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Travel's Covid ally Huw Merriman to stand down as MP in July

Merriman was praised during the pandemic by industry figures for fighting travel’s corner in Westminster

New US and Canada brand Journeyscape to launch to the trade this summer

Aito operator Journey Latin America says its new venture will bring its expertise, philosophy and passion to a new region

Gold Medal brands break record for concurrent agent fams in May

Eleven members of dnata’s B2B team hosting trips this month, a new record for its brands

British Airways and JetBlue seek permission for surprise codeshare

British Airways and JetBlue have applied to codeshare selected connecting services from Heathrow, JFK and Boston, allowing them to sell each other’s flights

New travel job placements jump by more than a third in April

In April, travel job placements reached the highest point since July 2023 but remained down on pre-pandemic levels

British Airways to add Tromso to its network from December

British Airways will begin flights to the Norwegian city of Tromso in December, hoping to attract those wanting to see the Northern Lights

The Wild Atlantic Way, the feather in Ireland's cap

As Ireland celebrates the Wild Atlantic Way’s 10th anniversary, our writer delights in getting to know a section of the 1,553-mile-long scenic touring route.

Inside Travel Group makes first Giving Back scheme donation

The Family Holiday Charity has become the first recipient of donations from Inside Travel Group’s Giving Back scheme

Tui confirms repositioning of Marella Discovery 2 this winter

Marella Discovery 2 will homeport in Spain and the Canaries this winter after itineraries in the Middle East and Asia were cancelled due to the situation in Gaza, Tui has confirmed

Responsible Travel recruits comms specialist Debbie Hindle to board

Responsible Travel has appointed PR guru Debbie Hindle as a non-executive director

Jet2 puts 2025/26 winter sun programme on sale across 12 UK bases

Major Morocco expansion, two brand new winter routes and first winter sun programme from new 12th base Bournemouth among highlights

Cost and weather bigger priorities for holidaymakers than risk, safety and security

The Travel Foundation warns holidaymakers are ignoring risks in holiday destinations and undertaking activities deemed too dangerous at home

'Engage your candidates' says Abta as Sunak calls general election

’Now is the time to engage with candidates locally to make sure they recognise the value of travel and tourism,’ says Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer

'Critical issues to overcome' ahead of new EU border rules, govt warned

Kent’s transport and tourism authorities have urged the government to ensure a seamless rollout of the new EU border rules

Major Travel outlines growth targets following acquisition by InteleTravel

’Our vision is to become the leading trade-exclusive tour operator in the UK within the next five years,’ says tailor-made operator’s managing director Qasim Gulamhusein

Regent teams up with Aston Martin Aramco for Formula One-themed voyage

The luxury cruise line will launch its first Formula One-themed sailing next summer.

Westoe Travel marks seventh anniversary of apprentice Chloe Rutherford's death

Agency once again taking parts in efforts throughout South Shields to remember Chloe and her partner Liam Curry, who were killed in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing

How this Scottish estate is making wild swimming luxurious

The private Aberdeen estate offers guests wild swimming with a premium twist.

Azamara to open new UK call centre to support 'leading market'

Just days after Silversea moved its UK contact centre to the Philippines, Azamara has announced plans to open a call centre in Welwyn Garden City

Scenic to host 50 UK agents onboard Eclipse next month

The luxury cruise operator will host agent ship visits in the Isle of Man, Dublin, Portrush and Aberdeen between 6 June and 14 June

Jet2holidays named UK's top travel brand for third consecutive year

Chief executive Steve Heapy said being named Which? Travel Brand of the Year again was ’a remarkable demonstration of our industry leadership’

Govt vows to keep economy 'ship-shape' following Clia meeting

Tourism minister Julia Lopez met the cruise trade body on the French cruise line’s Le Dumont d’Urville on Tuesday (21 May)

Travel Counsellors reports record second quarter as sales hit £270 million

Travel Counsellors has recorded its best ever second quarter, with sales reaching £270 million

From apprentice to regional manager: the curtain falls on a distinguished career

Handwritten air tickets, customers smoking and the first Prestel computer – some of Beryl Towne’s classic memories as she retires after 47 years with Althams Travel.