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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
Gatwick posted a £465.5 million loss in 2020 (Credit: J Milstein / supplied by Gatwick)
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.
Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) Akvile Marozaite and Martin Johnson
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
Top 50 2025 - South East - Fred Olsen Travel Eastbourne
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
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Travel Counsellors’ record-breaking sales streak continues in June
Homeworking firm saw a 14.5% increase in group sales to £76.6 million in June, with leisure sales hitting £54.9 million
Delta is flying high following the pandemic
Delta reports record quarterly profits as US bounces back
Delta Air Lines surges to record profits and revenue in second quarter
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Alex Delamere-White returns to travel with Hurtigruten Expeditions
Delamere-White will replace Steven Taylor and oversee Hurtigruten’s expedition division
Queen Mary 2 will be one of the two vessels agents will be able to visit later this year
Cunard to host another 90 agents onboard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria
The cruise line said on Thursday (13 July) the one-day visits will take place in Southampton between September and November
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Your five-minute guide to selling Spain
Here are some refreshingly different ways to look at holidaying in Spain, including plenty that’s new for 2023 
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Med destinations on alert as 40C+ heatwave scorches southern Europe
Authorities in destinations such as Italy, Spain and Greece have issued warnings, with temperatures expected to soar well past 40 degrees celsius over the coming days
Eurostar is cutting costs following the pandemic
Eurostar confirms no direct ski train from London this winter
Eurostar’s ski train service will involve a change at Lille this winter, it has said
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Union agrees new Eurostar pay deal, but more strike action looms
Railway workers on Eurostar have secured a pay deal, but security staff who are employed by contractor Mitie will begin a strike ballot over the dismissal of a colleague from today
Ol Pejeta Kenya
Life on the edge – the conservation fight for survival in Kenya
Witnessing the work of rangers and seeing the joy of fresh water given to children make for a trip that goes beyond the classic safari