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Cautious optimism as new business outstrips rebooks and amends
Three things we learned from TTG's latest Travel Agent Tracker
Average sales prices on the up despite growing demand for agents to price match direct quotes and OTAs – and more trends direct from the trade
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The rise of the online travel agent
OTAs urge govt to stamp out budget airline ‘anti-competitiveness’
Several top firms call for the Competition and Markets Authority to investigate how no frills airlines deal with online agents amid claims they deny consumer rights when bookings are made through third parties
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Think you know Texas? Well, this itinerary will surprise you...
A tour around Texas Hill Country delivers everything you would hope from the Lone Star State and just a few revelations too.
Abta: 'The mood music is changing in Westminster when it comes to travel'
Poll: Abta seeks trade's views on govt's package travel shake-up
Trade body says it is ‘critical’ the government understands what any changes mean for businesses and holidaymakers
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Long-term impact of Israel-Hamas conflict on travel ‘still unknown’, Virgin boss warns
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss, who is Israeli, said conflict in the Middle East is always a ‘dampener’ for travel
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Number of available travel jobs plunges despite rise in candidate levels
Barbara Kolosinska, managing director of C&M Travel Recruitment, said the industry needed to ‘promote the perks of working in travel’ if it wants to continue attracting new talent
MSC pulls Red Sea programme as Middle East crisis deepens
The sailings were due to start next month and run until mid-April
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Long-time Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker to stand down
Group chief executive Al Baker to leave post next month after 27 years with the group
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Gold Medal hosts 30 agents at latest Access All Areas event
Agents go behind the scenes at trade-only operator, meeting suppliers and the Gold Medal team, and taking part in a number of educational sessions
Como Hotels & Resorts' chief executive Olivier Jolivet says agents are "key partners" for the brand
Como's CEO on working with agents, expansion plans and key trends
We speak to Como’s chief executive Olivier Jolivet to find out how the brand stands out, future development plans and why agents are so important
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Solos specialist targeting agents secures £5m to fuel growth plans
The £5 million funding comes after the solo specialist confirmed in the summer it would begin working with agents for the first time
Uniworld's UK boss to move to Australia amid team shake-up
Chris Townson confirmed the decision and revealed several promotions, as well as a new recruit
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Explora Journeys strengthens leadership team with two senior hires
Koray Savas has joined Explora Journeys from MSC Cruises, while Alban Gjoka has been promoted to vice-president of food and beverage
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Man arrested in connection with Luton airport car park fire
Bedfordshire Police launched an investigation into the blaze on 10 October, which destroyed around 1,500 vehicles
Huvafen Fushi has unveiled new-look accommodation following its refurbishment
Huvafen Fushi Maldives reopens with new look after renovations
The resort will also unveil a number of new accommodation options later this season
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Celebrity Ascent and 10 more essential cruise updates
From wellness workshops at sea to gourmet lunches in French vineyards, we round up the latest cruise updates.
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Jet2.com makes flights easier to book through new technology deal
The carrier has sealed a deal with Sabre as part of its “ongoing growth in the leisure travel market”
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Leeds Bradford airport reopens after Tui aircraft skidded off runway
The airport reopened on Saturday (21 October) following the incident on Friday, but some knock-on disruption is expected
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Search called off after man falls from cruise ship in English Channel
German cruise line Aida Cruises said its thoughts were ’with the family of the missing person and his colleagues’
CAA opens Luxtripper claims portal as buyout deadline nears
Luxtripper ceases trading as Atol holder amid search for fresh cash
Confirmation from the CAA comes just a day after the firm confirmed it was in restructuring talks
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Tui aircraft skids off runway at Leeds Bradford amid Storm Babet rain
An airport spokesperson confirmed to TTG a Tui flight arriving from Corfu on Friday (20 October) afternoon had ’moved off the runway while landing’
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Venture Ashore launches new 'more user-friendly' trade portal
Agents can now book land-based customers onto its itineraries via the website for the first time
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Sorted: the best time of year to visit the Canadian Rockies
A Canadian Tourism Commission fam trip at the end of September showcased the viability of travelling to one of Canada’s most popular regions out of season.