Travel agents discover Puglia with Inghams Italy
From 20-24 May, four travel agents, a member of the Inghams agency sales team and an Inghams Italy reservations team member of staff travelled on a fam trip to discover the region of Puglia.…
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UK, Germany to remain Asia’s top European source markets
The UK and Germany will remain the most important European markets for Asia Pacific destinations this year, despite the rise of Russia.
This is according to PATA's Asia Pacific…
Bristol Airport comes out on top for customer satisfaction
Bristol Airport has held on to the top spot in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) survey of UK airports, an international airport passenger experience benchmarking programme, run by Airports…
Demand grows for Travel Counsellors’ taste events
Travel Counsellors has launched a series of roadshows ‘with a difference’ as a result of an influx in travel professionals joining the company this year.
The independent travel…
Statement from British Airways
British Airways has provided the following statement today:
Our IT systems are back up and running and our operation continues to run as planned today with a full flight schedule at…
British Airways flight cancellations: A guide to claiming
Following the massive system failures that affected thousands of people due to board BA flights at Heathrow and Gatwick over the weekend, Bott & Co solicitors who have expertise in…
‘Destination’ to be the focus of Cruise 360
CLIA has revealed further details regarding the inaugural travel agent event Cruise360, which will take place in Copenhagen.
The event will discuss the importance of destination knowledge…
Melia bullish on Asian expansion
Melia Hotels International continues to focus its expansion efforts on Asia, as it seeks to boost its performance by tapping into some of the world's fastest-growing travel markets.…
Air China develops “express route” to Europe
Air China has teamed up with Beijing and Frankfurt airports to develop a new "express route" between China and Europe.
The new "Easy Way Beijing-Frankfurt" project is aimed at allowing…
Bourne awards agency of the month
Bourne Leisure congratulates its April Agency of the Month winner, Lincoln Co op Travel, Louth, with a Best of British hamper.
The agency scooped the award for the number of bookings…
Monarch and Leeds Bradford Airport offer agents 24 hours in Marbella
Monarch and Leeds Bradford Airport have launched a competition for agents to win a 24-hour break to Marbella.
To be in with a chance of winning agents will need to book a flight or…
Double rewards with Gold Medal and Pure Luxury
Gold Medal are awarding agents double Farebank Rewards on package bookings to Arabia, Oceania, Las Vegas, New York and California made until the end of this month.
This means a 14…
Destination to be the focus of Cruise 360 Copenhagen
CLIA has revealed further details regarding the inaugural travel agent event Cruise360, which will take place in Copenhagen.
The event will discuss the importance of destination knowledge…
Adopt an AmaDillo and win a Cruise with AmaWaterways
To celebrate the launch of its new 2018 brochure, AmaWaterways is giving travel agents and homeworkers the chance to adopt an AmaDillo and win a cruise for two aboard one of its ships in…
Inghams launches Lakes & Mountains Summer 2018 preview
Inghams has launched its Lakes & Mountains Summer 2018 preview brochure with frozen prices and early booking offers.
There are savings up to GBP660 per couple if booked before 30…
Tasty prizes on offer with Celebrity Cruises’ summer campaign
Agents can win tickets to Taste of London with Celebrity Cruises’ 2017 summer campaign.
The cruise line will be hosting events at Taste of London and has launched the campaign to support…
Cox & Kings names top destinations for Indian vegetarians
Dubai, the UK and Singapore have been identified as the most “vegetarian-friendly” destinations for Indian travellers.
In a survey, Cox & Kings Survey found that these three…
Research shows savings made on all inclusive holidays
As more families choose all inclusive packages, new research for the Post Office Travel Money All Inclusive Holiday Report reveals that those who stick to what is included in their package…
Balmoral commences second cruise season from Newcastle
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Balmoral will be commencing her second cruise season from the Port of Tyne, Newcastle, with a sell-out five-night ‘Norwegian Fjords’ sailing on 25th May…
Fincantieri to become majority holder in STX France
Fincantieri, the builders of such mega liners Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, has announced that it signed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 66.66% of the share…
Angela Rippon to name CMV’s Columbus
Angela Rippon CBE is to be godmother to the cruise ship Columbus, the latest addition to the Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) fleet.
On Thursday 8th June, during the Naming Ceremony at…
Two in five millennials travelling abroad uninsured
A quarter of holidaymakers travelled abroad uninsured in the last year according to new research for ABTA, an increase from 2016 when 22% did so.
Millennial holidaymakers were the…
La Manga Club opens new performance centre
Leading figures from the cricket world recently headed to Spain’s La Manga Club for the official opening of the resort’s new European Cricket Performance Centre – the first of its kind in…
Paris focuses on the future as tourism starts to recover
Paris is looking ahead to a brighter future, as tourists start returning to the city in greater numbers.
The French capital suffered a sharp drop in visitor numbers following the…
Value for money drives golfers to the Algarve
The Algarve has exceeded golf visitor records so far this year and it remains a value holiday destination for UK tourists.
The region is widely-regarded as Europe's number one golf…
Jet2.com adds Airbus A330 to support busy summer
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced that a 327-seat Airbus A330 has come into operation at Manchester Airport for the summer.
It enables the company to add more seats and capacity to…
Q&A: Andy Stark – The Global Travel Group
Travel Daily Media UK catches up with The Global Travel Group's managing director, Andy Stark ahead of its forthcoming conference at La Manga Club in Murcia, Spain.
Why is it so…
New passenger ferry links Russia and North Korea
A new passenger ferry service has been launched connecting Russia with North Korea.
The ferry docked in Vladivostok for the first time on Thursday and will now operate weekly between…
SPOTLIGHT ON: Debbee Dale
As the Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) breaks into global membership, Travel Daily Media is delighted to highlight Debbee Dale the outgoing chair as she explains the benefits…
Travelodge launches new SuperRooms
Travelodge has launched its new ‘SuperRooms’, bringing the ‘premium economy’ concept familiar to airline users to the UK budget hotel market.
Peter Gowers, Travelodge chief executive…
Royal Caribbean appoints key account manager
Royal Caribbean has announced the appointment of Melanie Wood, who recently joined the UK and Ireland sales team as key account manager.
Melanie has six years’ experience working…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
ABTA launches new #ValueTourism campaign
ABTA is launching a new #ValueTourism campaign ahead of the General Election.
The campaign aims to ensure tourism and its importance to the UK economy remains a priority for the new…
KLM adds additional frequency on Dublin route
From 10 July, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate an additional frequency on the Dublin to Amsterdam route, further increasing the capital’s connectivity with Amsterdam, and the world.…
Clicky founder to speak at The Global Travel Conference
Oli Yeates, founder and CEO of Clicky, a UK digital marketing agency and specialists in Travel & Tourism, has once again been asked to take centre stage at The Global Travel Conference.…
Insight Vacations announces retirement of CEO
Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold has announced that its CEO, John Boulding, will be retiring and will leave The Travel Corporation later this year.
Boulding has been a member of the…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
Face-to-Face: Paul Broughton & Sinead Reilly
At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Travel Daily chatted with Paul Broughton, Travelport's managing director UK & Ireland, and Sinead Reilly, country manager for Travelport…
马来西亚旅游局和亚航签订合作备忘录
日前，连续8年荣获世界最佳低成本航空公司的亚洲航空与马来西亚旅游促进局正式签署市场营销合作协议以共同推广马来西亚旅游。
此次合作协议由马来西亚旅游促进局副局长拿督斯里阿都卡尼(Dato’ Sri Abdul Khani Daud)及亚洲航空（马来西亚）公司商务总监李德龙(Spencer Lee)共同签署， 马来西亚旅游文化部长拿督Dato’ Seri Mohamed…
UKinbound launches tourism manifesto
UKinbound, the trade association which represents 375 of the country’s tourism businesses, has issued its manifesto ahead of the general election.
The organisation has outlined its key…
ABTA offers warning relating to false gastric illness claims
On 11 May, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) updated the travel advice for Portugal with an inclusion relating to personal injury claims.
This follows a similar update to the…
Post Brexit: Brits in favour of visa free travel for Europeans
New research from YouGov commissioned by eDreams ODIGEO has revealed that Brits are by and large in favour of visa-free travel post-Brexit.
53% of respondents are against the idea of EU…
Haven launches Hafan y Môr’s brand new Splash Away Bay
Haven has officially opened Hafan y Môr’s new swimming complex, Splash Away Bay.
Following a £3 million investment, the complex has been restyled and features three flume slides, play…
Flybe announces year-round route to Hamburg from Birmingham
Flybe has announced the addition of a new, year-round route to Hamburg from Birmingham, that will start on 10 July this year.
The route will operate with a choice of up to four flights a…
Travelport launches data tool
Travelport has launched Travelport Business Insights to its Northern European region.
This new service gives travel agencies and other companies access to a range of data sources.…
Win VIP Take That tickets with Gold Medal
Gold Medal are giving nine agents the chance to see Take That LIVE at The O2 Arena on 6 June 2017.
The tour operator is teaming up with Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines to promote the…
Super Break launches latest UK brochure
Super Break has launched its latest UK Short Breaks brochure with a selection of new products including Explore by Rail breaks plus new branding.
A new look reflects the company’s move…
Flight Centre appoints general manager at Corporate Traveller
Flight Centre Travel Group has appointed Andy Hegley as general manager of its specialist SME travel management division, Corporate Traveller.
He has worked in area leader and business…
Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel to reopen this month
Hotel and music venue, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel is set to open for its seventh season.
There will be an official opening party on 27 May.
Since its launch in 2011, Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach…
TIPTO fundraises for Reuben’s Retreat
TIPTO recently celebrated a fundraising event at the Liverpool SuperShow.
The team raised almost £200 for charity Reuben's Retreat.
TIPTO has raised almost £2000 so far this year…
Best Western acquires Sweden Hotels
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has announced that it has acquired Sweden Hotels.
The motive of the acquisition is to strengthen the competitiveness of the chains and create a stronger…
Shorefield Holidays acquires seventh holiday park
Shorefield Holidays Ltd has acquired a new holiday park on the edge of the New Forest, in a strategic move for the business.
The holiday parks can be sold by agents via Hoseasons.
The…
City Cruises announces acquisition of York sightseeing fleet
River Thames sightseeing operator City Cruises has today announced a multi-million-pound deal following the acquisition of York River Boats Cruises Ltd.
As a result, the fleet will…
P&O cruises introduces new ice cream range
Summer has just got tastier as P&O Cruises guests enjoy an even more chilled experience thanks to the introduction of award-winning Jude's real dairy ice cream in fabulously moreish…
How to Manage Cruise Etiquette
There are many people out there who are really eager to experience all of the unique experiences that a cruise has to offer; however, age old tales of what is and is not acceptable onboard a…
CMV strengthens marketing team
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has strengthened their marketing team ahead of the launch of their latest flagship Columbus. Rebecca Jones has joined the expanding cruise operator in the…
Jet2holidays launches new national advertising campaign
Jet2holidays has launched a new national advertising campaign, extending its Hold My Hand concept to target more holidaymakers, in particular couples and families.
Part of an integrated…
Budapest Airport grows London connection
Budapest Airport has welcomed the inaugural flight of Flybe’s three times weekly service to London Southend.
It is the airport's fifth direct connection to London.
Expecting a 14%…
Bright heads to Durham for agent workshop
Twenty eight Independent travel agents from 13 agencies as well as Home Workers attended Bright’s, (Bringing Real Information & Guaranteed High Quality Training), most recent workshop…
British Airways launches flights to Pula
Starting from 1 July 2017, British Airways will fly twice a week to Pula, Istria in Croatia from London Heathrow.
Undiscovered and situated in the westernmost county of the Republic of…
The Travel Franchise announces Daley Thompson as brand ambassador
The Travel Franchise has announced double Olympic Gold Medalist, Daley Thompson, as the brand ambassador and public face of the company and their sister travel agency, Not Just Travel.…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
CLIA gives 5 reasons to book a cruise with a travel agent
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is celebrating more than 25,000 CLIA-member travel agents globally.
Last year more than 82%of cruise holidays were booked with the help of…
Valencia Tourism celebrates new flight connections
Valencia Tourism celebrated the addition of new connections from Glasgow and Birmingham with two events for the British travel trade held in these two cities on 26 and 27 April.
The event…
Global Travel Group reports record growth in new members
The Global Travel Group has seen membership levels rise by 22% in the last year with a record number of experienced travel professionals opting to join the consortium.
Of the agencies who…
Jordan sees increase in UK visitors
Jordan saw further growth in UK visitor numbers in the first quarter of 2017, January – March, increasing by 15.8% compared to the same period in 2016.
The Jordan Tourism Board reveals…
Lufthansa focuses on Hong Kong for Asian growth
Lufthansa has reaffirmed the importance of Hong Kong to its expansion plans in Asia Pacific.
In his first briefing with media this week, the group's newly-appointed senior director of…
A first look at Port of Barcelona’s new cruise terminal
Today Carnival Corporation & plc released artist renderings of its second cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona – which will be Europe's newest passenger cruise terminal when it…
UK entertainers confirmed as guest speakers at CLIA Conference
CLIA UK & Ireland will welcome, Jonathan Wilkes and Nick Weir, to speak at this year’s annual conference taking place in Southampton from 24 to 26 May 2017.
This year’s…
Finnair to launch winter flights from UK to Kittilä in Lapland
Finnair has announced that it will start flying non-stop from the UK to Kittilä, in Lapland, in addition to the previously announced new service to Ivalo.
The new direct service will link…
WestJet to purchase Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
WestJet has announced a purchase agreement with The Boeing Company for up to 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
This agreement includes 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft to be delivered…
Korean Air adds to Spain’s Asian boom
The recent proliferation of air routes between Spain and the Far East has continued, with the launch of Korean Air's inaugural flight to Barcelona.
The national carrier touched down at…
Etihad pulls out as Alitalia files for administration
Etihad Airways says it will no longer invest in Alitalia after the Italian national carrier filed for administration.
Bankruptcy proceedings were triggered - for the second time in a…
Guernsey Food Festival returns
The Guernsey Food Festival returns for a third year in 2017 running from 16 – 24 September.
During the festival, there will be a range of special promotions in bars and restaurants on the…
AWTE appoints board for 2017-2018
The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) recently held its AGM where the new board of directors was announced for 2017-2018.
After two years as AWTE’s Vice-Chair the position of…
MSC Bellissima mega-ship opens for sale
MSC Cruises announced today the opening of sales of MSC Bellissima. For her inaugural season, the ship, which is the much-awaited sister ship to MSC Meraviglia, will set sail in the Western…
Oman Air launches daily flight from Muscat to Manchester
Oman Air has launched a new daily flight from Muscat to Manchester.
The new service will depart Muscat at 14.00 hrs daily and arrive in Manchester at 19.05hrs. The return flight will be…
airBaltic launches flights between Riga and Aberdeen
airBaltic has launched a direct route linking Riga and Aberdeen.
The airline flies from Riga to Aberdeen three times weekly and passengers will board a Boeing 737 for a flight…
easyJet releases 2018 European tickets
EasyJet has put flights on sale until 24 March 2018. 60,000 flights are set to take place across easyJet’s network between 5 February and 24 March 2018 providing more than 10 million seats.…
UK attractions must improve their offerings: report
Staycationing is still of appeal in the UK but local visitor attractions have room for improvement if they’re to capitalise on the numbers of people planning visits this year, according to…
Sykes Cottages reaches booking milestone
Sykes Cottages, the holiday cottage specialist, has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing tech-based companies in the UK.
It comes as Sykes, which was founded in 1991 and today…
European car hire rates 40%cheaper in sunshine hotspots
The cost of hiring a car abroad has dropped across a number of holiday destinations throughout Europe according to autoeurope.co.uk.
Research uncovered average price drops of 40% compared…
VisitEngland announces Awards for Excellence winners
VisitEngland has celebrated the best of English tourism, announcing the winners of its Awards for Excellence for 2017.
The awards, now in their 28th year, celebrate those businesses…
Heathrow Express tickets discounted for August
Heathrow Express tickets are being heavily discounted for a limited time.
For holidaymakers flying from Heathrow this August, Heathrow Express single fares booked 90 days or more in…
Jet adds European links from Chennai, Bengaluru
Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes.
Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier…
Earn a Jamie Oliver cookery school experience
As part of its Indochina free flights promotion, Insight Vacations is giving agents the chance to receive a Jamie Oliver Cookery School Experience for the Vietnamese Street Food class.…
Monarch introduces Lapland Holidays from Birmingham
Monarch has announced that it will be adding Lapland holidays direct from Birmingham to its winter programme.
The holidays are from 1 December 2017 and the three and four night breaks are…
AIDA Cruises brings Munich’s Oktoberfest to the high seas
September is Oktoberfest time – and not just in the capital of the Free State of Bavaria. AIDA Cruises has announced that it's bringing all the fun of the Oktoberfest on board.
Guests on…
Thomson Cruises recruits intrepid explorers
Over the past two weeks six keen explorers have been island-hopping around the Caribbean with Thomson Cruises, on a mission to meet as many fascinating people who live and work in paradise…
AmaWaterways welcomes Amakristina
AmaWaterways has celebrated the inaugural voyage of its 19th ship, AmaKristina.
Named after AmaWaterways’ Co-Owner and Executive Vice President Kristin Karst, AmaKristina joins the fleet…
Record-breaking start to year for Britain’s inbound tourism
Figures show that a new record has been set for inbound visits to the UK in the first two months of the year with 5.2 million visits, up 6% on the same period last year.
Overseas…
Monarch Holidays launches city breaks brochure
Monarch Holidays has launched its first dedicated City Breaks brochure, featuring city packages with deposits from GBP59 (approx US$75) per person.
Commenting on the new brochure, Gary…
Thomas Cook Sport appoints brand ambassador
Thomas Cook Sport has named England and Lancashire cricketer James Anderson as its brand ambassador.
He will work with the sports travel specialists to promote their sporting experiences,…
AccorHotels ramps up UK-based CSR activities
AccorHotels’ UK operations financed the planting of over 16,000 trees in 2016 under its pioneering Plant for the Planet programme.
The programme, which is financed by the money saved…
ibis budget introduces new guestroom concept
ibis budget has introduced its new bedroom concept, the Nest Room.
The contemporary rooms come in six new colourways, inspired by the changing seasons, for an experience that ibis…
Cosmos relaunches with new branding and agent portal
Holiday specialist Cosmos Tours & Cruises has re-launched as Cosmos, taking a new direction as it undergoes a full rebrand and develops a totally new website with an agent bookable…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Melia, Centara, Movenpick and more…
Innside Yogyakarta
Location: In the Sleman area of the Indonesian city, about eight minutes' drive from Adisucipto International Airport
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 242
Facilities:…
TAP to launch flights from London City Airport
Portuguese airline TAP has confirmed it will launch flights from London City Airport to Lisbon on 29 October.
The new route will complement existing flights from Heathrow and Gatwick.…
Rudding Park to open UK’s first rooftop Spa Garden
Rudding Park in Harrogate has confirmed its new £9.5 million spa will unveil the UK’s first rooftop Spa Garden when it opens on 2 May.
The Spa Garden has been designed by renowned…
Win shopping vouchers with Gold Medal
Gold Medal is giving agents the chance to win one of five £200 shopping vouchers as part of its latest Washington, DC incentive.
The long-haul operator has teamed up with the Washington,…
Port of Invergorden seeks new Cruise Manager
The Port of Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands is searching for a Cruise Manager to continue to build on their recent record-breaking years.
The Port welcomed more cruise passengers…
Ryanair warns of Brexit impact and airport charge threats
Ryanair recently hosted a roundtable discussion in the European Parliament aligning tourism and aviation policy agendas, where it announced its support for the ‘European Capital of Tourism’…
European hotel pipeline contracts in March
STR’s March 2017 Pipeline Report shows 162,732 rooms in 1,035 hotel projects Under Contract in Europe.
The total represents a 0.7% decrease in rooms Under Contract compared with March…
Superbreak amends baggage options on flight-inclusive packages
SuperBreak has altered its baggage options for all products in order to give agents flexibility when booking flight-inclusive packages.
Agents now have the option to add checked-in hold…
CMV takes delivery of their new flagship Columbus
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has this week taken delivery of their new flagship Columbus in Singapore.
The ship had arrived at the Singapore Cruise Centre under her P&O Cruises…
Hainan Airlines to fly flagship aircraft to Manchester
Hainan Airlines revealed this week that it will deploy its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Beijing-Manchester route.
The Chinese carrier will start operating its…
Easter holiday travel adds estimated £1.7bn to UK economy
VisitEngland’s Easter Trip Tracker survey showed that 6.6 million Brits were planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK over the Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £1.7 billion boost to…
Ryanair launches Luton-Bydgoszcz route
Ryanair has launched a new London Luton route to Bydgoszcz as part of its winter 2017 schedule, with a three times weekly service starting in October, which the airline claims will help…
Central England Co-op Travel launches cruise brochure
Central England Co-operative Travel has launched a new brochure highlighting cruising and escorted touring holidays.
River cruising, ocean luxury and unique experiences all form part of…
GoPro giveaway with Travel 2’s Australia incentive
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of two GoPro Hero 4s with its latest campaign, ‘Create Your Perfect Australian Holiday’.
The tour operator has teamed up with Tourism…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia India, Cebgo and more…
Top Asian beach resorts get first direct link
Where? Sanya (China) to U-Tapao (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Providing the first…
Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic
A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US.
On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…
Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Australia, Maldives and more…
Eastin Hotel Kurseong
Location: Located on the foothills of the Himalayas in India's Darjeeling tea-producing area, West Bengal state
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 35
Facilities: Five…
Bulgaria best-value European destination this summer
Bargain hunters looking for a holiday where their pounds will stretch furthest should head to Bulgaria, according to this year’s Post Office Travel Money Holiday Costs Barometer, which…
Monarch crew gear up for London Marathon world record attempt
The streets of London will become the runway for a team of Manchester based Monarch crew as they attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Marathon in a Four Person Costume…
Ryanair fast-tracks five new Stansted routes
Ryanair has announced it will commence five of its new London Stansted Winter 2017 routes in September, two months earlier than planned, due to strong demand from UK consumers and visitors.…
VisitEngland launches new edition of ‘The Pink Book’
VisitEngland has launched the latest version of The Pink Book, a guide designed to give English accommodation providers an overview of their legal obligations.
Now in its ninth edition,…
Silversea previews redesigned Silver Explorer
Silversea's luxury expedition ship, Silver Explorer, will mark its return to the seas on May 20, sailing from Lisbon to Honfleur.
A comprehensive stem-to-stern refurbishment is scheduled…
SIA expands European network with Air France-KLM
Singapore Airlines has signed a deal that will significantly expand its route network in Europe.
The national carrier has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with Air France-KLM to…
Liverpool airport gears up for busy Easter weekend
Staff at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) are gearing up for a busy Easter bank holiday weekend, as thousands of travellers prepare to fly overseas.
Around 63,000 passengers are…
All Blacks offer tourist tips to Lions fans in NZ
With less than 80 days to go until the first match of the British & Irish Lions rugby series in New Zealand, three All Blacks players have created a video offering tourist tips to…
AA to manage VisitEngland’s quality assessment schemes
The AA has been awarded the contract to run the VisitEngland Quality Assessment Schemes under licence for the next three years.
VisitEngland chief executive Sally Balcombe said: “I…
ASAP appoints new deputy chairman
ASAP – the not-for-profit trade body for the serviced apartment sector - has announced that Stuart Winstone, commercial director of SilverDoor, has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairman…
Shepherd’s Bush Palladium to be redeveloped as serviced apartments
Dorsett Hospitality International will redevelop Shepherd’s Bush Palladium into 74 new serviced apartments, along with commercial space on the ground and lower ground floors, after receiving…
UK low-cost airlines honoured at TripAdvisor Awards
Jet2.com has been named Europe’s Best Regional & Low Cost Airline at the inaugural TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for airlines.
In addition to Jet2.com, the UK is home to…
Discovering Brazil’s historic northeast
Refreshed by the natural wonders of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, travel specialists took a three-hour drive to the historic city of São Luís, before heading back to Fortaleza for…
Rich Media Exchange makes UK debut
Rich Media Exchange (RME) has launched its visual content resource in the UK, giving travel agents and suppliers the ability to create, archive and access thousands of images and videos to…
London Stansted reveals plans for £130m arrivals building
London Stansted Airport has today unveiled plans for a new £130 million arrivals building to significantly improve the passenger experience.
The building is the latest phase in the…
London hotel sector reports strong gains in March
London’s hotel sector reported strong growth in March, with occupancy up 5.7% and the average daily rate (ADR) up 8%.
Based on daily data supplied by STR, London reported the following in…
Dunes, lagoons and enchanting estuaries
Thrumming humidity, tropical sunshine and stupendous scenery: travel specialists spent the mid-week section of the TAP/Del Bianco fam trip to northeast Brazil traversing a range of terrain -…
Cathay Pacific to take Manchester-HK service daily
Cathay Pacific has confirmed its current four-times-weekly Hong Kong to Manchester service will become a daily operation from 1 December.
Having announced in March that it would be…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
Stansted sees 1.65m passengers in February
London Stansted saw over 1.65 million passengers pass through the airport in February 2017, representing a slight decline year on year.
The airport operator attributed this to last year’s…
TAP/Del Bianco seduce travel specialists on Brazil’s northeast coast
Gliding and bouncing over undulating dunes in 4x4s, a convoy of travel specialists on last week’s UK-based fam trip to the coast of northeast Brazil, covered over 600km of tropical terrain…
AccorHotels partners with Roland Garros for Grand Slam package
For the third year running, AccorHotels is teaming up with the French Tennis Open for a unique two-day experience.
From 22 May to 11 June, the Parisian Dream adventure offers guests the…
BA first airline to launch self-service boarding gates
British Airways is transforming its customers' airport experience by becoming the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric technology throughout the airport – with the launch of…
Flybe introduces itsu to on-board menu
Flybe has added Asian-inspired food brand, itsu, to Café Flybe’s new in-flight menu.
Also new to the on-board range will be a selection of other refreshments, such as a breakfast snack…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Vietjet, AirAsia and more…
Vietjet creates new connection to Angkor
Where? Hanoi (Vietnam) to Siem Reap (Cambodia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Vietjet
Why? Serving increasing cross-border traffic…
AccorHotels caters for Chinese guests with UnionPay
To cater for the rising number of Chinese visitors to France, AccorHotels has started accepting UnionPay International as a payment method at some of its French properties.
Under the…
Jane McDonald cruises into Global Travel Group’s annual conference
Fresh from the huge success of her all-too-short four-part series ‘Cruising With Jane McDonald’, the former ‘Loose Woman’ will take to the stage as The Global Travel Group’s guest speaker at…
Ryanair Newcastle routes take flight
Ryanair has celebrated the start of its Newcastle summer 2017 schedule and the first flights on its new routes to Barcelona Girona, Faro, Madrid and Palma.
Ryanair’s Newcastle summer…
Cultural Buenos Aires aims to attract more British visitors
Buenos Aires is intensifying its efforts to attract British travellers this year, with a concerted focus on promoting the city's many cultural and gastronomic attractions.
Speaking to…
Where to Stay: New hotels from Conrad, Centara, Oberoi, Hyatt and more…
Conrad Bora Bora Nui
Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 114, including 86…
Bali tourism boosted by Emirates double
Bali's tourism industry will get a significant boost this summer, following the announcement that Emirates will introduce a second daily flight to the island.
Commencing on 2 July 2017,…
Flybe lands at Heathrow boosting choice for passengers
Passengers are set to benefit from more choice on flights between London and Scotland as Flybe’s new flights from Edinburgh and Aberdeen touch down at Heathrow this week.
In a milestone…
DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham opens for business
DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham has become the 43rd DoubleTree by Hilton hotel to open in the UK.
Located two miles from Cheltenham, a town famed for its Regency buildings and historical…
ASA updates walking tour guidelines
Following a project carried out by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) new guidance has been issued to free walking tour operators across the UK to help them ensure their advertising…
Edinburgh’s Mercat Tours launches first tours for children
Edinburgh’s five-star walking tour company, Mercat Tours, has launched its first experience for children: Ghosts, Gore and Grime.
The daytime tour, which is suitable for all the family,…
ABTA sets out priorities for Brexit negotiations for travel and tourism
Following the triggering of Article 50, ABTA - the Travel Association, is setting out priorities for the Brexit negotiations in a new report “Making a Success of Brexit for Travel and…
TAP spreads wings in Africa
TAP, the Portuguese national carrier, will expand its operations in Africa this summer, with the launch of a brand new service to Togo.
Effective 17 July 2017, the airline will…
Royal Palm Marrakech: A Luxurious Oasis for the Whole Family
Marrakech, that captivating, romantic and enchantingly ancient Moroccan city, is well known for its narrow alleyways, souks and bustling old-world charm.
But for travellers seeking a…
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane appoints new GM
London Marriott Hotel Park Lane has appointed Riddian Davies general manager.
Davies joins the hotel, which completed an extensive renovation in 2015, following successful GM roles in…
Beds on Board looks to boost English tourism market
The English tourism market is being boosted by a unique concept to add 20,000 beds without any impact on the country’s environment or infrastructure.
Based in Hampshire, but operating…
Residence Inn to double European footprint in 2017
Marriott International has announced the expansion of its extended-stay brand, Residence Inn by Marriott, with the signing of two new properties in London. With additional openings in…
bmi regional appoints Martin Whittaker COO
bmi regional has appointed Martin Whittaker as its new chief operating officer.
Martin joins bmi regional from Babcock International Mission Critical Services, where he was a board…
Brit holiday lodge bookings up 139 percent in 2017
Outdoor holiday specialist, Pitchup.com, has revealed that lodge-style holiday homes have leapt to pole position as Brits’ favourite UK and overseas self-catering accommodation this year,…
UKinbound highlights Brexit priorities in letter to Government
With Article 50 now triggered, UKinbound, the tourism trade association, has written to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Karen Bradley, highlighting the key priorities…
Pegasus celebrates 10 years flying from London Stansted
LCC Pegasus Airlines is celebrating ten years of flying from London Stansted Airport, offering direct and connecting flights from London to over 60 destinations across Turkey, Russia, the…
Hampton by Hilton London Docklands opens for business
Hilton has announced the opening of its newest property in London, Hampton by Hilton London Docklands.
The 209 room Hampton by Hilton is managed by Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH).
Hampton…
Spain’s Ferrari Land to open this week
The Costa Daurada’s status as a family-friendly destination is set to be reinforced ahead of the opening of Ferrari Land, part of PortAventura World, on 7 April.
It is the only…
Warner Leisure Hotels introduces walking breaks at Bodelwyddan Castle
Warner Leisure Hotels has launched new walking breaks at Bodelwyddan Castle in North Wales.
These fully organised walks aim to discover the beauty, history and landscape of some of North…
Virgin Trains refreshes onboard retail offering
Virgin Trains has revealed more than 25 new products will be available from its onboard Foodbar, located in Standard Class, on the east coast route.
The move is in response to customer…
AWTE to launch first chapter outside the UK
The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) will launch its Irish Chapter next Tuesday (11 April) at the Morrison Hotel in Dublin.
The event will mark the association’s first…
Lufthansa second Indian A350 touches down
Lufthansa's third Airbus A350 aircraft - and the second to be deployed to India - has been delivered to the airline.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Munich Airport recently, and…
China Southern doubles London flights
China Southern Airlines will double the frequency of its flights to London this summer, with the launch of a second daily service direct from Guangzhou.
Commencing on 1 June 2017, the…
Ryanair kicks off summer 2017 programme in Liverpool
Ryanair has launched its Summer 2017 programme from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) with an expansion of operations which will see five new destinations being served during the Summer…
Turkish Airlines gives agents a “Taste of Turkey”
Turkish Airlines hosted a workshop for the travel trade in Birmingham last week, allowing the city’s agents to sample a “Taste of Turkey”.
The event took place at the Novotel Birmingham…
Where to Stay: our round-up of new hotels in Bangkok, Samui and more
137 Pillars Suites Bangkok
Location: From the 24th to 32nd floors of a tower on Sukhumvit Soi 39 in central Bangkok, close to the Emquartier and Emporium shopping malls
Grade: Luxury…
Major European hotel group launches in Thailand
Deutsche Hospitality, the European hotel group that operates the Steigenberger brand, has announced plans to make its debut in Thailand.
The company has penned a management agreement…
The Royal Mansour Marrakech: Showcasing the heights of Moroccan heritage
In the world of high-end hotels, there are some that exceed the boundaries of refinement, redefining the term "luxury". The Royal Mansour in Marrakech goes a step further – it redefines the…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Thailand, China, UAE and more…
Grand Mercure Zhengzhou West
Location: Overlooking Donglin Lake, a scenic area close to the Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan province
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 180…
UK and US device ban not sustainable: IATA chief
British and US bans on laptops and tablet computers in aircraft cabins are not sustainable in the long term, according to the head of the of the International Air Transport Association.…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Melbourne, St Petersburg, Marbella and more
Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands (pictured above)
Location: Part of the Marina Tower complex on Pearl River Road, in Melbourne’s Docklands area
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 273…
GBTA survey sheds light on UK business travel trends
A new GBTA Foundation survey of business travellers who are based in Europe’s three largest business travel markets – Germany, the United Kingdom and France – revealed business travellers…
Loganair gears up to launch flights in its own right
Scotland’s Loganair has launched its new reservations system for travel from 1 September, when it starts flying in its own right after the conclusion of its franchise agreement with Flybe.…
London and Paris to partner on tourism initiatives
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, have announced new business and tourism collaborations to attract international visitors to both cities and help…
Brits shun domestic attractions for international travel
Brits are more likely to have visited the Eiffel Tower than the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament, and more people have been to the Empire State Building than the Angel of the North,…
Travel Counsellors explore Essaouira
Having waved goodbye to the enchanting Red City of Marrakech, the Travel Counsellors took a two-and-a-half-hour drive towards the breezy, ancient coastal town of Essaouira.
The journey to…
Atlas Essaouira & Spa: Blending international comfort with Moroccan flair
Overlooking the golden sands of the Tagharte Beach and the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean, Atlas Essaouira & Spa is an ideal escape for visitors to the Moroccan coast.
Perfectly…
Travel Counsellors get active in Morocco
On the second day of the Visit Morocco fam trip, Travel Counsellors enjoyed some of the activities and attractions on offer in and around the Red City of Marrakech.
While the ancient…
Visitors flock to UK attractions in 2016
The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) has revealed its members' visitor figures for 2016, which saw an average increase of 7.2% on 2015 visitor numbers to UK attractions.…
CMV thanks trade for record number of bookings
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has praised the travel trade for their support during the first quarter of the year which has seen record numbers of bookings.
Enterprising, Broadway…
Carnival UK announces new president
Carnival UK has announced that Josh Weinstein will become president of Carnival UK following the planned departure of David Noyes in July.
Weinstein will be responsible for…
Royal Caribbean reveals 2018 European schedules
Royal Caribbean has announced 2018 European deployment, headlined by the fleet’s newest ship Symphony of the Seas.
The cruise line also will introduce a Holyhead as a new brand new…
Travel Counsellors uncover the magic of Marrakech
Travel Counsellors descended on Morocco last week for an extensive, activity-packed fam trip that provided deep insights into the country’s tourism products and potential.
The five-day…
Riga Airport to offer 89 flight destinations this summer
The summer flight season has begun, and this year 89 destinations will be available to passengers travelling from Riga International Airport.
In addition to the existing routes,…
Ryanair launches Bristol Winter 2017 schedule
Ryanair has launched its Bristol winter 2017 schedule, with a new route to Cologne, extra flights to Bucharest and Venice and 20 routes in total, which it claims will deliver 1.7m customers…
£3m funding boost for Brighton icon
Brighton & Hove City Council and Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival have announced the first phase plan to revitalise the Royal Pavilion Estate has been awarded £3m from the Coast to…
GM appointed for new Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West
Experienced hotelier Will Macpherson has been named general manager of the new Courtyard by Marriott Edinburgh West hotel, which is scheduled to open this summer.
The 160 bedroom modular…
Lithuania reports rise in UK visitors
The number of British tourists visiting Lithuania increased by 7.6 percent in 2016, according to government statistics.
More than 58,000 British holidaymakers visited the destination…
Inghams to launch new agent training portal
Inghams is set to launch The Academy this week – a bespoke Learning Management System for travel agent partners.
The new learning portal will invite agents to build upon their knowledge…
Helsinki Airport set for new airlines, routes
Helsinki Airport will expand in 2017, with additional routes planned by new and existing operators.
Finnair and Norwegian will launch the highest number of new routes, and there will…
Dundas Castle expands glamping offering
After a successful first season, Edinburgh’s Dundas Castle and its partner Glampotel is doubling the number of luxury glamping units with the addition of environmentally friendly facilities.…
Cheshire boutique hotel launches six luxury new suites
Grade II listed country pub and hotel The Vicarage, located in Cranage, Cheshire, has launched six luxury new suites.
The new rooms have been individually designed with a distinct,…
Hilton London Bankside adds spa facilities
Hilton London Bankside has launched its new Spa To You treatment rooms.
The two new treatment rooms complement the hotel’s swimming pool and gym. Spa To You brings a wide range of…
Air Europa appoints new UK sales executive
Air Europa has expanded its UK team with the appointment of Rosina Aguero as sales executive.
Aguero will manage the airline’s key client portfolio and identify growth potential on…
Focus Hotels acquires Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel
Hospitality management firm Focus Hotels Management has acquired the freehold of the Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel in Hatfield, Hertfordshire from Aviva Investors. Focus has for the last seven…
European hoteliers report improving performance in February
Hotels in Europe reported growth across the three key performance metrics in February 2017, according to data from STR.
Europe
Occupancy: +2.9% to 64.5%
Average daily rate (ADR):…
Ryanair and Middlesbrough FC celebrate Madrid route
Ryanair has teamed up with Newcastle Airport and Middlesbrough FC to celebrate the start of its new Newcastle-Madrid service, which takes off for the first time this week.
Two lucky…
AccorHotels launches Star Wins agent incentive
AccorHotels has launched a new nationwide campaign targeting UK agents and planners aiming to increase the number of meeting and event bookings made throughout 2017 with prizes including a…
