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Sam Redfearn: 'We're going to make MyCruise one of the top agencies in the UK'

’We want to be up there fighting with the big boys as soon as possible,’ Redfearn tells TTG as Danish firm expands into the UK market

Travel's parent support group Back in Time for Bed launches website

Co-founder Vicky Billing said on Friday (28 July) the website wanted to offer information to those employers who are ’actively supporting working parents’

Facing the heat: How the Med's tourism chiefs are battling extreme weather

Following the vicious heatwave which swept across southern Europe this month, efforts to put destinations on a climate crisis footing have never been more important – here’s what three countries have been doing

British Airways to ramp up long-haul capacity with new aircraft order

BA parent IAG firms up order for up to a dozen new aircraft to restore and renew BA’s long-haul fleet and rebuild capacity to pre-pandemic levels, says IAG

BA parent IAG confident about summer after swing to £1.1bn profit

Chief executive Luis Gallego said on Friday (28 July) leisure demand remains strong across the board, as people want to travel and visit friends and family

RCG praises 'travel partners' after setting new revenue record

President and chief executive Jason Liberty said the group has made ’positive strides’ towards narrowing the gap in popularity between cruise trips and land-based holidays

Birmingham airport strikes called off following pay talks

Workers had been due to embark on a period of indefinite strike action starting Tuesday 1 August

Should cannabis tourism be high on agents' agenda?

Changing attitudes towards cannabis in some countries have created new tourism opportunities, not to mention pitfalls. Neal Baldwin investigates

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Renowned for extraordinary worldwide voyages aboard intimate, all-inclusive ships, Silversea is an ultra-luxury cruise line that offers unparalleled service and superlative comfort. Sailing to over 900 destinations spanning all seven continents, Silversea takes guests to more destinations than any other cruise line.

Louise Sword joins TTC Tour Brands as RSM as Becky Francis bows out

TTC Tour Brands sales director Francis to leave the company, while two new appointments are made to support agents

Tui to put some properties in the south of Rhodes back on sale next week

Tui will put some of its hotels in the fire-hit south of Rhodes back on sale next week, it has said in a message to customers

Kuoni puts faith in Sri Lanka with new additions to Indian Ocean programme

Kuoni has backed Sri Lanka’s tourism rebound with 11 new properties in its latest Indian Ocean programme

The Berkeley to open rooftop London bar to the public

Central London hotel usually reserves outdoor area for staying guests

SO/ Maldives set to make debut in November

New resort will feature 80 villas on an island in the Emboodhoo Lagoon

Atlantis Dubai launches new rewards scheme for agents

The trade can earn points for their own resort stay or shopping vouchers

Four Seasons to expand Florida presence with sixth hotel

Luxury brand announces plans for Jacksonville property close to NFL team’s HQ

Royal Group upgrades earning forecast again off back of 'exceptional' demand

Strong ticket pricing combined with strength in onboard revenue for European and North America itineraries resulted record yields for the group

Ambassador hikes some fares following surge in lates demand

The cruise line has said bookings have been so strong it had to increase prices over the past few weeks

'Travel should stay in its lane? What a load of crap!'

’Consumer expectations are changing, and for brands to remain relevant, they need to evolve accordingly – or risk being relegated to the depths of our memories,’ writes Shilpa Saul for TTG

Air travel disruption and heatwaves trigger spike in refund demands

New analysis reveals UK online search volumes for travel refunds increased by 17.9% in the seven days to Friday 21 July

AE Expeditions reveals B Corp ambitions in first impact report

Expedition line sets out sustainability achievements to date and future goals

Close encounters and popcorn trees: musings of a young safari guide

Daniel Greyvenstein, known as Dani, is a newly-qualified ranger at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa.

Ecuador state of emergency prompts FCDO travel warning

Holidaymakers travelling to Ecuador’s Guayaquil airport during a newly-imposed 10pm-5am curfew will need to show proof of a flight booking to enter

Tui and Jet2holidays breaks to Rhodes to resume in the coming days

Tui holidays to northern areas of Rhodes to go ahead from Saturday 29 July, while Jet2 breaks to the north will resume from Monday 31 July – easyJet holidays breaks to northern areas are also set to go ahead