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Hurtigruten and HX finalise separation following buyouts
The lines have been acquired by investment consortia, both led by asset management firm Arini Capital Management. The buyouts are expected to be completed in January 2025.
Unlock the secrets to becoming more efficient
Efficiency is the key to achieving your full business potential, says Stephen Hearn, sales and account manager at travel technology supplier moonstride
Just how much will the Budget cost the travel industry?
Labour’s first Budget since taking power has left businesses reeling, and travel was no exception. So to what extent could the reforms hamper growth for agents and suppliers?
AI search, space travel and Christmas in Cyprus: nine unmissable Jet2 conference takeaways
Jet2holidays returned to Cyprus for its 10th VIP agent conference this week, bringing with them a grumpy time machine to take delegates on a journey through all things Jet2 past, present and future
Heidi Alexander named new transport secretary after Louise Haigh resigns
Heidi Alexander – the MP for Swindon South – had been serving as a justice minister until her promotion to transport secretary. It came hours after the previous incumbent Louise Haigh resigned from her cabinet position
Abta names Danny Waine's successor and new board members
Roberto Balasco will join the trade body from Kenwood Travel on 13 January. In his new role, he will support Abta members and help drive the association’s membership strategy
Norse Atlantic to lease out six aircraft in bid to raise $462m after poor summer
Norse Atlantic Airways has confirmed plans to lease out nearly half its fleet in an effort to raise more than $450 million ahead of the winter season
MSC World America: Join TTG for a video tour of the new ship
In April 2025, MSC Cruises will welcome MSC World America, its second World-class ship and the sister ship to MSC World Europa, into its fleet
Jet2 claims generational leap with new AI-powered search for agents
Airline and operator hails new AI conversational search functionality the biggest shake-up of search for 20 years
New BBC documentary predicts fare rises and disputes flying's green claims
A prime-time BBC documentary, Cheap Flights, has put aviation’s green efforts under scrutiny and warned of fare increases
Black Friday driving 'mini peaks' as value becomes top consumer priority
’At the beginning of November, Black Friday queries were already up by 7.3% on last year – Black Friday is definitely a shift we didn’t have previously,’ Google industry manager Ailish English tells Jet2holidays conference
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Black Friday: UK holiday fraud hotspot named after £12m hit last year
Police have warned consumers to be vigilant about holiday buying scams on Black Friday after fraud totalling more than £12 million was reported in 2023
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Lufthansa Group extends green levy fare despite sluggish take-up
Lufthansa Group’s Green Fares option has been extended across its worldwide network covering all its brands except Eurowings
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'This top-selling Saint Lucia hotel made a big impression'
Family-friendly, romantic and sustainably-focused, Windjammer Landing is one of Saint Lucia’s most popular hotels. We check in to see the results of a $12 million refresh
Storm Bert: 'We're a little soggy but we're here to stay', says travel agency boss
Traveltrail director Charlotte Barnett will not move her agency business somewhere despite being hit by Storm Bert floods at the weekend
'My door is open': Tourism minister Chris Bryant reveals outbound sector opportunity
The MP tells Gary Noakes his role isn’t all about visitors to the UK and reveals how his knowledge of the outbound sector stems from his father, who built a successful coach operation to the Costa Brava.
Carrier to launch exclusive business course for advisors after inaugural summit
The luxury travel company unveiled its plans for 2025 at its first ever summit on Monday.
Virgin Voyages, Carnival Corp, Balkan Holidays: this week's travel trade people moves
People moves this week include a leadership shake-up at Carnival Corp and industry veteran Chris Cundall becoming JTA Travel Group’s new head of UK sales
Jet2 chief pins anti-tourist sentiment on 'unlicensed tourism'
Steve Heapy said demonstrations this summer in places like Majorca, the Canaries and Barcelona were a reaction to ’incompetent and impotent" politicians failing to regulate short-term rentals, not traditional package tourism
British Airways unveils new-look first class seats
The upgraded cabins have been inspired by a luxury hotel and will feature wider and larger seats, personal luggage space and several other luxury amenities.
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8 top travel trends agents need to know for 2025
Which destinations are in vogue, how far in advance are consumers booking, and will AI take our jobs: just a few of the discussion points at Abta’s Travel Trends conference.
EasyJet vows to 'strengthen' tour op's customer base following strong results
EasyJet said high easyJet holidays customer satisfaction scores of 84%, with 82% likely to rebook, had helped drive the robust financial performance. It added that future initiatives are ’under way’
Jet2holidays to help homeworkers expand onto the high street during peaks
General manager trade Lloyd Cross has set out the airline and operator’s plans to support agents during peaks, including a new ’Scale up your Street’ push
Flying from Manchester to Beijing and beyond – why book now?
If your clients want an autumn getaway to Asia, Hainan Airlines offers a great option from Manchester that boasts speed, keen pricing and a quality onboard experience