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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

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

Fifth of Brits 'regret the holiday they booked', new research claims

According to data published on Tuesday by On the Beach, hotel choice and destination were the main spoilers of fun for Britons when going on holiday.

Blue Lagoon moves into the mountains with new geothermal-powered hotel

Iceland’s iconic Blue Lagoon brand is to open a resort in the country’s central highlands

Luxury operator to boost trade focus with new partnerships team

Unforgettable Travel Group – which owns Cruise Croatia, Unforgettable Travel, Unforgettable Greece and Unforgettable Croatia – will look to work with more luxury agents with a new partnerships team and trade portal

Ryanair returns to Belfast International after two-year hiatus

The $200 million investment will be used to operate 140 weekly flights to UK and European destinations, including Stansted, Barcelona, Milan and Budapest

Agents witness keel laying of Silversea’s Silver Ray

Agents got a sneak preview of Silver Nova at the keel laying of sister ship Silver Ray

Jennifer Hartnett to head up Colletts Collection growth push

Hartnett promoted to head of contracting at Colletts following departure of Neil Robinson

Loganair to expand Heathrow operation with BA slots lease

The Scottish carrier will up its Heathrow schedule from May after securing an additional 30 slots