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Chris Thompson to retire as Brand USA president and chief executive

Under his leadership, Brand USA has increased international visitation and enhanced global awareness of the diverse offerings across the country

Seabourn takes delivery of second expedition vessel Pursuit

The line received the vessel Monday (31 July) during a handover ceremony in T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa

Rhodes: State of emergency lifted by Greek authorities following wildfires

The UK Foreign Office still advises travellers to check with their tour operator or travel agent before visiting impacted areas

Etihad Holidays bolsters UK team with new key account managers

The company launched in the UK market earlier this month with an agent booking portal

Saga's enrols first homeworking cohort and begins their training

New team of ’local travel advisors’ will have access to Saga’s product portfolio spanning short breaks, escorted tours, ocean and river cruises, as well as tailor-made and access to third-party product

Gaynor Atherton promoted to head of trade at Latin Routes

Atherton has been "a huge driving force" in growing trade business, according to Latin Routes co-founder Jess Dennison

MSC Cruises puts summer 2025 schedule on sale through trade

The cruise line said that agents booking early will offer customers a wide range of benefits, including combinable and targeted discounts

Explora Journeys to host 800 agents onboard Explora I over next three months

Explora Journeys’ first ship Explora I visited Portsmouth on Saturday (28 July) ahead of its maiden sailing

Celebrity reveals major expansion to UK and Ireland sales team

The line has bolstered its ranks with six recruits joining during the summer

Covid-era air passenger patterns here to stay, says airports body

Data published on Monday (31 July) by Airports Council International (ACI) shows that 52% of European airports are still below pre-Covid levels

Why you should sell Madeira to all your clients (not just the retired ones)

The Portuguese archipelago is the ideal year-round escape and can capture the imagination of all ages.

Got foodie clients? These three hotels are gastronomic greats

TTG’s Madeleine Barber speaks to three Austrian hotels who pride themselves on serving up exquisite food in their restaurants, with views, service and experiences to match

Climate crisis 'an opportunity for agents to show their worth'

Agents believe the effects of recent wildfires in Greece and soaring temperatures across southern Europe underline the benefits of booking with an expert

Jet2 expands summer '24 programme with new Birmingham and Glasgow routes

Airline and operator to offer Tivat and Lesvos from Birmingham next summer, along with Verona – serving Lake Garda – from Glasgow

Up to 30 MPs ready to meet agents following industry lobby effort

Advantage Travel Partnership and Aito launch MP engagement programme off the back of National Travel Agents’ Day

Checking out Crete’s latest revamped resort

Popular Cretan boutique property St Nicolas Bay Resort has undergone a makeover

UK a major opportunity for Crystal, says new sales boss

The relaunched cruise line sees UK travellers as key to the brand and promises trade support

Crystal to build four new luxury cruise ships by 2029

The brand will add to its existing two ships, of which Crystal Serenity has been showcases this week

Mark Schmitt leaves AmaWaterways after head of sales role made redundant

Schmitt joined the river cruise line last then a year ago from his role as project manager for Fred Olsen Travel

MSC Cruises' Neal Hussey joins Not Just Travel as senior BDM

He said he joined the Not Just Travel team to utilise his "passion for travel"

The ship sailing from the UK that's a winner for families

Why cruising from the UK on Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas has all the hallmarks of a successful family holiday

Corfu: Travel pays tribute as Greek firefighters battle to tame wildfires

Grecotel leads praise for island’s emergency services, saying it had the ’deepest appreciation’ for Corfu’s fire department and firefighters

Private Luxury Events reveals line-up for 2024

Luxury travel specialist will hold trade events in Dubai, Copenhagen and Sardinia

Transatlantic start-up Global Airlines eyes Gatwick berth

New transatlantic carrier insists it is hopeful of launching from the Sussex airport during the first half of 2024, subject to seeking the necessary regulatory approvals