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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
The virus has spread to more than 15 countries (Credit: Chuttersnap / Unsplash)
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
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Hays Travel branch to ‘open’ on Coronation Street
The new branch will appear later this year
Penguins outnumber people in Antarctica. Credit: Stefan Dall
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
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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
2.8 million people travelled through Heathrow in February
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
Tui marketing chief McAlister set to depart after 24 years
Cunard names Tui marketing chief McAlister as president
She will join the Southampton-based line in August after 24 years at Tui
Shearings adds eight new tours to premium collection
Leger Shearings' May agent incentive to give away £4,000
The escorted coach tours specialist’s May Madness campaign will run until 31 May
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Indie agency Travel Matters celebrates achieving B Corp status
The Clapham-based agency announced on Wednesday (3 May) it has earned a score of 93.5 – significantly higher than the median of other businesses
Virgin Voyages: ‘Resilient Lady takes to the Mediterranean’
Virgin Voyages: ‘Resilient Lady takes to the Mediterranean’

Hello, First Mates! It’s a big month for us here at Virgin Voyages, as we finally say “Ahoy” to our newest Lady Ship, Resilient Lady. She will be setting sail from her home port of Piraeus (Athens) on a choice of two seven-night round-trip voyages from 15 May. 

Byway working to be ‘an example of good, sustainable business’
Byway working to be ‘an example of good, sustainable business’
Founder Cat Jones said the specialist operator’s aim was to make flight-free travel mainstream
Hays Travel’s Emma Barsdell (front right) is among the new ambassadors, and is pictured on G Touring’s fam trip to Vietnam last year
Ambassadors Assemble! Revealing TTG's Sustainable Travel Ambassadors
Meet TTG’s trainee Sustainable Travel Ambassadors for 2023!
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Royal reveals more family-focused experiences onboard Icon
It comes after the Family Travel Association found 85% of parents are likely to travel with their kids and 47% with their extended family and friends in 2023
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Unite warns of summer travel chaos as it ballots members at Edinburgh
The Unite union announced on Wednesday (3 May) that 275 of its members working at Edinburgh airport are set to be balloted on strike action later this month
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Audley Travel unveils 2024 ‘A-list’ agent reward scheme
The operator has also announced the qualifiers for its inaugural loyalty scheme for high-performing agencies
Celebrity Cruises’ fifth Edge-class ship to use new flex fuel engine
Celebrity Cruises launches new ‘Book and Win’ trade prize campaign

The first 25 agents to make 10 or more Celebrity bookings sailing to Europe in 2023 will win their own luxury holiday at sea.

Agents will need to make and claim their bookings on Celebrity Rewards between 3-31 May 2023 for their chance to win.

The prize can also be gifted to a colleague, friend or family member should the agent not be able to travel on the dates given for the prize.

Celebrity has seven ships sailing in Europe this year to a range of destinations including the Mediterranean and northern Europe.

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Advantage returns to profit following ‘strong’ 2021/2022
Chair Steven Esom said the group remains ‘enormously grateful’ for the ‘support and continued commitment’ of its members
Norse Atlantic adds low-cost Caribbean flights from Gatwick
Norse Atlantic adds low-cost Caribbean flights from Gatwick
Services from to Barbados, Kingston and Montego Bay will launch from late October
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American Affair reveals new agent-facing website
The new website is designed to help the brand’s travel agent partners sell holidays across the US
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Cunard offers agents chance to join Queen Anne's first sailing
The ship’s inaugural voyage will sail from Southampton on 3 May 2024 and call at La Coruna and Lisbon
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Lionel Messi suspended by PSG for two-week Saudi Tourism trip
The Argentine footballer, who plays for French team PSG, reportedly travelled to the destination without his club’s permission
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Princess Cruises unveils Love Boat-inspired marketing campaign
The rebrand focuses on the theme of love made famous by the Love Boat TV series that made the cruise line a ‘household name’ around the world
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Celestyal adds Hulett and Klitsch to global commercial team
Tobias Klitsch has been named vice-president of global market development and Beth Hulett has been appointed global market development manager
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Three hotels that will wow art lovers
TTG’s Madeleine Barber explores the top selling points for three hotels in Vienna perfect for lovers of art, design and culture