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Abercrombie & Kent to launch first riverboat in South America

The as yet unnamed 12-cabin vessel will start operating three- to four-night itineraries that can be combined in Peru from April 2025

Ambassador to host 60 agents across three fam trips this year

Two of the fam trips will be operated by the line’s Ambience ship, while the third will be on Ambition

‘Excited’ Tui ‘keen to return’ to Doncaster Sheffield airport

Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones, said Tui had ‘always’ supported DSA in an update on the region’s hopes to have the airport reopen

Specialist backs Greek prime minister’s vision for year-round tourism

Planet Holidays throws weight behind extending Greece’s tourism season all 12 months of the year

Surinam Airways targets UK market expansion with GSA appointment

Aviareps to handle sales, reservations and ticketing for the South American carrier in the UK, along with another eight European markets

‘It's easy to see why this trip is a bestseller for G Adventures’

With Peru the most popular destination for the escorted tour operator’s global travellers, our writer sets sail on the nine-day Amazon Riverboat Adventure in Depth.

Disneyland Paris reveals new name for second park as part of €2bn revamp

The resort’s executive and creative teams has shared more information about entertainment venues debuting in the coming months

Flights to the Middle East resume following Iran's drone attack on Israel

Royal Jordanian, Egyptair and El Al have resumed operations following the weekend’s skirmishes

The Big Question: Can celebrity endorsements ever be truly responsible?

The industry seems ever more willing to engage with TV stars and influencers to promote product, but is it risking a potential media backlash?

Hotel brand launches as ‘alternative’ to existing luxury associations

World of One says it welcomes member hotels with consistently good reviews and an updated look

Ultima Expeditions to open Oasis camp in Antarctica featuring a 24-hour trip

The polar tour operator will offer guests a one-day trip to Antarctica when it re-opens its camp in November

Elaine Ross joins cruise agency as global product and partnerships manager

Ross was made redundant from her role at Cruise.co.uk’s Above & Beyond agency in March after just over a year and a half

Barbara Muckermann leaves Silversea to ‘pursue other opportunities’

Bert Hernandez, Royal Caribbean International’s senior vice-president, will succeed Barbara Muckermann in her role

Prestige Travel hires agent Tracey Bates to sales team after record March

Operator brings in Australia and New Zealand specialist Bates after ‘record-breaking’ March sales

Brits ‘ringing hotels in Tenerife to check its safe’ ahead of anti-tourist protest – reports

The concern comes after graffiti telling tourists to go home appeared in some parts of the popular tourist destination, with a protest planned for 20 April

‘Overtourism didn't happen overnight in Barcelona’: so what are the solutions?

With its architectural marvels, fine cuisine and, until recently, all-conquering football team, Barcelona has become not just one of Europe’s, but the world’s most popular tourist destinations – but that popularity comes at a cost

Explore chief: ‘I don't see a ceiling for our relationship with agents’

As Explore Worldwide reports a strong first-half performance for 2024 that has outstripped all of 2023, managing director Michael Edwards tells how he can’t thank agents enough

Six Senses opens first Caribbean hotel on Grenada's south coast

The secluded resort on Grenada’s stunning south coast marks the first Caribbean property for the luxury hotel group

Two-thirds of Brits don't know about the EU's new border rules

The European Union’s entry-exit system is scheduled to launch in October and will replace the current manual stamping of passports

Travel Seen founder Jen Atkinson launches podcast after life-changing event

The new travel podcast by the former boss of ITC explores the life-changing impact one holiday can have on people

Australasia specialist Anzcro names Luke Ingram as new northern BDM

Hailing from Leeds and now based near Manchester, Ingram will lead the Australia and New Zealand specialist’s trade expansion effort in the north of the UK

InteleTravel unveils long-awaited IntelePerks rewards scheme

The homeworking agency will give its network of more than 18,000 travel consultants the opportunity to earn luxury goods, electronics and holidays

Virgin Voyages reveals cash incentive programme to help boost booking levels

Agents can earn up to £30 for selected bookings during the incentive period and £5 thereafter

‘They're not all sustainable’: Green groups sceptical about forthcoming SAF mandate

Environmental campaigners have spelled out their concerns about the government’s forthcoming SAF policy, which is due to be confirmed by the end of the month