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‘ChatGPT can't yet rival a good agent, but offers a glimpse into the future’
‘Travel is an obvious sector for innovative disruption,’ says Experience Travel Group MD Sam Clark
A new levy on airlines is one of the suggestions from the Committee on Climate Change
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
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
Aman Residences Tokyo and-Janu, part of the Toranomon Azabudai development
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Belmond’s Royal Scotsman launches Dior spa and Tom Kitchin tie-ups
The Dior spa, adventure activities and culinary journeys are new for 2023
135 Brits are due to arrive this evening (11 March). (Credit: Suhyeon Choi/Unsplash)
Brits’ biggest aircraft dos and don'ts revealed in new poll
Drunkenness was voted as the least acceptable behaviour in the skies
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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
The Intrepid Foundation supports Maasai people in the village of Tepesua in Kenya
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
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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”
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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
My Booking Rewards extends performance awards entry deadline
Agents could win places on luxury fam trips and return flights with JTA Holidays
Bell said the government "needs to step in now" to protect "viable businesses and jobs across the sector"
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
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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
Covid is likely to accelerate consolidation in travel (Credit: Nick Fewings / Unsplash)
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
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Barrhead Travel to expand homeworking division in 2023
The firm’s homeworking arm, Brilliant Travel, has already grown by 20% this year
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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
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
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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