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'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
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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.
Haida Gwaii is an archipelago of 150 rocky, densely forested islands in British Columbia
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 
Ireland's government has announced a list of 15 quarantine-exempted countries
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
Solo cruising is a great way for single travellers to meet new people
Jules Verne sees uptick in solo travellers in 2023
Currently 37% of the operator’s customers are travelling solo
UK flight departures still down on pre-pandemic levels
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)
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KLM to double Asia services this summer
Dutch carrier sets out plans to rebuild Asia network after Covid
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Trade-friendly transfer provider expands global reach
Lifts To will now offer transfers in more than 40 countries worldwide
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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
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Playa Hotels expands agent incentive programme
As part of the extension, extended stays will now be part of the per room, per night rewards
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Royal Caribbean offers agents double rewards on all Anthem bookings
The incentive will apply to all bookings made between 22 March and 11 April
South Korea will ease its Covid entry rules from Saturday 3 September (Credit: Daniel Bernard / Unsplash)
InsideAsia adds new budget and family-focused South Korea tours
The operator said its 12-night Korean Wave itinerary offered “strong K-culture credentials”
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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
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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
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
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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?
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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
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Icelandair extends its winter North America network
Icelandair expands its winter 2023/24 range of North American destinations
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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.
Wave demand vital, but why not make waves year-round?
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
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Tempted to become a Hays homeworker? Here’s why
Cherie Richards, Hays Travel’s homeworking recruitment and business development lead, tells Madeleine Barber why being a Hays homeworker is a better business choice
Interest rates have risen to their highest level since 2008 (Credit: Pixabay / Pexels)
Price pressures on travel and tourism ease as UK economy grows
More UK sectors reported an increase in output than at any time in the past 10 months in February, according to the Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker
Operator to increase focus on community-based tourism with new range
Operator to increase focus on community-based tourism with new range
Original Travel launches collection of 20 itineraries centred around community-based tourism