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Watch: The latest updates and new properties from Iberostar
Iberostar shares updates about the brand’s latest openings, its Island Summer Pass and its sustainability and development work
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Specialist combines 50 years’ experience with new tech to predict future of cruise
According to Mundy Cruising, AI-assisted navigation will help plot the most fuel-efficient routes for future vessels
Coronavirus could cost aviation more than $100 billion revenue this year (Ashim D'Silva/Unsplash)
OTA discontinues flights from 15 airlines that ‘fail to comply’ with refund rules
While eDreams ODIGEO will not disclose the brands of the concerned airlines at this time, it may revisit this decision if the carriers continue to withhold customer refunds
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Silversea's head of expeditions discusses Silver Nova, top itineraries and the importance of agents
Ahead of the launch of Silver Nova next month, TTG Luxury speaks to Silversea’s head of expeditions Conrad Combrink
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This updated all-inclusive in Crete is the perfect summer all-rounder
TTG Luxury editor April Hutchinson checks into the Creta Maris Resort in Crete
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London to welcome third Mandarin Oriental hotel in 2028
The group will open its third hotel in the capital in 2028, situated on London’s South Bank with views over St Paul’s Cathedral
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Tui issues travel advice ahead of ‘continuous’ Birmingham airport strike
The carrier has put contingency plans in place as the airport prepares for ‘continuous’ strike action from Tuesday (18 July)
In France, antigen tests cost £25 and PCRs are £42, while in Spain, on average, antigen tests costs £35 and PCRs £85
UK govt expands youth mobility agreement with Canada
The agreement will see Canadian and UK youth will benefit from reciprocal work opportunities in each other’s countries for a longer period of time
According to the island's tourism board, seismic activity in the area continues with localised events both at surface level and at depths up to 8km (Credit: Luca N / Unsplash)
La Palma: thousands evacuated following Canary Islands wildfire
According to reports, the blaze began early on Saturday (15 July) and has already consumed around 11,100 acres of land
World opening up to emboldened LGBTQ+ couples – Kuoni
World opening up to emboldened LGBTQ+ couples – Kuoni
Kuoni’s first first LGBTQ+ honeymoon report, shared exclusively with TTG, reveals how same-sex honeymoons have become more welcome around the world
EasyJet now has more than 70 new Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft on order (Credit: easyJet)
EasyJet expands winter schedule with new Lapland route
Twice-weekly Manchester-Kittila service to take off in November
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New Gatwick strikes 'yet another blow' for embattled travel sector
However, Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said said the industry had built a ’high level’ of resilience into its operations in recent months
TTG at 70: The ash cloud, the rise of cruise – and the death of an institution
TTG at 70: The ash cloud, the rise of cruise – and the death of an institution
TTG’s journey through the history of modern travel arrives in the 2010s, a decade still facing the threat of terrorism – and one which said goodbye to an industry institution
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How to island hop for the ultimate Maldives holiday
Twinning islands in the Maldives is a more unusual request but there are ways to make it work for the quintessential Indian Ocean holiday.
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Expedition Cruise Network adds two new members ahead of trade webinar
UnCruise Adventures and Metropolitan Touring bring the network’s membership to 18
More Gatwick ground handlers call off July and August strikes
Gatwick strike: almost 1,000 workers to walk out later this month
Workers will strike for an initial four days from 28 July to 1 August, before a second walkout in August
EasyJet puts nine new UK routes on sale for summer 2023
EasyJet in government crosshairs after axing 1,700 summer flights
Cancellations spark House of Commons debate and prompt meeting between easyJet chief Johan Lundgren and aviation minister Baroness Vere
Jet2 extends order for new, more fuel efficient engines
Jet2holidays, Hotels.com and Hoseasons honoured for customer service
Brands ranked fourth, seventh and 12th in this year’s UK customer satisfaction index, with Jet2.com also making the top 50
Koningsdam will sail 23 seven-day cruises to Mexico and the California coast from the port
Holland America Line smashes two sales records in a single day
HAL took more bookings on 11 July than during any other day in its 150-year history, setting a new record for single-day booking revenues in the process too
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London's airports ready to grow – and 'steal a march' on Heathrow
Gatwick, Luton and London City airports have all lodged applications to significantly increase passenger capacity, while Heathrow’s expansion hopes have lost momentum since Covid. Rob Gill digs deeper.
Riviera Travel's Tom Morgan on river cruise bookings and trends
Riviera Travel sets up first-ever dedicated trade contact centre team
The brand previously dealt with calls from agents and customers on the same telephone line
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Katie Daniels rejoins First Class Holidays to develop trade programme
Daniels will rejoin the brand after spending some time working for Maldivian specialist DMC Koveli Travel
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Fred Olsen Travel opens first concept store with 'specialist' focus
In addition to selling holidays and cruises, the store will focus specifically on selling product from several key partners – including selected Riviera Travel, Cunard, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania Cruises and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
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'Code, bake, kickbox!': group introduces £500 development grant for staff
The homeworking agency has implemented a new reward, wellbeing and development programme