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Heathrow reveals it hasn't given up on expansion as it returns to profit

Heathrow airport chiefs indicate they haven’t given up on plans for a third runway and another terminal

Search under way for new Four Seasons Yachts chief as Larry Pimentel departs

Larry Pimentel and Philip Levine have vacated their roles at the luxury hotel chain Four Seasons’ cruise division 17 months after launching it

American Queen Voyages suspends operations and ceases trading

US river line said despite the best efforts of its team, crew and partners, it had not been able to rebound from the effects of the pandemic

Make the most of safari bounceback, new business founder tells agents

Nelson Travel was born out of the pandemic, with this Africa expert finally finding the drive to set up on his own

The Mediterranean island luxury advisors need to have on their radar this year

Majorca is set to welcome a batch of high-end hotels to its fast-growing portfolio of resorts

Tanya Rose reveals the travel secrets advisors need to know with new podcast

The founder of Mason Rose will interview an exciting line-up of celebrities about their best travel tips and experiences

Travel agents to benefit from MSC Cruises’ new onboard booking initiative

Passengers can now secure their next cruise while onboard an MSC ship without choosing a particular vessel, itinerary and sailing date

Southend airport owners in battle for control with investors

Corporate battle begins between owners and investors of Southend airport that could see control change hands

Why it pays to venture beyond Tallinn and explore more of Estonia

Tartu’s tenure as European Capital of Culture in 2024 provides fresh impetus to explore more of this Baltic destination that’s ripe for slow travel

Cunard unveils opportunities to join ‘back-to-back’ sailings from 2025

The 2025/27 programme includes 27 overnight port calls and 66 late-evening departures

Travel Counsellors launches £10k scholarships to tempt new-to-sector talent

Homeworking giant to take on up to 10 graduates, who will each secure a £10,000 place on the Travel Counsellors Academy scheme

Inside the hotel that's brought the magic back to Disneyland Paris

The reimagined Disneyland Hotel, in the heart of the French theme park, opened its doors at the end of January

Newmarket Holidays hands trade lead Richard Forde expanded role

Head of trade sales Forde to take on partnerships brief in addition to managing trade team of seven

What does the Tui of the future look like?

Tui, led by chief Sebastian Ebel, has this week laid out its plans to extend its horizons into new markets – while also catching back up with Jet2 and fighting off easyJet holidays

Gold Medal names new trade partnerships manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland

Kayleigh-Anne Elliot to take over from Raymond McErlaine next week

Travel leaders named among LGBTQ+ trailblazers in Attitude 101

Former Celebrity Cruises managing director EMEA Jo Rzymowska, Tui commercial director Phillip Iveson and Virgin Atlantic VP Anthony Woodman among the 101 to be recognised by the magazine

Hays Travel to relocate ‘high performing’ Romsey branch to larger site

The store is in the running for Top 50 Travel Agencies 2024 by TTG in the South East region

Package bookings up by nearly 10% over Christmas and new year period

Package holiday providers reported a 7% increase in transaction volumes in the four weeks to 10 January

Saga to expand river fleet amid ‘continued confidence in demand’

Spirit of the Moselle to join the Saga river cruise fleet in July

Advantage tracks surge in lates demand for half-term and Easter

The consortium’s members have recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in bookings for February half-term, while bookings for Easter are up 8% year-on-year

Airbnb backs govt plans to tighten up rules around short-term lets

Firm says it has ‘long led calls’ for the introduction of a short-term lets register

Strike to ground up to 90% of Lufthansa flights on Tuesday

Workers represented by the Verdi union set to walk out in ongoing dispute over pay

Kuoni hails 'competitive' pricing and service for 'strong start' to 2024

Upmarket operator unveils its list of 2024’s early ‘trending’ destinations

New package rules could give consumers ‘less protection’ – CMA

Competition regulator warns that the new proposals could lead to ‘confusion’