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'B2B, B2C – we don't discriminate,' newly-launched operator insists

Three years in the making, the Holiday Best debuted last month and is hoping to win over agents with its all-inclusive package holiday proposition

Weekend walkouts at Gatwick called off but more strikes loom

The action by ground handlers employed at the airport by GGS, which had been due to get under way on Friday (4 August), has been pulled

Venice at risk of 'irreversible' damage from overtourism, Unesco warns

City should be added to at risk list of World Heritage Sites

Brits impacted by Rhodes wildfires to be offered 'free week-long holidays'

Terms and conditions will apply to the offer from the Greek prime minister, with air fares unlikely to be included

Solos specialist Flash Pack to work with agents for the first time

Operator to launch new partner scheme for the trade

Former Explore business development manager Nick Hindle joins Domes Resorts

Hindle will take on the role of business development manager for the UK market

Executive-level salaries drive average industry pay past pre-pandemic levels

Travel wages rose 21% compared to the same time in 2019 as vacancies in the industry dip on 2022

Too hot to handle? Travel faces up to the climate crisis

After temperatures soared to unprecedented levels in the Med and wildfires raged in Greece, what effect has the extreme weather in the Med had on current and future booking trends?

TTG Agenda 2023: Autumn Breakfast

Did summer sales live up to expectations? Find out the answer and what’s next for the travel industry as we enter autumn by joining us for the next TTG Agenda 2023 breakfast on 26 September.

Intrepid's boom destination where tourism is helping young women

As demand for the North African destination grows, Intrepid Travel is on a mission to scale up its Morocco tours responsibly.

Hurtigruten to roll out new coastal-focused trade engagement programme

Following the separation of the brand’s expedition and coastal arms, the line’s vice president of sales and marketing EMEA and emerging markets Anthony Daniels tells TTG there is “an exciting opportunity” for agents working with the company

Travellers face fresh threat of Birmingham airport strike disruption

Refuelling workers set to take “indefinite” industrial action from the middle of August

Scenic's Andrea Stafford to join AmaWaterways as sales director

Stafford, who will report into managing director Jamie Loizou, joins from Scenic and Emerald Cruises, where she was director of trade sales

Taiwan's Eva Air plots Thailand fam trips and trade marketing push

The carrier has partnered with Thailand’s tourism body to boost visitor numbers and “permanently” position Thailand “on the international tourism map”

Norwegian Cruise Line offers ‘bonus’ commission in August

Agents can earn up to £100 extra this month when booking 2023 European cruises

MSC Cruises puts winter 2024/25 schedule on sale with UK winter sun option

The cruise line announced on Wednesday (2 August) it will launch a 21-night cruise from Southampton to the Canaries, Madeira and Morocco early next year.

Havila finally takes delivery of Polaris and Pollux following legal battle

The vessels were delivered to the line during a ceremony at the Tersan shipyard in Turkey

Greece plots fam push and marketing blitz to kick-start Rhodes rebound

The body announced on Tuesday (1 August) it will invite agents on fam trips to allow them to experience Rhodes’ post-wildfire recovery

Meet the new operator specialising in family-friendly safaris

We talk to new specialist tour operator Coral Tree Travel about planning wildlife adventures for families in Africa

Bernard Carter leaves Oceania Cruises after nearly 20 years

As Oceania Cruises enters a "new phase of growth and evolution", Carter has taken the opportunity to focus on his personal goals

Brits to use savings to fund travel plans over next 12 months, data finds

Travel remains the highest priority discretionary category, despite continued economic uncertainty, according to new data from Amadeus

First look at Explora I: Everything you need to know ahead of its maiden sailing

Ahead of Explora I’s maiden sailing TTG’s Charlotte Cullinan stepped onboard to find out if it lives up to the hype

Barrhead Travel enhances staff wellness offering with menopause pledge

The Scottish agency has also doubled its mental health first aid team

Hays Travel apprentices praised in latest Ofsted report

Ofsted highlighted Hays Travel’s “very supportive and highly inclusive culture”, promoted by leaders and managers across all apprenticeship programmes