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Tui seeks extra €1.8 billion to finish paying off Covid state aid

European travel giant’s supervisory board approves near-€2 billion new capital increase

The massive tech developments poised to shake up travel in 2023

Experts gathered in London this week to assess the year’s key technology issues at the 2023 TTI Travel Tech Summit

The US city British travellers are flocking to post-pandemic

According to recent data, travellers are spending more money and time in this destination

JetBlue ready to go double-daily at Heathrow airport

US carrier will switch one of its two daily Gatwick-JFK services to Heathrow

Newmarket to help agents capitalise on European touring demand

Bookings for the specialist operator’s short haul departures in 2023 are up by 66% on the same period in 2022

Attraction World Group appoints new major projects lead

Aurelia Segalat will join the company as implementation manager

Eastern Airways partners with Air France to launch three new Paris routes

The regional carrier will commence the new services in April

Ireland's first direct Tel Aviv flight takes off

Israeli carrier El Al launched the new flight on Thursday (23 March)

‘You have to be honest, honourable and true to your word’ – award-winning Roy Collett on a life in travel

This year’s Contribution to Luxury Travel recipient Roy Collett, founder of Colletts Travel, reflects on his 50-plus years in travel

Attraction World launches search for business growth manager

Newly-created role at the ticketing specialist will focus primarily on building relationships with homeworkers

Hospitality missing out on digital payments, tech boss warns

By adopting integrated payment services, businesses could streamline processes and improve customer experience

MSC Euribia to host new Ed Sheeran show

Seven new shows will be available in the upcoming vessel’s Delphi Theatre

How travel should up its TikTok game to attract young consumers

Gen Zs – which make up 60% of users on TikTok – rely on the app when planning their getaways, according to a recent travel tech summit

Why new flights and value-for-money appeal make South Africa a must-do right now

There’s never been a better time to enjoy the natural beauty, great wines and outstanding service on offer in South Africa

American Airlines ramps up in Ireland this summer

American Airlines reinstates seasonal services at Dublin as part of 14% capacity uplift in Europe

Small firms face same risk from hackers as bigger counterparts, travel warned

Companies have been advised to continuously improve their security credentials as hackers become more sophisticated

Celestyal reveals packaging platform and launch date of new ship

Celestyal’s new ship Journey will initially offer Idyllic Aegean cruises when it launches in September

ITAA begins new CEO search as Pat Dawson set to retire

Dawson, who has spent 13 years in the role during a near-50-year travel career, will stand down from the ITAA at the end of April

'AI will have a huge impact on travel', predicts tech boss

Travel Ledger founder Roberto Da Re said operators and online travel agents (OTA) will be able to utilise artificial intelligence to improve the customer experience

The surprisingly affordable premium safari experience in Africa

A Norwegian Cruise Line voyage around the coast of South Africa blends safari thrills with cruise ship comforts.

How to visit Haida Gwaii, seen on Race Across The World

Canada’s indigenous Haida people want to share their story with visitors to the mystical Haida Gwaii islands

Dublin airport denies drop-off and pick-up charge claims

The announcement comes despite the airport being given permission to introduce tolled drop-off and pick-up points

TTG Top 50 champion eyes more agencies ahead of new branch opening

ArrangeMY Escape boss Jennifer Lynch has revealed plans to open up to eight stores following the launch of its second branch in Malvern

Jules Verne sees uptick in solo travellers in 2023

Currently 37% of the operator’s customers are travelling solo