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Major carrier hauled up on 'misleading' sustainability claims

Etihad rapped for ’exaggerating the environmental benefits’ of flying with the airline, Advertising Standards Authority rules

Comic Russell Kane teams up with Tui for new holiday podcast

Pack Your Bags guests include Olympian Greg Rutherford MBE, historian Bettany Hughes, TV personality Dr Zoe Williams and ex-Special Forces soldier Jason Fox

Back on track: new ways to experience Tokyo as Japan gets back to business

After a prolonged closure, Tokyo has much to shout about, from new hotels to the coolest toilets in the world

COMO prepares to launch latest countryside hotel set within a village square in Burgundy

A famous vineyard is steps from COMO’s latest hotel, set in heritage buildings around a village square in Burgundy, France

Green walls and Michelin-starred chef set to feature at 1Hotel Mayfair

Moss walls and reclaimed timber are among sustainable features at 1Hotel Mayfair overlooking Green Park

Design-led ME Lisbon to open next year with glass facade and rooftop bar

Portugal’s capital will be the next city to gain a Radio Rooftop Bar, as the latest ME by Melia hotel gears up to open in Lisbon

Ex-Man Utd keeper spearheads Travel Counsellors’ athlete recruitment push

Ben Pierce, who joined the homeworking firm four months ago, is a former goalie who started out playing with Manchester United and Everton

Agents to play ‘vital role’ in Princess Cruises’ value focus

Southampton departures have proven particularly popular for the line in 2023, as well as Japan and Australia cruises

Marriott makes luxury safari debut with property in Maasai Mara

Located within Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve the lodge features 20 private tents with terraces overlooking the River Talek

Belmond’s Royal Scotsman launches Dior spa and Tom Kitchin tie-ups

The Dior spa, adventure activities and culinary journeys are new for 2023

Brits’ biggest aircraft dos and don'ts revealed in new poll

Drunkenness was voted as the least acceptable behaviour in the skies

Icelandair to increase long-haul focus off back of new Airbus order

New Airbus A321XLR aircraft will allow the Icelandic flag carrier to expand its long-haul operation and phase out its Boeing 757s

Clever ways you can showcase your knowledge of sustainable travel

Exclusive data shows agents’ confidence discussing sustainable travel with clients is booming. Here’s how advisors can capitalise on their knowledge

Dame Irene Hays appointed High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear

Hays Travel boss told dignitaries she was looking forward to meeting “many of those who give their time for the benefit of others”

Rocco Forte to debut in remodelled resort on Sardinia's coast

A panoramic rooftop bar will be among features of the Rocco Forte at Porto Cervo, Sardinia

My Booking Rewards extends performance awards entry deadline

Agents could win places on luxury fam trips and return flights with JTA Holidays

Rebound in travel spend vastly outstripping other sectors

Spending on travel increased by nearly a quarter year-on-year in March and with agents by nearly a third as consumers continue to prioritise travel over other areas of non-essential spend

Irish Ferries to add new vessel to Irish Sea route

The ship, originally called the Star, was built in 2007 in Finland for Tallink Grupp

Heathrow makes fresh pay offer to Unite union amid 10-day walkout

It comes after the airport claimed services ran ’smoothly’ over the Easter weekend despite industrial action

Barrhead Travel to expand homeworking division in 2023

The firm’s homeworking arm, Brilliant Travel, has already grown by 20% this year

Wizz Air the worst major airline for flight delays, data finds

The Hungarian carrier’s UK departures, according to the BBC, were an average of 46 minutes and six seconds behind schedule last year

Mark Harris to replace Neil Sealy as Exsus trade lead

Harris brings experience from spells with Wendy Wu Tours, Abercrombie & Kent and Thomas Cook to the luxury tailor-made specialist

Why the hidden gem of Grenada is the next big thing in the Caribbean

The spice island is one of the Caribbean’s fastest-rising stars – finally

Q&A: Ground-breaking Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan at 25 - designer John Heah discusses its creation

When it opened in a backpacker’s haunt, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan turned the idea of luxury hotels on its head