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'Non-drinkers aren't a minority – travel's attitude towards alcohol must change'

’More often than not, the travel industry isn’t inclusive to those who either choose not to drink or are medically not able to,’ writes TravelTime World director Ashley Quint for TTG

Caribbean arrivals near pre-pandemic levels despite Europe lag

New research revealed international arrivals to the destination for the first two months in 2023 were behind by only 1% compared with the same period in 2019

Jet2holidays launches package holidays to the south of France

Four destinations in the south of France are on sale now – Menton, Antibes, Saint Raphael and Villefranche sur Mer

Jet2holidays to return to Turkey for ninth trade conference

Up to 350 of the operator’s top performing agency partners will be hosted

Luxury Travel Designer of the Year on his hotel childhood, supplier relations and influencer-led tours

From a South African childhood to award-winning London agency, Cartology Travel’s Justin Huxter charts his progress

Sustainability

TTG Media’s purpose is to champion a Smarter, Better, Fairer travel industry, and we feel passionately that travel and tourism - done right - can be a powerful force for good

Dover to stagger coach departures to avoid Easter queue nightmare

’All Port of Dover stakeholders are acutely aware that last weekend was a horrible situation for many travellers,’ said a port spokesperson

Neil Sealy named UK MD of 'ambitious' Spanish tour operator

Neil Sealy has joined Barcelona-based Exoticca after five years leading trade sales with Exsus

Jet2holidays trade lead Alan Cross promoted to new director role

Cross to take on new trade-focused director role at airline and operator

Coach sector pleads with Dover to spare passengers further ‘unacceptable’ delays

The Confederation of Passenger Transport has called on Dover to implement a “three-point plan” to spare coach passengers day-long queues

Japan confirms date for removal of final Covid requirement

Japan will end all Covid traveller restrictions next month, making it one of the last nations to allow free movement again

Virgin Voyages: ‘We welcome Resilient Lady next month!’

Ahoy First Mates, SJ again here! I hope you’re all enjoying the step into spring after an incredible Wave season.

‘Ignore the negative headlines – this country is well worth visiting’

Intriguing nuclear bunkers, good weather and cheap coffee in buzzy cafes – this Balkan country should certainly not be written off

SPAA power couple finally tie the knot after whirlwind ship wedding

Joanne Dooey and Jimmy Martin got married on Monday (3 April) onboard Silver Dawn - just 48 hours after deciding to tie the knot

The race to the top? Why margins are really set to matter this summer

Travel experts assess whether summer 2023’s momentum can continue in the face of rising prices and cost of living worries

Global air passenger traffic back to 85% of pre-Covid levels

’The gap is narrowing every month,’ said Iata director general Willie Walsh

10 new experiences and properties to help you sell Sri Lanka

Discover 10 ways to tempt luxury travellers to the compact paradise of Sri Lanka, from newly-opened hiking routes to dazzling properties

Airport calls for calm ahead of busiest Easter since 2019

Liverpool John Lennon airport expecting passenger numbers to be more than 40% higher over the bank holiday weekend than they were a year ago

Eurotunnel reports uptick in coach enquiries following Dover ferry delays

It comes after ferry firms entered talks with port authorities after a critical incident was declared when travellers faced queues of up to 17-hours

Expedia calls on ChatGPT to help customers plan their trips

The online travel agency (OTA) is integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning across its platform

Heathrow reclaims spot in world's top 10 busiest airports

The airport improved its ranking from the 54th position as borders reopened in March 2022 after two years of closures

Risk of cross-Channel delays over Easter 'high', FCDO warns

It comes after some passengers faced delays of up to 17 hours over the weekend at the Port of Dover

Skyscraper-top Bulgari Hotel Tokyo becomes the group’s eighth property

Views from 40 floors up and Italian-meets-Japanese decor grace the new Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, the collection’s eighth hotel worldwide.

Leave clients shaken and stirred with Black Tomato’s Bond tours

Stunt training, behind-the-scenes exclusives and 007 crew and actor meets feature in Black Tomato’s new Bond tours, in collaboration with EON Productions.