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Jules Verne to up agent focus with new mini-brochure

Small group specialist unveils agent-focused brand refresh, driven by a story-led mini brochure which shares a selection of tours grouped by theme instead of destination

Intrepid Foundation charity projects grow with 22 new NGO partnerships

The foundation has partnered with 22 new local NGOs spread across six continents, including Vietnam-based Vun Art as well as Mexico’s Gastromotiva

IHG to open InterContinental Chantilly - Chateau Mont Royal in 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts will expand its presence in France in 2024, when it opens the 107-key chateau following a renovation

CAA executives check in on Scotland's aviation sector

The regulator’s chair and interim chief executive visiting Glasgow and Edinburgh airports and meeting with Loganair this week

On the Beach reaps rewards of spike in average booking prices

The OTA revealed record first-half total transactional value of nearly £500 million on Tuesday (16 May)

Travel Counsellors 'accelerating rapidly' towards becoming £1bn+ business

Homeworking giant’s total transaction value increased to a record £719.4 million in 2022, up from £631 million in 2019

Not in the Guidebooks boss calls on agents to 'join the journey'

Founder Carol Savage told TTG the operator’s crowdfunding campaign would help it expand its team with four new positions

Center Parcs placed up for sale with £4-5 billion price tag – reports

Canadian private equity firm Brookfield acquired the brand’s UK operation in 2014 for around £2.4 billion

Attraction World chief joins Women in Travel male allyship network

Olly Nicholls will speak at the International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum this year on his experience of neurodiversity

Chile lifts all remaining Covid-related travel restrictions

Tourists are no longer required to present a evidence of a negative PCR test for Covid-19 or a vaccination certificate to enter Chile

Tui commits to opening more than 20 new high street stores this year

Three of the new stores have already opened, with the locations of the remaining 18 sites yet to be announced

Not in the Guidebooks renews invitation to agents to invest in business

Operator’s founder Carol Savage said on Monday (15 May) agents would be able to invest from as little as £127 to own part of the business

Why Annabel Karmel is a game changer for Greece's Sani Resort

Annabel Karmel talks about her partnership with Sani Resort and the best ways to get kids to try new dishes on holiday

&Beyond rebuilds South African lodge and expands in Kenya

The experiential travel company is refurbishing the &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge in South Africa and will expand into Laikpia in Kenya in 2025

The biggest mistake you can make when arranging a Latin America tour

It’s the perfect continent for adventurous travellers, with diverse attractions ranging from beaches and jungle to wildlife and glaciers.

10 ways to experience the great outdoors on the island of Ireland

With its breath-taking coastline, picturesque beaches, pristine lakes and scenic mountain ranges, the island of Ireland boasts an endless array of options for activity and action

Blue Bay Travel boosts sales team with six new hires

The new appointments bring Blue Bay Travel’s sales team to 24 employees

Onefinestay to offer personal theatre performances in properties

onefinestay has partnered with London-based private theatre group Revels In Hand to offer guests theatrical performances

Expedition Cruise Network to host first trade webinar this week

The first instalment will take place on Thursday (18 May) at 4pm

Specialist operator reports best sales results in 10 years

Trading as The Gambia Experience, Goa Experience and Cape Verde Experience, Serenity Holidays saw its best sales results in more than 10 years

Cyclone Mocha prompts FCDO advice update for Bangladesh and Myanmar

The Category 5 hurricane made landfall in Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal on Sunday (14 May)

AE Expeditions’ Greg Mortimer hosts first UK trade event

Jos Dewing, managing director EMEA of AE Expeditions, welcomed onboard tour operators and travel agents to inspect the ship first-hand

Sustainable aviation summit to bolster transatlantic flight development

Transport secretary Mark Harper will look to drive development of ‘guilt-free’ air travel during a trip to the US

Gatwick flights suspended after ‘suspected drone’ sighting

An airport spokesperson said 12 inbound aircraft were diverted to other airports during the incident