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Iceland's Blue Lagoon closes until after Christmas following major eruption

The famous geothermal spa was forced to close its doors less than 24 hours after it reopened due to new volcanic activity in the area

Kuoni reveals first TV ad for four years as part of 'highly targeted' peaks campaign

Launching on Boxing Day, Kuoni’s campaign will run across streaming services, radio, Spotify, YouTube, press, direct mail and online

Mandarin Oriental announces new resort for Setouchi region

Mandarin Oriental, Setouchi will comprise of three properties across a trio of Japanese islands, joined by a yacht tour

Why some of travel's biggest brands are turning – or returning – to the trade

TTG caught up with a handful of major brands that are either starting to work with agents again, or work with the trade for the first time. Gary Noakes reports

Mondrian opens doors to new Hong Kong venture

The 324-room Mondrian Hong Kong, located in the Tsim Sha Tsui neighbourhood, marks the group’s first location in Greater China

Blue Bay Travel seeks two key hires to drive 20th anniversary growth push

Agency on the lookout for a cruise product manager and commercial manager to help it achieve its target of 70% growth, set as it marked 20 years of trading this month

Cruise 'quickly becoming hottest holiday ticket in town,' says Royal chief

Clia UK and Ireland chair Ben Bouldin laid bare the capacity challenges facing the sector, but predicted a positive year ahead when addressing the cruise body’s annual Forum on Tuesday (19 December)

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