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Global Travel Collection to integrate independent Altour advisors

This transition re-positions Global Travel Collection as the ‘central home for all luxury independent travel advisors’ within Internova Travel Group

The Tuscan seaside village offering a different kind of luxury

Founder of Swedish-owned Erqole shares why the brand is investing in a village on a Tuscan resort town

Agency boss calls for inquiry into Manchester airport power failure

Travel Village Group chief executive Phil Nuttall appealed for answers after agents worked around the clock to save clients’ holidays on Sunday (23 June) and Monday (24 June)

Barcelona mayor threatens to ban Airbnb in city's fight against overtourism

Mayor Jaume Collboni has pledged to revoke the more than 10,000 licences for tourist flats currently active in Barcelona

Just Stop Oil hints at further action to disrupt air travel in future

Climate group promises ‘sustained period of action’ after a protest at Stansted airport last week, which saw activists spray two private jets with orange paint

Aer Lingus reveals full list of cancellations as pilots say ‘we're willing to talk’

Airline to cancel up to 20% of its flights across the first five days of industrial action by its Irish pilots

TTG VV Fest gets under way with five free cruises for agents

TTG VV Fest returns for its second year on 24 June, with a week-long schedule of free, virtual training sessions, which will see five agents win cruises worth up to £3,500.

Ex-Cook agent joins Oceania Cruises as regional sales executive

Kal Sindhu joins Oceania from Travelbag, and brings experience too from his early career at Thomas Cook

Short watch: Hyatt Inclusive Collection In The Spotlight

Hear about Hyatt Inclusive Collection’s new trade website and e-learning platform, and find out how to access agent rates with up to 50% off

First of three TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes fam trips a huge success

Iberostar took travel agents to its resort in the Dominican Republic this month (June), while Intrepid will take a group to South Africa in September and Greece will welcome agents later this year.

Manchester airport flights resume and to ‘run as usual’ after major power outage

Chief executive Chris Woodroofe said the fault – first identified during the early hours of Sunday morning – had been traced to an underground cable, which caused a power surge, although he stressed a full investigation would take place.

Woodruffe added staff at the airport were working hard to minimise the impact of the outage on people’s travel plans over the coming days.

Abta chief urges next government not to price out travellers with green measures

Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer has spelt out what he thinks the incoming government should do for the travel industry, warning net zero requirements must not penalise ordinary consumers

Passengers told to avoid Manchester airport after 'major' power cut

The airport has advised passengers flying from Terminals 1 and 2 to contact their airlines for the latest information about their flight

Why agents are key to Amsterdam's hopes of changing its image

Authorities in the Dutch capital are seeking to change the city’s image, but agents – and the wider travel industry – will be key to their ambitions

Canaves Collection to expand to new Greek island after Santorini success

The Greek company is set to open its first hotel outside of Santorini in Paros, marking the sixth addition to its collection of luxury properties.

Delta to start serving Orlando from Heathrow this winter

US carrier will offer four flights per week to Florida’s theme park capital

Irish agents plead for resolution ahead of Aer Lingus pilots' action

The Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) said it feels the ’consumer is ultimately at the heart of this’ strike action with the industry entering ’the busiest travel period of the year’

Women in Travel reveals finalists for expanded 2024 IWTTF awards

Ceremony for expanded Women in Travel awards will take place in London on 26 June

My family link to Tower Bridge's new 'accessible' exhibition

Tower Bridge is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a new exhibition, displaying never-before-seen photos of workers on the bridge and the public opening.

Regent Seven Seas reveals name of next ship

The ultra-luxury line will launch Seven Seas Prestige in 2026 before adding another new vessel to its fleet in 2029

Most LGBTQ+ travellers still face discrimination during holidays

Booking.com survey reveals continuing challenges to improving inclusivity

Birmingham airport boss says queuing issues will be fixed for summer peak

Nick Barton promises agents their clients will not face long security queues this summer after spelling out measures to alleviate the issues

Gold Medal to boost trade support in east of England with new role

The trade-only tour operator has already recruited two trade partnership executives to help agents in the southwest of England, south Wales and the Midlands

Ryanair to launch Newcastle-Marrakech route this winter

Twice-weekly service to Moroccan city will start in October