Passengers transiting through UK airports, predominantly Heathrow, will no longer have acquire an electronic travel authorisation, although the government has hiked the price by 60% from £10 to £16
’Our industry could be a powerhouse of economic growth – a youth mobility scheme would work both ways for us and EU nations,’ writes Seasonal Businesses in Travel director Diane Palumbo for TTG
Airline and operator has further expanded what it claims is already its largest-ever summer programme with more flights and holidays to Antalya, Kos, Rhodes and Heraklion
Recent moves include promotions for two TTG 30 Under 30 alumni and a change at the top at a river cruise line, while an operator group has created its first agent engagement panel
The French cruise operator said it was ’deeply impressed’ with Aqua Expeditions, while stressing the brand would continue to operate as a standalone business unit
The river cruise and escorted touring specialist is offering six combination cruises in 2025 and 2026, including the new 14-night Grand Cruise of France itinerary
Lewis Miller and Andy Holbrook, who met thanks to the both of them being Explorer Travel franchisees, have founded WorldLuxe Travel and joined the Hays Travel Independence Group
SystemsX says it will make it easier for agents to handle enquiries and deliver personalised services by helping them narrow down their clients’ needs, and will also assist with back office efficiencies
Not Just Travel consultant Bachelor and experienced solo traveller Katrina Lowes have teamed up to encourage more women to travel solo through their new No Stopping Her initiative
Qantas services among those understood to have been affected as rockets operated by Tesla billionaire space programme break up upon re-entry over the Indian Ocean
From quad biking in the desert, to boating across lagoons, three Hays agents relay what El Gouna has to offer, after joining a fam trip to the destination
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’Travel companies and tour operators, across Europe and around the world, need to recognise the public is increasingly rejecting the idea that keeping cetaceans in captivity is an acceptable form of entertainment,’ says Born Free charity
Don’t underestimate youthful Canberra – the relaxed capital is ripe for repeaters with its original touring itineraries, cultural clout and cycle lanes
The line will host agent groups on a destination-focused fam, as well as a learning academy at sea later this year, sales director Hayley Moore tells TTG
New bases Bournemouth and Luton will each get flights to Crete, Rhodes and Zante, while Bournemouth will also host a Corfu route; Jet2 has also added Kalamata from Bristol
