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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

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

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

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

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

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’

‘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

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

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

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

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?

SPAA: ‘Critical’ new first minister maintains links with Scottish travel

The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) welcomed a meeting with Yousaf and his new cabinet, once appointed, to discuss the biggest challenges facing industries in the country

EasyJet launches new twice-weekly Tunisia service

The new Enfidha flights got under way earlier this week

Home Office considering housing asylum seekers on cruise ships

According to reports, ministers are looking are disused vessels including one ship from Indonesia

Tui to expand Turkey and Croatia programmes through Rixos deal

The agreement with Rixos Hotel Group includes exclusivity in 10 resorts across the two countries over the next three years

Judicial review of govt’s Jet Zero strategy to progress to court hearing

The legal challenge was initially brought by climate charity Possible and local campaigners from the Group for Action on Leeds Bradford Airport (GALBA).

Inspire to host 2023 conference at children's charity retreat

The group will ask delegates to give a minimum donation to Reuben’s Retreat rather than pay a fee to attend

Pure Luxury publishes first-ever dedicated beaches brochure

The trade-only operator will promote the new offering to agents with a six-week campaign

Consumers placing more emphasis on sustainable travel, operator finds

The finding comes after tailor-made tour operator Audley Travel conducted research into how people view sustainability in terms of their travel plans

Celebrity Cruises’ fifth Edge-class ship to use new flex fuel engine

Royal Caribbean Group’s new ship will be at the forefront of alternative fuel use

Customers undeterred by Border Force strikes, Advantage reports

Chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said said the walkouts over the May bank holiday were ‘disappointing’

Mexico mansion becomes Set Collection’s first Americas member

The Set Collection’s newest member is owned by a Hollywood producer and features a Picasso and 20-seat private cinema among its luxuries.

andBeyond executive chairman Joss Kent joins Pelorus board

andBeyond’s Kent to help develop Pelorus’ global travel businesses, contributing his knowledge of conservation and logistics.

Croatia specialist unveils 2024 small-ship programme

There are 144 guaranteed seven-night departures on offer