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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)
Palladium appoints Simon McDermott as business development executive
Palladium appoints Simon McDermott as business development executive
He has previous on the road experience with Hurtigruten, Ama Waterways, Heritage and Veranda Resorts, A Rosa River Cruises and most recently JTA Travel
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London City becomes first major UK airport to scrap 100ml rule
The Newham hub was nevertheless pipped to the post by Teesside regional airport, which deployed the new CT technology in mid-March
Virgin Voyages will launch its second ship Valiant Lady from the UK in March
Virgin Voyages passenger dies after falling from balcony
The woman died after falling onto another passenger onboard Valiant Lady, the line has confirmed
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Loveholidays on track to double pre-pandemic business in 2023
The online travel agent (OTA) has increased its Atol licence to carry 2,448,261 passengers in 2023
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Coach operators call on govt to end Brexit border chaos at Dover
Confederation of Passenger Transport’s urges Westminster to act after government admits the weekend’s travel chaos was partly due to new checks necessitated by Brexit
Club Med's new Val D'Isere property
Club Med reaps fruits of post-pandemic bounceback
Club Med issues upbeat 2022 financial results following global pick-up in business
'Saga's bosses have been at pains to challenge perceptions of what Saga stands for' (Credit: Saga Cruises)
Saga Group's river and ocean brands poised to return to profit
The Group reported an underlying profit before tax of £21.5m, within the guided range of £20m to £30m
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Jet2holidays to host five agent fam trips in April and May
The operator will host two fams in April and three in May
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Liverpool and Newcastle Tui stores undergo 'child-inspired' rebrands
It comes after the company found more than half of parents (53%) admit their kids come up with more ideas when it comes to planning a holiday
Latin Routes reports 'unprecedented demand' for Costa Rica
Audley Travel making 'strong progress' on sustainability targets
The company met 33 out of its 36 yearly targets set last year, with the remaining three forming the focus of its 2023 goals
Portugal is experiencing poor weather
Travellers warned of Portugal border delays over Easter
Portuguese immigration officer will take strike action between 6-10 April
Loveholidays chief: 'Investing during Covid allowed us to get out the gates faster'
Loveholidays chief: 'Investing during Covid allowed us to get out the gates faster'
Donat Retif talks new markets, new long-haul and city break products, and new ambitions post-Covid
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Mandarin Oriental makes Greece debut at Costa Navarino
Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino becomes the fourth five-star hotel located at the destination
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Spain's first JW Marriott opens in an old perfumery
Most suites have terraces at JW Marriott’s first Spanish hotel, located in a former perfumery
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New kids' eco-activities at Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Water experiments and lab research into microplastics are among new environmental activities for youngsters at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands