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Budget to push up Hays Travel's business costs by more than £6 million
Dame Irene Hays says increases in minimum wages outlined in the Budget will mean ’a significant hike in salaries’
Windstar hopes new website will help agents introduce the brand to clients
’This website is going to help more people in the UK get to know Windstar – now we have a place we can direct agents to,’ UK and Ireland head of sales Augustus Lonsdale told TTG
Air India absorbs former rival carrier and confirms Singapore Airlines stake
Air India Group has completed the latest stage of its privatisation revamp, absorbing former rival Vistara and confirming Singapore Airlines involvement
‘Collaborating with James Bond was such an achievement’
A self-confessed people person unafraid to challenge the status quo, digital marketing manager Melissa Roberts shares her career trajectory to date
Third of holidaymakers looking to travel pros for inspiration – Abta
New data from Abta’s 2024/25 Holiday Habits research highlights how consumers value not just agents and operators’ service and support, but their ’extensive knowledge’
Balkan Holidays promotes Lynsey Jones as part of trade team shake-up
The specialist, which has also recruited two new regional sales manager, insists trade remains a ’crucial’ sales channel
Marco Polo Hotels' reason behind rebrand of premium collection unveiled
Marco Polo Hotels need a ’rethink’, according to Wharf Hotels’ vice president of sales and marketing.
'Nature is a big part of the holiday experience; we must take steps to preserve it'
’It’s important nature is supported and biodiversity is restored so it can continue its important role tackling global warming, and travel has a really big role to play in supporting this work," writes Abta head of sustainability Carol Rose for TTG
Has travel hit ‘peak package’? Or is there more to come?
With Atol authorisations hitting their highest levels ever, Gary Noakes dissects the latest round of Atol renewals – and explores where the industry has hit ‘peak Atol’
Positioning Majorca as a luxury destination has 'failed' – tourism chief
But Visit Palma managing director Pedro Homar is hopeful new technology solutions could help the popular Balearic Island reduce crowding
AmaWaterways and Inspire Travel among 10 new Aito members
Association ’well on its way’ to achieving its target of growing to 150 members by 2030
Travel told to ramp up investment in AI infrastructure to halt lag in adoption
WTTC chief Julia Simpson called for governments at WTM London to kick start investment, regulation and infrastructure to ensure travel can become a leader in innovation with AI
Industry fears another ‘Trump slump’ following historic election win
More than half of the nearly 250 respondents to a snap TTG poll on Trump’s re-election said they believed a new Trump presidency would affect UK visitation to the US
Treville Positano – why this is the best Amalfi Coast hotel for avoiding the crowds 
Luxury resort Treville Positano invites guests to enjoy all the wonders of the Amalfi Coast away from the chaos of the popular tourist destination.
Virgin Atlantic to return to Mexico after six years with new Cancun flights
Three-times-weekly Heathrow-Cancun flights to take off in October 2025
Catalonia invests in promoting its culinary heritage
Its capital Barcelona has the World’s Best Restaurant, and now Catalonia wants to cement its reputation as the world’s best culinary region.
Tried and tested: Agents' schemes to help keep customers loyal
If the season of goodwill inspires you to give something back to your most faithful customers, a bunch of our Top 50 agents share their tips for successful reward schemes
Antara Cruises
Antara Cruises is the pioneer of Indian expedition cruising and the world’s longest river cruise
Inbound chief insists Trump re-election ‘won't stop US travellers visiting UK’
Joss Croft, UKinbound chief executive, is upbeat about the future of US-UK travel following the historic US election result this week
Tui ramps up Thailand winter sun offering with new ex-UK flights
Tui will add 6,000 extra seats this winter and a further 9,000 next year from Gatwick and Manchester airports
Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages is reaching new levels in the luxury, small-ship and expedition cruise sectors, offering yacht-style expedition experiences across three genres.
‘More to Japan than cherry blossoms’, tourist board insists in message to agents
Agents will be fundamental in positioning Japan as a year-round destination and to avoid overcrowding, Japan National Tourism Organisation boss Airi Motokura tells TTG at WTM London
Crystal to launch new ship in 2032 after firming up option with Fincantieri
The order comes after the ultra-luxury line agreed a ‘two-unit’ deal with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri in the summer
Low-cost travel era ‘evolving into era of value travel’
A panel of experts at WTM London said post-Covid prices were moderating, and that low-cost travel was not dead