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Iberostar

Iberostar Group is a 100% family-run, Spanish multinational company that boasts over 60 years’ experience in the tourism industry and whose origins date back to 1877. Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is its main line of business, with a portfolio of over one hundred 4 and 5-star hotels in 16 countries and a global workforce of over 34,500 people of 91 nationalities.

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Discuss disabilities at job interviews, travel firms told

Job interviewers should broach the subject of neurodiversity and disability at the interview stage, firms are told

Ryanair pulls out of 'useless and ineffective' Aviation Council

Chief executive Michael O’Leary described the organisation as a ’waste of time’

Why this art-splashed city is the Riviera’s real star

One of France’s host cities for the Rugby World Cup in September, this ancient port city on the Mediterranean has flipped an unfair reputation.

Majority of older Brits flocking abroad this summer, data shows

Figures published on Wednesday (12 July) by AllClear show that 78% of UK adults are going away this summer, 14% on last year’s levels

TTG Travel Agent Tracker – agents, take our Q2 survey now!

Agents – we want to hear about how things went for you from April through to the end of June

Jet2holidays defends marine parks policy amid Morrissey row

The tour operator claims it only works with facilities that adhere to the highest standards

Homeworker eyes further expansion ahead of opening first high street location

TTG 30 under 30 alumni Craig Goodridge will look to take on work experience students and apprentices later this year at his new market outlet in Sheffield

Cunard hosts 18 agents on first Alaska fam trip

Agents have until 31 July to register their bookings to have the chance to win a spot onboard next year

Culture Trip exploring sale options after management buyout

The London-based tour operator announced on Wednesday (12 July) it was looking at different options, including sale, as part of its strategic business review

London City Airport to appeal Newham’s development refusal

The airport chief executive Robert Sinclair called the decision disappointing, saying it didn’t take into consideration the “significant benefits” to the local community

Abta LifeLine launches new summertime and back to school grant

The charity’s summertime grant will run until the end of September

Boycotts not the answer says Ambassador after Faroes whale hunt furore

Line says calls in destinations home to ’outdated’ practices remind authorities ’tourists want to marvel at the wildlife – not watch it being killed’

Holiday Extras secures further £20 million to fund expansion plans

Chief financial officer Hugo Loudon said on Tuesday (11 July) that Holiday Extras secured the funding after reporting its best financial year yet

James Villas promotes Dave Woollcott to general manager

He was previously commercial director for the specialist brands team within parent company Awaze

Will Threads pull everything together – or unravel your social media strategy?

Travel comms specialist Phil Bloomfield runs the rule over Facebook owner Meta’s Twitter clone – and explores the opportunities and pitfalls for agents wondering about whether to adopt another social media platform

TTG Sustainable Travel Showcase – CURIOCITY Africa

Growth in spend with agents slows significantly in June despite lates surge

Month-on-month growth in spending with agents down from +30.1% in May to +9.9% in May to +0.1% in June, according to new data from Barclays

Emerald Sakara completes sea trials ahead of Med deployment

Founder Glen Moroney said the 100-guest vessel had exceeded his expectations during the trials, which took place earlier this month in Vietnam

Value set to be 'bigger factor' for UK tourists this summer than other markets

New European Travel Commission data warns UK consumers are being cautious about their holiday spending plans

Wendy Wu Tours adds 50 new departures to Japan next year

The tour operator announced on Tuesday (11 July) that, following extensive work with Tokyo’s government, it has added 50 new departures for next year

Three Austrian hotels offering epic Alpine adventures

Hear from three hotels in the Austrian Alps to find out why they’re the best for mountainous adventures and sampling lakeside living

Aman names new chief operating officer

Aman has appointed former Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts sales and marketing chief Ben Trodd as its new chief operating officer