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Southend airport 'fully operational' despite owner calling in administrators

Owner Esken said it did not expect administration to have any impact on the airport’s protracted restructure

Just a Drop reveals spectacular venue for second Travel United Cup

The five-a-side tournament on 31 May will be sponsored by Visit Malta and Royal Caribbean Group

This is how you entice your safari-loving clients to Dubai

An Arabian safari might sound as far-fetched as Dubai’s indoor ski slope – but you can look beyond the destination’s urban attractions to find unexpected wonders in the wild.

Abta data highlights surge in UK travellers taking solo holidays

Trade association’s research reveals an increase in people going away alone

TTG Luxury launches latest exclusive fam trip taking agents to the Maldives

TTG Luxury is teaming up with InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, Lusso and British Airways to take six travel advisors on an unforgettable TTG Luxury Journey to the Indian Ocean

Elegant Resorts' hottest spot for the summer? Tenerife

Spain and Greece remain favourites for sun worshippers, while bucket list trips to places such as Finland and Argentina have emerged as rising stars

Deal agreed to potentially reopen Doncaster Sheffield airport

Doncaster Sheffield airport owners Peel Group agrees to lease the airport to local authority, which pledges to reopen it

EasyJet puts winter 2024/25 programme on sale

More than 10 million seats have gone on sale for the coming winter

Royal axes more Labadee port calls as Haiti violence escalates

The line initially suspended Labadee calls until 22 March, but it has now made more itinerary adjustments through next month

Jet2 expands Bulgaria programme with new Black Sea resort

Chief executive Steve Heapy said the addition of Sozopol came ’in response to strong demand for gateways to Bulgaria’

TTC Tour Brands expands UK sales team in push for 'sustainable success'

Area sales managers Rhianne Richardson, Ryan Carroll and Donna Nelson start their roles on 25 March

The first thing you look for when selling New Zealand

Qualmark accreditation signposts global standards of quality – general manager Steven Dixon explains how agents can use the scheme to design exceptional itineraries.

First look at Disney Cruise Line’s new ‘heroes and villains’ themed ship

The ship, due for delivery next year, is part of the line’s multi-year expansion plan

Traditional seasonality coming back as travellers regain confidence

European travellers are planning their holidays further in advance to combat the volatile economic environment, according to Skyscanner

Gatwick spells out post-Covid recovery as profits and passenger numbers rebound

Gatwick details its 2023 financial and operational results, reaching near pre-Covid levels of performance

Ambassador Cruise Line launches 2025/26 programme and new offers

The line’s two-ship fleet will sail to 130 ports in 37 countries across three continents

Luxury agency reveals secrets to creating a successful sales day on a budget

Hertfordshire agency Beaver Travel took over the neighbouring estate agents on a Sunday for a hit event

Windstar expands hotel partnership to boost French Polynesia product offering

Windstar guests can now book two-night stays at The Brando, which has 35 private villas overlooking a five-mile-wide lagoon, in French Polynesia

Advantage makes in-house tour operator product available to consumers

Advantage Holidays and Cruise expects to see a ’significant’ spike in business following the move

Inspire Group pledges to offer 'best proposition' in homeworking sector

The company plans to launch a new cruise website and tour offering as it looks to ’strengthen’ its proposition in the market

Brits opting for all-inclusive Easter breaks amid turbulent economic times – Advantage

All-inclusive holidays account for 37% of all departures booking for this Easter, according to the Advantage Travel Partnership

TTC and VisitScotland team up to promote responsible tourism as 'new normal'

The Travel Corporation and VisitScotland have entered a ’unique’ partnership which will see new itineraries developed with responsible tourism at its core and resources to support tourism businesses in developing action plans

Airport Operators Association to rebrand as Airports UK

AOA chief executive Karan Dee confirmed the rebrand at a 90th anniversary gala dinner on Tuesday (19 March)

Private equity investor takes stake in villa specialist Simpson Travel

Former Hotelplan chief Paul Carter to take over as chair from founder Graham Simpson, while operations director Ed Pyke has been promoted to managing director