TTC launches trade-centric online travel portal
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has created an online initiative, My Travel Portal (MTP).
MTP provides agents with a simplified solution for delivering the service of personalising client…
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Funway Holidays appoints agency sales executive
Funway Holidays has appointed Hannah Zajac into the newly-created role of agency sales executive as it continues to expand its trade-facing team.
Zajac previously worked at Funway…
Hotel industry buyers invest in marketing technology and loyalty programmes
A survey from Travel Technology Europe shows that hotel industry buyers are investing in marketing and loyalty programmes in response to the growth of the sharing economy.
The findings…
bmi appoints director marketing & customer
bmi has appointed Antony Price as director marketing & customer with immediate effect.
Based at the airline’s East Midlands hub and reporting to airline chief commercial officer…
Comment: End of surcharging impact on UK travel industry
The end to surcharging doesn’t have to cut into margins says Edward Chandler, chief commercial and partnerships officer, eNett International.
From Saturday 13 January 2018, extra fees of…
PHOTOS: Inside the $48,000-a-night Princess Grace Suite
With USD$ 48,000 - you can now book a night at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo and get the Princess Grace Suite, a tribute to Princess Grace Kelly.
European Waterways offers spring savings
European Waterways is offering up to 20% off both cabins and charters in Burgundy, France on its spring 2018 hotel barge cruising season.
The offer is available for selected departures in…
airbaltic: world’s most punctual airline carries over 3.5 million in 2017
The Latvian airline airBaltic in 2017 has transported a total of 3 523 300 passengers or 22% more than last year to its network spanning Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, CIS and the Middle East.…
Leeu Collection appoints area general manager
Leeu Collection has appointed Christophe Mercier as Area General Manager, UK & Europe.
Mercier will be based in London and will be responsible for all Leeu Collection related…
Malaysia Airlines launches A350 flight from London to Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Airlines launched its inaugural Airbus A350 from London Heathrow at 9.30pm yesterday evening, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 6.30pm (all times local).
CES 2018: VIDEOS: Volocopter and Intel introduce the Air Taxi
CES 2018: German company Volocopter unveils the VC200 Air Taxi - an 18-rotor drone that was made in cooperation with tech-giant Intel.
Blue Monday campaign promotes round-the-clock UK travel experiences
VisitEngland has launched a digital campaign to promote round-the-clock activities and experiences across the UK, encouraging Brits to beat the January blues by taking a holiday at home.…
Jet2 increases summer capacity to Son Gual
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has increased its capacity to Mallorca's golf destination, Son Gual for this summer.
The leisure airline and package-holiday specialist, which serves Mallorca…
Bookings set to rise this Blue Monday
Blue Monday bookings are expected to increase by 16 per cent this year.
Dubbed the most depressing day of the year, ‘Blue Monday’ typically occurs on the third Monday of each year at a…
Hospitality technology trend predictions for 2018
As technology evolves, hospitality accommodation providers are continuing to invest in cloud-based solutions, platforms and apps, and increasingly expanding on the installation of intuitive…
bmi and Holiday Extras launch online car parking service
bmi is partnering with Holiday Extras to add a car parking booking facility to its website.
bmi customers will be able to find value fares on car parking options at all of the airline’s…
Hilton Lake Como opens
Hilton Lake Como is now open, marking the hotel chain's first property in the region.
It is the largest hotel in Lake Como and located in the residential part of the city, between…
World Spa and Wellness Convention returns to London
The World Spa and Wellness Convention, the networking event for owners of spas, hotels and wellness centres is returning to London for 2018, with a two-day programme designed to grow skills…
IHG adds Hotel Indigo Venice to its boutique portfolio in Italy
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of Hotel Indigo Venice - Sant’Elena - the third Hotel Indigo to be signed in Italy slated to open in 2019.
Columbia Beach Resort reveals transformation
The five star Columbia Beach Resort, located on Pissouri Bay in Cyprus, has undergone a transformation.
The resort has 169 luxury suites and guests can choose from inland, garden, pool,…
Travel tech startup receives funding for overseas expansion
The Plum Guide, a London-based travel tech startup that lets customers book top-rated homes from more than 25 booking platforms, has raised £5.7m in Series A funding, as part of a round led…
Summer sport to be broadcast on UK-based ship
Princess Cruises will broadcast this summer’s major sporting events on its UK ship, Sapphire Princess.
The 2,670-guest vessel will sail on a series of voyages to the Mediterranean and…
Harnessing the power of data
Gino Engels, co-founder and chief commercial officer at OTA Insight discusses the power of data.
"When it comes to growing revenue, knowledge is definitely power. So it stands to reason…
Shearings launches travel agent tool kit
Shearings Holidays has created its first Travel Agent Toolkit designed to help agents share holiday ideas with customers.
Timed to coincide with the January peak booking period and themed…
Genuine traveller insights keep hotels in The Know
The Know translates the mystery shopper format into a smart, innovative and exclusive mystery guest service. It’s an invitation-only online club where seasoned travellers with discriminating…
Adult-centric tour operator launches
A new independent tour operator has launched targeting the ‘adult-centric’ market.
Uniquely Adult is specialising in holidays to Antigua, Jamaica and Cancun with all-inclusive…
Aito domestic conference discusses challenges and opportunities for members
The biggest challenges facing the independent tour operator and travel agent in 2018, as well as opportunities for the year ahead were discussed at Aito’s annual domestic conference.
AITO…
Women fuel demand for solo travel
The number of Brits taking singles holidays is booming, with people spending more and visiting more exotic destinations.
The biggest growth area is women over 50, according to data by…
Hoteliers in UK cities see encouraging growth
The latest data from the Expedia group has revealed hoteliers in many of the UK’s major cities enjoyed encouraging growth throughout the first nine months of 2017.
Analysis of Q1, Q2 and…
Jerry Springer announced as speaker at Advantage conference
Advantage Travel Partnership has announced Jerry Springer as the keynote speaker for its 2018 conference, being held in Miami, between 10 and 13 May 2018.
He hosted the Jerry Springer…
Marriott International lights up the sky with ECHO technology
Marriott International, Inc. recently launched its “Travel Brilliantly” campaign using optical illusions created by Lightvert, a disruptive media tech company, and Kinetic, a digital…
EL AL introduces new pricing model and new flight
EL AL Israel Airlines will launch a San Francisco flight and introduces a new pricing model for Economy Class tickets to all European destinations.
New Non-Stop Flight
The company has…
Titan Worldwide releases 2018/19 brochure
Titan has unveiled the second edition of its worldwide brochure, to mark the beginning of its 40th anniversary year.
The brochure introduces new tours, more regional flight options, new…
Wings urges travel managers to plan for post-Brexit
Wings Travel Management is urging travel managers to start reviewing their travel programmes early in 2018 and focus on the direction their company’s business may have to move towards in…
Travel Technology buyers to prioritise spend on customer experience
A new survey from Travel Technology Europe shows that travel and hotel technology buyers will be prioritising spend on new technologies that improve the customer experience in 2018.…
TAP to operate London City Airport to Porto route
TAP Air Portugal has announced a new operation between London City Airport and Porto, in addition to its service already available from London Gatwick.
Launching on 25 March 2018, the…
Aviate on track to grow revenue
Flight consolidator Aviate has reported strong growth figures for 2017, with revenue forecast to increase by 55%.
The company attributes its success to a number of innovations launched…
Buyers have bigger corporate travel budgets
Four out of ten buyers (40 per cent) will have bigger corporate travel budgets in 2018, compared to 32 per cent 12 months ago, according to research carried out by Business Travel Show.…
APT launches New Year Sale and incentive
APT has launched its New Year Sale enabling travel agents to offer clients savings across its 2018 and 2019 holidays.
The sale runs until 28 February 2018 or until sold out.
Savings…
Cosmos appoints director of sales
Cosmos has announced the appointment of Janet Parton to director of sales.
Parton was formerly head of sales, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways. She helped communicate the escorted tour…
LATA reveals predictions for 2018
Members of the Latin American Travel Association (LATA) have made predictions for this year.
They have revealed forward booking statistics for 2018 showing positive growth in travel to…
Wild Atlantic Way now part of a galaxy far, far away
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… Skellig Michael in Ireland became a key filming location for the renowed sci-fi movie franchise 'Star Wars'.
Apex Hotels to invest £12 million on portfolio upgrade
Apex Hotels recently unveiled its £12 million program to refurbish its existing portfolio of contemporary hotels.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group reveal plans for luxury London location
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences on Hanover Square in the heart of London’s Mayfair district. The project is expected…
Book a 2018 trip and save 20% with Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries is cutting 2018 ferry fares to Ireland by 20% for bookings made by 23 January.
The savings are on all cruise ferry sailings between the UK and Ireland, and on the Dublin…
Azores: first archipelago assessed to become Earth Check certified
The Azores is the first archipelago in the world to be assessed by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) with an end goal to become certified by Earth Check.
The Azores are nine…
Royal Caribbean reveals new brand campaign
Royal Caribbean has revealed its new brand campaign ‘This is How to Holiday’.
The cruise line will invest heavily in digital and VOD advertising to reach target audiences more frequently…
Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show offers free entry for travel trade
The UK’s Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show celebrates its 25th year in London next year and is free to attend for travel professionals.
The show will take place at two locations…
Slovenia to utilise UN World Bee Day to boost tourism
The UN has officially declared 20 May 2018 the first international World Bee Day to honour the birthday of Slovenian beekeeping pioneer Anton Janša and help save the species.
Originally…
Travellanda appoints Vikki Barclay
Travellanda, the accommodation wholesaler, has appointed Vikki Barclay as marketing manager.
In her new role, she will be responsible for raising the profile of the company on a…
Q&A: Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Q&A Brenda Collin, managing director, Preferred Hotels & Resorts UK, Ireland, The Nordics & The Netherlands
What is your role and how long have you held it?
For…
Premier Holidays upgrades peaks giveaway
Premier Holidays has given its peaks giveaway an upgrade for 2018, with a selection of high value prizes.
Agents who make a booking with the operator this January and February could win…
Travel agents: save with Balkan on Bulgaria Holidays
Balkan Holidays is offering a travel agent discount of £25 per booking off package holidays to Bulgaria’s Black Sea coastal resorts.
The discount is automatically applied to all agent…
Advantage uses the power of online for campaign
Advantage Travel Partnership will run its turn of year promotional campaign to engage consumers with promotion-led offers during the key 2018 holiday booking period.
For the first time,…
A-Rosa joins forces with Alder Hey children’s charity
River cruise line A-ROSA and Alder Hey Children’s Charity have joined forces for 2018, to help families with children who are recovering from long-term illness.
Part of the new…
Air Europa to offer flights to Quito from January
Air Europa will strengthen ties to Ecuador with flights to Quito from January.
From 1 January 2018, the Spanish airline will cover the triangular route between Madrid, Quito and Guayaquil…
CLIA reveals theme of 2018 conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the theme for the CLIA Cruise Conference as ‘Generation Cruise’.
It has named 2018 #GenerationCruise and with over 1.9 million…
Olympic Holidays launches Peak campaign
Olympic Holidays has launched “My Olympic Island,” advertising campaign which will run until mid-March next year.
The national and regionally-focussed campaign represents the operator’s…
Bright announces 2018 roadshows
BRIGHT (Bringing Real Information & Guaranteed High Quality Training) has announced details of its 14 road shows for 2018.
Workshops and dinners for independent agents will be held in…
Serenity Xmas incentive winners annouced
Serenity Holidays has run its ‘fill your fridge for Christmas’ agent incentive, whereby between 1 September and 30 November 2017 agents had the opportunity to win Christmas goodies.
There…
Finnair celebrates inaugural flights to Lapland from Gatwick
Finnair recently launched two new seasonal routes to Lapland.
The inaugural flights left from Gatwick to Kittilä and Ivalo.
Pictures celebrating the new direct flight from Gatwick to…
UKinbound: reveals confidence levels and year-on-year figures up
UKinbound has revealed its latest Business Barometer results showing that members are cautiously optimistic about the future, as confidence levels see a small increase.
Year-on-year…
MSC Cruises offers Wave promotion and incentive
MSC Cruises is offering an all-inclusive drinks package included when booking a Fantastica Experience Fare.
The ‘Wave’ promotion applies to all cruises that set sail in the Summer 2018,…
Travel 2 launches new Cruise Plus mini brochure
Travel 2 has introduced a mini brochure dedicated to cruise itineraries.
The 44-page brochure has been created in response to a 31 per cent increase in cruise revenue this year for the…
Yonda launches travel trade initiative
Following its UK launch earlier this year, Yonda, a self-drive sightseeing experience, has announced the implementation of its first travel trade initiative.
Working with b2me Tourism…
ABTA launches online training platform for sales staff
ABTA has launched an online training platform aimed at supporting frontline sales staff in the travel industry.
Designed by travel trade e-learning provider, Equator Learning, the ABTA…
Gold Medal unveils Peaks 2018 programme
Gold Medal will be helping agents maximise sales during the upcoming peak booking period with a campaign that combines four sales brochures and magazines, two fam trips and incentive…
Balearic Islands showcase local gastronomy
The Balearic Islands tourist board recently showcased the local cuisine of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza & Formentera as part of its ‘Better in Winter’ tourism strategy.
The islands…
Meet Love Islanders with Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises is launching a turn-of-year period incentive campaign with some of the stars of TV’s Love Island.
They have joined forces to thank travel agents for their sales…
G Adventures strengthens sales team
G Adventures has appointed Rachel Coffey as director of sales, UK and Ireland, and promoted Stu Darnley to the newly created position of national sales manager, UK.
The changes come…
Super Break launches overseas short break packages
Super Break is launching a series of new overseas short break packages for 2018 that include regional charter flights from 14 airports around the UK.
Eight new programmes have been…
Q&A: ANTOR chairman
Travel Daily catches up with the chairman of ANTOR, Tracey Poggio.
What is the purpose of ANTOR (the Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives)?
ANTOR's…
Accessible tourism charity launches new initiatives and website
Tourism for All (TFA) has announced the launch of its new website, training platform and market intelligence bulletin.
The launch sees the charity re-invent itself through three new…
Q&A: Neil Barclay, Viking Cruises
Travel Daily catches up with Neil Barclay, head of sales at Viking Cruises UK.
What does your role include and how long have you held it?
I've been head of sales for eight years,…
European Waterways reintroduces Italian Opera Cruise
European Waterways has reintroduced its Opera Cruise for guests who book the 7-night, August 26, 2018 departure of its 20-passenger La Bella Vita hotel barge.
In addition to a 6-night…
New partnership boosts Travel Counsellors sustainability drive
Travel Counsellors is teaming up with sustainable tourism charity, the Travel Foundation, to launch a partnership that will put sustainable tourism on the map for its franchisees and…
Travel Luncheon Club launches new website
As part of a campaign to attract new members in 2018, the UK travel trade’s longest established club, the Travel Luncheon Club (TLC), has launched a new website at…
Etihad set to fly Team England to the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Etihad Airways is s set to fly Team England to the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline has flown many elite athletes, coaches and supporters…
ABTA responds to Brexit discussions
Mark Tanzer, chief executive of ABTA the Travel Association has responded to the Brexit discussions:
“Following today’s news that the Government will be moving to the next phase of…
Celebrity Cruises hosts luxury focused agent masterclasses
Agents can brush up on their knowledge of Celebrity Cruises’ latest announcements, including new ships, major refurbishments and itineraries with interactive workshops this December.
On…
Silversea appoints new managing director
Silversea Cruises has announced that Peter Shanks is joining the company in the role of managing director, UK and Ireland.
Based in the London office, he will report to CEO Roberto…
ABTA launches online education and careers hub
ABTA is launching www.abta.com/education, an online hub which offers a starting point for anyone interested in developing their career in the travel sector.
The hub offers information on…
Cathay boosts Manchester-Hong Kong direct flights
Marking three years since its inaugural flight from Manchester to Hong Kong in December 2014, Cathay Pacific is this week boosting its direct flights into a daily service.
Increasing from…
Celebrate with Carnival’s 12 days of Xmas incentive
Carnival Cruise Line is launching its ’12 Days of Christmas’ booking incentive which gives agents the chance to win themed gifts such as hampers, restaurant and store vouchers, gadgets and…
CroisiEurope launches cruise taking in 2020 Passion Play
CroisiEurope has announced details of a Danube cruise that includes two nights in Oberammergau plus seats for the world-famous 2020 Passion Play.
From 16 May to 4 October 2020, the…
Shearings announces partnership with Alzheimer’s Society
Shearings Leisure Group, which consists of Shearings Holidays, National Holidays, the Coast & Country and Bay Hotels brands, Caledonian Travel and UKbreakaways.com has announced a new…
AWTE raises £16,500 for charity at Xmas lunch
At the annual AWTE Christmas lunch, £16,653 was raised for charity.
The National Deaf Children’s Society was represented by Rachel Shenton who spoke about personal experience of being…
How WeChat will prep Chinese for Dubai, UK and Australia with CityExperience
WeChat has showcased its CityExperience Mini Program in partnership with Tourism Australia, VisitBritain and Dubai Tourism, aiming to enhance the overseas travel experience of WeChat users,…
Experience Aurora Borealis with Kirker Holidays
Kirker Holidays is offering tailor-made itineraries to three Nordic destinations this winter.
Whilst there is always an element of luck (and favourable weather conditions) involved in…
Princess Cruises to name next ship Sky Princess
Princess Cruises has announced its fourth Royal-class ship will be named Sky Princess.
Sky Princess is scheduled to launch in October 2019 on a series of Mediterranean voyages and will…
Sandals introduces online training programme
Sandals Resorts has introduced an online training programme with a prize draw.
The programme launched on 1 December 2017 and offers agents the chance to win a luxury Jo Malone candle.…
Flybe announces expansion of summer schedule
Flybe has announced an expansion of its 2018 Summer schedule from Doncaster Sheffield Airport with a new route to Belfast City and the return of its Palma de Mallorca flights.
Travellers…
Who are travel launches most sought-after by?
Research shows that travel launches are most sought-after by older UK consumers.
12% of Baby Boomers (aged 53 – 73 years) and 14% of Traditionalists (aged 74 and over) say they’re most…
The future? InterContinental enters franchise agreement with HK CTS Hotels
HK CTS Hotels has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group at Crowne Plaza Beijing Lido, pursuant to which they would jointly operate…
Funway launches Xmas offers brochure
Funway Holidays has released its Offers Unwrapped, December 2017 mini brochure, including holiday savings of up to 55% on both its USA and Caribbean product.
Included in the 8-page, A5…
Prestige Holidays expands Croatia offering
Prestige Holidays has expanded its Croatia offering with more breaks on the Zadar Riviera and the addition of the island of Vis.
Closed to visitors for many years, Vis is set to rise in…
Ctrip and Hungarian Tourism Agency Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
On November 28, Chinese Premier Li Ke Qiang and his counterpart Hungarian Prime Minister Orban Viktor oversaw the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Ctrip and the Hungarian…
TRAVLR can’t wait to “impact the lives of millions”, with SERIES A funding achieved
TRAVLR is a new travel platform hoping to disrupt the $1.29 trillion travel industry. Having raised $5m SERIES A funding, TRAVLR believe they are all set to redefine the way we travel.
Princess Cruises announces longest ex-UK sailing
Princess Cruises has announced that 2019 will see its longest ever season sailing from the UK.
More than one million cruise nights will be available on voyages from Southampton and Dover.…
Qantas opens lounge at Heathrow
Qantas is welcoming customers into the new Qantas London Lounge at Heathrow Airport from today.
Located at London Heathrow Terminal 3, it opens as the airline is counts down to its…
Super Break launches Iceland ski packages
Super Break has launched Ski North Iceland packages, available on dates in January and February next year.
Three- and four-night packages are now on sale that include charter flights from…
Ctrip climbs aboard the Big Bus for one-stop bookings
Ctrip.com International, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Big Bus Tours. Both companies will work together in areas of innovative marketing and product diversification to…
Q&A: Aicard Guinovart, Catalan Tourist Board
Travel Daily Media catches up with Aicard Guinovart, director of Catalan Tourist Board for UK and Ireland.
What is your role and how long have you held it?
I was…
Gold Medal offers agents out of hours service
Gold Medal has expanded its sales service to enable agents to make bookings outside of traditional opening hours.
The new ‘out of hours’ sales facility means they can now request quotes…
Transform fly-cruise bookings with new selling guide
Celebrity Cruises has introduced a dedicated selling guide for agents to book holidays via its new booking system, AirWaves.
With tips for maximising the revenue potential of the new…
BA introduces Mandarin speaking team at Heathrow
British Airways has introduced Mandarin-speaking customer service representatives at Heathrow Terminal 5.
The team, who are fluent in both English and Mandarin, assist customers at…
China Airlines increases Gatwick-Taipei route
China Airlines is increasing its non-stop route from London Gatwick to Taipei from four to five flights per week.
The national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will add a…
British holiday-maker habits revealed
British holiday-makers are planning to maintain or grow their travel plans over the next three years, according to a recent survey by AITO.
The AITO Travel Insights Report 2017 found that…
Industry reacts to APD Budget announcement
The Chancellor’s announcement that APD will be frozen for economy class passengers and increased for premium class long-haul passengers has not delivered the global Britain message that the…
Funway Holidays appoints key account manager
Funway Holidays has appointed Amanda George as key account manager - North and Scotland.
George joins the team this week, in the newly created position.
This follows the recent…
Inghams launches Lakes & Mountains Summer 2018 brochure
Inghams has launched its Lakes & Mountains Summer 2018 main edition brochure, with an extended programme.
Additions include seven resorts in Italy, Austria and Norway, seven…
River Cruise Excellence Awards winners announced
Those who contribute to the growing success of the river cruise industry were recently recognised at an awards ceremony at the seventh annual CLIA River Cruise Conference in Amsterdam.…
Reasons to be cheerful at this year’s Aito conference
This year’s AITO overseas conference will take place in Evora, Portugal (23 to 26 November 2017) with the theme Reasons to be Cheerful.
Sponsored by Tourismo de Portugal and TAP Air…
What are the travel trends for 2018?
Trafalgar CEO, Gavin Tollman indicates seven travel trends for next year.
Ready or not, we are into the final 50 days of the year. One naturally pauses to reflect on events of the past…
Sweden welcomes record number of UK visitors
The past year has seen UK visitor numbers to Sweden soar, new campaigns, new tourism products and the launch of three new flights from the UK.
Annual figures from Visit Sweden show that…
It’s time to embrace the river cruise trend
The time is right to capitalise on the huge swell in demand for river cruises, says Kirsty Orr, chief operations officer, Traveltek Group Ltd.
"Consumer demand for river cruises…
August highest month ever for overseas visitor spending in the UK
Figures show that August was the highest month ever for overseas visitor spending in the UK.
They spent £2.8 billion during the month, up 3% on last year.
It was a record August for…
Women in travel: Who’s making a difference?
Senior figures in the UK’s travel industry recently gathered for the announcement of the winners of the inaugural everywoman in Travel Awards.
The ceremony, which celebrated the…
UKinbound issues pre-budget appeal to Chancellor
In a pre-budget plea letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, UKinbound, which represents nearly 400 of the country’s key tourism businesses, has appealed for a reduction in Air Passenger…
Should the travel industry invest more in AI?
The travel sector is being urged to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the booking process, as more than a quarter of UK holidaymakers find it too difficult to pick the…
U by Uniworld offers cruises for all agents
Following the U by Uniworld’s “Sneak Peek” cruise on The B last month, the company says there has been much interest for the new brand, particularly amongst travel industry partners, who…
Discover Catalonia during year of culture
In January 2018, the Catalan Tourist Board will present the Year of Culture for 2018.
Throughout the year, visitors will be able to explore the region’s cultural attractions, landscapes…
Agents: Get on board with Arena Rail
Arena Rail Holidays, specialists in escorted holidays by rail across Europe, would like independent agents to work closely with them in 2018 as 'brand champions'.
Following the…
Palladium Hotels announces travel agent loyalty programme
Palladium Hotel Group has launched its first loyalty programme for UK travel agents.
Palladium Connect is a partnership programme, which is also being rolled out across Europe, to…
Super Break’s Balmforth announces retirement
Super Break’s national sales manager, Graham Balmforth is to retire at end of January 2018.
He is to step down from the role after 23 years with the company. During his time at Super…
New routes showcase the best of Wales
Visit Wales has announced the launch of The Wales Way, three national scenic touring routes that cross the country’s landscapes, showcasing its history, coastlines and attractions. …
European Waterways announces two-week trips
Luxury hotel barge operator European Waterways is offering new “Back-to-Back” two-week cruise options.
Next Summer guests can book the Panache hotel barge in Champagne and…
Plaza Premium Lounge opens in Heathrow Terminal 5
A new Plaza Premium Lounge has opened for travellers in London Heathrow Terminal 5.
It is the first lounge in the terminal for the group, and has views across the runway.
This…
VisitBritain promotes regional England’s Heartland
VisitBritain has announced a partnership with Birmingham and the surrounding areas to promote more of England’s regions to overseas visitors.
The three-year partnership is a joint…
Brits want better mobile technology from travel industry
More than half of UK holidaymakers are frustrated by the lack of mobile innovation when travelling abroad, according to new research.
Mobile technology group, Apadmi, found that 54% of…
World Travel Market 2017: Hong Kong on the up, while London takes a tumble
London will fall down the global city destination rankings in the next seven years, slipping from third to sixth, according to research for WTM (World Travel Market - London).
A right royal photo bomb
Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya recently visited Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) promotional stand at WTM 2017 in London, and was welcomed by Mrs.…
Attraction World announces appointment of Simon Garrido
Attraction World has announced the appointment of Simon Garrido who will head up the newly-expanded trade sales team.
This follows the recent appointments of Jodie Stuart, Business…
Palma 365 unveils new tourism strategy
Palma 365 unveiled its new gastro tourism strategy and tourism ambassadors at World Travel Market this week.
In 2016, UK travellers accounted for in excess of 593.000 room nights in…
WTM 2017: Terracotta Army storms into London
On November 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., a Terracotta Warrior Flashmob event organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Tourism Development Commission was held at the World Travel Market London. 50…
Greece promotes itself as a 365-day destination
The Ministry of Tourism, Greece is implementing a national policy focusing on promoting the country as a global 365-Day Destination.
This is on a long-term plan of five strategic pillars…
Balearic Islands reveals sustainable tourism strategy
The Balearic Islands tourist board has revealed details of its sustainable tourism strategy at World Travel Market, London.
Vice-president of tourism, investigation and innovation…
Duke of Westminster attends HSH London launch
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for The Peninsula London in Belgravia, London. The Duke of Westminster attended as Guest of Honour at the…
Premier and Celebrity partner for new campaign
Premier Holidays and Celebrity Cruises have partnered for a new campaign to promote tailor-made cruise and stay itineraries this winter.
The tour operator has unveiled the campaign…
GTMC and AWTE champion workplace diversity
At the recent GTMC Domestic Conference today in London, the business travel authority announced details of its new partnership with the Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE). …
Holiday Extras acquires Purple Parking brand
Holiday Extras has announced the acquisition of Purple Parking’s brand and website, www.purpleparking.com.
The deal was completed via a pre-packaged administration sale. It follows…
NCL appoints new marketing director
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the appointment of Karen Sequeira as Marketing & PR Director, UK & Ireland, the Middle East and Africa.
Sequeira will be responsible…
Can 100 Indonesian TA’s seduce the UK in just 3 days?
The Ministry of Tourism for Indonesia is demonstrating its commitment to the UK market at WTM, with a pre-show sales mission which will see over 100 Indonesian sellers join with a host of UK…
Southall Travel to launch new brands
Southall Travel has announced the launch of two new brands, ST Fly and ST Sports as part of its ongoing business expansion.
ST Fly (www.stfly.com) will aim at servicing the needs of…
Marpunta Village signs first tour operators for 2018
Marpunta Village, Alonnisos, part of the Santikos Collection has signed up its first UK tour operators ready for its re-launch in May 2018.
The property, which was previously run as…
Advantage restructures senior team
Advantage Travel Partnership has restructured its senior team.
Paula Lacey is now Group Commercial & Membership Director; Neil Armorgie is appointed as Global Product Director…
CMV invites agents to ship visits
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) is aiming to invite more than 1000 agents and trade partners on ship visits to view and take lunch on board Columbus, Magellan, Marco Polo & Astoria…
Eurowings launch flights to Salzburg from Heathrow
Eurowings has expanded its network from the UK with a new flight from Heathrow to Salzburg.
The new flights will operate twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturdays, arriving from Salzburg…
Travel Counsellors reveals Joanna Lumley as conference speaker
TV actress and travel presenter Joanna Lumley has been revealed as this year’s guest speaker at Travel Counsellors’ annual conference.
Lumley will share her insights on how to build…
Bristol Airport targets more long-haul
Following the return of direct long-haul flights to Florida and Mexico this summer and the announcement of flights to the Dominican Republic in 2018, Bristol Airport has reaffirmed its…
bmi partners with Loganair to add nine UK routes
bmi regional has announced the addition of nine UK routes to its network, following a new code-share agreement with sister airline Loganair.
Both airlines are owned by Airline Investments…
ASVA to host Great Expectations conference
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA), which represents the interests of the visitor attractions sector in Scotland, will be holding its annual two-day autumn conference at…
Super Break launches Tina Turner Musical packages
Super Break is now selling packages to see TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, which will have its world premiere at The Aldwych Theatre in April 2018.
The show tells the story of Tina’s…
Royal Caribbean enhances My Club Royal
Royal Caribbean International has announced the latest enhancement to My Club Royal.
Positioned as ‘one site, one log in, one Royal super club’, travel agents will be able…
Cobalt Air begins Gatwick service
Cobalt Air, Cyprus’s largest airline has announced a six days per week service this winter, linking London Gatwick directly with Larnaca, Cyprus.
Andrew Madar, Cobalt Air CEO said:
“I…
Miami advice from Advantage
Advantage Travel Partnership has revealed the theme for its 2018 conference, being held in Miami, between 10 and 13 May 2018, will be ‘The Next Chapter… Miami Advice’.
The two programmes…
Gibraltar to reveal Year of Culture at WTM
Gibraltar will unveil its ‘Year of Culture’ campaign at WTM.
The campaign is a celebration of Gibraltarian diversity, history and heritage over the past 1000 years, and highlights a…
Slovenia to reveal marketing plans at WTM
Slovenia's activity at WTM will include new tourism marketing plans and the implementation of a Responsible Tourism and Year of Culture Strategy for 2018/19.
The Slovenia Tourism…
Klook raise US$60 million to secure global future
Klook announced yesterday that it has completed a near US$60 million Series C funding. This round of investment, representing the largest deal ever for an in-destination service booking…
Q&A: Gary Jacobs, founder of Spinning Globe
What is Spinning Globe?
Spinning Globe is a unique website which integrates both a consumer travel inspiration site, with a travel trade training and marketing platform.
My aim…
Win a £1000 lifestyle voucher with Silversea
Silversea is offering agents the chance to win one of three £1,000 Lifestyle vouchers as part of CLIA’s Plan A Cruise Month.
Agents who make a booking on any the cruise line's 2017,…
Q&A with Amadeus – inclusive and accessible travel for all
Elizabeth Aston, senior advisor in industry affairs at Amadeus tells Travel Daily Media about the need for better accessible travel services.
Why is Amadeus encouraging the industry…
Eurocamp withdraws from high street
Eurocamp is making the move to withdraw its product from UK high street travel agencies following a strategic review of its distribution channels.
The company has invested in its online…
NCL vice president calls for Caribbean support
Nick Wilkinson, vice president and managing director UK & Ireland and MEA for Norwegian Cruise Line, has urged the travel industry to continue to show support for the Caribbean following…
Finalists announced for everywoman in travel awards
The finalists in the inaugural everywoman in Travel Awards have been announced.
The 18 finalists were selected by a judging panel of some of the travel industry’s most senior figures…
Travelzoo uncovers the secret travel habits of Hong Kong
Travelzoo, a global publisher of exclusive travel offers, has disclosed the travel preferences of Hong Kong travellers. The information is based upon data derived from their first half-year…
Q&A: Michelle Daniels, Voyages to Antiquity
Travel Daily catches up with Michelle Daniels, head of commercial at Voyages to Antiquity, to hear more about the cultural cruise line.
What does your role involve and how long…
European preview announced for Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Edge will set sail in the Mediterranean in summer 2019, calling Rome and Barcelona home from May to October.
Before officially commencing her first summer season, the ship…
Agents get tips on selling Iceland
Super Break and Liverpool Airport recently teamed up to spend the day visiting agents to promote the operator’s 'Incredible Iceland’ packages to Akureyri in northern Iceland direct from…
Thomas Cook creates new airline base in Majorca
Thomas Cook Group Airlines has launched a new airline, based in Majorca, to supplement its existing operations.
Currently operating ongoing airlines in Germany, the UK and…
TUI unveils ‘Destination U’ prototype for retail
TUI has unveiled a new prototype that reveals how customers could be using their subconscious to choose holidays in just a few years’ time.
Called Realeyes, the futuristic…
dnata Travel Europe appoints managing director
Lisa McAuley has been appointed to the role of managing director, tour operations, dnata Travel B2B Europe.
The role sees McAuley leading the marketing, trade sales, and product…
Tourism Alliance calls on Government to cut red tape
Tourism Alliance is calling on the Government to cut EU red tape with a policy change which it says could generate an additional £2.2billion in expenditure, create 40,000 new jobs and reduce…
TAP and London City Airport host launch party
TAP Air Portugal and London City Airport recently partnered to organise a trade networking evening at Boisdale Canary Wharf.
The event was organised to celebrate the launch of TAP’s new…
Q & A with Javine Tan, business development manager, for Traveltek Group Ltd in SE Asia
UK travel technology specialist Traveltek has opened a Singapore office,
marking its foray in South-East Asia – a market where its advanced solutions can help the travel industry keep pace…
Air France and Vietnam Airlines sign joint-venture agreement
Air France and Vietnam Airlines announced the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership allowing the two airlines to optimize their services between France, Europe and Vietnam and to…
Heathrow Express reveals typical bleisure traveller
Recent data shows that when business travellers attend a conference in a destination they haven’t visited before, 66% of these travellers are likely to add up to five extra days to their…
Advantage to host turn of year training
The Advantage Travel Partnership membership team have partnered with Reality Training to host the Frontliners sales workshops.
To be held in six regional cities, across November and…
Flybe releases Storm Ophelia statement
The statement from Flybe is as follows:
As a result of adverse and resultant atmospheric weather conditions impacting normal operations due to Storm Ophelia today, Flybe has been…
Value airfare on Collette east coast USA tours
Agents can book one of Collette’s East Coast USA tours and add flights for £299pp which includes all taxes.
The flights offer is available to book until October 31 this year and is valid…
Olympic Holidays makes new team appointments
Olympic Holidays’ new chief executive Clare Tobin has announced three senior appointments to the operator’s management team two weeks after she stepped up into the role.
The…
Europe and Chinese unite ‘to promote the development of China’
The European Commission-funded Partnerships in European Tourism project will arrive in Beijing at the China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market in April 2018 – marking the first of a series…
Young families drive cruise industry growth
Royal Caribbean International has revealed research demonstrating its impact on industry growth by attracting a younger generation of new-to-cruise families.
While the average age of…
Get the GNOW-how
Cherie Richards, commercial director at The Global Travel Group tells Travel Daily UK about GNOW.
The Global Travel Group Conference recently launched The Global Network of Women…
Advantage announces hotel hero of the year
Anna-Marie Binns of CJL Travel was named Hotel Hero of the Year at the annual Advantage Hotel Hero Conference in recognition of her support for hotel bookings and her clients.
Nearly 100…
ABTA responds to holiday sickness claims call for evidence
ABTA has released a statement following the Government’s Call for Evidence to help drive the crackdown on the holiday sickness claims culture:
“ABTA strongly welcomes the Call for…
Agents enjoy jeep safari in the Azores
TIPTO members Bourne Leisure, Super Break and This is Shearings organised a sunset safari jeep tour with bespoke itinerary for their agent friends during ABTA’s Travel Convention 2017. …
Hurtigruten reveals new sales team
Hurtigruten, the adventure travel brand, has revealed a restructure of its UK sales team in a bid to increase awareness of Hurtigruten amongst trade and consumers in the UK.
The team…
Seville to host ABTA convention next year
ABTA has revealed the location of its travel convention next year which will take place from October 8-10 in Seville, Spain.
It will be held at the five-star Barceló Sevilla…
U by Uniworld debuts on Seine
U by Uniworld, the new river cruise brand for 21-45 year olds, debuted its first ship on October 7 in Paris.
The B set sail on its maiden voyage along the Seine River with travel…
Monarch collapse: ABTA addresses ATOL consumer protection
At this year's Travel Convention in the Azores, Mark Tanzer, ABTA chief executive, addressed around 500 delegates with views on ATOL consumer protection.
He said: “There’s a common…
Ponant launches winter 2018/19 brochure
PONANT has unveiled its new brochure for winter 2018 – 2019.
With the arrival of two brand new explorer-class ships in 2018, Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain, designed for luxury…
Enter Marella: Thomson Cruises announces new name
Thomson Cruises has announced that later this month it will rebrand as Marella Cruises.
The move comes at the same time as Thomson changes to TUI.
The rebrand will see the cruise line…
Online bookers prefer using mobile
Growth in bookings on mobile devices is thought to be behind an increase in overall online holiday bookings.
Online bookings have increased from 76% to 83% in the last 12 months,…
Public look to travel professionals to book holidays
Research from ABTA released at the association's travel convention taking place in Ponta Delgada, Azores, reveals that four in ten (38%) have used the services of a travel professional to…
Families and over-65s are top holiday-takers
Families are taking more holidays than people without children at home, according to ABTA’s Holiday Habits Report 2017.
People with older families took 4.5 holidays in the last…
Brits take more holidays in past 12 months than at any point since 2011
New research from ABTA reveals that the average number of holidays taken per person per year has grown to 3.8, an increase of 0.4 on last year.
This is the highest number of holidays…
Agents from Cox and Kings, Mark Warner and Sunvil gather for Bright workshop
The first of its autumn workshops was recently held by Bright in Winchester at The Mercure.
Thirty five independent travel agents from 19 agencies as well as Home Workers attended…
Wendy Wu gives 15% commission for online bookings made in October
Agents have the chance to uplift their commissions to 15% for all online bookings made during October with Wendy Wu.
This marks a change in the operator’s commission structure as…
European Waterways releases 2018/19 brochure
European Waterways has released its 2018/19 brochure, featuring European cruises on the 17 luxury hotel barges in the fleet.
For the first time, it features the new, 12-passenger ‘Spirit…
