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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

Andrews promoted to MD as cruise.co.uk eyes 'next phase of growth'

Andrews, who joined the company in 2000, has worked across sales, product and commercial during his career and was named deputy MD in 2019

Ritz-Carlton debuts its 80-storey Melbourne hotel

An in-room sauna and private pantry are perks of the largest suite at the new Ritz Carlton, Melbourne.

New Crystal Cruises owner offers credit to those impacted by collapse

Crystal Cruises suspended all operations in late January 2022 after the German shipbuilding subsidiary of parent company Genting Hong Kong fell into insolvency.

Constant Travel to renew focus on homeworking division with new hire

Mary Mulkeen brings retail and tour operating experience from Thomas Cook, Tui and Austravel to new general manager role with Constant’s Personal Holiday Advisors

Seadream hosts five agents on Guernsey nature walk

The brand’s UK sales director, Natalie Read, took agents on a one-hour walk followed by a pub lunch, where the group discussed business, industry issues and SeaDream’s product.

Nicki Harrison of Travel Counsellors pitched the idea to her local networking group. She said: "These sessions will add to the already diverse range of breakfast, dinner and drinks events that the group hosts and may even entice more new members to join."

Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire UK's choice for next cruise ship godmother

The public nominated actress Olivia Coleman next, with 18% of the vote, while singer Adele took 12%