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Carnival president: 'Agents critical to record first quarter of 2023'

Speaking during a business update on Monday (27 March) following the company’s Q1 financial results covering the three months to 28 February, Josh Weinstein said the organisation has capitalised on pent-up demand for cruise through enhanced advertising efforts in North America, Europe and the UK.

"This has been helped by our agent partners, who remain a critical part of our new-to-cruise business," he added.

Riviera extends transfer service across all 1,300 tours

The service was launched last month and only applied to river cruises and UK tours

'Phenomenal' wave period drives Carnival Corp to 'record-breaking' quarter

The company’s booked position for the remainder of 2023 is at higher ticket prices in constant currency compared with 2019

Advantage chief: 'We need to change the narrative around outbound travel'

Julia Lo Bue-Said told TTG how she planned to use her new government advisory role to achieve long-term change for the sector

Easyjet expands Twilight bag drop service to Edinburgh

The Twilight bag drop service is already active across a few UK and EU airports, including Bristol, Manchester and Berlin

Air India to expand UK presence with new Gatwick services

Nearly 500 jobs are likely to be created in the UK as a result of the additional routes

Could new govt review mean late-night flights from London airports?

The six-week consultation will seek evidence from businesses and communities to see if the negative impact of night flying outweighs the positive

The tech disruptors helping rebuild Africa's tourism industry

While the world was shut down during the Covid pandemic, Africa’s travel industry was busy working on new projects.

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Industry warned proposed Atol reforms will up costs 'for every holder'

The Association of Atol Companies (AAC) said proposed changes to the Atol scheme will ’fundamentally alter’ the ability of some holders to continue trading

Advantage boss named 'primary voice for outbound' on govt council

Julia Lo Bue-Said is seeking to reinforce the "value and importance” of outbound travel to the UK economy

Celebrity Cruises to offer agent champions exclusive fam trip places

Applications close Friday (31 March) and shortlisted champions will be contacted to take part in interviews from 11-14 April

British Airways expands Caribbean network with new Aruba route

Flag carrier launches first direct London-Aruba service

Hundreds of Lufthansa flights grounded owing to national strike

Mass walkout by transport workers on Monday (27 March) poised to impact flights at Germany’s major air hubs

Gatwick passengers beset by delays at check-in at the weekend

Airport said a technical issue affected self-service bag drop machines

Emirates UK chief 'not expecting any major issues this summer'

Divisional vice-president Richard Jewsbury talks to TTG about this summer, the airline’s expansions and why it doesn’t fear market competition

Scottish agents hail return of Emirates' A380 service to Glasgow

’Bringing it back to Glasgow for the season just proves Emirates’ commitment to the industry,’ one agent told TTG

Birmingham and Glasgow to gain new Italy routes this summer

Ryanair announces seasonal flights to Pisa

Carnival crew come to aid of three seafarers stranded at sea

Carnival Valor responded to a US Coast Guard call in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday

Agent secures largest booking in Citalia's 90-year history

Paul Joyce, of Burnley-based Brulea Travel, secured the record-breaking sale worth £57,000

Barrhead to expand cruise training initiative amid soaring demand

Speaking to TTG, president Jacqueline Dobson said the Scottish agency group has seen a record-breaking start to the year for cruise business

CAA extends Atol reform call for evidence deadline

Industry given an extra week to make its voice heard on plans to shake up Atol

American Cruise Lines begins construction of fourth coastal ship

The first three ships in the series, American Eagle, American Glory and American Liberty, are scheduled to begin sailing in the next twelve months

Delta to restore non-stop Heathrow-Los Angeles service

Route to take off again after an eight-year hiatus on Sunday (26 March)