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Gatwick to gain new Egypt and Czech Republic routes this Autumn
Flights to the destinations will commence on 31 October with fares from £21.99 to Prague and from £48.99 to Hurghada
Sanz: 'We want to offer better-quality, more sustainable products'
European Travel Commission appoints Miguel Sanz as president
Sanz aims to prioritise sustainable and inclusive tourism, in line with ETC’s 2030 Strategy
South African Airways currently has no long-haul fleet
South African Airways ‘still planning UK return’, chief vows
South African Airways hopes to relaunch Heathrow flights as it rebuilds under private majority ownership, its chief executive says
Exodus partners with Byway to offer enhanced European rail options
Exodus partners with Byway to offer enhanced European rail options
Overnight stays can be included in cities such as Paris, Verona or Turin
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Agent launches community-based business networking group
Brewood Means Business was launched on Tuesday (23 May) by local business owner Sarah Bywater and owner of Gilly Bachelor Travel Expert Gilly Bachelor
Edinburgh airport passenger numbers fell 1% in October
Edinburgh airport staff to walkout this summer over pay conditions
The Unite union confirmed around 275 workers based at the airport supported taking strike action in a dispute over pay
The aircraft will be delivered during 2024 and 2025 (Credit: British Airways)
British Airways cancels dozens of flights after another IT glitch
As of 5pm on Thursday (25 May), the airline had cancelled 5% of all services from the London airport
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Jet2 launches first of two new Italy routes from Birmingham airport
Airline and operator’s inaugural BHX-Sicily flight takes to the skies, with new Sardinia route to follow
The body was retrieved from a Tui Airways flight (Image credit: Tim Dennert/Unsplash)
Tui secures €2.7 billion loan extension tied to sustainability targets
Tui agrees a deal with banks that sees a refinancing loan extension tied to emissions reduction
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Gold Medal adds 27 new properties to Latin America programme
The additions come as part of the launch of its new-look Caribbean, Mexico and South America programme
Earth Day: ‘Small changes can add up to big sustainability gains’ – Abta
Industry warned it 'must absorb the cost of sustainability'
Travel must think about sustainability the same way it did health and safety, Abta’s Delivering Sustainable Travel seminar told
Consumers are looking to all-inclusives, Travel Counsellors says
EasyJet holidays piloting AI-backed hotel food waste initiative
Operator leaning on new tech in bid to cut down on food waste at its hotels
Jet2's first flight from Bristol will take off for Lanzarote on 1 April 2021
Jet2 puts 'biggest-ever' winter sun schedule on sale for 2024/25
The release of the new programme, which offers 12 destinations across 120 routes, comes in response to strong demand, said the airline and operator
Flights to North African destinations experienced the greatest rise in popularity compared to 2019
EasyJet adds nine new UK routes to 2023/24 winter programme
New destinations include Akureyri in northern Iceland, as well as destinations across the UK, France, Morocco and Tunisia
Industry working group steps up campaign to secure the future of post-16 education and training
Tourism training group explores course opportunities after govt setback
Last month the Department for Education’s announced plans to scrap level 3 travel and tourism courses after 2025
Leger Holidays expands into river cruising and European rail breaks
Leger Holidays expands into river cruising and European rail breaks
New rail holidays and river cruises brochure features 32 tours offering rail and coach excursions, guided walking tours, rail connections and river cruises
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Everything you need to know about Australia's greatest show
From 26 May to 17 June, Sydney will be a riot of colour as awe-inspiring light installations and 3D light projections transform the city.
Global warming 'will force ski brands to diversify over next 20 years'
Global warming 'will force ski brands to diversify over next 20 years'
Climate change means ski industry will be smaller within two decades, boss of Inghams parent Hotelplan UK, John Mansell, told Abta’s Delivering Sustainable Travel seminar on Wednesday (25 May)
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Tui expands sustainable hotel portfolio by 50% to nearly 1,000
The brand now has 997 hotels with the ’Green & Fair’ accreditation on offer
TTG Media has forged a partnership with sustainability consultancy TerraVerde (Credit: Noah Buscher / Unsplash)
European Travel Commission unveils new climate action plan
The organisation plans to halve its operational emissions by 2030
Paris, Normandy and Historic Treasures of the Seine is one of three new 10-night Riviera itineraries
EasyJet to launch year-round Southend-Paris route this winter
Four-times-weekly flights to Charles de Gaulle will take off from 29 October
2.8 million people travelled through Heathrow in February
Heathrow security workers embark on first of three days' summer strike action
Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye said passengers ’should not be concerned’ about strike action taking place from Thursday (25 May) to Saturday (27 May)
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UK market helps drive LA towards pre-pandemic visitation levels
The UK and Ireland was revealed as third largest international market in Los Angeles Tourism’s 2022 year-end tourism figures
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Aqua Expeditions expands global sales team with two new hires
Former Air Canada country manager Max Campos joins the expedition line as its new sales manager for the UK and Northern Europe