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From the Slidecoaster to the largest luxury space, how to sell Norwegian Aqua in five steps

Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest generation of ships is the Prima Class. Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva debuted in 2022 and 2023. Norwegian Aqua has just sailed its maiden voyage and is due to be christened in Miami on 15 April. Three more ships in Prima Class are set to be delivered by 2027.

How travel earned the right to work flexibly – five years on from Covid

The new Employment Rights Bill will strengthen the position of staff when it comes to flexible working, but should the travel industry get ahead of the curve? And what can the rest of the industry learn from the homeworking sector?

Emerald Cruises unveils three new ships and reveals plans for Seine debut

Two more superyachts to join the Emerald fleet in 2027, along with a custom-designed Seine river ship

Carnival reveals new short cruise focus ahead of major fleet expansion project

The Carnival Corporation brand is launching ships in 2027, 2028, 2029, 2031 and 2033 and will look to attract more customers who can’t take a week-long holiday as its fleet expands

5 ways to keep your marketing on track when it feels like the wheels are coming off

Donald Trump’s tariffs risk all-out global trade warfare, with knock-on effects for the various elements that comprise holidays, writes We Are Llama’s Andrew Shelton for TTG

Virgin Atlantic touches down in Canada after more than 10-year absence

Virgin Atlantic says it is ’here to stay’ after resuming flights to Toronto following an absence of nearly a quarter of a century

Pre-Easter strike action threatens travel to Greece and Italy this week

Greek air traffic controllers will join a 24-hour walkout by public sector employees on Wednesday, while easyJet flight attendants in Italy are also poised to strike on Wednesday

'An extra £20,000 a year': agents count the cost as Budget measures take effect

Adjustments to National Insurance, minimum wage and business rates may mean smaller agencies feel the pinch, with larger travel businesses able to absorb the cost

SunExpress adds new Turkish Riviera routes from Glasgow and Liverpool

Lufthansa-Turkish Airlines join venture will operate four weekly flights to Antalya and two to Dalaman from Glasgow airport this summer, as well as three-times-weekly Liverpool-Antalya flights

The beautiful new hotel enticing your clients to the Athens Riviera

The Roc Club is a sparkling new property in the heart of the Athens Riviera, ideal for exploring and living the Greek coastal life. Nestled in one of the most prominent spots of Vouliagmeni – the chicest suburb of Athens – and with spectacular views of the new Astir Marina and the stunning Vouliagmeni peninsula, The Roc Club encapsulates the glow of the Riviera.

Watch: Wheelchair-friendly AND luxury? Inside the top Irish hotel making five-star accessible

With its exceptional staff and spacious layout, Anantara The Marker Dublin proves hotels don’t need to compromise on luxury to accommodate guests like my brother.

GoCruise & Travel targeting more than 10 new franchisee recruits this year

Agency reveals investment in new year-long mentoring programme to bring new-to-travel recruits up to speed

Luton airport given green light to almost double passenger numbers

The government has given Luton airport permission to increase its capacity from 19 million annual passengers to 32 million by 2043, despite the Planning Inspectorate recommending the proposal be rejected on environmental grounds

Brand USA hopes road trip nostalgia will deflect from Trump's trade war

Agents have been trained in the infinite possibilities of the Great US Road Trip, while UK arrivals figures have yet to be impacted by Trump’s foreign policies

Lack of aircraft means higher air fares set to continue, industry warned

Leading aviation lawyer tells Abta Aviation Forum the lack of supply of new aircraft and leased alternatives mean consumers will face high air fares for some time to come yet

UK could suffer repeat of last summer’s air traffic control delays – Iata

Iata’s UK and Ireland boss warns the issues that plagued air traffic control last summer have still not been resolved as this year’s peak season approaches

Not Just Travel, Advantage, Carnival: all the latest travel trade people moves

Recent moves see a familiar face return to Not Just Travel, and new roles for two senior leaders at small-ship cruise line Azamara

Heathrow addresses criticism of power outage response with five-point plan

Transport committee hearing told the airport was warned twice about the resilience of its power supply in the days leading up to the meltdown on 21 March

Dame Irene Hays: ‘We know what’s happening – we live and breathe travel’

TTG caught up with Hays Travel chair Dame Irene Hays and chief operating officer Jonathon Woodall-Johnston at the Hays Travel Independence Group conference. Here’s what they had to say about the state of the travel industry in 2025

Albatros Expeditions and Polar Latitudes to merge expedition cruise fleets

Two brands to join forces under same ownership group to ’coordinate and combine’ their Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruise operations

Loveholidays targets five million passengers as OTAs boost Atols

OTA has cemented its place as the UK’s third largest Atol holder, while On the Beach and Thomas Cook have also added capacity

Antarctica by helicopter: it’s coming... here’s how you sell the itinerary

With this new heli-centric itinerary from an adventure travel operator, your clients will be able to gaze upon polar landscapes previously seen by just a few fearless explorers

Jet2 chief: Luton base launch opens up ‘whole new catchment’ for ‘loyal agents’

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays boss Steve Heapy has played down any crossover between its existing Stansted base and its newly launched Luton base

TTG Media to support Sanderson Phillips risk, safety and crisis management event

Event will be held on 29 April at Kennedys’ offices in London and will be chaired by Lata chief executive Danny Callaghan