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Jet2 opens multimillion-pound centre to take control of in-flight retail operations
The airline said around 300 jobs have been created at the facility in Cheshire, which will see its in-flight retail operation go in-house
New benchmark tool helps agents find responsible wildlife tourism experiences
Agents are being encouraged to use a new free platform to help them discover responsible wildlife tourism experiences around the world to promote to clients
Fresh focus on consumer insights ‘will help shape the future of Travel Counsellors’
Travel Counsellors chief Steve Byrne tells TTG the homeworking giant will run a major consumer trends and intentions survey every year following its first Travel Tracker poll
Abta chief Mark Tanzer to address 2023 InteleTravel conference
Tanzer is one of several industry leaders set to appear at the three-day conference in Malaga next month
‘Enormous opportunity’ for agents to ramp up expedition cruise sales
Only a small percentage of expedition cruise sales currently come from the UK trade, new Expedition Cruise Network research reveals
Visit Malta relaunches agent training and fam programme
Marketing promotions manager Lindsey Thorpe said on Wednesday (18 October) the new courses and the fam programme show “our dedication to supporting hard-working agents”
Ex-Tui agent and partner make jump onto the high street
Holiday Franchise Company franchisee MBK Travels was opened last week by Paul McLeod and Kelly Hall, becoming the business’s first franchisees to set up on the high street
Jet2 to launch flights and holidays to Morocco next year
Three of the new routes – Glasgow to Marrakech, Bristol to Agadir, and Leeds Bradford to Agadir – are exclusive to Jet2
Virgin Atlantic pushes back plans to restart flights to Tel Aviv
The carrier said that it would contact affected passengers to discuss their options
Carnival Cruise Line to offer Dover mini-season during summer 2025
The 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle will operate nine sailings from the UK
New Heathrow chief heralds ‘new chapter’ in the airport’s history
Thomas Woldbye, who succeeds John Holland-Kaye, is meeting colleagues and partners during his first few days
British tourist killed at Ugandan national park prompts Foreign Office alert
The Briton was among the three people killed in the attack at Queen Elizabeth National Park
Holiday spending ‘could exceed pre-pandemic levels this year’
Around 32% of Brits said they would most want to continue to spend on holidays – even if they had to cut their overall spending, according to market research firm Mintel
Heathrow baggage workers call off threat of half-term strike action
New pay deal ends threat of strike over 20-30 October
More than a third of Brits booking their holidays with agents, new data reveals
Travel Counsellors research finds more than a third of consumers turned to travel agents in the past 12 months, with higher income households more likely to do so
Abta LifeLine launches hardship package to combat cost of living crisis
Abta’s Lifeline charity to offer food, energy and clothing vouchers to deserving industry families and individuals this winter
Who is Tourism New Zealand's Pou Arahi Māori and what do they do?
Karl Burrows helps the Iwi, or tribes, tell their stories in authentic ways so that visitors have a deeper understanding of the country and its people. 
Panache Cruises to up apprentice intake as it looks to double workforce by 2026
The agency’s founder James Cole said training apprentices was a ’personal passion’ of his
SeaDream re-hires Mark Schmitt as UK and Ireland sales chief
Schmitt replaces Natalie Read who is leaving to pursue ’a lifelong dream’
The Future Laboratory co-founder to headline TTG Luxury Travel Summit
The co-founder of leading trends and forecasting firm will offer insight on how consumer changes are impacting luxury travel
Another piece of the Costa Navarino jigsaw has been placed - by Mandarin Oriental
The newly opened Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino is immersed in nature
Competition watchdog backs Heathrow passenger fee increase
The Competition and Markets Authority has backed the CAA’s decision on Heathrow airport’s fee increases, meaning a rise in fares
Strike threat hangs over cruise despite port operator's confidence in talks
The dispute could lead to strike action across 21 UK ports including Southampton, which could potentially disrupt cruise departures
HF Holidays partners with TV's Amar Latif to offer multi-sensory group holidays
The special interest holiday operator will ’power’ Latif’s Traveleyes’ itineraries from spring 2024