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SPL Villas continues to strengthen trade ties with TTNG deal

The agreement means TTNG members can sell the villa brand’s 1,500 properties across more 100 destinations

Ponant unveils 2024 ship visit programme for UK and Irish agents

The French line will invite agents to join one of 24 ship visits on Le Lyrial, Le Boreal, Le Champlain and Le Dumont d’Urville

New charter programme to restore non-stop UK-Cuba flights next month

UK flights to Cuba will restart in May following an initiative by a European charter carrier backed by specialist operators

Iceland's Play to launch seasonal Cardiff service this winter

Play will operate two flights per week for six weeks to coincide with school holidays in Wales from 28 October to 1 November

Norse Atlantic Airways to begin Cape Town flights next winter

Budget long-haul carrier is to start flights to Cape Town next winter from Gatwick but will ditch its Caribbean services

Cunard cancels Queen Anne's ‘test’ event for agents before maiden

The 3,000-passenger ship had been due to host up to 400 agents onboard five days before its inaugural from Southampton

Gold Medal extends opening hours to support demand for Disney deal

Trade-only operator opened its phone lines an hour early on Thursday (18 April) and will open for calls from agents on Sunday (21 April) from 11am to 3pm

Family holiday prices ‘stabilising’ despite ongoing economic uncertainty

Biggest year-on-year fall in prices was in Spain’s Costa Dorada, while the biggest year-on-year increase also came in Spain along the Costa del Sol

Strong demand for packages set to ease easyJet's winter losses by £50m+

EasyJet issues an interim trading update outlining its performance over the winter, which includes a strong contribution from easyJet holidays and an increase in ancillary sales

Royal Caribbean amends Anthem's ex-UK programme to avoid Red Sea

The 4,180-passenger ship had been due to sail through the Red Sea in October on its way to Singapore but Royal has changed its course

European tailor-made brand targets agents with UK market launch

Paris-based Worldia has launched in the UK after it was granted an Atol, aiming to become a go-to tech-led B2B brand for agents

The art-splashed corner of France that makes a big impression

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Impressionism – here’s how to follow in the artists’ footsteps on a meandering tour from Paris to Normandy’s cinematic coast.

Why Turkey's SunExpress is ready to make its mark on the UK after 35 years

The Turkish carrier’s chief executive, Max Kownatzki, caught up with TTG this week to outline his plans for UK market expansion off the back of a big aircraft order that will see the airline’s fleet double in size in less than a decade

CAA chiefs plead to MPs for powers to tackle rogue airlines and match rising consumer expectation

Parliament’s transport committee told the authority need similar powers to other watchdogs to bring airlines into line on issues like consumer welfare and refunds

Agency owner to bring down curtain on 112-year-old travel business

Owner Marie Grenham’s decision means the agency will close for good on 31 December this year

UK and Ireland cruise sector hit record passenger numbers last year – Clia

Clia UK and Ireland managing director Andy Harmer noted the ‘encouraging figures’ as passenger numbers jumped 14.5% against 2019

HF Holidays sets out sustainability vision after becoming B Corp Certified

Walking holiday specialist pledges to continuing reducing carbon intensity of its product by 5% a year, reduce waste and increase recycling by 50% by 2025 and work with suppliers who have made net zero supply chain commitments

Dubai airport issues ‘stay away’ warning following ‘intense storm’

Passengers advised not to travel to the airport following record rainfall in the emirate

Why lunch was on me at this top Algarve hotel

Anantara Vilamoura Resort offers a chance to experience the authentic Algarve – as well as top-class golf

National Holidays and Just Go! to offer first-ever long-haul destination

Parent JG Travel Group adds Sri Lanka to its winter sun programme

Birmingham airport reopens following security incident onboard Belfast flight

Report of a ‘suspicious item’ onboard a Belfast-bound flight on Tuesday afternoon resulted in a temporary closure of the airfield, with Aer Lingus Regional later confirming there was no security risk

Short watch: easyJet holidays In The Spotlight

In this easyJet holidays In The Spotlight video, you’ll get lots of key insights from head of trade distribution Natasha Marson.

Travel entering ‘pivotal five-year period’ as general election looms – Abta

The association has published a manifesto ahead of the imminent poll to ensure travel’s needs are publicly outlined to parliamentarians

Greece returns as TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes Destination Partner

Greece will be the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes Destination partner for a second year as the country continues to focus on driving travel agents to sell more sustainable travel