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Royal Caribbean names Celebrity Cruises' Gerard Nolan as new EMEA chief

Nolan has worked at Royal Caribbean Group since 2016 and will succeed China-bound Ben Bouldin

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Next UK govt should help destinations become more sustainable, public say

New research finds 73% of consumers want the incoming UK government to help foreign tourist destinations become more sustainable

Spanish holiday for two to be won at TTG Fairer Travel Festival

The week-long online event will give agents the confidence to sell responsible holidays more confidently

Ex-Classic Collection commercial chief Alex Gavalda joins Travel Counsellors

Gavalda has previously worked for Kuoni, Vivid Travel and Classic Collection Holidays during a travel career spanning more than 20 years

Show your clients how to eat better in the Caribbean

The goal of reducing reliance on food imports in the region has seen a rise in the number of farm-to-table restaurants, and we’ve cherry-picked some highlights.

Aer Lingus pilots to embark on 'indefinite' industrial action starting next week

Irish Airline Pilots’ Association confirms plans for strict work-to-rule policy after successful strike ballot

Tropical storm heading for Gulf of Mexico prompts FCDO travel alert

The Foreign Office has warned travellers the storm is heading towards the eastern coast of Mexico

British Airways granted permission to extend US network with JetBlue codeshare

British Airways will add 75 connections from New York and Boston with JetBlue following the approval of a codeshare deal by US authorities

Summer 2024 'sold well' despite late booking trend and cost worries

A TTG Agenda 2024 panel agreed the summer had so far sold well, but a section of the market is holding back due to financial concerns

Consumer sentiment on the up, but holiday cost remains an issue – PwC

PwC survey reveals optimism among consumers about the economy, but some are holding back on booking travel citing cost and concern about household finances

Devon agency marks 10 years on the high street with launch of third shop

Sue Hunter told TTG she chose to open her third shop in the north Devon town of Barnstaple because of the many opportunities the location presented

Carrier takes on new head of trade partnerships

The move sees Lee Marshall join the luxury operator permanently while Rick Milne is also promoted

Advantage Travel Partnership profits double to reach highest level since 2018

Consortium’s net profit for the 12 months to 30 September last year soar to nearly £1.2 million

Agenda 2024 – Summer Breakfast

Agenda 2024 - Is summer set for a scorcher?

Tui to expand in sub-Saharan Africa with new hotels and brand

Tui Group has signalled its hotel development intentions in East and West Africa following the opening of another property on Zanzibar

Scenic to reward agents with series of dinners this autumn

Places will be randomly allocated to 40 agents who make a booking from the new programme or who ’go above and beyond to promote the new season’

J.K. Place boss on opening a hotel in former Versace HQ

The boutique hotel brand will open its fourth property next year, in the heart of Milan’s fashion district

Agenda 2024 – Summer Breakfast report

Is summer set for a scorcher - or are consumers keeping their holiday plans on ice?

Ambassador Cruise Line names Karen Cameron deputy head of trade

Cameron steps up from divisional sales manager role with the no-fly cruise line

PortMiami welcomes first cruise ship following shore power breakthrough

The shore power berths were installed through a partnership between Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light Company and Carnival Corp

'Low-cost carriers will play a key part in our growth over the next few years'

There’s been plenty of activity at Birmingham Airport, in line with its ambitious growth targets, from an upgraded security area to easyJet opening a new base.

Aer Lingus pilots vote convincingly for summer strike action in second ballot

However, president of Irish pilots’ union Ialpa, Captain Mark Tighe, said action was ’not inevitable’ despite the vote

Travel job placements plummet in May despite increase in candidates

New monthly data from C&M Travel Recruitment reveals the number of candidates searching for travel jobs increased in May to its highest level for six months