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Pakistan International Airlines to return to UK after five years
The UK’s ban on Pakistani airlines has been lifted after a safety audit, meaning services can resume after an absence of five years – with PIA ready to resume Heathrow flights
Tui, Travel Counsellors, Not Just Travel: all the latest travel trade people moves
A familiar face from his time with Funway Holidays has taken up a new role, while Tui’s head of retail is moving on – elsewhere, two of the UK’s largest homeworking outfits are growing their teams
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UK and France signal support for opening up cross-Channel rail market
A declaration from the UK and France gives backing to cross-Channel rail competition that could end Eurostar’s monopoly after more than 30 years
Industry must 'step up' to improve disabled access to flying, taskforce chief warns
Tanni Grey-Thompson, who is chairing a new government body examining disabled people’s access to flying, has said no new legislation is likely and highlighted the lack of budget behind the taskforce, saying the industry must step up instead
New home for ex-Travelopia brands Citalia, Sovereign and American Holidays
TravCorp Holdings acquires Specialist Holidays Group
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Namibia Selling Guide
UKinbound has renewed its call for govt Covid financing to be widened (Credit: Artur Kraft / Unsplash)
Spending growth with agents all-but flat again in June as travel jobs market slows
Agents saw year-on-year spending growth of 0.5% in June, a marginal uplift from 0.1% in May, with retail spending up by just 0.2%, while the number of candidates looking for travel jobs also fell last month
Taskforce spells out 19 'key actions' to improve flying for disabled passengers
A taskforce chaired by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has spelled out what the aviation industry needs to do to make flying more accessible for the disabled
Jurassic Park meets luxury: Inside Corfu's newest adults-only resort
Ella Resorts has just opened its third property in Greece – here’s why clients should head to Alkyna, on Corfu’s beguiling west coast.
Ponant adds second catamaran to boutique 'Spirit of Ponant' fleet
La Desirade joins the Spirit of Ponant programme, offering seven- and 14-day voyages exploring southern Corsica and Sardinia
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Navigating Explora Journeys’ next wave: new UK roles will focus on growing agent sales
Explora Journeys marked another brand milestone this week, with Anna Nash showing deep recognition for advisors in trusting the brand and helping her reshape perceptions of cruising
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Abu Dhabi Selling Guide
Indus Experiences rewards agents with extra commission to mark 30th anniversary

Celebrating a 30th anniversary is a big deal, but it doesn’t always have to involve having a party.


So instead of holding a birthday bash, family-owned operator Indus Experiences decided a better way to mark the milestone would be to reward agents with enhanced commission to thank them for their support over the past 30 years.

EasyJet continues to divert flights as Southend airport remains shut
EasyJet has warned of another day of disruption as Southend airport remains closed while investigations into a crash that claimed four lives continue
Silversea pays tribute to 'dear colleague and friend' Julie Nunes
Regional sales manager Nunes ’exemplified the very essence of our brand’, said Silversea
Perfect Getaways confident of sales boost from first supplier training day ahead of 'really big lates'
Suppliers were able to meet all 45 of the Merseyside agency chain’s staff at the event on Monday, which coincided with the launch of its latest consumer brochure
HX's sales chief shares vision to retain claim to being 'UK's top expedition cruise line'
Line’s vice-president and managing director, Europe and global sales enablement tells Harry Kemble how the expedition line’s protracted separation from Hurtigruten Group has finally left it in charge of its own destiny
Winners of the 2025 Travel Marketing Awards revealed
Tui, Cunard and G Adventures were among the big winners at the 2025 Travel Marketing Awards, while Contiki was honoured for its commitment to marketing responsible and sustainable travel
Luxury agency reveals ‘off the charts’ response after client appreciation event
Elite Travel Boutique is already reaping the benefits of hosting an exclusive lunch for its top customers
Ex-Funway marketing chief Nick Talbot joins Unforgettable Travel Company
Canadian Affair marketing chief Talbot has taken a new role at luxury specialist Unforgettable Travel Company
InteleTravel boss cautions agents against price-matching as group scales up luxury focus
Price-matching doesn’t buy loyalty, managing director Tricia Handley-Hughes reminded consultants at the agency’s Luxury Travel Summit for its top sellers
Travel Counsellors reveals millennials are becoming its top customers
Travel Counsellors says those aged 29 to 44 are its biggest group of customers, outstripping those of other age groups, as it details half year results and looks ahead to the summer peak
'I made a £41,000 booking in Albert Square – while acting in EastEnders'
From making a booking on the set of EastEnders to meeting Steven Spielberg, Halstead Travel’s Arline Sloan seamlessly mixes her work as a home-based travel agent and extra