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EasyJet launches new route and package holidays to Skiathos

It comes after the Greek island was hit by torrential rain and flash floods earlier this month

Explora confirms two hydrogen ship orders as part of net zero push

The MSC Group-owned luxury line plans to launch the vessels in 2027 and 2028

Intrepid Travel places carbon labels on more than 500 itineraries

The operator said carbon labelling on each individual tour would look like a nutrition label found on food

Disney to invest $60bn to ‘turbocharge’ parks business growth

The company said the investment will go towards the development of new attractions as well as the parks’ expansion

Flight sales up by nearly a quarter in August – Nationwide

Nationwide Building Society sees big jump in August flight sales but warns cost of living increases will threaten disposal income as winter fuel bills arrive

A-Rosa boosts fleet with two ships on the Rhine next year

Jörg Eichler, A-Rosa chief executive, said the line was hopeful of achieving record revenue and new guest numbers by the end of the year

‘I was a mess!’: agency owner's shop floor tears of pride after selling up

Don Bircham opened his first shop in the north Wales town of Mold in 2000; 23 years later he approached Dame Irene about selling up

Greek ATC strike off but nationwide action prompts FCDO warning

Brits were told to avoid demonstrations ’wherever possible’ and follow the advice of local authorities

WTM London confirms host of new exhibitors among 4,000 at show

WTM London new exhibitors will include Bermuda and Eurostar this year, officials have revealed

'My husband hadn't been in the sea for 20 years… until we went to Antigua'

The Caribbean country is lacking the right infrastructure but bridges a few gaps with a positive can-do attitude, finds our writer.

Designer Travel to up focus on 'exclusive' educationals

According to co-owner Karen Pocock, travel opportunities are “exceptional” at Designer Travel

Sunak scraps proposed new taxes on flying following net zero U-turn

Prime minister Rishi Sunak said late on Wednesday (20 September) scrapping the measures will save Brits thousands of pounds

Cunard axes Shine points spending tiers in bid to help agents take more cruises

The line has launched a calculator that enables agents to work out the remaining balance of their holiday

Homeworking agency puts new finance chief through agent bootcamp

Not Just Travel put Stephen Badger through its programme for new travel consultants as part of his induction

Riviera urges agents to capitalise on its responsible travel pledges

Marketing director Sarah Fowler tells TTG that by selling Riviera, agents can help customers ‘feel good about booking a holiday’

TTG to host first accessible travel training seminar

The free-to-attend event will take place from 2pm on 18 October and features a range of expert speakers

EasyJet holidays extends Rhodes season into November

EasyJet holidays has added packages to Rhodes in November as the island continues its recovery from this summer’s wildfires

Clia reveals first details of ‘biggest-ever’ conference for 2024

The trade body will host hundreds of agents at the conference, which will run over 23-25 May

Riviera Travel makes twin pledge to cut carbon by 20% and halve plastic use

The river cruise specialist launched its new ESG strategy on Tuesday night (19 September), vowing to reducing its carbon footprint by 20% within the next five years

'Why I've become PATA UK's first agent committee member'

John Coles, managing director of Kew Bridge Travel, is PATA UK & Ireland’s first-ever travel agent committee member, bringing fresh perspective to its agent outreach.

Want to know what the best hotels in the world are? This new list aims to do just that

An Italian hotel has been named as the best in the world in new rankings for luxury hotels

Socio-economic headwinds lead to fall in travel and tourism deals worldwide

Inflation and recession fears have led to a fall in the volume of travel and tourism business deals worldwide, data shows

Candidate numbers lag behind available jobs despite August recruitment spree

New data from C&M Travel Recruitment shows the number of available travel jobs increased in August, but there just isn’t the required number of available candidates in the market to fill them

Government sets out plans to simplify domestic package holiday bookings

Ministers announced on Wednesday (20 September) the 12-week consultation will seek industry advice on how to cut some of the burdensome red tape