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Birmingham airport: runway reopens after small aircraft makes emergency landing
The incident happened at around 1.40pm on Wednesday (6 August) according to West Midlands Police
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'They know how to sell': Premier to keep Baldwins teams in place following three-branch deal
Premier’s deal to take on three former Baldwins Travel shops and keep 14 of the agency’s staff in jobs will help ’cement’ the brand’s presence in Kent, MD Paul Waters tells TTG
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Charity accuses Tui of breaching its own policy on captive whales and dolphins
Tui is the subject of 32-page report by World Animal Protection, which delves into the operator’s extensive use of marine attractions, claiming the group plays a ’significant role’ in driving demand for them
Wendy Wu Tours recruits ex-Baldwins marketing exec Amy Sharp to trade team
’We’re proud to be keeping such a talented professional in the trade, and I know our partners will value her insight and support,’ said Wendy Wu head of trade sales Gary King
Ryanair to offer Lapland from further three UK airports this winter
Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester to gain new Rovaniemi services
What it's really like inside the Caribbean's newest party destination
Celebration Key is a new 65-acre private island resort in the Bahamas that’s exclusively for Carnival Cruise Line guests – with plenty of potential for expansion
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Premier Travel to take on three former Baldwins Travel branches
The agency will expand into Maidstone, Uckfield and Tonbridge
US tourism demand has withstood Donald Trump's return – but is it the calm before the storm?
UK visitors to the US went up during the first half of the year – will the market perform so well once people start booking for future seasons?
Alaska Airlines to make UK debut next spring with London-Seattle flights
Seattle-Heathrow route to open up connections along the Pacific coast of north America
'8 things I’ve learned booking rail holidays for my clients'
With holidays by train growing in popularity, one agent shares the lessons they’ve learned on selling rail travel
Royal Caribbean seals deal with British Airways to offer exclusive flights in 2026
Selecting the flights will create a fly-cruise package priced from £1,112 per person, according to the family-focused line
Sandals to raise further £100,000 for paediatric care with third charity challenge
The mountains and rainforest of Saint Lucia will be the setting for the third Sandals Foundation Island Challenge this October
Tui River Cruises to debut new multi-use venue on upcoming ship Tui Aria
The river line’s new vessel will sail along the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Dutch and Belgian waterways throughout next summer
G Touring rapidly climbs list of UK's best workplaces for women
Travelsphere and Just You parent ranked second in medium-sized business category, climbing from 14th last year and 17th in 2023
Home residence firm taps Pope’s sommelier as agents demand ‘exclusive’ service
The luxury residences rental company has recruited the Vatican’s wine expert in a bid to stand out against its competitors.
Top agencies reveal secrets to rewarding referrals as loyalty schemes rise
Is there a magic solution to keeping clients loyal, treating them well and winning new referrals? Personalising the approach is key. 
The Cruise Room: Jonathan Howitt (left) and Robbie O'Grady (right)
The Cruise Room launches recruitment drive to free up owners to pursue 'new projects'
The Wirral-based agency believes it needs to hire more staff so its co-founders Jonathan Howitt and Robbie O’Grady can focus on new projects
Storm Floris: Jet2 vows to fly full schedule as UK placed on alert for 'unseasonably strong' winds
An amber Met Office warning for wind covering much of Scotland will take effect from 10am on Monday (4 August) with a yellow warning for wind covering much of northern England and Northern Ireland
'It was fate': Former sisters-in-law turned agency owners go local with first Destination Perfect shop
Agency co-owners Carla McFeely and Carla Mann have long wished for a high street shop but had not found the right premises until now
Lates market fracturing as unrealistic budgets and expectations clash with higher holiday prices
One agent told TTG: ’There’s still a myth around last-minute holidays that prices are always good – that is not the case.’
Crystal at sea
Join the TTG Luxury Journey with Crystal and sail in the Mediterranean this October
10 new ways to sell Italy to luxury travellers this year
Visitors to Italy are looking beyond Venice, and Rome and Amalfi Coast to explore lesser-known destinations.
Heathrow to offer 30 new destinations if government approves £49 billion expansion plan
Cost of building third runway has soared to £21 billion due to ’construction inflation’