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The Travel Pride Champion winners 2022
TTG launches new Travel Pride Champions awards for 2023
TTG is once again on the hunt for new Travel Pride Champions, celebrating those working at a junior to middle management level in travel who are working to champion diversity, equity and inclusion.
Passengers have been warned to expect disruption over the festive period (Credit: iStock)
Majority of holidaymakers expecting strike disruption this summer
New polling by Holiday Extras reveals travellers expectations of disruption far outstrips the actual impact of industrial action on their journeys
Penguins outnumber people in Antarctica. Credit: Stefan Dall
APT launches first expedition cruise to Antarctica
APT is offering a single 14-day Antarctica cruise in February 2024 onboard the chartered expedition ship Le Boreal.
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The value-led Danube cruise that feels like an upmarket all-inclusive
Agents joining APT Travelmarvel’s Vega for a trade fam in the heart of Europe discover a modern ship, centuries of history and excellent value for money.
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Top talking points to help you sell Barut Hotels
Discover the latest updates from leading Mediterranean hotel group Barut Hotels, as it showcases an innovative villa concept, while continuing to invest in sustainability.
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Sandals launches new Amazon voucher trade incentive
UK agents will be eligible if they make a new booking to the Sandals Dunn’s River resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
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Tip of the iceberg: experiencing Antarctica on a Silversea cruise
Visiting the White Continent is no longer solely the preserve of the hardy explorer
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Just You reveals 2023 festive holidays collection
Destinations include Prague, Rome, Edinburgh and Lisbon
The Acropolis is just one of the Greek capital's iconic attractions
New Bristol-Athens route to offer Cairo, Tel Aviv and Beirut links
West Country airport hails impact of first-ever service to Greece’s capital
Abta: 'The mood music is changing in Westminster when it comes to travel'
Travel encouraged to complete new 'state of industry' survey
The findings from the survey will provide information which will be used to support the Future Travel Coalition’s ongoing lobbying activity
There were reports of six-hour delays at Dover (Credit: iStock)
Coach passengers bear brunt of 'chaotic' pre-Easter weekend at Dover
According to reports in the national press, some travellers faced waits of up to 17 hours with the situation not clearing until 12.30am on Monday (3 April)
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Manchester becomes first UK city to introduce per night 'tourist tax'
Levy will be used to help to run large events, conferences, festivals, marketing campaigns and for street cleanliness, according to Manchester City Council
The Peace Bridge in Derry~Londonderry (Credit: Visit Derry / Chris Hill)
Govt pledges further £2.2m to secure Derry-London air route
The Department for Transport will continue to subsidise the route alongside the Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland
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Greece joins TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes initiative
The Greek National Tourism Organisation has been announced as the destination partner for TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes
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Classic Collection to launch concierge and WhatsApp services
The operator will also offer private transfers and meet and greet services for all clients
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Celebrity reveals spring offers after £125,000 wave giveaway
Celebrity Cruises has completed its largest ever wave campaign
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
'Lack of clarity': Abta questions CAA's rationale for Atol reform
Association highlights lack of alignment between government departments in wide-ranging response to CAA’s latest call for evidence on its proposals for Atol reform
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Virgin Atlantic expands India codeshare with 18 new destinations
The UK carrier announced on Friday (31 March) the partnership will offer customers “even more choice when travelling to India”
The new ‘frictionless’ French ski resort families will love
The new ‘frictionless’ French ski resort families will love
Madeleine Barber was one of the first to stay at Club Med Tignes when it opened its doors last December and, as a first-time skier, she was completely sold on the experience
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Touromo chief hails 'phenomenal' agent response to new brand
Head of leisure Helen Smyth tells TTG about Touromo’s efforts to court agents, and why its higher quality coach touring proposition has been a success
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The highs and lows of a luxury ski trip to Val d’Isere
France’s iconic ski resort offers plenty of off-piste pampering but challenges also wait on the slopes
In its ruling, the court said the passenger should be refunded with interest
Ryanair announces nine new UK domestic routes as govt slashes APD
Budget carrier uses milestone to reiterate call on government to axe Air Passenger Duty altogether to ‘promote tourism’ and ‘support job growth and much needed connectivity’
Heathrow's boss has called for the UK government to support sustainable aviation fuel production
Domestic rail travel to cost a third more than flights, Which? finds
It comes as cuts to air passenger duty (APD) are set to encourage new and cheaper domestic flights from 1 April
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Kirker ramps up trade focus after agency sales team expansion
The operator is targeting a 15% rise in trade bookings versus 2019 levels by the end of the year