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Which? renews plea to govt to give the CAA teeth to take on the airlines

The call from Which? comes as the UK marks 20 years of no fines or other financial penalties being issued to airlines after action taken by the CAA

Agent's fully clothed pool dive becomes viral video hit

"I had no idea what other people thought of me – I was just in my own little world," Not Just Travel consultant Sabina Clay told TTG

Travel’s stark climate challenges laid bare in new report

Green lobby group Transport & Environment said the Climate Change Committee’s report was evidence of the government ’dropping the ball’ on aviation emissions

Henbury Travel MD Richard Slater appointed to Abta board

Slater said he will utilises his experience of – and commitment to – the high street travel agency market to help develop the future strategy of the association

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Expedition Cruise Network to launch in-person agent events next year

Chair Martin Johnson and chief executive Akvile Marozaite reveal to TTG the group’s plans to expand its activity with agents

TTG Media named publishing industry leader on sustainability

TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes campaign named Sustainability Initiative of the Year at 2023 Professional Publisher Association Awards

Valencia region

There are places in which you simply are; there are places in which you really live.

The Region of Valencia is a unique spot within Spanish territory, not only because it possesses an exceptional location and climate next to the Mediterranean, but also because of the vibrant and luminous feel of all of its nooks and crannies.

EasyJet launches thousands of packages and 15 new routes from Birmingham

To mark the launch of the new routes, agents have been given the chance to win a £300 shopping voucher

Operator launches global hunt for Colosseum vandals 'Ivan and Hayley'

G Adventures is searching for a couple who allegedly defaced Rome’s Colosseum by carving their names into it

Leger Holidays and Shearings open 2025 EU bookings

Deposits will start from £50 per person at Leger Holidays, while Shearings has launched a £1 per person offer on bookings made up to 31 July

Travel Bureau eyes bright future following David Speakman acquisition

Owners Jeanne Lally and Anne Bromley said they would be able to "significantly upgrade" their shop and technology following investment from Travel Counsellors founder David Speakman

Travel Counsellors team hike three peaks in two days for charity

The group braved the weather on Saturday (24 June) and hiked Scafell Pike before heading to Snowdon, completing the hike in five hours

Manchester airport workers secure new pay deal worth 17%

Unite union hails new deal for more than 2,000 workers at north-west airport

UK and New Zealand extend working holiday visa scheme

Expanded on Thursday (30 June), the scheme increases the age limit from 30 to 35 while extending the visa to three years

Gold Medal puts new Dubai and Arabia programme on sale

Launched on Thursday (29 June), the 116-page brochure features 12 new properties as well as eight new experiences, including zip-lining

Prestige Travel rolls out new Canada brochure with agent voucher incentive

Programme ambassador Denise Hunn has said the new brochure will ’inspire and excite our travel agent partners’

Asia specialists welcomes relaxation of Vietnam visa policy

’Longer trips will allow people to get deeper into what makes Vietnam so good,’ said InsideAsia Tours senior southeast Asia product executive Charlotte Bower

The US destination fighting back against 'mind-boggling' anti-LGBT+ laws

’I don’t want someone coming to Palm Springs because they’re afraid to go to other parts of our country,’ Visit Greater Palm Springs chief Scott White tells TTG

Pandaw Cruises to return to UK market with new trade portal

Asian line inks new general sales agent agreement with Fred Holidays featuring a targeted sales and marketing campaign designed to rebuild business, and drive gains in revenue and market share

Watch: New recruitment campaign aims to attract next generation of aviation pros

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has released a new video aimed at attracting more people to a career in aviation

Spain Fest Programme

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Bookings with Advantage's Scottish members almost double 2019 levels

Summer 2023 business has outperformed recent years with bookings up 30% on 2022 and up 83% on 2019, according to the consortium

Paradores

Established in 1928, Paradores is a network of Spanish state-run hotels found in some of the most beautiful settings on the Iberian Peninsula spanning converted monasteries, Manor Houses, Moorish castles, luxurious resorts as well as some exceptional modern properties.