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Operators: ‘Jordan is a beacon of tranquillity in the Middle East’

Destination specialists have stressed how safe the country is for tourists, after the eruption of the Israel-Hamas conflict caused a downturn in bookings.

EasyJet holidays grows trade team to six with two experienced hires

Jo Brookman and Dale Marriott join the airline and operator’s trade team as trade distribution managers, bringing almost 50 years’ industry experience

Engine cover falls off Boeing aircraft prompting new safety investigation

A Southwest Airlines service to Texas was forced to turn around after an engine cowling fell off during take-off

How embracing responsible travel could transform your agency

TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes and agent Ambassadors explain how promoting and selling sustainable travel can boost your sales and business.

Border Force officials call off threat of imminent strike action

Walkout at Heathrow airport over 11-14 April suspended to allow for fresh talks with the Home Office

P&O Cruises to host 100 agents in ‘biggest-ever booking incentive’

To enter the incentive, agents must register their interest and make as many bookings as they can before 20 May 2024

Virgin Atlantic and British Airways aircraft collide at Heathrow

Investigation under way after a Virgin Atlantic aircraft clipped a British Airways plane while being towed at the weekend

Viking admits preference for direct business in stock market filing

The company said direct bookings ’improve’ its margins as it does not have to pay commission to travel agents

Spain to place biodiversity, inclusion and circular economics at centre of sustainability event

Spain’s second annual sustainability day will be held in London on 17 April

Eight-year restoration project concludes at Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp

The 13th century property was home to a monastery and a hospital but now houses 108 guest rooms, spa and botanic gardens

How women are driving Intrepid's exploration of Saudi Arabia

Intrepid’s Zina Bencheikh talks to TTG about the tour operator’s decision to expand into Saudi Arabia and how local women – and its visitors – will benefit from its approach

Introduce your clients to the new Siem Reap

Cambodia’s temple town is slowly raising its luxury game, with both hotels and restaurants adding more upmarket appeal.

Caribtours appoints Elaine Jones to newly created UK trade sales manager role

Based in the north-west, Jones will help Caribtours develop new business coming from British luxury agents

Ambassador ship collides with cargo vessel during world cruise

The line confirmed the incident happened at around 6am (UK time) as the 1,400-passenger Ambience vessel attempted to berth in Cape Town

Travel ‘on the brink of its most transformative era yet’ – WTTC

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for the travel and tourism sector

Ponant's latest ship unveiled ahead of summer launch

The sailing yacht can host up to 12 guests and will travel from Corsica, France this summer

Nine events and festivals to tempt your clients with in Greater Palm Springs

Architecture tours one day, sunbathing and dancing the next – consider Greater Palm Springs for your clients

Intrepid Travel introduces female-led tours of Saudi Arabia

Tours will start in the Saudi capital of Riyadh and wind up in Jeddah and will be female-only

Caroline Burroughs returns to travel with Not in the Guidebooks

Experience specialist names former Wendy Wu Tours trade support manager Burroughs its new trade sales development manager

Hurtigruten welcomes world's first ‘chief aurora chaser’ to Northern Lights cruise

The renowned astronomer will bring a wealth of cosmic knowledge to 12-night sailings in the Arctic

Delayed end to liquid rule risks ‘significant’ disruption, trade warned

Advantage boss Julia Lo Bue-Said urged passengers to ‘keep to current 100ml rules’ to ensure they won’t face any disruption

Virgin Voyages: 'Epic voyages are coming!'

SJ Walker, director of sales at Virgin Voyages, highlights the array of new sailings your clients can enjoy this year

HAL redraws Grand World Voyage itinerary to avoid Red Sea

The 2025 itinerary on Zuiderdam departing from Fort Lauderdale, US, will now include calls in Africa and Europe, rather than the Middle East

Visit Gibraltar to host trade fam programme to support rebrand

Agents will be offered opportunities to visit the destination, with a new summer campaign under way