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Former Freedom chief Matt Harding has joined Travel Counsellors
Experienced agents returning to travel, says Travel Counsellors
The firm recently reported a 45% increase in new joiners to the business compared with last year
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'Road-tripping clients will love this lesser-known US state'
Travel Counsellor Neil Maslen recently joined an educational to Alabama, visiting Tuscaloosa, Mobile, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores.
Crystal Ski has added four new resorts for next winter
Crystal Ski adds two more destinations for next winter
Crystal Ski adds resorts in Spain and Slovenia to next winter’s programme
Iceland on volcano alert following fresh eruption near main airport
Iceland on volcano alert following fresh eruption near main airport
Flights continue as normal after eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula, which is home to Iceland’s only international airport as well as the famous Blue Lagoon spa
London City airport shuts for 24 hours at Saturday lunchtime
London City airport's expansion plans thrown out by local council
Councillors unanimously vote down City airport’s plan for full seven-day operation and an increase in passenger numbers to nine million
Shearings adds eight new tours to premium collection
Shearings doubles Signature collection with addition of 37 new tours
Escorted coach touring operator launched the upmarket range in November 2022
Kuoni names former Body Shop executive its new retail director
Kuoni names former Body Shop executive its new retail director
Donna Hynes to take over from Helen Roberts, who is leaving Kuoni after 20 years
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Newmarket Holidays appoints Audrey Singh to newly created role
An industry veteran, Singh will oversee Newmarket’s introduction process to make sure new recruits are receiving the best training possible
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Ex-UK flights to Turkey to soar by almost 50% this summer versus 2019
Data published by aviation analytics firm Cirium has showed that flights to Turkey and Greece are up 47% and 33% respectively compared with July 2019
Industry calls on airlines to ‘do everything they can’ to minimise summer disruption
Industry calls on airlines to ‘do everything they can’ to minimise summer disruption
The calls come as on Monday (10 July) easyJet pre-emptively cancelled 1,700 flights to and from Gatwick, impacting almost 200,000 passengers
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Agent sells first-ever Virgin Voyages cruise hours after boarding Valiant Lady
Not Just Travel consultant Gaynor Speakman got an anchor tattoo while onboard the vessel for Not Just Travel’s recent Seminar at Sea
Tui's UK boss confirms new accommodation-only platform will launch to agents
Tui's UK boss confirms new accommodation-only platform will launch to agents
Tui’s UK and Ireland managing director Andrew Flintham said the new proposition was the first in a series of products designed to expand Tui’s segmented portfolio
Tui UK launches accommodation-only platform to offer 'modern way of booking'
Tui UK launches accommodation-only platform to offer 'modern way of booking'
Operator aiming to grow the platform from 12,000 to more than 30,000 hotels by the end of the year
Mount Taranaki is an important spiritual site for Maoris
Why now is the time your clients should visit New Zealand
Demand for New Zealand’s incredible scenery, tours and quirky places to stay is returning rapidly, with clients happy to spend big
On 19 July Carrier will run a webinar focused on North American destinations, including New York
Carrier launches series of destination training webinars
Agents are invited to join a series of ‘First Taste’ destination webinars with Carrier
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Package holiday spending nears pre-pandemic levels despite higher costs
New data from payment provider BR-DGE shows that package holiday spending is new only 6% below 2019 levels
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LUX* opens in Zanzibar, with Attitude Hotels set to follow
Zanzibar has welcomed the first LUX* luxury resort in East Africa, while work is due to start on a new eco-hotel from Attitude Hotels
Cruise passengers bear witness to aftermath of brutal whale slaughter
Cruise passengers bear witness to aftermath of brutal whale slaughter
Ambassador Cruise Line has apologised after Ambition arrived in Torshavn following a bloody pilot whale hunt, with chief Christian Verhounig stressing his ’extreme disappointment’
The COMO Metropolitan will be housed in the new COMO Orchard building
COMO Hotels and Resorts to open its first hotel in Singapore
The hotel will be housed in a new building alongside COMO Group’s fashion, wellness and dining offerings
Many consumers are not confident that they will be treated fairly by airlines
EasyJet axes 1,700 Gatwick flights in major blow to summer season
More than 180,000 passengers set to be affected by latest cancellations
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From plate smashing to barefoot dancing – hanging out at two of Turkey's best resorts
These two beachside resorts in Turkey couldn’t be more different – yet both offer sophisticated hideaways with great service
The Great Western Greenway in Co. Mayo is the ideal spot for visitors to cycle, walk or hike, and immerse themselves in Ireland’s great outdoors. Credit: Failte Ireland / Outlier
Why the island of Ireland is green by nature
Here are some of the ways your clients can embrace sustainability and fill their heart with Ireland
Defenders are among the most popular vehicles in THE OUT's fleet
Luxury car rental specialist appeals to trade with new B2B portal
Car rental concierge THE OUT has launched a trade portal allowing travel partners to book Jaguar Land Rover rentals. Here’s why agents should sign up
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'I'm an Intele agent – I've never been so passionate or motivated in a job'
Worcestershire-based agent and founder of Eden Voyage, Victoria Grieveson reveals how she has carved out a niche in travel