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Travel agent facing jail after ‘failed gun smuggling plot’
Liam Sneddon, 34, and two associates were held in May 2022 after delivery of a pistol into Scotland was intercepted by US law enforcement
‘Dragons’ Den-style’ judging to decide topic of next transport enquiry
The Transport Committee will judge a series of pitches from transport experts who are vying to convince MPs to adopt their idea as the subject of the committee’s next inquiry
‘Austria was £35 for a week!’: Leger boss reflects on 40 years of coach touring
Enduring long border crossings and bringing your own food was the norm for a European coach holiday in the Eighties
‘Exceptional’ Q1 bookings help RCG upgrade 2023 profit projections
It comes after this year’s wave period started earlier and extended further, generating a record level of bookings
IHG chief to step down as group occupancy nears pre-pandemic levels
Keith Barr intends to return with his family to the US, and his final day at the helm of the Holiday Inn parent will be 30 June
Kuoni eyes Sri Lanka growth through in-destination conference
The brand’s upcoming conference aims to develop sales expertise to one of its core destinations
BA parent returns to profit for the first time since 2019
The encouraging start to the year for International Airlines Group (IAG) is set to continue into the summer with around 80% of expected quarter-two revenue now booked
Olympic Holidays adds first-ever cruise product to summer 2023
The operator will offer twin Athens and three- or four-day cruise packages to Greece and Turkey
Travel’s gender pay gap: TTG probe reveals women still earning significantly less
TTG analysis of gender pay data from 40 of the UK’s largest travel trade firms reveals some progress – but far from enough
Willie Walsh condemns ongoing aviation strikes as ‘irresponsible’
Walsh slammed the current wave of industrial action that has swept across Europe
Tui boosts Greece offering ahead of increased 2024 capacity
A range of accommodation types to suit different customers have been put on offer across the region
Travelgenix partners with Tripian to bolster trade tech offering
The technology brand has integrated Canada-based Tripian into its platform
Air Transat ramps up services from Gatwick in time for summer
Commercial director Sonia Kurek said on Thursday (4 May) the airline is “well placed” to satisfy the soaring number of passengers who want to travel to Canada
The holiday that's like Narnia for your wellness-loving clients
Experiencing wellbeing hotspots during Japan’s off-season places the destination in a completely new, enchanting light.
Manchester airport to open 27 new shops as part of T2 revamp
The new terminal will have a food market as well as a high-end shopping area called the Avenue, Manchester airport announced on Thursday (4 May).
Aggressive Jet2 passenger given lifetime ban after Turkey flight diverted
The man from Glasgow, who was forced to be restrained on the flight, has since been banned from flying with the carrier for life
‘Business as usual’ insists Scenic following shock exit of MD
Andrea Stafford told TTG the company’s team was focusing on promoting new docu-series Maritime Masters
Emirates and Etihad expand interline agreement to boost UAE options
This summer, customers of each airline will be able to purchase a single ticket to fly into either Dubai or Abu Dhabi
China eases Covid-19 testing rules for all travellers
Those visiting the country must undertake a lateral flow/rapid antigen test – instead of a PCR test – 48 hours before boarding a flight
Hays Travel branch to ‘open’ on Coronation Street
The new branch will appear later this year
Seabourn and Silversea among latest lines to join Expedition network
The group has had more than 250 travel trade sign-ups within the first two weeks of launch
JG commercial lead Matthew Herbert joins Leger Shearings Group
He will head up product areas, taking responsibility for leading the product teams and developing and implementing product strategy across Leger’s two brands
Heathrow strikes during coronation weekend to go ahead
1,400 security officers based at terminal 5 and in campus security will be striking on 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 May and then again on 25, 26, 27 May
Cunard names Tui marketing chief McAlister as president
She will join the Southampton-based line in August after 24 years at Tui