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The Michelin Guide launches Michelin Keys for top hotels

From 2024 the Michelin Guide will award hotels that offer exceptional experiences with a new distinction

'Stop looking now, here's the perfect ending to a Vietnam itinerary'

Travel Counsellor Sorrel Ashton recently returned to Vietnam on a fam trip with Sailing Club Resorts, finding fresh inspiration in her favourite destination.

Inclusive Collection hosts first Travel Advisory Board trip to Mexico

The brand hosted its first trip for UK and Irish agents in its Travel Advisory Board, inviting them to share specialist trade insight and feedback

Spending momentum ‘still with travel in September’, says Barclays

New figures from Barclays show spend on travel continued its healthy upward trajectory last month

Ailsa Pollard to leave Gold Medal parent dnata after more than a decade

Pollard’s predecessor, John Bevan, to support dnata’s UK and Europe markets during a period of transition with Pollard set to leave the group next February

Demand from Brits for ski train services doubles despite lack of direct services

Data has shown that Brits’ intention to travel by train to a ski resort has increased to 12% – six times more than last year’s levels

P&O Cruises makes play for families with half-term focused 2025/26 autumn programme

Iona will operate the cruises on 18 October, 25 October and 1 November 2025

EasyJet becomes world’s first airline to participate in Airbus' carbon removal project

easyJet group markets director Thomas Haagensen said the airline’s “ultimate aim” was net-zero flying

‘New era’ of sustainable rail travel starts now, says Eurostar

European rail operator launches new brand and mission, with chief executive Gwendoline Cazenave stating the company’s new objective was to promote seamless and sustainable travel throughout Europe

‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ for Doncaster Sheffield airport, says region's mayor

Office of South Yorkshire mayor and Doncaster Council reportedly ‘on the verge of agreeing a deal’ with the airport’s owner, which could lead to flights resuming

Israel's tourist office issues advice for travel trade as Foreign Office spells out danger

Israeli tourism ministry issues advice for UK trade after FCDO warns against travel to the country

Savoy Signature to expand in Madeira with new hotel

The Portuguese hotel group will expand its presence in Funchal with the opening of The Reserve in January 2024

Byway launches new flight-free Christmas market trips

Byway has released three new multi-country European Christmas market trips travelling by train this festive season

Attraction World exec team take stakes in group following US-backed buyout

Chief operating officer Justin Mahoney hails the attraction ticket specialist’s buyout by a newly formed consortium as ‘game-changing’ for agents

Former Thomas Cook comms boss takes up Advantage PR chief role

Advantage Travel Partnership appoints Alexis Coles Barrasso as its new PR and corporate affairs chief after playing a key role in Advantage’s UK outbound travel lobby effort

Charitable Travel launches new holidays with tailored community experiences

New range, billed as ‘an evolution of the traditional package’, features holidays to Florida and the Caribbean

Jimmy Rowan takes over as head of sporting specialist Spectate

Rowan has worked in various managerial and sport-focused roles at Virgin Atlantic since 2010

All-inclusives reinvented: the growing trend for Dine Outs

A small – but growing – number of all-inclusives are adding the chance to have dinner in a local restaurant to their food and beverage offer.

Norse Atlantic puts more summer 2024 flights on sale

Availability extended through to October 2024 as airline prepares to lease more aircraft for charter operations this winter

Airlines suspend flights as FCDO warns against travel to Israel

Several airlines halt flights as conflict rages in the region

AWTE opens nominations for 2023 awards

A new award - mentor of the year - has been announced by the association

Alison Burton to head up dedicated trade relations team at James Villas

James Villas has formed a three-strong trade relations arm from within its current team to show support and commitment to relationships with travel agents.

Video: Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Cunard's new ship, Queen Anne

The 3,000-passenger vessel will be the line’s first new ship for 14 years

Jet2 to transition entire Manchester flight programme to Terminal 2

All of Jet2.com’s flights – including those to and from Bulgaria, France, Greece, Italy and Madeira – will move to Terminal 2 from 7 November