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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
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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
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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.
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Delta to start serving Orlando from Heathrow this winter
US carrier will offer four flights per week to Florida’s theme park capital
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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
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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
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Ryanair to launch Newcastle-Marrakech route this winter
Twice-weekly service to Moroccan city will start in October
Aer Lingus is restarting a number of US routes via Dublin
Aer Lingus to cancel up to 20% of flights during pilots' action
Irish carrier says it will cancel between 10% and 20% of services during the first five days of work-to-rule action by pilots starting next week
Latin America road show returns to UK for second year
LATA will head to Glasgow, Leeds and Cheshire next month to raise the profile of Latin America’s numerous destinations
Explora I will now sail in the Caribbean from October 2024 to April 2025
Explora Journeys forced to delay launch of second ship
Both Explora Journeys ships have now been delayed coming out of the Fincantieri shipyard where they were built
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Doncaster Sheffield airport likely to name new operator within weeks
Doncaster Sheffield airport looks closer to reopening after the local council, which leases it, received tenders from operators, with an announcement likely within weeks
Foreign Office ups Mexico travel warning as Tropical Storm Alberto makes landfall
Three people have died so far from Alberto’s rains after the storm formed in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday (19 June)
Peninsula London hosts extravagant grand opening party with VIP guests
The luxury hotel group hosted more than 2,500 guests at its new London property this week to mark the special occasion
Gold Medal ‘to transform travel trade landscape’ with new booking platform
Gold Medal says it will cut agents’ admin with new technology tie-up with Inspiretec that will automate the inputting of booking data