its expansion would bring no further emissions – but failed to include those from aircraft

Disney Cruise Line to offer first Japanese holidays in 2029 with new ship

Disney has confirmed a joint venture in Japan, which will see it operate a branded cruise ship there from early 2029

Byway to expand into new markets after securing £5 million fresh funding

The slow travel specialist will use the cash to expand into new markets and new roles across several departments, including in technology, product and finance

ECN promises agents ‘unprecedented’ insights with new webinar series

Starting 24 July, the cruise trade body will host a series of agent-focused webinars until the end of the 2024

'Tens of thousands of Brits' cannot use eGates, says former home secretary

Lord David Blunkett called for ’joined-up’ training to help improve passengers’ experiences at airports, airlines and at the UK border

JG's Chris Simmonds to succeed retiring David Harrington as HF Holidays chief

Simmonds brings experience from spells as chief executive of National Holidays and Just Go! Holidays parent JG Travel Group and as a former Saga Holidays managing director and chief executive

Royal delivers ‘much-needed’ Hurricane Beryl supplies to Grenada

The 2,416-passenger Rhapsody of the Seas is currently operating a programme of seven-day round-trip Southern Caribbean cruises from San Juan, Puerto Rico

Travel bucked lower spending trend during washout June, says Barclays

Consumers stayed away from retailers in June, but the travel sector was buoyed by balance payments before summer breaks, latest Barclays research finds

As a Dubliner, a stay in London's most Irish hotel felt like home

The historic London hotel offers guests all the warmth of Irish hospitality in a central location.

Flights to Morocco set to boom in ambitious post-earthquake recovery

The north African country was devastated by the Marrakesh-Safi earthquake, but this year could see a record bounceback

Operator picks re-emerging winter sun titan for long-haul debut

New, longer-stay options to Sri Lanka with Just Go! Holidays and National Holidays could be the winter-sun escape your budget-conscious clients are looking for.

Regulators tell Boeing to check another safety issue with its 737s

US safety officials order Boeing to inspect 737s after concerns passenger oxygen supplies could fail in an emergency

Thomas Cook's creditors to receive share of £280 million pay-out

The Official Receiver has said creditors will receive a share of £280 million five years after the collapse of Thomas Cook Group

Irish agents hail potential breakthrough in Aer Lingus pilots’ dispute

Ireland’s labour court makes pay recommendation to end weeks of industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots employed in Ireland

'We need to speak': accessibility expert urges travel firms to seek feedback

’You are never going to get it right unless you ask the question,’ TTG Fairer Travel Diversity Forum told on Monday (8 July)

Gatwick baggage workers call off July strike action – for now

Action by the airport’s baggage security screeners over 12-14 July and 19-21 July has been postponed pending a vote on a new pay offer

Experimental Group welcomes Christian Louboutin as stakeholder ahead of US expansion

The Paris-based hospitality group confirms investment from a high-profile celebrity as it continues its global expansion.

Short watch: Solo specialist Just You In The Spotlight

Discover what Just You can offer your solo clients in this new In The Spotlight video. Hear about the brand’s new European tours for 2025 and exciting new long-haul departures.

'It’s important we move on inclusivity, equity and the eco-economy'

HF Holidays chief executive David Harrington talks to TTG about the operator’s journey to B Corp certification and why the industry should be moving the dial on equity and the eco-economy

Don’t have clients for Virgin Voyages? Think again! TTG VV Fest takeaways

The “sweet spot” age of a prospective Virgin Voyages client may not be what you expect...

How to explain this summer's high prices to your clients

More flights and holidays are on sale this summer despite a supposed dip in demand this year, but costs remain steep for those booking an escape. Gary Noakes reports