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Only half of people aware of new EU border rules ahead of October launch – Abta

New data from the association shows that while awareness of the new requirements is growing, the industry still faces a 'communication challenge'

Priority access to Celebrity River Cruises' first voyages sells out in just six minutes

Celebrity has also revealed the names of its first river ships, Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker, which will debut on the Rhine and the Danube in 2027

Tui to open first hotel in Japan by the end of the decade

Tui Suneo Otaru will be easily accessible from Sapporo by train

Grenada tourism boss reveals ‘first thing’ UK agents should know before booking

Stacey Liburd, chief executive officer of Grenada Tourism Authority, has highlighted the most important factor for UK agents to consider when sending clients to the Carribean island

Finalists revealed for John Hays Entrepreneur Award 2025

The winner will receive business mentoring sessions with Dame Irene Hays and members of the Hays Travel board

Dnata weighing sale of UK leisure brands, including Gold Medal

Business as usual for UK entities insists dnata, which operates the trade-only Gold Medal brand, as well as Travel Republic, Travelbag and Netflights

Travel agency brands fall foul of advertising watchdog's tougher stance on green claims

They include Barrhead Travel, Sunshine Cruise Holidays (Cruise1st), Cruise Circle and Seascanner (cruise.co.uk)

Crystal celebrates 35 years – a landmark worth hailing for a cruise brand that almost didn't make it

Claire Dodd joined a Crystal cruise from Copenhagen to see what the luxury line has to offer its clients in today's highly-competitive market

Jet2's Lloyd Cross to join Gulf Air Holidays as brand prepares to launch to the trade

Jet2holidays' general manager – trade last month announced his plans to move on after 13 years with the operator

'The missing piece of our puzzle': InsideAsia names India as its first new destination for three years

Operator, which has been working on the launch for several years, debuts range of 12 cultural adventures to "underserved" destination

'At first it was very difficult' – Chef Nobu talks life on Crystal Serenity

Michelin-star chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa spoke to TTG about the highs and lows of working with the luxury cruise line as it celebrates its 35th anniversary

Kent independent Revells Travel to open second branch next month

Luxury specialist to expand to Cranbrook in October, near its Headcorn HQ

Former colleagues reunite to drive new homeworking agency's expansion plans

Dale Sourbutts and Paul Foster, who first worked together 30 years ago, have big plans for New Travel Holidays

How to sell beer-themed river cruises to your female clients

Cultural storytelling through regional beer is an experiential trend that could help you switch more clients onto river cruising

Jonny Peat promoted to Advantage Travel Partnership director of cruise

Second promotion at consortium for Peat, who joined the business in April 2022 as commercial manager – cruise

Dreamlines-Cruise1st names ex-Tui Musement commercial lead as chief executive

Dreamlines-Cruise1st Group operates brands in several European cruise markets, including the UK

Franchisees launch The Good Travel Agent brand on the high street for the first time

Chris Hollins and Anya McCormack will run the agency in Kirkcaldy, combining it with Good's sister estate agency business

The Chancery Rosewood opens in London

The Chancery Rosewood has officially opened in London’s Grosvenor Square, marking the completion of a four-year-long renovation.

Located in the former US Embassy, the Grade II listed building offers four different room types and 144 suites.

Big spenders, bigger plans: how to win over high-income travellers

Research from PwC and TTG quizzed luxury travel customers about their holiday plans and priorities, including where they stay and what's making them spend more on their travel throughout 2025

OTAs seek to shape the future of the package market after seizing biggest-ever share of Atol capacity

A white paper from Online Travel UK, which represents OTAs, has said reform of regulations like Atol are needed to help the market and consumers

Seabourn hands promotions to two members of its UK and Ireland BDM team

Claire Ross becomes senior business development manager, while Charlotte Ireland becomes business development manager

Explora Journeys launches package 'bundles' featuring flights, transfers and other services

Luxury line debuts Sky & Sea fares, covering everything guests need from departure to embarkation

Why UK business is booming for this Maldivian resort group

Ahead of Sun Siyam Resorts’ rebrand this month, we catch with chief executive Deepak Booneady to hear why the UK market is so important for the hotel group

Leaving it late: three ways agents are maximising the last few weeks of the summer season

Three experienced agents share their secrets to cracking a stubborn lates market with TTG