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Hays Travel reports second weekend of record sales

The agency has said Saturday (13 January) was the best trading day in its 43-year history, with branches reporting long queues outside shops

The new safari brand pitching for the mid-market

Elewana Collection aims to fill an under-represented gap between budget and full luxury with the introduction of a new collection of lodges, under the Explorer brand.

Five things you need to know about Barut Hotels' new Aegean retreat

Here’s everything you need to know to sell the 547-key Anda Barut Collection, on Turkey’s Delice peninsula

FCDO advice 'no longer fit for purpose', open letter warns

The open letter calls for the FCDO to look at its global advice and the advice specific to Sri Lanka to try and boost visitor numbers to the country

Storm Belal prompts FCDO warning for Mauritius

UK officials have called on all Brits in the island to follow the advice of local authorities

Iceland’s Blue Lagoon shuts down again due to new volcanic eruption

The geothermal facility has been open on and off for the past two months due to high volcanic and seismic activity in the surrounding area

Jet2holidays trade sales chief: ‘Customers will demand more value for money in 2024’

Jet2holidays’ trade chief gives TTG his forecast for the year ahead while sharing why agents should book with him and not his competitors

Peru declares state of emergency amid Ecuador unrest as cruise line monitors situation

Peru has taken steps to avoid ’subversive groups’ crossing the border, the FCDO says

MSC Cruises urges consumers to discover cruising 'in a conscious way' in new ad

The ’For a greater beauty’ campaign will air in more than 30 countries, including the UK on Channel 5 and video on demand

The villa holidays revolution: what it means for agents

In the space of a few weeks, the villas industry saw the closure of one operator followed by a major acquisition and, from a smaller player, a switch to a trade focus

Travel Counsellors achieves two record sales days in a row as peaks bookings soar

Tuesday (9 January) and Wednesday (10 January) entered the agency’s top 10 best sales days in the company’s history.

The homeworking giant has made 14 bookings over £50,000 this month, while 26 TCs have achieved total sales of more than £100,000. One TC has made an £84,000 booking this month.

TC Heather Lee, who has 24 years’ experience, said: “I have already achieved 50% of my last January sales in the first week, with much more on my desk.

FCDO updates travel advice to Middle East after Yemen air strikes

Foreign Office warns of potential “short notice” changes in advice to nearby destinations

Iceland’s Blue Lagoon reopens after two-month closure

The geothermal facility has confirmed all operational units are now open to the public, with operating hours adjusted to between 11am and 8pm

Villa specialist to work more closely with agents after securing Atol

A mainly direct-sell villa brand has pledged to up its trade engagement after moving into the package market

The South Africa Sisterhood tour that's a perfect fit for 'chatty' women

Purpose-led travel specialist Themba Travel is looking for agents to help sell a unique tour, that’s been designed by women, for women.

Silversea to disembark passengers to avoid Red Sea ports amid rising tensions

The line is in the process of organising flights home for the passengers impacted by its decision

Faroe Islands carrier to launch Gatwick flights

The Faroe Islands’ Atlantic Airways will fly to Gatwick this summer, it has confirmed

Alex Delamere-White confirmed as HX chief commercial officer

The announcement comes as part of the expedition travel provider’s rebrand, which started late last year

Big three operators on a firm footing as they detail 2024 ambitions

Tui, easyJet holidays and Jet2 have had their books examined, and the results give us an idea of how 2023 went, and what to expect in 2024

Celebrity Cruises to push premium message to trade in new programme

The line will launch a new marketing educational programme for trade marketers working at cruise-selling agencies later this month

Riviera boosts trade team with key account manager appointment

Lloyd Morris said he was looking forward to “supporting trade partners in growing their Riviera sales”

Visit Florida Showcase

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Travel consultancy TTC earns B Corp status

Travel Trade Consultancy joins the likes of TTG Media, Intrepid and Inside Travel Group

Icon of the Seas arrives at homeport ahead of debut sailing

The world’s largest cruise ship will operate Caribbean itineraries calling into Royal’s private island – Perfect Day at CocoCay – in The Bahamas