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Oceania Cruises 'bakes' gratuities into cruise fare following agent feedback
The cruise line hopes the move to include gratuities in fares will provide more sales opportunities to ’valued’ travel agent partners in the UK and Ireland
Meon Valley appoints former Ski Verbier MD as commercial director
Stephen Inskip has a wide experience in the industry as he held a variety of positions in his 16-year career in travel
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Celestyal to move to year-round operations with new Persian Gulf programme
The line will operate seven-night Desert Days itineraries from Doha from 9 November
Cautious optimism as new business outstrips rebooks and amends
TTG launches latest Travel Agent Tracker for Q4 2023 and agent views of how peaks will pan out
Latest survey, covering trading in the third-quarter of the year (three months to 30 September), will go out via email on Monday 2 October
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The packages that tour operators tip for success in 2024
To help you find fresh inspiration for 2024, we ask key tour operators for their new product recommendations.
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Gray Dawes acquires Dutch TMC as part of continued expansion
According to Gray Dawes Group boss Suzanne Horner, the acquisition will only strengthen the company’s position and global offering
JetBlue's Robin Hayes will step down in February
JetBlue chief executive to step down next month
JetBlue appoints new chief executive after Robin Hayes announces he will step down for medical reasons
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‘We're expecting better sales this weekend’: brighter outlook after overcast Sunshine Saturday
Traditionally, agents expect sales levels to be at their highest at the start of the year as customers book their holidays after days spent discussing getaways with family and friends over Christmas
Consumers are prioritising holidays despite economic headwinds
Travel continues strong rebound as spending with agents in December rises again
Barclays’ latest spending report based on information from 18 November to 24 December shows spending with travel agents grew by 12.8%
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Former Crystal River Cruises boss joins SeaDream Yacht Club
Littlejohn joins the boutique luxury cruise line after finishing a long-term consulting agreement with Silversea Cruises
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Short watch: Cincy Region In The Spotlight
Learn more about how to sell the Cincy Region in this five-minute In the Spotlight video
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The hottest new hotels opening in 2024
Around the world, some long-anticipated projects are coming to fruition in the next 12 months.
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Thousands face flight cancellations in wake of mid-air blowout
The US aviation regulator said the 171 Boeing 737 Max 9s must be grounded for checks
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Travel Counsellors launches biggest ever peaks campaign
According to Dave Callan, the campaign is not just about “promoting destinations” but it’s also about “embodying the values that define us as a brand"
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ECN releases new digital selling guide to boost agents' knowledge
The Selling Expedition Cruising: Wave 2024 guide is a live data document filled with offers and promotions
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‘Eurovision partnership gives Royal huge appeal', says UK boss
Ben Bouldin, the line’s EMEA vice-president, decided to push for a partnership with Eurovision after failing to secure tickets to last year’s event
Jet2 extends order for new, more fuel efficient engines
Jet2holidays receives ‘record’ bookings from independent agents
Operator is gearing up for “even stronger” demand on Sunshine Saturday
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Gatwick increases drop-off charge at terminals
Drivers will now have to pay at least £6 to drop off passengers at Sussex airport
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Arrival figures: are there better ways to measure tourism success?
Is chasing ever higher visitor numbers sustainable? And is it even the best way for destinations to measure tourism success?
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Jet2 brings forward launch of Manchester-Porto flights
Route to Portuguese city will now start in July 2024 rather than summer 2025
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Premier Holidays appoints Rachel Wood as new BDM
Experienced new recruit will cover northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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TTG Media sees team changes and new roles as brand heads into 2024 with B Corp status
TTG Media has announced a series of changes to its team including internal promotions and new roles into 2024 as the independent media company has become B Corp
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Advantage members enjoy post-Xmas surge in sales
Momentum expected to continue this weekend on “Sunshine Saturday”
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Baggage handler and security staff strikes to disrupt Italy travel next week
The walkout has led to flag carrier Ita Airways cancelling 20 national flights while guaranteeing all international ones