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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

CAA slams ‘unacceptable’ disruption as UK aviation nears pre-Covid levels

Around 224 million people have travelled through UK airports in 2022, the CAA announced on Wednesday (22 March)

KLM to double Asia services this summer

Dutch carrier sets out plans to rebuild Asia network after Covid

Trade-friendly transfer provider expands global reach

Lifts To will now offer transfers in more than 40 countries worldwide

Cunard unveils new exhibition featuring 100 years of photos

The line has partnered with photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney, who has curated a century’s worth of photographs for the new exhibition

Playa Hotels expands agent incentive programme

As part of the extension, extended stays will now be part of the per room, per night rewards

Royal Caribbean offers agents double rewards on all Anthem bookings

The incentive will apply to all bookings made between 22 March and 11 April

InsideAsia adds new budget and family-focused South Korea tours

The operator said its 12-night Korean Wave itinerary offered “strong K-culture credentials”

MSC partners with conservation union to restore coral reefs

The MSC Foundation and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) confirmed their partnership during Monaco Ocean Week

Cook's Club to open new hotel in Majorca later this year

The brand’s second Spanish island hotel boasts two outdoor pools and live DJs

Agents insist Brits undeterred by Lanzarote tourism row

Brits still keen on the Canaries despite a suggestion the island could look to reduce its reliance on the UK market

Six trends the travel trade should look out for this summer

Can the blistering start to 2023 possibly continue and will rising prices push some consumers out of the market?

Cruise Croatia revamps website with dedicated agent portal

The enhancements were driven by a 60% traffic uptick over the past year and include a streamlined quote process and added functionality

Icelandair extends its winter North America network

Icelandair expands its winter 2023/24 range of North American destinations

Tui to place ‘authenticity’ at heart of near-1,000 role recruitment drive

According to Tui executives, colleague-generated content is perceived as more trustworthy by potential applicants.

P&O Cruises named as headline sponsor of Bafta TV Awards

The line will present its own ‘Memorable Moment Award’ at the annual television awards, which will be voted for by members of the viewing public