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Tui River Cruises reveals first new-build ship and Douro entry

Tui River Cruises has commissioned its first new vessel and confirmed plans for a 2025 entry onto Portugal’s River Douro, supported by flight programme

EasyJet holidays continues its expansion into new markets

EasyJet holidays confirms its entry into the package market in France and Germany

AmaWaterways unveils wave campaign after bumper sales year

Every suite reservation will also be upgraded to business class flights as part of the campaign, which launches on 26 December.

UK managing director Jamie Loizou said the river line’s latest wave campaign “is designed to appeal to luxury travellers”, adding that offers would make it easier for travel agents to sell its products.

AmaWaterways’ UK team has reported record 2023 booking levels and a 78% spike in the number of UK travel agencies booking its river cruises. Bookings are up 46% versus the same period in 2019.

Jet2 ramps up Italy programme following surge in summer demand

According to chief executive Steve Heapy, Jet2’s programme is “enjoying strong demand”

Abtot joins Advantage and Aito's outbound travel lobby effort

Julia Lo Bue-Said said Abtot’s input would help amplify the industry’s profile at political level

The Big Question: Has the pandemic changed peaks for ever?

Peaks has long been one of travel’s rare certainties, but has consumer, supplier and agent behaviour changed since 2020?

Ryanair puts its faith in Morocco with 35 new routes next summer

Ryanair reveals a fourth base in Morocco plus 35 new routes, including 11 domestic services for summer 2024

Take two minutes to brush up your touring and adventure knowledge

We look at new offerings sure to excite your adventure-seeking clients, from exploring Mayan temples by e-bike to cruising down the Nile under sail.

P&O Cruises makes 'largest-ever media investment' ahead of wave season

The line is launching a new campaign called Holiday Like Never Before on 18 December

FCDO warns against all travel to parts of Indonesia following volcanic eruptions

Marapi spewed a 3km ash cloud into the air, blanketing surrounding villages in ash, just over a week ago

Rail tour operator insists older travellers are 'driving the green agenda' amid bookings boom

Ffestiniog Travel, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2024, reported EU rail tickets sales were up 56% compared to 2022

Advantage boss confident current strong booking levels 'to continue into 2024'

Bookings departing between 18 and 28 December are up 44% year-on-year, according to Advantage’s chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said

Overtourism and inflation among biggest threats to travel sector's growth

City destinations, in particular, seeking to introduce visitor levies to reinvest in sustainable development, conservation of biodiversity and preservation of cultural heritage

Inghams and Explore among brands hit by cyberattack on Hotelplan UK

Hotelplan UK warns of cybersecurity breach on five UK brands, which led it to shut down its IT systems

Stansted and Manchester to gain new flights to Jordan next summer

Royal Jordanian has confirmed UK expansion, with two new airports added to its timetable in 2024

AE Expeditions to expand educational programme next year following sales surge

Expedition line reveals plans to work more closely with the trade next year

Making the most of the Maldives with new Virgin Atlantic flights

Shaking up the Maldives market, Virgin Atlantic has launched its direct service to the island idyll

Opulent, sexy, and audacious: Checking in to the W Edinburgh

W Hotels Worldwide has landed in Scotland. Jane Anderson discovers how the brand’s 69th property is making its mark.

Belmond unveils hotel, train and boat plans for 2024

Belmond is looking ahead to what it describes as a “year of transformation”, with launches, expansions and celebrations on the agenda

Trade body seeks ‘greater clarity’ from govt on package travel reforms

The Association of Atol Companies invited members to share their views on proposed changes to Package Travel Regulations

British Airways to restart scheduled services from Stansted next year

British Airways will reinstate scheduled flights from Stansted next summer following a five-year absence

Advantage peaks campaign to push added value of booking with an agent

According to head of marketing David Forder, the campaign will focus on highlighting the added benefits of booking with a travel agent

British Airways poised for return to Agadir with new Gatwick service

BA will reinstate a service to the Moroccan beach destination of Agadir in the spring

Watch: Come behind the scenes on the TTG Luxury Journey with Silversea

A group of luxury agents joined Silversea on the first TTG Luxury Journey at sea, sailing from Athens to Istanbul onboard Silver Moon