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Eurostar to offer extra services until Christmas after strike ends

All Eurostar and drive-on Le Shuttle trains were suspended on Thursday (21 December) after industrial action was announced

Forget ‘make do and mend’ travel marketing and build your brand to last in 2024

Travel marketing in 2023 was ’make do and mend’ with a reliance on discounts and digital ad spend. Andrew Shelton urges agents to build their brand to last in 2024.

Eurostar suspends services and urges passengers not to travel amid flash strike

Eurostar on Thursday (21 December) cancelled seven services between London and Paris after Eurotunnel workers have walked out over salaries

British Airways confirms new Turkey route for next summer

British Airways will add a fifth destination in Turkey next summer with a new route from Heathrow

Carnival Corp enters 2024 in record booked position despite fourth quarter loss

Total customer deposits reached a fourth quarter record of $6.4bn, but the company reported a loss of $90 million for the fourth quarter

Jet2holidays unveils 'heavyweight' trade-focused peaks campaign with agent offer

From 1 January 2024, Jet2holidays will give travel agents the chance to win one of 100 fam trip places with Jet2holidays

Jacqueline Dobson: 'Travel agents are propping up our high streets!'

Barrhead president Dobson, who has just taken over as SPAA president too, sets out her vision for Scottish outbound tourism – and the key role agents play in this

Celestyal to offer cruise-and-land packages with new partner

Celestyal and Olympic Holidays have partnered for the first time to offer a new programme of package holidays

MPs call for curbs on flying if no progress is made on emissions by 2025

Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee has warned of the need to restrict flying if no progress is made on emissions reductions by 2025

DC ramps up promotion for its biggest ever Pride event

Destination DC launches World Pride 2025 in London with 12 branded black cabs promoting the event taking to the capital’s streets.

Virgin Atlantic to increase winter sun capacity next year

The airline has ramped up services to the likes of Barbados, Dubai and the Maldives

Which? blasts lack of basics in many all-inclusive packages

Which? Travel criticises all-inclusive hotel extras, saying clients can spend hundreds of pounds a week on things that should be included

Four issues that could stand in the way of another 'big year' for cruise

Cruise chiefs, speaking at the Clia Forum on Tuesday (19 December), are certain the sector is on the up – but urged agents to be mindful of several issues that could prevent them from the making the most of the rebound

Alfa Travel to launch to Scottish agents after renewed commitment to trade

Alfa Travel will offer competitive commission rates to all agents as well as higher ones to those who book directly through the operator’s website

EasyJet and easyJet holidays launch 'biggest-ever' peaks campaign

Airline and operator will discount more than 1.2 million UK seats heading into the new year, as well as thousands of package holidays

Hays Travel unveils new-look Broughton shop after £200,000 refurb

Hays Travel owner Dame Irene Hays joined the team at the former Thomas Cook branch near Chester for the grand unveiling

Lufthansa to close Liverpool and Bristol routes in 2024

German carrier will axe two UK routes early next year, removing connection opportunities at Frankfurt

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Australia next year

Turkish Airlines will operate to Australia for the first time in 2024 after being granted rights by the Australian government, opening up new regional connections from the UK

Cruise sales chief steps in to save agent's hen party

Lisa Hagger was struggling to get a plan for her hen do together – that was until she met Oceania Cruises sales director Louise Craddock at the Advantage cruise conference

The sanity checks you need to run before making AI work for your business

Question the audacious claims of AI, then grasp its potential, says Mark Thompson, chief information officer, Palatinate Group.

Delays inevitable following EU entry-exit rollout next year, Advantage boss warns

Advantage chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said said it is likely there will be delays when the EU introduces biometric border checks next year

TTG Canada Fest 2023: Welcome from TTG and Destination Canada

TTG’s Madeleine Barber and Destination Canada’s Adam Hanmer welcome agents to TTG Canada Fest.

TTG Canada Fest 2023: Ready, Set, Sell!

Speakers from Destination Canada and Air Canada provide insight into travel trends, what new hotels and attractions are set to make a splash in the coming months, and changes in traveller behaviour. Plus, what agent support is available in 2024?

TTG Canada Fest 2023: Ask the experts

Panellists from Canadian Affair share tips for building the ideal itinerary, whether you’re selling to a family, couple or group, a first-timer or repeat visitor. Glean expert marketing advice and address any challenges with when selling Canada holidays.