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Premier Travel reopens Thomas Cook shop with former staff members
Premier Travel has opened its 27th branch in north Norfolk, taking on staff who worked there under previous owners
Scenic Group reveals doubling in winter sales ahead of ‘biggest-ever’ peaks push
Scenic and Emerald Cruises’ trade sales for October to December 2023 have doubled compared to the same time last year as the brands reveal their strongest sales week of 2023
Easyjet confirms major aircraft order to fuel growth into the 2030s
EasyJet seals deal with Airbus for new aircraft that it says will cement growth plans until 2034
Royal Caribbean sales chief Stuart Byron to depart line
Byron’s departure comes just a fortnight after Torey Kings-Hodkin, Royal’s head of sales, joined Disney Destinations International
How an Iberostar Majorca fam showcased the impact of sustainability
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts curated a special sustainability-themed fam for a group of TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in Majorca
The dos and don'ts of selling airport lounges
Use lounge passes to add value to clients’ itineraries, but choose them wisely – here are selling tips and the latest news to help you sell this add-on
Checking in to Parisian newcomer Le Grand Mazarin
This newcomer promises style-conscious guests a five-star escape in one of the city’s most enduring neighbourhoods
ECN expands membership with small-vessel cruising operators
ECN chief executive Akvile Marozaite said Atlas Ocean Voyages and Poseidon Expeditions’ products are “what expedition cruising is all about”
‘The travel agent is not dead!’: Agency boss lays out five-branch expansion plan
New Era Travel boss Alan Godfrey has opened two branches in Hampshire in the past 18 months – and has more in his sights
Iceland hit by fresh volcanic eruption near airport and Blue Lagoon
Country’s famous geothermal spa closes its doors once again, less than 24 hours after it reopened, owing to a new, more intense period of volcanic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula
Agents step in to save fitness class for the elderly
Not Just Travel consultants Rachael and Colman Coyne have agreed to pay for all the equipment needed by Colman’s sister Marie to run her fitness class for the elderly
Jet2holidays unveils hotel sustainability labelling scheme
Chief executive Steve Heapy said the new scheme would help agents choose the best accommodation for their clients
Travel jobseeker numbers 'at their highest level since the spring'
‘The travel industry has been crying out all year for quality candidates,’ says C&M Travel Recruitment boss Barbara Kolosinska following a ‘big increase’ in applicants
Aman at Sea announces new CEO and date for superyacht launch
Aman at Sea has appointed Jonathan Wilson, former vice-president of Princess Cruises and Hilton Worldwide, as its new chief executive officer
Riviera to give away £1 million in gifts to celebrate 40th anniversary
The river cruise and escorted touring specialist is guaranteeing rewards on every booking made between 20 December and 9 February
Why Geneva will jingle your clients’ bells this Christmas
The Swiss city will turn the Grinchiest Grinch into a fan of all things festive, as our writer discovered on a recent visit
Is this the world’s coolest airport terminal?
Changi T2 has redefined airport luxury and efficiency with a whole lot of nature thrown in
Ben Bouldin: 'Agents are getting closer to their optimum fighting weight'
Royal Caribbean International vice-president Ben Bouldin says the UK trade’s pandemic rebound is almost complete ahead of what is set to be another critical year of recovery
Shop floor success: agency managers reveal the secrets to making 'clients for life'
Five Hays Travel branch managers reveal their secrets and learnings to ensure their travel agency clients receive the best service so they keep coming back.
This cheese train serves up an authentic slice of Switzerland
With panoramic train journeys, fondue by an open fire, and the chance to watch expert cheesemakers at work, this cheese-themed excursion is a must-have for any Swiss itinerary
Singapore Airlines to make Gatwick debut next summer
Singapore Airlines is to fly from Gatwick for the first time next summer, offering five flights a week
How Napoleon’s box office boom will benefit Malta’s tourism industry
The destination’s tourist board hopes Hollywood’s latest epic historical drama will bring blockbuster visitation figures to the island.
Kempinski unveils plans for Transylvania’s first five-star hotel 
The €70 million mountain resort, located in Poiana Brasov, marks Kempinski’s debut address in Romania
Windstar Cruises begins multi-million-dollar yacht refurbishment project
All three yachts – 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit and 342-guest Wind Surf– are set for renovations