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Tourism sector one of the UK's ‘strongest performing’ industries
Strong activity in the sector follows a recent surge in holiday bookings, Lloyds Bank reported
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Cyprus hotelier Thanos expands into Greece
A new boutique brand has been created as Cyprus’s family-owned Thanos Hotels & Resorts opens its first property in Greece
Tui raises further €1.8 billion to repay Covid state aid
Tui raises further €1.8 billion to repay Covid state aid
European travel giant to use proceeds of latest capital raise to repay another swathe of government financial support provided during the pandemic
Agents propel Explore Worldwide towards promising financial year
Agents propel Explore Worldwide towards promising financial year
Explore Worldwide has already outsold 2018/19 half-way through its current financial year
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‘Think big, but stay grounded,’ Karren Brady advises travel businesses
The West Ham vice-chair addressed delegates at the Barclays Travel Forum on Tuesday (18 April), telling good businesses were those that prioritised flexibility and diversity
New 'rail and sail' river cruise itineraries
Railbookers launches new iconic rail journeys of Europe tour
The new itinerary features the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, as well as Switzerland’s Bernina Express, Glacier Express and Golden Pass lines
'There are several issues that travel firms must yet be mindful of to survive Covid-19'
CAA urged to use Atol reform to deliver ‘positive change’
Both Abta and Advantage chiefs told the Barclays Travel Forum that Atol reform needed a “proportionate” approach
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Sri Lanka digitises immigration and entry process
Sri Lanka has dispensed with immigration cards in favour of electronic version
C&M urges firms to make D&I central to their recruitment efforts
Travel staff ‘disengaged’ and ‘frustrated’ by sector's record on diversity and inclusion
Travel staff are less likely to think equality and inclusion should form “a core priority” for their businesses according to new research
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Regenerative Travel launches agent membership programme
Competitive commission, webinars, and an engaged community forum are among perks for ‘values-aligned’ agents joining the new scheme
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New wing suites for famous Amsterdam hotel
’Celebrated creatives’ will add an entirely new collection of suites to the grand dame Hotel De L’Europe’s adjacent ‘t Huys wing this year.
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Top tips for a design-focused break in Copenhagen
The Danish capital offers everything you need for a stylish spring break
Air Malta is the first of Classic Package Holidays' new partner carriers
Air Malta to be replaced ‘by the end of the year’
Replacement for Air Malta has been agreed, the airline’s chairman confirms
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How to spend a perfect day in Kinsale, foodie capital of Ireland
Ireland’s top destination for food lovers, Kinsale is a historic trading port with a maze of colourful lanes to wander.
5. Think opportunities, rather than barriers, when selling cruise
‘The UK will likely face flat growth but shouldn’t enter a recession’
The Barclays Travel Forum heard that while consumers feel they have less money, it’s not stopping them from spending on large purchases
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Crystal’s 2024 World Cruise now on sale
Shipboard credit of $1,500 and an air credit of $1,000 per person are among perks for clients booking Crystal’s 2024 word cruise.
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Inghams to refocus summer programme on walking as part of branding shake-up
The specialist tour operator announced on Tuesday (18 April) it will drop its summer offering in favour of walking tours to attract a more diverse and younger clientele
EasyJet holidays ‘to grow beyond expectations’ this summer
EasyJet holidays ‘to grow beyond expectations’ this summer
Carrier’s in-house operator ‘benefiting from strong UK demand’
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Air France and Airbus cleared over fatal 2009 crash
A French court acquitted the airline and aircraft manufacturer of charges of involuntary manslaughter over a crash which killed 228 people
EasyJet puts nine new UK routes on sale for summer 2023
EasyJet on course to ‘significantly’ reduce pre-tax winter loss
Budget carrier also hopeful of exceeding £260 million profit forecast for its 2022/23 full-year
Tauck has designed its new river ship Andorinha for sailing along the Douro
Tauck adds new European river cruises to 2024 programme
Six new itineraries have been added to the brand’s collection for next year – the most new river cruises the company has ever added to its portfolio in a single year
Loganair to restart Donegal-Glasgow service this summer
Loganair to switch Derry and Dundee routes to Heathrow next month
Scottish carrier’s public service obligation air routes set to operate to Heathrow in future
TTG Media launches new PR uploader tool for the trade
TTG Media launches new PR uploader tool for the trade
The new functionality will give agents even more ways to stay up-to-date with the latest updates from across the trade
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New IHG hotels lined up for Nepal and Rome
IHG Hotels & Resorts inks partnership with Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Group to manage four new Nepal hotels and opens two hotels in Rome this spring.