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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

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

Top tips for selling the ritzy Palm Beaches in Florida

Glitz and glamour is the name of the game in this part of the Sunshine State, with eclectic art collections, extravagant hotels and fine dining all on hand.

Travel Counsellors claims 14th consecutive record sales month

The homeworking giant reached more than £90 million worth of business in March

Cape Verde specialist announces three new regional flight options

Operator expands programme with Glasgow, East Midlands and Newcastle flights, starting this winter

Princess offers rare chance to catch solar eclipse

Princess Cruises is altering an itinerary to offer guests onboard Emerald Princess a chance to view the last major total solar eclipse from North America until 2044

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo to stand down as Celebrity Cruises chief

Lutoff-Perlo will leave her role next month and transition into a new position within Royal Caribbean Group

Aer Lingus returning to Liverpool for first time since 2016

Operated by the carrier’s regional franchise Emerald Airlines, new flights to Dublin will commence on 27 April

Union warns Heathrow risks haemorrhaging security staff due to poor pay

Commenting on the survey, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said people “have had enough” of long shifts and poor pay

Homeworking brand revamps commission amid search for new recruits

Independent Travel Experts on the search for more homeworkers with new incentives, confident the homeworking sector has significant room yet to grow