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Abercrombie & Kent names Andrew Burrett as new UK MD

Burrett’s appointment comes as part of a global restructuring of Abercrombie & Kent’s leadership team under a new company ethos, One A&K

Marketing chief Sarah Clayton-Turner goes in-house at Stuba

Clayton-Turner appointed head of marketing at B2B accommodation specialist after working with the business for more than a decade on a consultancy basis

Etihad Holidays launches to UK trade with fam incentive

The tour operator announced on Monday (10 July) it was expanding into the UK by launching a dedicated travel agents portal

Celebrity Cruises offers booking discounts to promote Apex arrival

The trade-only campaign includes a 40% discount on all cruise fares for guests sharing a stateroom as well as new marketing tools and a brochure.

Just how worried is travel about its progress on sustainability and DEI?

Only around a fifth of firms rank sustainability (22%) or diversity, equity and inclusion (20%) as their number one business priority

New Travel Pride Champions for 2023 announced

The Travel Pride Champion awards honour those working to effect change within their companies and make a difference to both the lives of their colleagues as well as that of their customers

Hays Travel among the country’s top apprenticeship employers

The travel agency welcomed the news with chief operating officer Jonathon Woodall–Johnston saying the apprenticeship programme was at the company’s heart

Why this German city is the party capital of Europe

The Rhine city is a beacon of tolerance and a year-round delight for LGBTQ+ travellers.

Thousands of UK flights at risk as EU controllers plot strike

Industrial action over the summer could lead to delays or cancellations for up to 12,600 daily services across Europe, reports have said

School Travel Forum to recognise Abtot protection

Move is being made to offer more “flexibility” for organisers of educational trips

Travel told not to fear a consumer backlash from embracing diversity

Most consumers onboard with DEI policies exhibited by brands, Channel 4 executive tells TTG Fairer Travel Diversity Forum

Scheme making careers in cruise more accessible set to expand

The Compass Project has supported 10 pupils from socially diverse backgrounds to engage with the industry and its job prospects

Harnessing neurodiverse talent now 'a business imperative' for travel

Travel needs to do more to attract neurodiverse job candidates and serve neurodiverse travellers, a TTG seminar has been told

Marella boss: 'We always see the value of getting agents onboard'

Chris Hackney tells TTG about Tui and Marella’s return to the trade and how the brand’s grand vision has been shaped by ever-changing consumer lifestyle trends

Aviation's net profit margin 'unsustainable in the long term', Walsh warns

In 2023, Iata expect airlines globally to post a $9.8 billion net profit

Fairer Travel Week report 2023

Where does sustainability and diversity rank as a priority for travel businesses? Find out the answer in this latest report by TTG.

Advantage Holidays launches first villa holiday packages

Through a new partnership with SPL Villas, Advantage members will now have access to 1,500 villa rentals

Lata appoints Explore's Carmel Hendry as vice-chair

It comes following the election of Martin Johnson as the association’s new chair

Fred Olsen helps passenger celebrate 100th birthday with surprise upgrade

Betty Wright was joined by 13 relatives onboard Bolette for a seven-night Scenic Summertime Norwegian Fjords cruise

Wizz boosts capacity from Luton with addition of new A321neo aircraft

The new addition takes Wizz Air’s total number of aircraft at Luton to 12

Gatwick submits formal application to dramatically hike capacity

If approved, the airport will win permission to bring its existing northern standby runway into routine use

TTG Spain Fest 2023

TTG Spain Fest

Lates market strengthens further heading into summer

Bookings by Advantage Travel Partnership members for travel in the next 12 weeks have continued to rise, and last week represented 40% of sales

Virgin Voyages: ‘It’s First Mates Appreciation Month!’

SJ Walker, director of sales at Virgin Voyages, celebrates the recent popular TTG VV Fest, and highlights what’s coming up during First Mates Appreciation Month