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Belfast City airport reopens after aircraft suffers nose wheel failure

Flights to and from Belfast City airport were halted on Sunday (22 December) following an emergency incident involving an Emerald Airlines aircraft operating on behalf of Aer Lingus

The new packages making the heart of Lapland more accessible

Northern lights specialist operator benefits from new British Airways flights to a winter wonderland

Self-styled 'lord' found guilty of £400,000 cruise voucher Ponzi scam

Richard Lester defrauded 184 people of more than £400,000 through his Ponzi-style cruise miles scheme between 2009 and 2013, and used aliases – including Lord Lester – to evade justice

Windstar to homeport ship in the UK for the first time in 2026

Star Pride to operate five ex-London cruises to Belgium, France and Norway’s fjords during May 2026

British Airways to suspend Heathrow-Abu Dhabi flights for seven months

Carrier cites issues with its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines fitted to its Boeing 787 aircraft for the cancellations from 30 March to 25 October 2025

Now Bluey can help you sell a family holiday to Australia

Inspired by the TV show that’s essential viewing for toddlers, Bluey’s World is a brilliantly immersive addition to Queensland’s roster of family attractions

'Sorrento isn't what it used to be'; is overtourism ruining Italy's Amalfi Coast?

TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola headed to Sorrento to find out how tourism chiefs in the region and wider Amalfi Coast area are striking a delicate balancing act managing overtourism and combatting anti-visitor sentiment

The Central American destination you don't want to overlook

From adrenaline-lovers to wannabe Charles Darwins, there are copious trends which mean Belize is on your clients’ bucket lists – even if they don’t know it yet. And you don’t have to take our word for it...

Why you need to think about Lake Como as a winter destination

One of the most classic hotels of the lake, Villa D’Este has found new success by extending its charm into winter with festive programming

G Adventures buys out Covid-era investors after strong 2024

G Adventures has paid back private equity investment secured during the pandemic after using funds to upgrade technology ahead of 2025 expansion

Explora Journeys' Anna Nash: 'I’ve always had a deep respect for travel partners'

As luxury cruise continues to grow, Explora Journeys new president knows she has a challenging and fulfilling time ahead

How travel advisors can make the most of booking private homes in 2025

The founder of Hidden and Found says there is a big opportunity for agents to build up how they book private home stays for clients

10 things to remember when selling cruise this year

Experts lay out their tips and tricks to maximise cruise sales in 2025 as the industry gathers in Windsor for the Clia Forum to reflect on another successful – and potentially record-breaking – year for the sector

Barrhead Travel, Red Sea Holidays, Ramble Worldwide: this week's travel trade people moves

Moves this week include a promotion for a popular figure within the travel trade at Barrhead Travel, while Red Sea Holidays has bolstered its support for agents in the north of the country

PTS founder: 'We want to be the biggest Small Business Atol-holder'

Protected Trust Services founder Daniel Landen talks Gary Noakes through the trust provider’s disruptive business model following a rebrand

Five incredible sights your clients won't want to miss on Switzerland’s Bernina Express

Travellers will be immersed in the grandeur of the Swiss Alps when they ride the Bernina Express, and these five must-see sights showcase some of the most jaw-dropping landscapes in Europe

Why selling spring New Zealand holidays could be the trick you're missing

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Gold Medal 'set up better than ever' to serve agents during peaks

Curated offers, live chat, additional contact centre capacity and new product – plus four new brand campaigns – designed to help agents maximise turn-of-year business with dnata’s UK B2B brands

Judges revealed for TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025

A panel of leading luxury travel retail and supplier experts have been recruited

New year, new look for this stunning resort in the Maldives

Due to reopen in the first quarter of 2025, W Maldives has been entirely transformed and will welcome guests to a revamped luxury playground in the Indian Ocean

Advantage charts double-digit bounce in Christmas and 2025 sales

Advantage Travel Partnership says sales of festive getaways and 2025 packages are ahead of the same point last year by double figures

'Taking a creative role with a well-established brand really appealed to me'

With his strong trade background, TTG 30 Under 30’s Adam Morris jumped at the opportunity to boost Kuoni’s profile among the travel agent community.

Put brakes on airport expansion plans, campaigners urge transport sec

Coalition of climate groups urge new transport secretary Heidi Alexander to review planning guidance around aviation and heed the government’s Climate Change Committee’s advice and recommendations before ruling on any further airport expansion plans

Plans for 'disastrous' Mexican cruise tax pushed back after sector hits out

Mexico’s federal government had planned to implement a $42 fee for each cruise passenger arriving into the country from 1 January – three times the average cost at Caribbean ports – but has now postponed the levy for six months