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Last-ditch talks under way to avert Easter strike action at Heathrow
More than 1,400 members of security personnel at Heathrow Terminal 5 are due to walk out for 10 days in the lead-up to Easter and during the holiday period, starting on Friday (31 March)
The no-sail order has been extended to 31 October (Credit: Sandra Seitamaa / Unsplash)
Occupancy under pressure as cruise supply ‘likely to outpace demand’
Cruise operating capacity is on track to exceed its 2019 level by 16% in 2024, according to new data
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Caribbean tourism veteran hails agents as he calls time on 40-year career
After four decades of service to the Jamaican tourism industry, deputy director of the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Donnie Dawson has announced his retirement
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Jet2 launches new Athens and Rome routes and city breaks
The inaugural flights departed Stansted on Thursday (30 March)
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Planeterra launches fund to support responsible tourism initiatives
The grant programme fosters entrepreneurship and innovation for community tourism enterprises worldwide
'We’re getting to the point where we’re trading OK,' said Polka Dot's Mark Johnson (Credit: iStock)
Canary Islands hop above mainland Spain as top Easter holiday destination
According to new data, Turkey dropped out of the top 10 rankings for the first time in three years
Experience Travel Group's Sam Clark said B Corp status was about 'much more' than sustainability
Experience Travel Group merges with Holiday Architects to create new group
The specialist operators will come together under the ownership of a new umbrella company
Govt pledges further £165 million for sustainable fuels sector
Govt pledges further £165 million for sustainable fuels sector
Second round of funding for the Advanced Fuels Fund confirmed, along with a second consultation on mandating 10% SAF in the UK aviation fuel mix by 2030
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MSC Cruises puts inaugural World America itineraries on sale
The vessel will offer sailings from Miami to the Caribbean from April 2025
Aito executive director Martyn Sumners has pledged the association's support
Customers confident finances will be unaffected in 2023, Aito reports
The majority of customers are also prepared to pay more for a better holiday experience, Aito executive director Martyn Sumners reported
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France protests could spill into Easter weekend, FCDO warns
The next round of strike action over pension reforms in the country is set to take place on Thursday 6 April and could continue for ‘several days’
Aito to host 2023 conference in Thessaloniki
Aito to host 2023 conference in Thessaloniki
Annual get-together to be held in Greece’s second city
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Disney Cruise Line confirms plans for first Asia homeport
Line to station new ship in Singapore for five-year period
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Rentyl Resorts launches first-ever fam incentive for agents
Agents will have the chance to win a three-night stay at one of Rentyl Resorts’ properties in Orlando
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Govt ready to put money behind sustainable fuel push
Financial Times reports Department for Transport poised to endorse new report arguing for fresh SAF subsidies, but is yet to have the cash signed off by the Treasury
The Sylvia Earle will carry an average of 132 passengers per voyage (Credit: Aurora Expeditions)
AE Expeditions puts 2024/25 Antarctica programme on sale
A 14-night Antarctic Explorer featuring Chilean fjords sailing onboard Sylvia Earle comes in at US$16,315pp
The Homeworker: 'Change is good – don't try to swim against it'
Brits willing to put nearly all spending on hold to preserve their holidays
New figures from Post Office Travel Money reveal 52% of people consider holidays abroad among their most important priorities after food and bills
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Survey: how much progress has travel really made on mental health?
TTG has launched a new anonymous survey exploring if things have really improved since the pandemic
Florida specialist Ocean Holidays plots fresh course after 20 years
Florida specialist Ocean Holidays plots fresh course after 20 years
Operator marks 20th anniversary with a brand refresh and a pledge to renew its focus on incentivising agents, including through more fams
BA Euroflyer chief: ‘There's something about BA's service people will pay extra for’
BA Euroflyer chief: ‘There's something about BA's service people will pay extra for’
‘It’s absolutely crucial we take the best bits of BA while bringing the energy and dynamism of a small company,’ BA Euroflyer chief Tom Stoddart tells TTG
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Fiji Airways courts UK with resumption of Hong Kong and Tokyo flights
New connections will make it easier and cheaper for UK travellers to reach the islands, Tourism Fiji chief executive Brent Hill said
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Scenic’s Ryan Readman joins Ambassador trade team as line boosts agent support
The line has also announced a series of new hires and internal promotions in trade team and contact centre
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APT expands expedition programme with Antarctica cruise
The cruise will depart on 3 February 2024, with calls in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia – the capital of Argentina’s Tierra del Fuego region
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The Big Question: Is it time to reform the Atol scheme?
Atol has long been a cornerstone of how travel does business – but has the pandemic both highlighted its strengths and exposed its flaws?