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The short break option that's the best of Britain in miniature
With its heavenly scenery and heritage railways, clients will be chuffed with an Isle of Man holiday.
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Riviera Travel announces brochure launch and 40th birthday celebrations in TTG Trade Secrets video
In this edition of TTG Trade Secrets, Riviera Travel’s Thomas Morgan shares the operator’s surprising variety of product, details of a new Worldwide tour and how they’re celebrating its 40th birthday in 2024
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Ambitions Travel Recruitment expands team with two hires
Genna Davis has joined the firm as talent acquisition operations specialist and Claire Castro has taken up the role of brand operations manager
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Hays seeking to build cruise sales to a third of its business
Cruise is predicted to account for 25% of the agency’s business this year - but head of cruise commercial Catriona Parsons wants more
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Clarity Business Travel completes deal to buy TTG Top 50 agency Agiito
As part of the deal, Clarity has also acquired B2B rail ticketing platform Evolvi
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New aviation and maritime ministers named following govt reshuffle
Anthony Browne and Lord Davies of Gower will take up the briefs vacated by Baroness Vere
EasyJet holidays has made 2025 beach packages live
EasyJet holidays reveals largest summer programme since 2019
EasyJet holidays has put its 2025 beach and city break packages on sale, with free child offers and a price guarantee
Aito hires 'all-rounder' Amy Waller to fill new marketing role
Amy Waller will be responsible for Aito’s marketing communications, including collateral, website and social media
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Riviera set to reveal biggest-ever peaks campaign amid soaring sales
Head of trade Thomas Morgan confirmed Riviera was targeting a 30-35% increase in agent business during peaks
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Hays Travel to overhaul 375 branches and make major tech investments
A Hays app is planned for to launch in the spring, while a new WhatsApp platform has "seen tremendous sales"
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Edinburgh gains more Canadian links with new flights confirmed
Edinburgh airport will receive another Toronto service next summer plus a link with Halifax, a first for the Scottish airport
Karlsplatz is one of the largest squares in Vienna
Three Viennese neighbourhoods to have on your radar for 2024
One of Europe’s finest cultural cities, Vienna is shining a spotlight on its vibrant neighbourhoods as part of its 2024 Heartbeat Streets campaign
Florida Direct has ceased trading
US specialist collapse sees Protected Trust Services step in
Protected Trust Services has taken on the bookings of a Florida and US specialist which has ceased trading
Irene Hays will name P&O's new ship Iona and serve as its godmother
Hays Travel 'investing in second peaks' for 2024 as consumers hold back spend
UK’s largest independent agency is putting a strong focus on the lates market next year
Florida specialist urges agents 'not to be fearful' of accessible bookings
Florida specialist urges agents 'not to be fearful' of accessible bookings
Ocean Florida has achieved 1,000 bookings which have been tailored to accommodate customers who have accessibility needs
Panache Cruises makes senior hires as it fixes sights on becoming £100m business
Panache aiming to become 'world's largest luxury cruise retailer by 2030'
The Chorley-based agency is also looking to increase its tour operations business next year
Aviation and maritime minister brief vacant as Vere departs in reshuffle
Aviation and maritime minister brief vacant as Vere departs in reshuffle
Baroness Vere joined the DfT in 2019 before becoming aviation and maritime minister last year
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Vietnam Airlines restores daily non-stop flights from Heathrow
The flag carrier will operate four weekly flights to Hanoi as well as three per week to Ho Chi Minh City
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Hays Travel to relaunch in-house tour operator as 'standalone B2B brand' Vista
Former Travel 2 manager Kathleen Molloy will head up sales and product at Vista, with Tracey Luke serving as head of operations
On the Beach hails Classic Collection's return to profitability after restructure
Classic Collection strengthens trade links with agent-only website
Login details will be rolled out to all agent partners by the end of the month, Classic Collection has said
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Olympic Holidays adds new Greek island and Olympus Riviera for 2024
Bookings will start from £1,439 for a seven-night stay in Milos while a week-long holiday in the Olympus Riviera will be from £968 per person
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Advantage boss warns against rise in Etias scams
The EU had recently seen a “rapid emergence” of fake Etias websites
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Why bigger is better at this refurbished Spanish favourite
Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa has undergone a top-to-toe refurbishment in a bid to appeal to a wider clientele
Tui to expand touring and multi-centre options for 2025
Tui to expand touring and multi-centre options for 2025
Tui enlarges its touring programme for summer 2025 as it continues its attempt to broaden its appeal