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What you need to know about the rapid rise of ‘slow travel’

Tapping into demand both for more experiential and more sustainable travel, is the slow travel movement about to have a major moment?

Morocco aiming to almost double international tourists to 26 million by 2030

According to tourism minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor, the country has been investing significantly in building a new, experience-based type of offer

Mauritius visitors staying longer for excursions

The average length of stay for Mauritius has increased, with visitors using their extra time on the island to book more excursions

Malta ahead of schedule in pandemic recovery after 'hugely positive year'

Malta’s tourism sector is on track to recover from the Covid pandemic a year early than anticipated, with 2023 visitor levels set to surpass the record highs seen in 2019

Luxury experts reveal how companies can become a brand with purpose

At the 2023 TTG Luxury Travel Summit, an expert panel discussed how luxury travel brands can join the ‘purpose’ movement - and why it matters

Brazil's tourism sector hopeful of funding boost from share of sports bets

Brazil’s tourism industry could receive a massive funding boost if members of the country’s senate vote through a new law next week

Travel staging 'remarkable recovery' despite economic headwinds

Travel is largely facing off headwinds from squeezed disposable incomes as it bounces back but the industry should be alert to coming challenges, says the latest WTM Global Travel Report

Watch: The Iberostar fam trip that went behind the scenes on sustainability

A fam trip to Majorca with Iberostar Hotels & Resorts showed a group of TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors what the brand is doing to support responsible and sustainable tourism through its Wave of Change movement

Jet2holidays pledges up to £5,000 towards apprentice agent salaries

The tour operator has previously announced a £500,000 apprenticeship fund to help agencies develop their workforces

CAA green-lights first-ever fully sustainably fuelled transatlantic flight

The CAA has given Virgin Atlantic permission to fly the first-ever service between London and New York powered fully by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Virgin Atlantic will operate the flight, VS100, between Heathrow and New York JFK on 28 November "to test and showcase the feasibility of flying on 100% SAF".

It follows ground testing, overseen by the CAA, involving Boeing, Rolls Royce, BP and others, analysing different aspects of the planned flight.

Get set for wave with P&O Cruises’ Extraordinary Showcase

Make more money selling P&O Cruises by joining this exclusive two-day event co-hosted by TV’s Ben Shephard

Ryanair hopeful of €2bn+ full-year profit following 'strongest summer ever'

The Irish low-cost carrier announced on Monday (6 November) its full-year profit will range between €1.85 and €2.05 billion

WTM London 2023: Official Daily Day one

A warm welcome. WTM London 2023 opens to exhibitors and guests from across the globe.

Tui plans reforestation effort in Rhodes following summer wildfires

The announcement comes a few days after Tui presented an extensive reforestation project in Majorca

The trends set to shape luxury travel in 2024 – and beyond

The Future Laboratory’s Christopher Sanderson shared key insights at the TTG Luxury Travel Summit

'The obsession with sending clients just to Machu Picchu is lazy'

The Remote trade show is helping grow Latin America’s tourism industry in a sustainable way with its focus on boutique travel experiences.

Former home sec to chair easyJet's new-look accessibility advisory board

New members include Paralympian, entrepreneur and inventor Josh Wintersgill and accessibility consultant and broadcaster Emily Yates

Tourism professionals ‘to play increasingly important role as peacemakers’

Institute of Tourism webinar told travel and tourism will be instrumental in bringing peace and stability to the Middle East and Ukraine over the coming years

Domes Resorts to expand trade sales team with new BDM

The luxury resorts operator hopes to strengthen its trade ties as it grows

Oceania redraws 42 itineraries to remove Israel, Egypt and Jordan calls

President Frank A. Del Rio confirmed the line had removed calls to Israel, Egypt and Jordan to ensure passenger safety

Katie Daniels joins Elegant Resorts as national account manager

She will report into Tracy Docherty and take up her new role from Monday (6 November)

Audley Travel hosts top-selling agents on first-ever fam trip

The tailor-made specialist took a handful of agents to Canada

Changing holiday buying behaviours to top agenda at Abta Travel Trends conference

The full-day Abta event will be held in London on 28 November and will offer market insight and expert advice on how to capitalise on the buoyancy of the travel industry

Aer Lingus expands codeshare agreement with American Airlines

Customers can now buy flights with Aer Lingus or American Airlines between Dublin-Philadelphia and Dublin-Chicago