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Loveholidays tight-lipped on potential £1 billion stock exchange move
Loveholidays has declined to comment on reports it is planning a stock exchange flotation that will value the company at around £1 billion only 13 years after its inception
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EasyJet ready to set new profit target for holidays arm after further £13 million boost
EasyJet holidays delivered a third-quarter pre-tax profit of £86 million, and is on course to make in the region of £235 million – just £15 million shy of the £250 million target easyJet set for its in-house operator two years ago
Southend airport to fully reopen following fatal small plane crash
Southend airport will reopen fully as investigations continue into the crash of a twin turboprop aircraft that killed four people shortly after take-off
Designer Travel Academy graduates hit £1 million in sales
The four luxury travel advisors collectively reached the impressive figure despite being new to the industry.  
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
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
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
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
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