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Hurtigruten, launched its 2018/ 2019 program in Singapore at a consumer event hosted by its GSA, Scenic Travel. As the largest player in both poles, sailings depart from Norway, Iceland,…
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The UK will remain a strong origin market for Spain despite Brexit
By Jorge Traver, country representative, Spain, ETOA – European Tourism Association.
Historically, Spain has always been one of the top destinations for UK tourists; this was true…
Thai Airways’ new A350 XWB takes off
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) recently introduced the Airbus A350 XWB on its non-stop, double-daily route from London to Bangkok at a launch event that was held at…
Philippine Airlines introduce the B777-300ER to London-Manila
Philippine Airlines launches the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route, which substantially enhances the passenger travel experience and increases capacity for the airline.
Insight Vacations launches 2018 Europe Premium escorted journeys
Insight Vacations has unveiled its new Europe 2018 collection featuring 70 Insight Experiences, 100 guided holidays and four journey styles.
Included in the brochure are eight new…
Icelandair introduces new fare option
Icelandair has released a new pricing structure giving passengers more fare options when booking travel.
Economy Light will reward passengers who travel with less, while providing…
Citalia launches new products and an expanded brochure for 2018
Citalia has launched its new brochure for 2018 holidays, which includes new products, destinations and hotels.
With over 85 years of Italian heritage, the specialist tour operator’s new…
Advantage Profit Protection Plan is published ahead of PSD2
Advantage Travel Partnership has published a 12-page Profit Protection Plan for its members – a direct reaction to the upcoming change in law that will require retailers to absorb charges…
Haven welcomes pet breaks
Haven has added pet friendly breaks across 33 parks.
Families can choose from accommodation options including standard, deluxe and prestige caravans that cater for dogs.
The company…
Travel Counsellors set up support helpline for Monarch customers
Travel Counsellors have set up a dedicated freephone number and e-mail address for any travellers affected by the Monarch collapse, offering advice to people about how their holiday is…
TIPTO helps agents secure Orlando bookings worth over £30,000
Steph Borys and Hannah Gifford from Newells Travel, Truro, have both made high worth Orlando bookings this summer following attendance at TIPTO’s Cornwall roadshow.
The family…
A-Rosa river cruise reports UK growth
River cruise line A-ROSA is reporting 80% growth in UK passengers during the last 12 months.
The operator is attributing much of this increase in demand to additional distribution…
Uniworld appoints managing director
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has appointed Chris Townson as its UK Managing Director.
He succeeds Kathryn Beadle who recently announced her retirement from the…
Q&A: The Lone Travellers
Margaux Marshall, a digital product manager, has created a travel website and community for solo travellers which is due to launch this week. She tells Travel Daily all about it.
What is…
Malta Tourism Authority updates on autumn news
The Malta Tourism Authority has released its autumn news, agent training and details of Valetta European Capital of Culture 2018.
From 7 November 2017, EasyJet will be adding an…
Tauck now taking reservations for Oberammergau 2020 tours
Tauck has opened bookings on several 2020 itineraries that give gu ests the chance to experience the Passion Play, in the Bavarian town of Oberammergau.
In 2020, Tauck will include…
TripAdvisor’s Viator launches travel agent booking programme
TripAdvisor’s Viator has announced the launch of its Travel Agent Programme (TAP), a new booking platform created for travel agents.
Agents can now book directly through Viator, gaining…
China’s golden week travellers
The UK could look forward to a rise in visitors from China this as China National Day and the Golden Week holiday begin. Golden Week is a prime time of travel for China, and more and more…
Arena Rail Holidays unveils programme for 2018
Arena Rail Holidays, formerly Diamond Rail, has unveiled its new programme for 2018, which will feature for the first time, two itineraries combining holidays by rail and river cruises.…
NCL focuses on UK market
Norwegian Cruise Line has experienced rapid growth worldwide during the past few years, in particular in the UK market, which is now the company's largest international market outside of the…
Bourne awards agency of the month
Bourne Leisure has awarded its latest agency of the month, Midcounties Co-Operative Travel Walsall.
The agency won a ‘best of British’ hamper. It scooped August’s award for its strong…
CTO reveals strong growth
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) has released its latest visitor figures for January to August 2017, showing continued growth in 2017.
From January to August 2017, global…
Palladium Hotels to launch two luxury properties in Mexico
Palladium Hotel Group’s will introduce a brand new development to the northeast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
Set to open in autumn 2018, the project will include a five-star…
Barrhead Travel records further year of record growth
Barrhead Travel has had another record year of sales despite a Brexit-led dent in consumer confidence in the wake of the June 2016 vote.
The company’s gross turnover was up £12.7m…
Mayflower 400 hosts tour operators at UKinbound
The national Mayflower 400 partnership recently hosted 14 tour operators from the UK on a familiarisation visit to Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire for the UKinbound’s ‘Discover Mayflower…
Aphrodite Hills Resort becomes the PGA National Cyprus
Aphrodite Hills Resort has announced it has attained the PGA National, Cyprus.
The golf course is currently undergoing a major investment upgrade of € 2.5 million and full…
Research reveals increase in consumer recognition of ABTA
New research reveals that positive consumer recognition of ABTA has increased slightly in the past 12 months.
Almost three quarters (74%) of the public recognise the logo,…
CBeebies favourites join Butlins
Butlin’s has launched its new entertainment line-up for 2018, which includes performances from CBeebies star Mr Bloom and Mr Potato Head.
The company will include a variety…
Win a Christmas markets cruise with The River Cruise Line
Book before October 31 for a chance to win a Christmas markets cruise with The River Cruise Line.
The company is offering agents the chance to win a free Christmas markets cruise for two…
Win a break to Jersey with Premier Holidays
Premier Holidays is offering agents the chance to win a short break to Jersey as well as a place on a fam trip, as it marks the launch of its new short haul brochure.
Travel agents…
Super Break rewards incentive winners
Super Break and Newcastle Airport were out and about last week delivering prizes to the winners of its latest joint incentive.
Any agent who booked an Incredible Iceland package with the…
Discover Ocean Trails in Madeira
Discover Madeira has announced the launch of the new Madeira Ocean Trails, a campaign to promote active tourism on the island.
Trail running is fast emerging as the latest fitness trend,…
Advantage gets muddy for Just a Drop
A team from the Advantage Travel Partnership has completed the Tough Mudder challenge, raising £4,200 for Just a Drop as a result.
The amount was almost doubled the original target of…
HF Holidays offers Easter walking breaks
HF Holidays is offering guided walking breaks this Easter.
The operator has a range of UK and European breaks from the wild and rugged paths of Luz in Portugal, to the coastal charm…
Winning agents spend 24 hours in Marbella
Sixteen travel agents flew to Marbella this month for 24 hours of sun, sea, and sangria courtesy of Monarch Holidays and Leeds Bradford Airport.
The trip was organised as a booking…
AmaWaterways includes plan a cruise month offers
AmaWaterways is offering €100 onboard credit per stateroom to all 2018 European bookings made during the CLIA Plan a Cruise Month launching October 1, 2017.
This is in addition to…
Lucky Air to fly from Helsinki Airport
The role of Helsinki Airport as a hub between Europe and Asia strengthens as Chinese Lucky Air commences flights to Finland in winter 2018. Finavia, the Finnish airport operator, has…
Broadway Group announces keynote speakers for annual conference
Broadway Travel has announced keynote speakers for its overseas annual conference which will include presenters from Google, Tripadvisor, News UK, White Hart Associates and addmustard.…
Warner Leisure offers value autumn breaks
Warner Leisure Hotels is offering deals on last minute getaways this autumn.
There are 13 hotels to choose from, from historic country house hotels to accommodation in picturesque…
Bookings double with the new Gold Medal campaign
Bookings to Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, have more than doubled in seven days following the latest campaign from Gold Medal.
The new Golden Jackpot campaign highlights the activities and…
Avis Budget takes buddy on the road
Buddy the Budget Car Rental mascot dog is going on the road on a mission to raise travel agent awareness of the new Avis Budget Group agent portal, Beep.
Buddy is reminding agents…
Final push for BTA votes
Consumer voting in the 2017 British Travel Awards will close on September 30, meaning companies nominated for an award have just a few more weeks to lobby for votes.
Votes have been…
TIPTO unveils new website
TIPTO has unveiled its new look website where agents will experience a more sophisticated homepage display with key areas highlighted to prioritise information that is important to them.…
Crystal River Cruises welcomes Crystal Mahler
Crystal River Cruises recently officially welcomed Crystal Mahler to its fleet in Germany during a handover ceremony held at MV Werften Shipyard.
The second Rhine Class river ship…
Get strictly social with Super Break
Super Break is urging agents to use social media during Strictly Come Dancing screenings.
Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour UK has this week announced its 2018 Arena programme, ahead…
Q&A with Sahil Shah, managing director, Sujester
What is Sujester and why and when did you set it up?
Sujester is a web platform designed to inspire users, and help them discover incredible experiences. It helps people create and…
Shearings launches 2018 brochures
For the first time since 2013, Shearings' first edition of the summer brochures have been separated to allow more focus on the tour operator’s core programmes.
The new 2018 brochures…
AWTE announces chair awards winners
Five women were added to the Most Influential Women in Travel list at the annual AWTE Chair Awards which took place yesterday at the Radisson Edwardian Hampshire in Leicester Square, London.…
Trafalgar offers points-based agent incentive
Trafalgar has launched a new incentive programme called Trafalgar Treats.
For every Trafalgar or CostSaver booking made, agents are awarded points which they can use to redeem prizes…
Monarch Holidays appoints national account manager
Monarch Holidays has appointed a new national account manager to its trade sales team.
Jodie Stuart has joined the team this week, reporting into Simon Garrido, head of trade sales.…
Prestige Holidays grows Sicily programme for 2018
Prestige Holidays has added a five-star boutique property in the ancient Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and a hotel in Taormina within reach of the old town to its Sicily and Puglia 2018…
Riviera Travel launches regional UK flights to North America
Riviera Travel is now offering UK regional flights to North America via Dublin with Aer Lingus for the first time.
There will be additional departures from Manchester, Birmingham,…
Qatar Airways announces launch of direct daily flights to Cardiff
Qatar Airways has announced that it will launch direct daily flights to Cardiff commencing 1 May 2018.
Cardiff is a strategically important destination for the company as it opens up…
Shearings launches A-ROSA branded coaches
Shearings has launched two branded A-ROSA coaches, as part of a campaign to promote its 2018 River Cruise programme and mark the new partnership.
The companies have partnered in 2018…
CLIA announces record number of members and CLIA Accredited Masters
This year, CLIA has seen a record number of travel agencies become members in the UK & Ireland, reaching 4,000 for the first time.
Travel agent members in Europe has also increased…
CLIA announces the Family Holiday Association as official charity partner
CLIA has announced that it will be partnering with the Family Holiday Association (FHA) with the goal of providing 250 families with a break as well as working with the charity to raise…
Dates announced for 2018 CLIA conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the dates for the 12th annual CLIA Conference 2018 which will be held in Southampton on 23 – 25 May 2018 with an optional ship…
Uniworld announces retirement of Kathryn Beadle
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced that its UK managing director, Kathryn Beadle, is to retire in November this year.
She was appointed in November 2014 to…
Rebecca Fraser joins TDUK as Sales Manager
Experienced travel industry professional Rebecca Fraser has been appointed as sales manager at Travel Daily Media UK.
Rebecca joins from APL Media where she worked as sales &…
Palma de Mallorca offers autumn events
The Balearic capital, Palma is hosting a range of cultural and sporting events this September and October, making it an ideal time for a short break.
On 23 September Palma celebrates…
Q&A with Peter Whittle, global sales director, Traveltek
Traveltek is a technology provider for retail and online travel agents, Global sales director, Peter Whittle explains why the UK travel tech specialist is a perfect fit for niche operators…
Olympic Holidays launches 2018 Gold Collection brochure
Olympic Holidays has launched its 2018 Gold Collection programme with an agent incentive, new destinations, a focus on family “Gold” choices, new properties and luxury deals from May –…
Iberostar to open its first hotel in Portugal
Iberostar will open its first hotel in Lisbon, Portugal early this October.
It is situated in Baixa one of the Portuguese capital’s most central districts and will be the chain’s…
Super Break launches Festive Short Breaks brochure
Super Break has launched its Festive Short Breaks brochure with ideas and packages for agents to promote.
The 44 page brochure includes 255 Christmas packages, 198 New Year packages plus…
Local travel agents back campaign to support LJLA
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) has launched a campaign for local travel agents to promote departures from Liverpool ahead of those from other airports, highlighting to the region’s…
Broadway Group announces overseas conference as it gears up to celebrate 70 years
The Broadway Travel group is approaching its 70th year in business and has announced that this year’s annual conference will be held at the 5-star Sheraton Rhodes, in Rhodes Town, Greece,…
Aer Lingus begins Ireland’s first direct service to Miami
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Miami, Florida took flight on 1 September from Dublin Airport.
Flight EI141 operated by an Airbus A330-200 series is the first ever scheduled…
Mayor of London launches autumn season vision for tourism
The Mayor of London and visitlondon.com has launched a vision to accelerate the capital’s status as a world-class tourist destination.
Tourism numbers in London are set to rise…
Q&A: Louise Tansey national sales manager at Bourne Leisure
Can you give us an update on Bourne Leisure and its three brands?
2017 has been another excellent year for Bourne Leisure. Bookings are strong, our relationships and investments…
Cruise Nation appoints new head of product
Cruise Nation has appointed Tracey James as its new head of product.
James joins the company with over 25 years’ experience in the travel industry, both in the UK and overseas.
As…
British Airways launches premium transfer drive service at Heathrow
British Airways is introducing a new service called Premium Transfer Drive at Heathrow to help customers who are at risk of missing their connection are able to catch their onward flight.…
Pierre & Vacances adds ski packages
Pierre & Vacances has launched packages, with flights and transfers, to a selection of its most popular destinations in Spain, Croatia, Andorra and France, including the Alps.
Trips…
Super Break launches two-night Ultimate London packages
Super Break has launched new two-night Ultimate London trips combining overnight accommodation, coach or rail travel and fully travel agent commissonable packages.
Available on 17…
Warner Leisure releases festive brochure
Warner Leisure Hotels’ Festive Brochure will land with agents on September 4.
It will offer a range of festive breaks across its 13 country and coastal hotels.
The brochure provides…
Nanjing gets new European connection
Finnair has revealed plans for the continued expansion its Asian network, with the launch of a new non-stop connection to Nanjing, the capital of eastern China’s Jiangsu province.…
Asia’s new luxury cruise liner emerges from shipyard
World Dream, the new luxury cruise ship dedicated to the Asian market, has been "floated out" of the shipyard in Germany, bearing distinctive Chinese artwork on its hull.
The new 18-deck,…
Planes fuelled by waste could take off from British airports
Planes could take off from British airports using fuels made from rubbish that gets sent to landfill, under a new government scheme.
As part of plans to promote clean alternative fuels,…
VBRATA UK launches the London Caipirinha Festival with event for travel trade
VBRATA UK (Visit Brazil Travel & Cultural Association) has announced the launch for the first edition of the annual London Caipirinha Festival in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil…
Uniworld announces plans for fifth super ship
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is adding a fifth Super Ship to its fleet.
In spring 2018, the River Beatrice will be transformed into the S.S. Beatrice after an extensive…
Bourne congratulates travel centre for selling 60 Haven breaks in three days
Bourne Leisure's national sales manager, Louise Tansey, presents the team at Travel Centre Hull with chocolates and champagne for their work in supporting Haven sales.
The team sold 60…
AWTE announces 2017 Chair Awards shortlist
Nominations for the AWTE Chair Awards - a celebration of women working in the travel industry - have been announced.
Taking place on September 12, there are three awards within…
Travel 2 joins forces with Millington Travel
Travel 2 joined forces with the Millington Travel team for their annual training day.
Suppliers conducted training across their products and the day culminated in a drink in a local…
Premier Holidays launches autumn/winter campaign
Premier Holidays has unveiled a selection of autumn packages to the Channel Islands during Tennerfest food festival.
The tour operator has unveiled tactical offers of three and four…
Air Malta to relaunch Manchester route next summer
The Tuesday flight will depart Malta at 0730 and arrive into Manchester at 1005. It will then depart Manchester at 1055, landing in Malta at 1515.
Following the discontinuation of…
Estimated 2.1 million Brits to head overseas this weekend
ABTA is estimating that 2.1 million Brits are set to head abroad this bank holiday weekend (25 -28 August).
With temperatures around the Mediterranean expected to hit the low thirties…
Coast & Country Hotels reveals new brand identity
Coast & Country Hotels, part of the Shearings Leisure Group, has revealed a new look, launched a new website, and announced plans to improve their hotel collection.
The new website…
Haven launches brand new FunStars activities
Haven has introduced four new family friendly daytime activities with its FunStars.
FunStars sessions include ExperiMENTAL, FunStar Boot Camp, Greedy’s Get Up and Once Upon a Time.…
TIPTO welcomes Cosmos and Avalon
TIPTO has started its 19th year of operation with the addition of new supplier member, Cosmos.
The tour operator as well as sister brand Avalon Waterways, will join the trade…
Wow Air announces new Stansted and US routes
Wow air has announced that it has added a Stansted to Reykjavik route.
It is also adding Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis and Cincinnati to its eportfolio of US destinations.
Daily…
Q&A with Ian Scott from AMG
Ian Scott is group managing director at representation and marketing agency AMG (Advantage Management Group Ltd).
He was previously UK&Ireland Director at Dubai Tourism. AMG…
The Luxury Travel Fair returns to Kensington Olympia
The Luxury Travel Fair is returning to Olympia London from 2- 5 November.
The fair brings together travel experiences, created bespoke for those seeking luxury and it has 100 exhibitors…
Mark Warner offers dinghy & windsurf foiling for summer 2018
Mark Warner will be offering Dinghy & Windsurf Foiling for summer 2018 at Lakitira Beach Resort in Kos and Levante Beach Resort in Rhodes.
Foiling is a new aspect to dinghy sailing…
Virgin Holidays to open store in Stevenage
Virgin Holidays will open its first store in Stevenage on August 24, based in the new flagship Debenhams on the Roaring Meg Retail & Leisure Park.
The company is expanding further…
Q&A with CroisiEurope’s head of UK sales & marketing
Q&A with Gabrielle Alam, head of UK sales & marketing for CroisiEurope.
1) What does your role include and how long have you held it?
I have been leading Croisieurope’s sales…
Asian countries flock to WTM
The organisers of the World Travel Market (WTM) have revealed a sharp rise in interest from the Asia Pacific region.
According to Reed Travel Exhibitions, rising demand for exhibition…
Q&A: Peter Grace, Atlantis, Paradise Island
Peter Grace, UK & Europe regional sales & marketing director, Atlantis, Paradise Island
What’s new for the resort this year?
“2017 marks a year of huge change…
Animal activists protest Thomas Cook’s SeaWorld promotions
PETA recently unfurled a giant banner reading - Thomas Cook: SeaWorld Kills - above the travel company's headquarters in central London.
The action is part of the group's ongoing efforts…
Agto appoints new board directors
The Association of Group Travel Organisers (AGTO) has appointed two new directors to sit on its board.
The newly elected directors are Emma McMillan, groups & affinities manager,…
CTI announces new chairman
CTI, a corporate travel management company, has announced the appointment of John McEwan as chairman.
McEwan has formerly held roles including managing director at Thomas Cook, ABTA…
Tributes flood in for Ande Soteri
Following the sudden recent passing of Ande Soteri who had worked in the travel industry for many years and was director of the Institute of Travel and Tourism (ITT), colleagues and friends…
Face-to-Face: Miguel Nieto-Sandoval
Q) In terms of inbound tourism from the GCC region; which are currently Spain's largest source markets and which are showing the strongest growth?
UAE is the country with the larger…
Bourne Leisure takes over Thomas Cook Bluewater for a day of training
Bourne Leisure recently spent a day at Thomas Cook, Bluewater, for a day of training and treats.
Updating the team on the latest training options, incentive details and product…
ABTA releases latest statement on Spain attacks
ABTA has released the following statement on the recent attacks in Spain:
“Following a terrorist attack in the Las Ramblas area of central Barcelona and in Cambrils, holidaymakers in…
Head of sales & distribution departs Great Rail Journeys
Great Rail Journeys has announced that Sharon Smith, head of sales & distribution is to leave the company and a search has been initiated for a permanent replacement.
Alex…
UK sees record number of overseas visits in June
VisitBritain has revealed recent statistics showing a record June for the number of overseas visits to the UK.
There were a record 3.5 million visits to the UK in June, up 7% on the…
Inghams awards winners of the academy
Inghams has announced the second and third winners of its prize draw from The Academy, a recently-launched interactive learning portal for travel agent partners.
Emma Smith from Hays…
WTTC statement following attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) strongly condemns the attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils, Spain on 17/18 August 2017.
Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC, said: “I am…
Riviera Travel announces two yachts and new itinerary for Dalmatian Coast
Riviera Travel has announced the launch of two new yachts, the MS Adriatic Sun and the MS Il Mare that will cruise the Dalmatian Coast, as well as a new itinerary on the MS Il Mare -…
Hard Rock International to open hotel in Davos
Hard Rock International is expanding its hotel portfolio to the Swiss Alps, announcing plans to open Hard Rock Hotel Davos.
The hotel will open this December and is situated in the heart…
Warner Leisure Hotels launches 2018 preview brochure with half price deals
Warner Leisure Hotels has launched its 2018 Brochure Preview with half price deals.
The brochure will land with the company's top 500 agents on 25 August 2017.
It includes early…
Reality Training to deliver sales tips at cruise conference
Advantage Travel Partnership has recruited Bob Morrell and Jeremy Blake of Reality Training, to speak at its cruise conference onboard P&O Cruises’ Ventura, taking place from October…
CTO predicts record 2017 arrivals
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) has revealed that 2017 is on track to be its most successful year on record in terms of global tourist arrivals.
From January to June 2017,…
HF Holidays offers festive walking breaks
HF Holidays, the walking and activity holiday specialist is offering a selection of festive European walking breaks departing this December.
Festive getaway to Tavira, Portugal: Take…
Super Break launches gin tasting group packages
Super Break has launched a range of gin tasting packages, aimed at the hen and special occasion market.
Available at locations around the UK, packages are for one or two nights and…
Q&A: Fiona Jeffery OBE, founder & chairman, Just a Drop
What is Just a Drop?
Just a Drop is an international water and sanitation development organisation which provides sustainable clean water solutions, sanitation facilities and…
Scenic launches privileges across 2018 Europe river cruises
Scenic has launched its new Scenic Choice privileges, allowing guests to choose from options to enhance their 2018 European River Cruise.
For a limited time, guests can have…
Third HNA airline to launch UK flights
China's fast-expanding HNA Group will launch another flight to the UK this winter, as it continues to develop its long-haul operations.
Two HNA-owned carriers, Hainan Airlines and…
Inghams Ski 17/18 main edition brochure is now on sale
The Inghams Ski 17/18 main edition brochure is now on sale, with four new resorts and money saving deals, including a £40 discount per couple on all holidays.
The new brochure, which…
Celebration holidays at the five star Aldemar Royal Mare in Crete
A rise in groups of people travelling together for a celebration holiday has been seen at Aldemar’s 5-star Royal Mare in Anissaras, Crete.
There has been a r7% increase in the…
European Waterways offers 10% off holidays in France
European Waterways is offering a selection of 2017 late-season specials with 10% off for cabins and whole boat charters.
The specials apply to hotel barges that cruise France’s…
Crystal River Cruises names godmother of Crystal Bach
Crystal River Cruises has announced that soprano vocalist and German performer, Anna-Maria Kaufmann, will be the godmother of Crystal Bach.
The newly-built Rhine Class river ship…
Asian air route updates, including connections to Krabi, Chongqing and Hiroshima
Malaysia Airlines to launch Chongqing route
Where? Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Chongqing (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 30 October 2017
Who? Malaysia Airlines
Why?…
Incoming travel booming in the first half of year in Germany
Incoming tourism in Germany grew strongly in the first half of 2017.
To the end of June, the Federal Statistical Office registered 36.7 million international overnight stays (in…
Malta relaunches online training website for agents
The Malta Tourism Authority has relaunched its online training website for UK and Ireland travel agents.
Consisting of news, selling tips, practical advice on travel to Malta,…
AccorHotels launches ibis budget London Luton Airport hotel
AccorHotels has launched the ibis budget London Luton Airport hotel located close to Luton Airport and Luton Parkway station.
Hotel employees will host guests in a more social and…
Italy4Real launches Prosecco Lovers Tour
Italy4Real has launched a new Prosecco Lovers Tour in Italy.
The Italy tour specialist has launched the product ahead of National Prosecco Day on 13 August.
The 3-day tour…
UK sees record level of room openings for hotel sector
The first six months of 2017 has seen the highest number of hotel bedrooms opening in the UK since 2012 according to the recently published Hotel Bulletin Q2 2017 report.
Growth in hotel…
Ski Total offers buy-one-get-one-free lift pass
Ski Total has announced a flash buy-one-get-one-free lift pass offer for selected December departures.
This is for adult and senior passes in all resorts, and is valid on departures 12…
bmi regional launches code-share partnership with Air Dolomiti
bmi regional has announced the launch of a new code-share partnership with Italian airline Air Dolomiti, which sees five new routes added to its network.
bmi regional customers can book…
LJLA receives good rating for assistance to passengers with disability
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has recently published a report that assesses the top 30 UK airports on the quality of assistance they provide to passengers with a disability, with…
VisitGuernsey releases increased leisure travel figures
Recently announced Q2 2017 visitor figures show that Guernsey’s staying leisure visitor market is on the up with an 8.3% increase on the same period in 2016.
The 8.3% increase equates…
Aer Lingus announces biggest winter schedule
Are Lingus has announced its largest ever winter schedule with 138,000 extra seats from the UK to Ireland.
New services and capacity increases across the transatlantic network offer…
Trade group formed to help destinations promote tourism
A new trade association has been set up to help promote new, emerging and established destinations to develop their tourism industries worldwide.
The London-based Association for…
Great Cruise Journeys launches early booking offer
Great Cruise Journeys has launched its new cruise brand with an early booking offer on selected AMAWaterways luxury cruise departures in 2018.
For bookings made on or before 31…
Bourne Leisure hands over £1,500 Love 2 Shop vouchers to Travel by Inspire
Bourne Leisure handed over £1,500 worth of Love 2 Shop vouchers to Travel by Inspire.
The operator earned the prize as part of the operator's Summer Lovin’ Incentive which has now…
Speakers announced for The Travel Convention
Further speakers have been announced for this year’s Travel Convention.
James McClure, general manager, Northern Europe, Airbnb; Dominic Tucker, head of sales UK&I, Norwegian; and…
Three cruise lines join forces for Scottish agent roadshow
Three cruise lines – Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Hurtigruten, the world leader in expedition travel, and Star Clippers – are coming together to host a Scottish roadshow in…
PAL to fly new 777 daily to London
Philippine Airlines will boost its European operations next month with the deployment of its latest long-haul aircraft on the Manila-London route.
On 19 September 2017, the national…
Lufthansa to fly A350 to Hong Kong
Lufthansa will deploy its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, on the direct route from Munich to Hong Kong next month.
The German national carrier will take delivery of its fourth and fifth…
Haven offers savings on holidays this August Bank Holiday
Haven is offering three and four-night August Bank Holiday breaks starting from £295 per family including all UK coastal locations, as part of the deal.
There are 36 seaside…
Esprit Ski launches fresh-look main edition brochure
Esprit Ski has launched its fresh-look 2017/18 Main Edition brochure.
It covers family skiing trips and is also celebrating its 35th birthday this season.
With its range of childcare…
One Traveller announces two new holidays for 2018
One Traveller, the single holidays tour operator for mature travellers, has announced the launch of two new holidays for 2018, the Imperial Vienna holiday and the exclusive Rhine, Moselle…
Bourne Leisure revamps dedicated agent website
Bourne Leisure has unveiled developments on its agent website, geared towards offering a more seamless experience.
Agents can now browse content quickly, without navigating away from…
Balkan Holidays adds new accommodation and ski weekends in Slovenia
New hotels in Bulgaria and new ski weekends to Slovenia, feature in Balkan Holidays main edition Ski & Snowboard brochure 2017/18 to Bulgaria, Slovenia and Romania (on sale to agents 1…
Surrey travel agent launches booking tool for corporate clients
Travel Professionals, based in Cobham, Surrey has introduced TripMate, an online booking tool for business travellers and travel bookers.
The new tool will simplify the whole booking…
Larnaka tourism board updates on summer activities
The Larnaka Tourism Board has highlighted a summer of activities this year.
The destinations offers a variety of water sports and sea-based activities, including sea yoga. The session…
Riviera Travel releases new solo traveller collection
Riviera Travel has released its new Solo Traveller Collection brochure with six new tours, which are now available to book for 2018 dates.
The tours include:
Lake Garda, Venice…
Aito tour operators urged to back specialist agents in connection with PSD2
AITO says it has been discussing at length and in great detail (since March 2017), the problem of the coming Payment Services Directive 2.
AITO’s Council agreed that Sam Clark…
China to get new connection to Serbia
China will get its first air link to Serbia next month, when Hainan Airlines launches its new route between Beijing and Belgrade.
Commencing on 15 September 2017, the new long-haul…
Fred. Olsen’s Mike Evans celebrates a quarter of a century with the company
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Mike Evans, head of sales, is celebrating 25 years with the Suffolk-based company.
Evans has fulfilled a number of roles within the sales department of the…
Asian air route updates from HK Express, Cambodia Angkor Air, Qatar Airways and more
AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection
Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier…
PortAventura World named as best theme park in Europe
PortAventura World has been named the best theme park in Europe in the 2017 edition of the World of Parks Awards.
More than 35,000 readers participated in the online vote to choose…
Reasons to honeymoon in Cyprus
Cyprus has a reputation as the island of love and a honeymoon destination.
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation shares ten reasons why clients should choose Cyprus for their honeymoon.…
Premier launches online booking for Channel Islands
Premier Holidays has launched an online booking system for the Channel Islands.
The tour operator has made the system available for its key short haul product following interest…
CLIA reveals the joy of cruising the Med
By Andy Harmer, senior vice president membership, director at CLIA UK & Ireland.
I was luckily enough to spend a long weekend cruising the Greek islands at the end of last month;…
Travelodge opens flagship hotel in York
Travelodge has opened its new flagship hotel at Layerthorpe, York.
The company’s fifth hotel in the city also marks Travelodge being crowned York’s largest branded hotel provider in the…
TIPTO and its agents exceed fundraising record for Reuben’s Retreat
TIPTO has smashed its previous fundraising record for its charity partner, Reuben’s Retreat.
Over the course of the year, the organisation has raised £2,900 across 32 roadshow events.…
CMV releases second edition Worldwide Cruise Collection brochure
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has a new cruise brochure ‘World Cruise Collection 2018’ Second Edition out this week.
The brochure covers the period from December this year…
Carrier launches luxury Ski & Snow 2017/18 brochure
Carrier has unveiled its latest brochure, Luxury Ski & Snow 2017/18 including additions and ski travel trends across Europe and North America.
The Easter break is becoming as…
New managing director confirmed at Holiday Taxis
Holiday Taxis Group has confirmed Ian Coyle as its new managing director.
Coyle has been with the company for the past seven years, more recently as SVP global sales, leading its global…
Advantage Management Group appoints Sangita Makwana
Advantage Management Group (AMG) has appointed Sangita Makwana as an account director, with immediate effect.
She will mainly be looking after Dubai Parks and Resorts.
Machine was…
VIP SKI offers additional regional flights
VIP SKI is introducing additional regional flights for the 2017/18 winter season.
The luxury chalet company will retain its core flying programme with seats available from London…
Back-Roads Touring launches 2018 Europe & UK brochure
Back-Roads Touring has has released its latest brochure with the launch of 50 summer 2018 tours.
Silversea launches upgraded group sales programme
Silversea has launched a new group sales programme offering more choice, flexibility, and time for travel agents.
The upgraded programme is available for new group bookings on 2017…
Gardens continue to attract largest numbers of visitors
Gardens saw the most significant growth in visitors to attractions last year, according to VisitEngland’s Annual Attractions Survey.
The survey, which gathered information from more…
APT reveals new Canada & Alaska programme for 2018
APT has announced the launch of its Canada and Alaska 2018 programme.
Available to travel agents now, the brochure offers a choice of seven luxury holidays and 12 'premium' options to…
Q&A: Sarah Clayton-Turner, Chair, AWTE
Have you settled into your new role as Chair at AWTE; what does it involve?
I’ve been in the new role at AWTE for three months, so I think it’s fair to say I’m feeling more settled in…
Super Break visits agents to promote Humberside to Iceland flights
Super Break is offering new charter flights direct from Humberside Airport to Akureryi in northern Iceland and they teamed up last week to visit agents and promote the product.
Pictured…
New cruise company Great Cruise Journeys is launched
Great Rail Journeys Ltd - incorporating Rail Discoveries, Great Rail Journeys and GRJ Independent - has announced the launch of their new fully protected UK tour operation under the name of…
Q&A: Joseph Grimley, head of agency sales, Riviera Travel
What does your role include and how long have you held it?
I have been in my role at Riviera Travel for just over five years. The role is responsible for managing sales through…
Croatia sees a peak in British visitors
British visitors in Croatia peaked this year according to eVisitor system that records tourist traffic.
July saw a 42.67 % increase in arrivals and 59.20 % in overnight stays of UK…
Olympic Holidays summer 2018 programme goes live
Olympic Holidays has launched its Summer Sun programme with Island options from May – October 2018 ready to book now.
The 2018 brochure offers the additional islands of Madeira, La…
Advantage announces cruise conference onboard P&O Cruises’ Ventura
Advantage Travel Partnership has announced its cruise conference this year will be a two-night mini cruise onboard P&O's Ventura departing from the Mayflower Terminal in Southampton on…
Carnival Cruise Line visits over 600 travel agents
Representatives of Carnival Cruise Line’s sales team recently visited 617 UK travel agencies in two weeks in order to educate them about the product and highlight the benefits of the cruise…
Thomson Lakes & Mountains integrates distribution channels with Thomson
Thomson Lakes & Mountains has launched the new programme for summer 2018 featuring over 60 resorts in Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
Thomson Lakes &…
The Global Travel Group reports record sales and leap in forward bookings
The Global Travel Group has reported double digit growth for overall sales across its 350 plus contingent of independent travel agents last month.
Forward bookings for 2018 are also…
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announce growth at Stansted
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is expanding its flights and holidays programme from Stansted for Summer 18.
The company has added three new destinations - Malta, Naples and Nice - as well as…
Uniworld appoints new executive to sales team
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has appointed Theona Nechita as its new Inside Sales Development Executive.
Nechita's role will involve supporting Uniworld’s on-the-road…
Attraction World raises money for Whizz-Kidz
Nick Hughes, sales & marketing director at Attraction World recently did a skydive for charity Whizz-Kidz.
Hughes did the 13,000 feet dive in order to help raise £5,000 for the…
Survey reveals how much technology Brits take on holiday
A survey of 1,000 British adults, as part of the UK Gadget Usage Report 2017, revealed that the average person takes at least three items of tech on holiday - one more than they would for an…
THAI starts flying to Vienna
Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced plans to expand its European route map with the launch of direct flights to Vienna.
The new long-haul route will commence on 16…
ABTA gives statement on FCO Tunisia travel advice
ABTA has released a statement on the change to the FCO travel advice for Tunisia.
“The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has changed its level of advice to Tunisia and no longer…
Trafalgar reveals Travel with Faith 2018 brochure
Trafalgar has launched a Travel with Faith 2018 brochure for the first time with access to pilgrimage experiences and faith-based itineraries across Europe.
Agents can offer guests…
Warner Leisure Hotels welcomes Star Break ‘double-header’ at Thoresby Hall Hotel
Warner Leisure Hotels has announced a double headline act line up for its Star Break on 18 August 2017.
Guests can see performances from 80s legends Go West and Toyah Wilcox.
This…
Deirdre Wells OBE appointed as chair of the Tourism Alliance
The Tourism Alliance, the tourism industry’s umbrella body that represents 53 organisations, has elected Deirdre Wells as its new chair.
In taking on the one-year tenure, Wells…
Balearic Islands see an increase in UK visitors
In May this year, a total of 541,801 UK travellers visited the Balearic Islands, a 20.1% increase compared to the same period in 2016.
UK visitors in May to Mallorca increased by…
UK’s Eden Project expands into Asia Pacific
The company that operates the Eden Project, an environmental visitor attraction in the UK, is planning to bring the concept to the Asia Pacific region.
The Times newspaper reported this…
Q&A with Lisa Jacobs, head of trade sales, CMV
1) What does your role include and how long have you held it?
I joined CMV in 2010 at an exciting stage in our development when we were just getting ready to launch a second ship. In…
Cirque du Soleil returns to PortAventura World with Varekai show
Cirque du Soleil will perform its show Varekai at PortAventura World until 13 August with twice-daily performances.
It will be the only European resort to offer visitors the…
Royal Caribbean appoints new key account manager
Royal Caribbean International has announced the appointment of Guy Farrow as key account manager for the UK & Ireland.
Farrow joins Royal Caribbean from FMCG equipment pooling…
Crystal Ski Holidays adds Nassfeld resort in Austria for winter 2017/18
Crystal Ski Holidays adds Nassfeld in Austria to the 2017-18 programme, bookable from today, 24 July 2017.
It is the largest resort in the southern Austrian region of Carinthia, on…
Experience Inghams Lakes & Mountains’ alternative wine experiences this summer
Inghams is highlighting five of its alternative wine tours, festivals and routes (outside of France), which encourage guests to discover local produce and improve their wine knowledge.…
Hampton by Hilton hotel to open at Stansted Airport
Hampton by Hilton’s largest hotel to date is preparing to open at London Stansted Airport hotel at the end of the month.
The hotel will have 357 rooms set over seven floors, many…
Explore Abroad and Grosvenor Travel celebrate completing Global Travel Group’s training course
Global Travel Group members, Explore Abroad and Grosvenor Travel, celebrate completing the consortium’s two-week training course for new members which covers everything from administration…
Thailand promotes driving holidays at Hungarian Grand Prix
Spectators at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix will be able to learn more about driving holidays in Thailand.
This is because the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has decided to use…
Icelandair to increase Glasgow service by over 2000 extra seats
Icelandair will increase its Glasgow service by over 2000 extra seats.
From the beginning of November until the end of December four flights a week from GLA to KEF will increase in…
Al Fresco Holidays launches trade website
Al Fresco Holidays has launched its 2018 programme which offers 68 of Europe's parks across France, Italy, Spain, Croatia and Holland.
To encourage early sales there are a number of…
The River Cruise Line launches 2018 preview brochure
The River Cruise Line has unveiled its first brochure for 2018 following the purchase of the brand by Arena Travel earlier in the year.
The brochure is a preview of the full 2018…
Win a trip to Las Vegas with Gold Medal
Gold Medal has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines to offer agents the chance to win a Las Vegas holiday.
The trip will include five nights at The Cosmopolitan of Las…
Voyages to Antiquity appoints head of marketing
Richard Tarrant has joined Voyages to Antiquity as the new head of marketing.
Tarrant joins from Titan Travel where he held various senior marketing positions including head of…
