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Celebrity Cruises hands Hawke and Stirrup promotions in management shake-up
The premium ocean line has restructured its senior management team to ensure its better positioned to ’meet its strategic goals and respond to the evolving needs of the business’
US strengthens airline compensation rules pledging to 'take out the haggling'
US warned its airports won't cope with 'mega decade' of sporting events
Country’s airports not ready for ’Thanksgiving-like travel extremes’ ahead of next year’s Fifa World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, warns the US Travel Association
Explore Worldwide teams up with International Rail to offer flight-free breaks
The deal is part of Explore Worldwide’s ongoing focus on sustainability and providing customers with greener travel options
Abta reinstates Baldwins Travel membership as agency appeals expulsion
Baldwins Travel has had its Abta membership reinstated pending an appeal after the association began an investigation into its finances
'Don't underestimate the power of influence when marketing in 2025'
’Influence isn’t just about selling. It’s about guiding, inspiring and earning trust. Get that right, and conversions will follow,’ writes We Are Llama’s Andrew Shelton for TTG
APT, Oceania, Jules Verne: all the latest travel trade people moves
Recent moves include a new, permanent role for a TTG 30 Under 30 alumnus, and a return for an experienced travel trade pro. Elsewhere, a river line and touring firm is looking for a new BDM
The simple hack to save your clients money on a tour of Japan
Travelling outside of peak season not only guarantees a cheaper tour, it also means fewer crowds, paving the way for more authentic experiences.
Jet2 predicts 10% profit lift, but warns of pressure on margins in coming year
Jet2 says it is on course for an 8-10% increase in profits this year, but has also warned its next financial year – beginning as the summer season commences – could see a squeeze on margins
How agents can get VIP tickets for sold-out events – no membership needed 
Go Privilege specialises in premium packages for concerts and sporting events.
Royal Caribbean to base third Icon-class ship in Barcelona in 2026
The family-focused cruise line will launch Legend of the Seas in July 2026 following the debut of Icon of the Seas last year and Star of the Seas in August 2025
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The UK’s most luxurious new train is coming soon – here's how to sell it
A quintessentially British train will transport travellers to rural beauty spots this summer – but brace yourself, it comes with a hefty price tag
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Luxury operator Captain’s Choice to step up UK travel trade presence
Australian firm hopes to work with luxury travel agents to sell its escorted tours
Noel Josephides: ‘What damage is travel's relentless pursuit of growth doing?’
‘We’re all rushing to find answers to travel’s emissions problem – so would the best solution not be to moderate growth?’ writes Sunvil chair Noel Josephides for TTG
‘People are surprised when I tell them what I do,’ says 30 Under 30 star
Helen Paddock was selected for TTG 30 Under 30 2024 after impressing judges with her speedy rise up the aviation ranks.
Abta terminates Baldwins Travel's membership after agency 'failed to provide required financial information'
Association’s membership committee resolves to terminate southeast agency’s membership with ’immediate effect’, although its consortium the Advantage Travel Partnership tells TTG Baldwins remains a member ’as it stands’
Abbie Heaton: ‘None of our agents have targets – making money is in their DNA’
Blue Bay Travel group manager explains the group’s laissez-faire approach to how its homeworkers go about their business to TTG’s Harry Kemble
What do Svalbard's new rules mean for wildlife spotting?
Will a bear sighting now be a tiny dot in the distance or an exclusive thrill? We explore the implications of new regulations designed to protect wildlife in the region
Jo Rzymowska: 'As a gay woman, how can I feel welcome in Donald Trump’s America?'
Having been Celebrity Cruises’ vice president and managing director, EMEA and now as a non-executive director at Hays Travel, I’m proud to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. And my partner Lynne and I have no desire to travel to the States in the next four years.
New courses launched with aim to offer agents route to accreditation and drive up standards
Former Abta head of membership Danny Waine has worked with training provider Talent Vista on the new courses, who have been endorsed and accredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism
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Frank A. Del Rio steps down as Oceania Cruises president with immediate effect
The move means no member of the Del Rio family will be involved with the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings brand for the first time since it was founded in 2003
Swiss professional footballer Lia Walti plays for Arsenal, and is pictured in Bern. Credit: Colin Frei
The eight Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 host cities – and how to sell them
All eyes will be on Switzerland this summer when the Uefa Women’s Euro 2025 football tournament kicks off
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Jet2CityBreaks adds Iceland self-drive packages
Jet2CityBreaks has introduced Iceland self-drive holidays featuring hotels outside the capital close to hot spring, mountain and beach destinations
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Virgin Atlantic seals WestJet codeshare ahead of Toronto launch
Virgin Atlantic will offer codeshare connections to 13 Canadian destinations via Toronto under a deal with WestJet that starts next month
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'It's time to expand with the trade,' says Atlas Ocean Voyages sales chief
Atlas Ocean Voyages has scheduled six ship visits and a roadshow programme for agents as part of plans to strengthen its support for and ties with the trade this year, international sales lead Bernie Carter has told TTG