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Irish agency Best4Travel grows retail network by 50% with acquisition

Ireland’s Best4Travel has acquired Just Split Travel Group and its five branches as part of its expansion mission

Agents seek fellow neurodivergent travel professionals to join support and discussion group

The agents, Travel Without Limits’ Ben Langsdale, Travel Counsellors’ Helen Maltby and One Travel Club’s Carol DeMartini, all agreed they would like to meet other neurodivergent travel agents, as this can be a challenge.

Langsdale set up the Facebook group (Neurodivergent Travel Professionals - Discussion & Support Group) this month after his interview with TTG. He hopes if the group gains momentum, there may be scope for off-line meet-ups too.

InteleTravel secures industry backing for accessibility push

Agency to host Inclusive Travel For All workshop on 29 November as part of a diversity initiative

How the lessons of the past are helping Hays Travel create the business of tomorrow

Britain's largest independent is bringing its brand and messaging to a host of new channels and upping its focus on AI. Edward Robertson reports from the Hays Travel Independence Group conference

Travel agents urge Celebrity Cruises to increase ex-UK capacity following Apex success

Celebrity Apex has been hugely popular with travel agents since it arrived in Southampton in 2024 but the trade now want the premium line to build on that success

Designer Travel agent to launch global wellness directory of ‘qualified’ suppliers

Lizzie Adamson-Brown says the list will make it easier for travel agents to find reputable wellness suppliers and to better personalise itineraries

Agency set to double annual bookings after launching fees-based model

Artisan by Travel Four Seasons is looking to expand its small team following the success of its first year.

Channel Islands operators rush to secure new airlift after Blue Islands collapse

The closure of Eastern Airways and now Blue Islands has left operators searching for flights to operate their 2026 packages

Explora Journeys names new executive director for the UK and Ireland

Tate Husband has been appointed by the luxury ocean travel brand to help accelerate growth in the region

'Stay at least five nights, book fast passes and step into the movies': how to sell Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort just hosted a trade fam trip in partnership with Norse Atlantic Airways. Here are the reflections of some of those who took part...

Celebrity Cruises to transfer 'marquee' Edge series experiences to new river vessels

Celebrity president Laura Hodges Bethge said each Celebrity River Cruises ship will feature Sunset Bar at the aft, a smaller Martini Bar and Café al Bacio

HX promotes Nathaniel Sherborne as top team shake-up continues

Sherborne moves into senior sales and commercial post overseeing broader range of markets

AI trial will elevate Hays Travel agents 'to a different level', says Dame Irene Hays

Hays hopeful of rolling out AI quote generation tool to shops, independence group members and homeworkers in time for peaks, capable of saving an agent half a day's work

Tui to partially resume Jamaica programme as hotels firm up plans to reopen

Operator to restart stripped back Jamaica programme next week following Hurricane Melissa, while several major hotels – include Sandals – detail their longer-term plans to reopen

Hays Travel inks Ryanair distribution deal to boost city break reach

UK's largest independent joins the likes of Tui and On the Beach in agreeing terms with Ryanair allowing it to dynamically package flights from the budget carrier's vast network

Discover the Hoseasons collections you can match to every customer's dream getaway

With more than 30,000 places to stay throughout England, Scotland and Wales, Hoseasons has the perfect self-catering accommodation option for your customers. Find out how to pair them to their perfect getaway

Win a holiday to Greece with flights and excursions, courtesy of Visit Greece

You could be jetting off on a four-night holiday to Karpathos in Greece, and this fantastic prize including flights, accommodation, excursions and hosted dinners

Insider advice to help you sell lesser-known destinations across Greece

Learn how you can sell more sustainable holidays in Greece, discover lesser-known islands to suggest to clients and get top tips for novel city break destinations, in our new In The Spotlight video with the Greek National Tourism Organisation

Rivals step in after Blue Islands suspends operations and cancels all flights

Government of Jersey pulls support for the airline, which has served the Channel Islands for more than 25 years

Sandals extends Hurricane Melissa support after Island Challenge exceeds fundraising target

Extra money raised beyond £100,000 target used to buy equipment and resources for Bustamente Hospital for Children in Jamaica's capital Kingston

More 'activations' and 'no lulls': the feedback that shaped Celebrity Cruises' new Edge series ship

Speaking on Celebrity Xcel, Royal Caribbean Group president Jason Liberty revealed travel agents and guests had indicated occasionally there was 'not a lot to do' on previous Edge series ships

The seven trends driving luxury tailor-made travel for 2026

Luxury agents are evolving how they design itineraries as clients prioritise time over destination-first planning.

Introducing the quickest way to find special stays in France

For fifteen years, Palaces de France has been a trusted hallmark for luxury hospitality. Discover why this government-backed luxury list is the quickest way to find your discerning clients special stays in France

Andy Squirrell to leave Titan Travel after more than 20 years

Chief commercial officer Squirrell, who joined the Saga-owned brand in 2003, will leave the business at the end of the year