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Heathrow strikes to escalate after fresh vote for action

Another 600 security officers at Heathrow, represented by the Unite union, join dispute

Edinburgh regains direct Atlanta service after more than 15 years

US carrier to operate three Edinburgh routes – Atlanta, Boston and New York JFK – daily this summer

Bank holiday weekend hit by UK-wide passport eGate failure

Passport eGates across the UK down for best part of 24 hours on Friday and Saturday

OKU’s third property will be aimed at families

Swim-up suites, penthouse rooms and a private four-bedroom villa are among accommodation options at the new family-friendly OKU Andalusia

Damien Hirsts on show at historic Cannes hotel

Clients can dine under works by Damien Hirst for the next few months thanks to an exhibition at Hotel Martinez Cannes

Former Venice stock exchange becomes Evok hotel

A restaurant in a former council chamber and an Ottoman-inspired spa are highlights of the new Evok Nolinski Venezia, the Brand’s first hotel outside France.

Norse Atlantic launches flights from Gatwick to Florida

Budget carrier inaugurates routes to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale

‘Undiscovered’ Palau new for Four Seasons Explorer

Giant clams, WWII wrecks, ancient monoliths and a 4,000-year-old culture await in a little-explored part of the Western Pacific.

UK outbound travel ‘returning to more usual patterns’

New figures from the Office for National Statistics highlights a strong rebound for the overseas holiday market in 2022

Jet2 launches brand new flight and package holiday programme

Jet2’s first south of France flights and holidays under way, after inaugural Birmingham-Nice service took off on Friday (26 May)

‘Travel's economics are hard to grasp – for consumers and government’

Sunvil chair and Aito director Noel Josephides reflects on the challenges travel has communicating its value proposition to the public and politicians

All aboard for Belmond’s female-led feasts

Some of the UK and Ireland’s most acclaimed female chefs are creating moveable feasts for British Pullman, A Belmond Train, in collaboration with Dom Perignon.

Iceland's Play launches budget US connections from Scotland

Flights start from £87pp return, offering onward connections to North America via Reykjavik

Riviera Travel to host six river cruise fam trips this summer

More than 50 agents will get the chance to experience European itineraries

Lords seek ‘assurance’ that EU visa waiver scheme will not disrupt travel

Parliamentary committee to raise post-Brexit travel concerns with the home secretary

Jet2 places Manchester 24/25 winter breaks on sale ‘earlier than ever’

Boss Steve Heapy said the early release of the programme would allow customers to "get the best choice of dates, rooms and resorts"

Anantara makes Irish debut on Dublin’s waterfront

A new restaurant and signature experiences are added as Anantara takes over The Marker in Dublin.

Eco-conscious 1 Hotel Mayfair open for bookings

‘A fusion of sustainability and luxury’ is promised by 1 Hotel Mayfair, which has opened for reservations ahead of a July opening.

Jules Verne promotes Debbie O’Neill to managing director

Current general manager has been leading the brand’s move to sell through agents

‘Timeless yet future-proof’: how Costa Rica nails responsible tourism

For travellers who love wildlife and adventure, eco-tourism pioneer destination Costa Rica is well worth a visit

BA’s latest IT meltdown hits busiest bank holiday getaway since 2019

The carrier was forced to cancel a number of short-haul flights on Friday (26 May) due to knock-on effects from a tech issue it experienced on Thursday (25 May)

Will lowering the energy price cap heat up the lates market?

Despite the good news for consumers, will ongoing financial pressures mean they keep their purse strings pulled tight?

SPAA urges members to increase engagement with sustainability initiatives

The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association has created a discussion document of Sustainability Considerations for its membership

Lufthansa takes major step towards acquiring Alitalia successor

German carrier’s €325/41% stake in the airline, born out of the ashes of Alitalia, paves the way for a complete buyout