Skip to main content

Topics

New agency plots growth after recruiting 100 agents in four months
One Travel Club, launched by industry veterans Lee Evans and Gregory Barratt, will look to put a personal touch on the onboarding process for new agents
Ibiza Balearics Balearic Islands (Credit: Michael Tomlinson / Unsplash) michael-tomlinson-2FUxcYyp3dk-unsplash.jpg
More than 4.5 million Brits flocking abroad this bank holiday, data shows
Abta director of communications Graeme Buck said on Friday (25 August) that post-pandemic holidays have become an absolute priority for Brits
Greater Palm Springs
Visit Greater Palm Springs to travel UK&I in first on the ground campaign
Chief executive Scott White said the virtual reality experience will help agents get a taste of “a few of the many outdoor activities that are available year round”
Chris_Harrison_Paul_Harrison_Steve_Witt_L-R.jpg
Not Just Travel named among top 10 franchise businesses in the UK
Co-founder Paul Harrison said the ranking was “testament” to how “truly innovative” the business is
Swan Hellenic floats out Diana ahead of maiden season
Swan Hellenic appoints new UK sales lead amid executive reshuffle
Anna Wolfsteiner will be joining the brand from 15 September in the newly created role of senior vice president of sales Europe and UK
Picture: Ethan McArthur/Unsplash
UK set for busiest August bank holiday getaway since 2019
Cirium data published on Thursday (24 August) shows that more than 3,130 flights are scheduled to take off from UK airports on Friday
More Gatwick ground handlers call off July and August strikes
Gatwick bank holiday strike threat off as workers accept new pay deal
The union Unite said on Thursday (24 August) staff working for Red Handling and Wilson James will receive 14% and 16% pay increases respectively
Loveholidays rebrand December 2022.jpg
UK's largest OTA Loveholidays refutes rumours of £1bn sale talks
A company spokesperson told TTG on Thursday (24 August) a sale process was “not on the horizon”
Nieuw_Statendam_Holland_America_Line.jpg
Holland America Line to sail from Dover for first time in 10 years
The cruise line will base Pinnacle-class ship Nieuw Statendam out of the port for 10 departures in summer 2025
Vltava river
The new European river cruise that's a local secret
CroisiEurope’s Prague, Dresden and the Castles of Bohemia itinerary connects guests with the bucolic landscapes of the Elbe and Vltava rivers.
Gold_Medal_Australia_New_Zealand_South_Pacific_August_2023.jpg
Gold Medal ups Australasia focus with new brochure and agent incentives
The tour operator said on Thursday (24 August) the 116-brochure features seven new hotels and 12 new experiences
Virgin Atlantic Holidays reopens St Albans concept store after three years
The store in the heart of St Albans city centre, which shut due to the pandemic, reopened on 7 August
(Credit: Heathrow airport)
CAA workers return first-ever vote for strike action
The Prospect union said the timing and nature of the walkout are yet to be decided
easyjet holidays new brand and logo.jpg
EasyJet holidays adds more free child places for summer 2024
Places available at a further 29 hotels in Egypt and Turkey, growing its free-child offer to 140 hotels across the two countries
Qantas_A350-1000.jpg
Qantas places major new long-haul aircraft order to refresh fleet
The carrier said on Thursday (24 August) it had additional purchase right options with both Airbus and Boeing
Jet2 boss calls for ‘fair and effective’ reform of flight compensation
Jet2 puts ‘biggest-ever’ city breaks programme on sale for winter 2024/25
Nine city break destinations go on sale today for Winter 24/25 – Athens, Barcelona, Budapest, Krakow, Paris, Prague, Rome, Vienna and Venice
People_silhouettes_shadows_iStock-172262421.jpg
Firms band together to combat modern slavery in travel's supply chains
Defined by the United Nations as ‘an umbrella term covering practices such as forced labour, debt bondage, forced marriage, and human trafficking’, modern slavery impacts an estimated 50 million people around the world
Almost half of LGBTQ travellers have experienced discrimination due to their sexuality
Tui's top tips to help agents cater for the LGBT+ market
’Sometimes people are almost a bit scared of saying the wrong things – but everyone has to start somewhere,’ Tui head of brand marketing Toby Horry tells TTG
Scenic Eclipse
Orkney Islands to consider cruise cap and passenger levy
The UK’s biggest cruise port of call is considering a cap on numbers and a levy to fund infrastructure
Untitled_design_42.jpg
Riviera promotes Will Sarson to cruise lead as Hildebrandt departs
Sarson will take up the role of head of product river and ocean cruise following Hildebrandt’s departure after 16 years with the business
Limitless Travel
How to make Christmas accessible for all your customers
There are no barriers to sharing in the Christmas spirit with Limitless Travel’s gift box of festive tours.
EasyJet holidays said it wouldn't pass the cost of offsetting onto customers (Credit: easyJet holidays).jpg
EasyJet holidays to up focus on promoting ‘eco-certified’ hotels
Operator inks partnership with Danish firm BeCause to automate and simplify how it updates its database with hotel sustainability data
Nieuw Statendam Holland America Line.jpg
Holland America Line to make maiden Greenland calls in 2025
The line said its 28-day itinerary was ideal to showcase the Nordics and the Arctic Circle
Not Just Travel co-founders Steve Witt and Paul Harrison
Not Just Travel launches peaks recruitment drive
Homeworking agency and its recruitment arm to host three recruitment roadshows next month with a view to ’training as many new consultants as possible before Christmas’