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Uber unveils 'seamless' flight booking for UK app
Flights on Uber joins the tech giant’s other transport offerings
'Travel mustn't let government set the agenda for reform'
’With politicians looking through an electoral lens, there is a risk of decisions being taken that have short-term electoral appeal – but carry longer-term costs and risk for businesses,’ writes Abta’s Luke Petherbridge
Tui eyes 'profitable UK growth' through higher value products
Speaking after the company published its financial results for the second financial quarter (three months to 31 March 2023), Tui chief Sebastian Ebel said the business will utilises all of its brands to increase its UK market share
Expedia to revamp agents' booking portal
Expedia will bring its new B2B booking tool to the UK later this year after tests in the US
Windstar Cruises to launch new Med and Canary Island sailings
An eight-day Captivating Canary Islands from Lisbon to Las Palmas sailing includes time in Madeira, as well as overnights in Funchal and Tenerife
Solo travellers opting for cruise holidays, research finds
A survey, completed by 800 people, found that more than two thirds of those questioned (70%) would choose a cruise over a land-based holiday for a solo trip
Tui boss vows to restore travel giant to its 'former strength'
Bookings for summer 2023 up 13% year-on-year and now stand at 96% of summer 2019 levels, with average pricing ’significantly higher’
Brand USA hosts 60 UK agents across six itineraries in April
The group visited Maryland and Pennsylvania, Illinois and Michigan, Georgia and Alabama, Massachusetts and Connecticut, Washington DC, as well as California, Nevada and Arizona.
Global tourism chief cautions against complacency despite bounceback
’There are challenges ahead,’ warns UNWTO chief after new data reveals international arrivals have recovered to around 80% of pre-pandemic levels
Ryanair to expand operations to Egypt, Jordan, Israel and Morocco
Chief executive Michael O’Leary, told journalists on Tuesday (9 July) that Ryanair was looking at increasing its operations in Europe-adjacent countries, such as Egypt
Time to cut down? How travel can change 'old-school approach' to alcohol
Travel events and alcohol have always gone hand in hand, but with attitudes towards drinking changing, should the industry be cutting down?
Heathrow rail services set to be hit by more strike action
Strike on the Elizabeth Line to affect Heathrow over bank holiday
Ryanair place $40 billion order for 300 new Boeing 737 Max 10 aircraft
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary said on Tuesday (9 May) the new batch of planes will allow the carrier to bring down costs and carbon emissions
'Travel is on an ED&I journey - there is always more to be done'

It stated that only 45% of travel industry workers saw ED&I with a high level of importance – in contrast to a national average of 57% - and that people in travel are less likely to be “actively engaged” in workplace conversations around it.

Agent Emma Frearson joins Carrier’s agency sales team as Raj Mistry departs
Carrier has appointed Personal Travel Agents’ luxury travel designer Frearson, while business development manager Mistry has left the luxury operator
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal opens at Atlantis The Royal
Chef Heston Blumenthal OBE has opened an experiential dining venue at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, featuring historical dishes
Newmarket Holidays appoints Darren Phillips as account manager
Phillips, who has 29 years’ experience in the travel industry, joins the brand as maternity cover for Gemma Walker
The Langham introduces experiences with Paddington Bear
Guests staying at The Langham hotels can now opt for Paddington-themed rooms and tuck into an afternoon tea inspired by the polite bear from Peru
Kuoni sales director Helen Roberts to step down after 20 years
Roberts, who started as a sales consultant in Manchester, moved into trade relations and eventually became sales director in 2016
Explora Journeys partners with Michelin-starred chef
Three Michelin star Italian chef Mauro Uliassi will curate a culinary experience for guests onboard the line’s first ship, Explora I
Exsus adds Michelle Laldenga and Sharon Williams to sales team
Laldenga, who joins from Beachcomber, and Williams, who joins from Carrier, will both take up the role of worldwide travel expert
Dates and location revealed for TTG Top 50 Champions Trip
Representatives from 12 regional and seven nationwide category champions will join the exclusive trip in June
Miss World contest investor plans to start UK airline
The co-owner of the Miss World beauty contest plans to start an airline in the UK
Domes Resorts opens first hotel in Halkidiki
Luxury hotel operator Domes Resorts has opened the doors to the adults-only Domes Noruz Kassandra in Halkidiki