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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
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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
Jet2holidays trade lead Alan Cross promoted to new director role
Cross to take on new trade-focused director role at airline and operator
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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
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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
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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’
‘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
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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
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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
Passengers demand more e-gates and a zero-tolerance approach to in-flight disruption
Global air passenger traffic back to 85% of pre-Covid levels
’The gap is narrowing every month,’ said Iata director general Willie Walsh
The newly renovated Malinga Kanda villa from Eden Villas, near Galle
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
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's new restrictions follow an announcement by the French government
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
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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
The deal is worth 18% to SAS Connect cabin crew at Heathrow (pictured)
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
Port of Dover
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
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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.
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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.
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'I didn’t know the industry was unstable!' winning musician-turned-agent talks pandemic risk-taking
From pianist to £1 million travel turnover during a pandemic. How Ross Johnson’s award-wining new agency Travlux is hitting the high notes
Disney Cruise Line reveals UK deployment for summer 2026
Disney reveals competition to earn a place on biggest-ever cruise fam
Disney Cruise Line is offering agents in the UK and Ireland a chance to earn a place onboard its largest-ever fam trip taking place later this year
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Virgin Atlantic renews distribution agreement with Sabre
The airline’s chief commercial officer, Juha Jarviven, said on Tuesday (4 April) the deal will help Virgin Atlantic “optimise” its approach to product distribution
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Clia bolsters trade support with new website enhancements
A range of new training opportunities, sales tools and information resources are now available online
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Elegant expands Private Travel Designers homeworking team
Danielle Walker joins Elegant having worked in travel for more than 25 years including roles for operators including Carrier and Lusso
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Royal Caribbean invites agents to biggest training event ever in May
More than 400 agents from across Europe will embark on a four-night cruise between Barcelona and Rome in early May, Royal Caribbean said on Tuesday (4 April)