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French strikes prompt Foreign Office warning as major ATC walkout looms next week
FCDO says strikes by eight French unions could cause travel disruption on Thursday (2 October) with larger action by air traffic controllers due to get under way on Tuesday (7 October)
Travel Counsellors announces Simon Reeve as first speaker of 2025 global conference
The homeworking agency is ‘delighted’ to have secured the travel industry veteran for its upcoming gathering
British Airways poised to launch new route to St Louis next year
Link would be London's first for 20 years with the city, which straddles Missouri and Illinois
Florida boosts agent engagement with new UK event
Sunshine State's first dedicated event – held in London last week – for partners to meet one-to-one with the trade has been hailed a great success
Get to know adventure and ecotourism hotspot Belize

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'A lot of our clients cry when they cut the ribbon on their tourism businesses'
Saint Lucia blazed a trail by launching the Caribbean's first community tourism agency, and now locals and tourists are reaping the benefits
Chancellor confirms government backing for UK-EU youth mobility scheme
Rachel Reeves says government working towards arrangement that would allow British youngsters to work abroad for a set period
Viva Cruises hires Riviera's Stephen Sands to drive expansion into Ireland
Sands 'played a pivotal role' developing the Riviera Travel brand in Ireland, said Viva
Barrhead Travel bullish as sales soar during 50th anniversary year
Quality over quantity focus for Scottish independent, managing director Nicki Tempest-Mitchell tells Barrhead conference delegates
Icelandic airline Play ceases operations and cancels all flights
Carrier was formed following the demise of WOW Air and took off in 2021
‘They don’t want flowery language’ – Leading Hotels to launch new tool for agents as client needs shift
The global consortium is working closely with the trade to develop a resource that provides the insider information today’s luxury advisors need
Simpson Travel expands trade team and makes play for Classic Collection business
Mariana Canico joins the villa specialist as business development executive, which says it is well placed to provide alternatives to Classic enquiries
Tui transfers shipbuilding slots from Marella Cruises to sister line in push for more UK passengers
Tui AG said the decision to move the slots from Marella Cruises to Tui Cruises was taken to strengthen the brand's long-term growth platform in Europe and UK
Cruise: Expedition, ocean or river – which pays the most commission?
TTG quizzed more than 100 travel agents to identify what they need from suppliers to sell cruise confidently, and where they are increasing their focus in this ever-expanding sector
UK and Irish agents to experience new Princess Cruises ship before it repositions to US
The line has revealed 20 "frontline" agents will join Star Princess on its second sailing – a seven-day round-trip Mediterranean voyage
MSC Cruises launches new fly-cruise packages for 2026 with extra Jet2 seats
Line takes 42% larger allocation of seats with Jet2 for 2026 programme, flying from Belfast, Edinburgh and Manchester
'It's a big-picture move': Agents hopeful Riviera Travel's dedicated ship for solo travellers will drive market forward
However, some figures in the trade have flagged questions around how the river line is going to price cruises onboard George Eliot in 2027
InteleTravel chases £350 million UK and Ireland sales target after another 'record-breaking' year
Founder and chief James Ferrara tells agents in the UK and Ireland to 'take ownership' of firm's successes
Gold Medal puts more trade support behind 'booming' European programme
Room nights booked in Europe have more than doubled this year, with average booking values up 15%
Meet the new all-inclusive boutique hotel in Corfu you need to have on your radar

Mar-Bella Collection has just added a fourth property to its family of hotels, which all boast beautiful locations around the Ionian Sea and invite relaxation, romance or adventure, with offerings to suit solos, couples or families.

On the Greek mainland, Elix at Parga sits a short walk or funicular ride above Karavostasi Beach, backed by pine trees and with sweeping sea views from its rooms and suites. Active clients can hike, bike or take to the water, and the hotel was awarded a prestigious Michelin Key this year. 

Meet the must-visit resort clients will love in Turks & Caicos

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Hurricane Gabrielle bears down on Azores prompting Foreign Office travel alert
Atlantic storm neared the Portuguese archipelago on Thursday and is expected to bring 'tropical storm conditions'
Long-time Hays Travel agent given honour of reopening her revamped shop
Lynn Robinson has been working in the same South Yorkshire agency for nearly four decades
Virgin Voyages shakes up fare model promising passengers more 'flexibility and transparency'
The new VoyageFair Choices model includes three fare types – the Base fare, the Essential fare and the Premium fare