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Premier Holidays and Condor promote sea travel to Channel Islands

Jill Sayles Jul 14, 2017

Premier Holidays has partnered with Condor Ferries to promote the benefits of travelling by car to the Channel Islands. The campaign, which runs until the end of August, promotes the…

Gold Medal celebrates opening of Freedom Travel Penwortham

Jill Sayles Jul 14, 2017

Gold Medal’s acting CEO, Paul Smith, and head of trade support, Karen Fletcher, celebrate the ribbon cutting of Gold Medal and PURE LUXURY branded Freedom Travel Penwortham with owner…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Win an Abu Dhabi themed evening worth £500 with Travel 2

Jill Sayles Jul 14, 2017

Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win one of three Abu Dhabi themed evenings worth £500 each as part of its latest campaign – ‘Experience Abu Dhabi. Experience life.’ The…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Gold Medal sees Vietnam and Abu Dhabi top the most wanted list

Jill Sayles Jul 13, 2017

Gold Medal has reported a 289% increase in forward 2017 summer holiday sales year-on-year to Vietnam and a 294% increase to Abu Dhabi compared to the same period in 2016. The leap in…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Warner Leisure Hotels launches its summer sale

Jill Sayles Jul 13, 2017

Guests can makesavings with Warner Leisure Hotels this summer with up to 50% off all breaks taken during July, August and September. They can choose from 13 different locations with…

Sports Tourism

Ski Total launches 2017/18 programme

Jill Sayles Jul 13, 2017

Ski Total which offers catered chalets and chalet hotels in 20 Alpine ski resorts has launched its 2017/18 programme. The chalets have free wifi and over 75% have either a hot-tub, sauna…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Ramblers Walking Holidays launches Cruise & Walk 2018 brochure

Jill Sayles Jul 13, 2017

Ramblers Walking Holidays has launched its new Cruise & Walk brochure for 2018. Combining Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s ships with walks, both on and off the beaten track, Ramblers…

Hotels

Flight Centre收购亚洲酒店集团BHMAsia

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2017

Flight Centre日前收购了总部位于曼谷的亚洲酒店管理公司BHMAsia，标志着这家旅游公司首次涉足利润丰厚的酒店和别墅业务。该集团在泰国管理了14家酒店，还有19处地产正在开发中。这次收购的目标是“加强Flight Centre快速发展的目的地旅游体验分支”，这也是其继休闲旅游、企业旅游之外的第三大业务分支。…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Tourico and Monarch partner to package flights and hotels

Jill Sayles Jul 12, 2017

Tourico Holidays has announced a new distribution partnership with Monarch. The partnership will enable Monarch Holidays to expand its range of European beach holidays and city…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Great Rail Journeys extends early booking offer on over 100 tours

Jill Sayles Jul 12, 2017

Great Rail Journeys has extended its early booking offer on over 100 tours, allowing customers to save up to £350 per person. The discount is available to destinations such as…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar educates agents at TIPTO’s Edinburgh roadshow

Jill Sayles Jul 12, 2017

TIPTO recently held a roadshow at the Radisson Blu in Edinburgh. Pictured at the event are Cheryl Notman, Elaine Marshall, Claire Lees and Kelly McVey, all from Thomson Glenrothes.…

Events

Asian tourism leaders commit to annual charity bike tour

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2017

Several Asian tourism companies have signed up for a new charitable corporate bike tour, which is being organised by Yaana Ventures. The inaugural three-day 'Yaana Bike Challenge'…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Latin Routes concludes roadshows and announces two fam trips

Jill Sayles Jul 11, 2017

Latin Routes has concluded it South America travel agent roadshow. The event was themed around a summer BBQ and took place at three rooftop bar venues in Manchester, Birmingham and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Super Break launches summer London rail sale

Jill Sayles Jul 11, 2017

Super Break is offering £10pp savings on its two-night rail breaks into London, ideal for agents to promote via their various marketing channels for school summer holiday breaks. The…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Four Seasons reveals world tour aboard private jet

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new world tour using its private jet. The company's third private jet itinerary, named "World of Adventures", will run from 19 October…

United States

Christmas In July? Cheapflights.com Rolls Out Savvy Shoppers’ Guide To When To Snag Holiday Flight Deals

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017 11

BOSTON, July 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If booking winter holiday travel isn't on your summer to-do list, perhaps it should be. That's because we are entering the sweet spot for finding the…

Hotels

Haven is offering agents educational breaks from £99

Jill Sayles Jul 6, 2017

Haven is giving agents the chance to spend a three or four night break with their families from £99 per family staying in a deluxe caravan. Agents can experience the product with a…

Airlines and Aviation

Flights and holidays now on sale for 2018 with Monarch

Jill Sayles Jul 6, 2017

Monarch has announced the launch of its summer schedule for 2018 with flights and holidays now on sale from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, London Luton, London Gatwick and Manchester airports.…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Ffestiniog Travel offers escorted tours to Ireland & Scotland

Jill Sayles Jul 6, 2017

Rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel is offering two itineraries that explore beautiful landscapes - The Western Isles of Scotland and The Far West of Ireland. Its tour to The…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cosmos reports fastest growth in demand for India

Jill Sayles Jul 5, 2017

Cosmos reports that bookings have doubled in a year to India, making it the fastest growing long haul holiday choice for customers. Rob Goodwin, Cosmos’ head of product &…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Bourne Leisure gifts agent with Love Heart Hamper

Jill Sayles Jul 5, 2017

Bourne Leisure rewards Jade Kendall from Thomson Holidays, with a Love Heart Hamper following her social media Summer Lovin’ competition win. Pictured (L-R) Jade Kendall, Thomson…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agents discover a slice of Slovenia with Inghams Lakes and Mountains

Jill Sayles Jul 4, 2017

Six agents and a member of the agency sales team recently travelled on a fam trip to Slovenia with Inghams Lakes and Mountains to explore the resorts of Lake Bled, Kransjka Gora and Lake…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Monarch Holidays launches new Lapland brochure for winter 2017/18

Jill Sayles Jul 4, 2017

Monarch Holidays has launched its new Lapland brochure featuring a range of Santa Trips and Arctic Experiences with deposits of £59 per person. Commenting on the new brochure, Gary…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Scandinavia Only offers outdoors tours this summer

Jill Sayles Jul 3, 2017

Scandinavia Only has a number of new tours still with availability for the coming weeks, including the six-week school holiday. Tours include a traditional Swedish summer holiday for…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Bourne Leisure hits the road to share incentive

Jill Sayles Jul 3, 2017

Bourne Leisure hit the agent trail to highlight its latest incentive. The company recently celebrated its Summer Lovin’ incentive with East of England Co Operative in Clacton.…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Funway launches Summer Sunshine Giveaway

Jill Sayles Jul 3, 2017

Funway Holidays, in association with British Airways and AMResorts, have launched their 'Summer Sunshine Giveaway'. This drinks promotion giveaway will see Funway's sales team…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Wendy Wu Tours launches 2018 Asia sale

Jill Sayles Jul 3, 2017

Wendy Wu Tours has launched its 2018 Asia Sale with savings of up to £500 per couple on tours to China, Southeast Asia, India and Japan. The operator has also lowered deposits to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Win luxury carry-on luggage worth £330 with Travel 2

Jill Sayles Jul 3, 2017

Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win one of two luxury carry-on luggage cases worth £330 as part of its latest campaign – ‘Did someone say USA & Canada?’ The campaign is…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Win one of five places on a Seychelles fam trip with Travel 2

Jill Sayles Jun 30, 2017

Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win one of five places on a Seychelles fam trip. The trip will offer agents who have never visited the Seychelles before a chance to see the…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Premier Holidays unveils double agent incentive for late deals campaign

Jill Sayles Jun 30, 2017

Premier Holidays has doubled its agent incentive for Channel Islands bookings in a drive to push late deals. From now until July 31, agents can earn £10 on all last-minute bookings to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Grand UK Holidays offers festive bookings and redesigns brochure and website

Jill Sayles Jun 29, 2017

Grand UK Holidays has unveiled a new, more user-friendly website, to coincide with the release of its latest brochure. The second-edition 2017 brochure includes festive holidays and has…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Prestige Holidays adds six hotels in Canaries and Madeira for winter 2017/18

Jill Sayles Jun 29, 2017

Prestige Holidays has added three hotels in the Canaries and Madeira to its winter programme. It has also reintroduced some old favourites and Prestige Plus deals, including early…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar adds Cuba to USA & Canada 2018 brochure

Jill Sayles Jun 29, 2017

Trafalgar is adding six new itineraries and offering holidays to Cuba for the first time in its USA & Canada 2018 programme. It features 43 itineraries throughout North America.…

Hotels

Bedswithease set for best ever trading year

Jill Sayles Jun 28, 2017

Bedwithease has announced that it is set for its 'best ever trading year' in its 15-year history, with annual growth predicted at +25% compared with last year. At a VIP agent summer…

Face‑to‑Face

Q&A: Sabine Behrmann, Acacia Africa on tourism in Mozambique

Jill Sayles Jun 28, 2017

Sabine Behrmann, Cape Town manager at Acacia Africa updates on tourism in Mozambique. How tourism is changing in Mozambique and what are the main markets for tourism? Despite…

Tourism

Villages Nature® Paris opens this summer

Jill Sayles Jun 28, 2017

Villages Nature® Paris a new eco-break holiday complex will open this August. It is based 32kms from Paris and minutes from Disneyland® Paris. Villages Nature® Paris has a range of…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Riviera Travel launches three more escorted tours

Jill Sayles Jun 28, 2017

Riviera Travel has launched three escorted tours, in addition to the three tours released earlier this month, which are now available to book for 2018 dates. The tours are as…

Train

Great Rail Journeys announces early booking offer

Maria Airey Jun 27, 2017

To mark Canada's 150th anniversary, Great Rail Journeys is offering a saving of £150 on selected tours in the destination. This offer is for 2018 departures when booked on or before…

OTAs & Tour Operators

HF Holidays launches new European tours for 2018

Jill Sayles Jun 26, 2017

HF Holidays has unveiled its new collection of Guided Walking Tours and Multi-centre Holidays across Europe for 2018. The newly introduced Multi-centre Holidays offer walks in several…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Khiri tour showcases Thai national park

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017

Khiri Travel has created a new short itinerary aimed at showcasing Sai Yok National Park, which lies just three hours' drive west of Bangkok. The new two-day/one-night "Sai Yok…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Win one of three £100 Travel 2 rewards card credits

Jill Sayles Jun 23, 2017

Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win one of three £100 Travel 2 Rewards points as part of its latest campaign – It must be Barbados. The operator has partnered with Barbados…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Help protect wildlife with HF Holidays

Jill Sayles Jun 21, 2017

HF Holidays is offering family walking holidays this summer with the opportunity to help protect wildlife. The company has teamed up with local beekeepers and set up hives in the grounds…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Caribtours launches self-catered apartments in Barbados

Jill Sayles Jun 20, 2017

Caribtours is launching a new independent travel programme this month (June) for guests looking for a home away from home in the Caribbean. Starting in Barbados, with plans to expand…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Haven offers early summer escapes

Jill Sayles Jun 20, 2017

Haven is offering early summer family holidays from £149. The company has 36 Haven parks nationwide including free activities, SportsZone programmes and the SplashZone heated indoor and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Premier Holidays launches trade awards scheme

Jill Sayles Jun 20, 2017

Premier Holidays recently launched an awards scheme to celebrate its suppliers. Suppliers are being invited to put themselves forward for any of the categories in the Premier Holidays…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Warner Leisure Hotels offers Great Golf Getaways

Jill Sayles Jun 20, 2017

Warner Leisure Hotels introduces has introduced Great Golf Getaways in association with professional golfer, Mark Foster. Available at four of the company's 13 properties, guests can…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cox & Kings opens four Holiday Clubs in Delhi

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2017

Cox & Kings has opened new Holiday Clubs at four shopping malls in New Delhi. The tour operator said the new retail outlets would "cater to the holiday requirements of customers…

United Arab Emirates

Travel 2 launches Affordable Dubai mini brochure

Jill Sayles Jun 19, 2017

Travel 2 has launched its new Dubai Mini Brochure in partnership with Emirates Airlines to promote ‘Affordable Dubai’. The brochure will include holidays for agents to use to target…

United States

Premier Holidays promotes the Florida Adventure in new campaign

Jill Sayles Jun 19, 2017

Premier Holidays is promoting the different experiences on offer in Florida with a new campaign in conjunction with three of the state’s tourist boards. The tour operator has put…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Win one of two Red Letter Day vouchers with Travel 2

Jill Sayles Jun 16, 2017

Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win one of two £200 Red Letter Day vouchers as part of its latest campaign – Feel on Top of the World in Peru. The tour operator has teamed…

Gold Medal and Travel 2 announce new UK senior management sales B2B team

Jill Sayles Jun 15, 2017

Paul Smith, the recently appointed interim CEO for Gold Medal and Travel 2, has announced the details of his new senior sales team who will support him across both brands. Colin Currie is…

Tourism

Win one of four Ticketmaster vouchers with Travel 2

Jill Sayles Jun 15, 2017

Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win one of four £100 Ticketmaster vouchers as part of its latest campaign – ‘Eternity begins in Nassau Paradise Island’. The operator has teamed…

Jet2holidays announces VIP conference for travel agency partners

Jill Sayles Jun 14, 2017

Jet2holidays has announced its VIP travel agent conference for 2017. The details of the conference were revealed by head of trade, Alan Cross, at a series of recent launch events…

United States

Funway targets young culture vultures to Los Angeles

Jill Sayles Jun 14, 2017

Funway Holidays is highlighting Los Angeles' cultural side, in particular to families and have put together some special packages. Malcolm Davies, product destination manager for…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Inghams adds new flight and increases capacity to Lapland

Jill Sayles Jun 14, 2017

Due to increasing demand for February half-term holidays to Lapland, Inghams has added a new flight from London Stansted to Kittila with Jet2 departing 11 February, 2018. The flight will…

Gold Medal holds Access All Areas agent training day

Jill Sayles Jun 13, 2017

The Gold Medal team recently hosted an ‘Access All Areas’ training day for over 43 agents from across the country. Held in Preston, the day included talks and sessions by the tour…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Inghams celebrates 20th year in Finnish Lapland

Jill Sayles Jun 13, 2017

Inghams has announced the launch of its winter 2017/18 Lapland programme, which marks its 20th year as a destination specialist to the popular winter holiday location. Operating the …

Belize

Contiki adds Bolivia and Chile to Latin America 2018/19 programme

Jill Sayles Jun 13, 2017

Contiki has launched four new Latin America trips with departure dates from 2018 through to 2019. The operator recorded a 43% increase in Latin America bookings by young Brits in…

Technology

Travel app Tineri acquired by Open Destinations

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2017

Open Destinations, the travel technology company, has acquired a majority stake in Tineri, a mobile itinerary app designed for tour operators. Founded by Tim Russell in Bangkok in 2016,…

Bourne Leisure launches Summer of Lovin’ incentive

Jill Sayles Jun 12, 2017

Bourne Leisure’s Summer Lovin’ incentive offers agents vouchers for every booking they make between now and 13 August 2017. As the biggest incentive giveaway from the company in…

United States

Summer travel: 10 places to go where the airfare is low from Cheapflights.com

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2017 6

THIS SUMMER FLY FOR UP TO 40% LESS THAN LAST YEAR TO CHEAPFLIGHTS.COM’S MONEY-SAVING VACATION PICKSStart Planning Your Summer Getaway with These 10 Places to Where the Airfare is Low If you…

Tourism

Jet2holidays launches new villa offer

Maria Airey Jun 9, 2017

Jet2holidays has launched Jet2Villas, a new villa offer with hundreds of properties on sale. The new proposition gives independent travel agents the option to offer their customers the…

Super Break launches 2017/18 Overseas Short Breaks brochure

Jill Sayles Jun 9, 2017

New escorted short break tours, Villages Nature in Paris, a Gastronomic Riad Experience in Marrakesh with a half-day cookery course and 26 new hotels are just some of the key developments in…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Travel 2 launches Summer Sun mini brochure

Jill Sayles Jun 8, 2017

Travel 2 has released its 2017 Summer Sun mini brochure ahead of the busy booking period. The brochure is a guide for agents selling last minute summer holidays and includes deals from…

United Arab Emirates

Win a Dubai holiday with Gold Medal

Jill Sayles Jun 8, 2017

Agents can win one of three holidays to Dubai with Gold Medal’s latest campaign. The long-haul operator has teamed up with Dubai Tourism to highlight the variety of holiday experiences…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI-Etihad joint venture negotiations terminated

Jill Sayles Jun 8, 2017

TUI Group and Etihad Aviation Group will not continue their negotiations about the planned joint venture between the German aviation subsidiary TUI fly and Niki. The goal of the talks…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Olympic Holidays unveils Winter Sun programme online

Jill Sayles Jun 8, 2017

Olympic Holidays has unveiled its Winter Sun programme available to book online following the brochure release in May. The operator, has added three new Island options: Madeira, Cape…

ITC Luxury Travel unveils a new name – Inspiring Travel Company

Jill Sayles Jun 7, 2017

ITC Luxury Travel has unveiled a new name – the Inspiring Travel Company – reflecting the natural progression and growth of the Chester-based luxury tour operator. While sister companies…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Pierre & Vacances introduces new destinations

Jill Sayles Jun 6, 2017

Pierre & Vacances has added more destinations and property options for 2017. Flexible arrival dates and durations are also available. The new destinations include: Montenegro -…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks launch NYC breaks from Stansted

Jill Sayles Jun 5, 2017

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks has announced four trips to New York this winter from Stansted. After the successful launch of flights and holidays from Stansted Airport in March this year,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Football fans can follow United and Spurs on their American Tour

Jill Sayles Jun 1, 2017

Thomas Cook Sport is the Official Match Breaks Partner for the International Champions Cup (ICC) in America. Football fans wanting to follow their side to the US can do so with Thomas…

Turkey

New all-inclusive holidays to Turkey with Saga

Maria Airey Jun 1, 2017

Due to growing demand, Saga Holidays has launched two new all-inclusive holidays to Turkey. All meals are included and there’s a free bar open up to 24 hours a day. In addition, there will…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar launches 2017/18 autumn winter and spring brochure

Jill Sayles Jun 1, 2017

Trafalgar’s new Autumn Winter & Spring 2017/18 (AWS) programme features 34 itineraries including a new winter trip to Russia. In response to guest feedback, the tour operator has…

OTAs & Tour Operators

英国、德国仍为亚洲最大欧洲客源国

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2017

这一数字是根据PATA最新发布的亚太旅客预测得出，其预测今年前往亚太旅游的欧洲旅客人数将增加3.5%，达到6770万人次。然而这个数据包括了美洲，在其对亚太地区的定义里。 2017年，英国为亚太地区最大的欧洲客源地，总共有1490万人次旅客。德国排名第二，输送了1130万人次旅客，排名第三的法国输送了710万人次旅客。…

Cruise

APT returns to Russia with new luxury river cruising in 2018

Jill Sayles May 31, 2017

APT has announced the return of its luxury river cruise programme in Russia, with two new departures scheduled for August 2018. The 13-day Russian Waterways itinerary will cross the…

United States

Saga Travel offers June incentives

Jill Sayles May 31, 2017

For every Saga Travel booking made in June, the operator is giving agents shopping vouchers. For ocean cruise bookings, £100 in vouchers can be won and £20 for every holiday booking.…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Travel agents discover Puglia with Inghams Italy

Jill Sayles May 31, 2017

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.…

Japan

Japan and Korea create combined tours for Indian holidaymakers

Mark Elliott May 31, 2017

The tourism boards of Japan and South Korea have teamed to create a series of new joint itineraries for Indian travellers. The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Korea…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Four in ten Brits are Social Tourists

Jill Sayles May 30, 2017

New research has found that Brits are fulfilling their travel aspirations through friend’s and family’s posts on Facebook. Four in 10 UK adults admit they are ‘social tourists’ -…

United States

Three Ways Hotel RL is Making Family Travel #WorthIt

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 1

With the numbing chills of winter almost over and the warming breezes of spring just on the horizon, many families, especially children, are thinking and planning their ideal vacation. Hotel…

Bourne awards agency of the month

Jill Sayles May 26, 2017

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…

Austria

Inghams launches Lakes & Mountains Summer 2018 preview

Jill Sayles May 25, 2017

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…

Gambia

The Gambia Experience launches Nov 2017-Oct 2018 brochure

Jill Sayles May 25, 2017

The Gambia Experience has announced the launch of its 2017/18 season brochure which marks its 30th year as the destination specialist to The Gambia. Featuring a choice of package and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Show Group与翱行旅行合作进军中国市场

Mark Elliott May 24, 2017

在电影电视旅游管理行业有着超过30年经验的Show Group公司日前通过旗下的Showfilm分支，宣布和翱行旅行（Freedom Road Travel）展开合作。翱行旅行是一家成立于上海的全资外资公司，在澳大利亚和美国也拥有办公室。这项令人激动的合作项目让Show…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Premier Holidays launches Malaysia campaign

Jill Sayles May 24, 2017

Premier Holidays and Tourism Malaysia have unveiled a joint destination marketing campaign to showcase the country’s diverse holiday options. A selection of tactical offers and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Earn Up To £200 with Funway and AMResorts

Jill Sayles May 24, 2017

Funway Holidays (in partnership with AMResorts) is offering agents the chance to earn double rewards via its agent loyalty scheme, MoneyCard, for all package bookings including a stay at an…

United States

Funway trains agents on The Great Lakes of USA

Jill Sayles May 23, 2017

As part of Funway's in-house training programme, the operator recently staged a Great Lakes of USA event, which took place at the operator's offices in Bromley. The operator's…

United States

Seven Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels In The Walt Disney World® Resort in Central Florida Offering Special “Teacher Appreciation Rates”…

Simon Willmore May 20, 2017 7

In recognition of teachers and school support staff, the seven Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels in the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida are offering “Teacher Appreciation Rates.” …

OTAs & Tour Operators

Six Mauritius fam places up for grabs with Travel 2

Jill Sayles May 19, 2017

Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win a trip to Mauritius as part of its latest incentive – Air France/ KLM ‘you’ll love the lengths we go to’. The worldwide operator has…

Appointments

Former Centara COO Chris Bailey to join Tour East

Mark Elliott May 19, 2017

Chris Bailey, Centara's former chief operating officer, is joining Tour East Holdings. The experienced executive stepped down from the Bangkok-based hotel company in September last…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Gold Medal launches 2018 Caribbean and Mexico brochure

Jill Sayles May 18, 2017

Gold Medal has reported a 14% increase in bookings to the Caribbean and Mexico across peak booking months (January to March 2017). In response to the growing demand for both…

Oman

Corinthian Travel launches new Oman package for families

Maria Airey May 18, 2017

Corinthian Travel has created a new trip to Oman entitled, Camping in Oman: Family Holiday. The private tour combines stays by the Indian Ocean in Muscat and Salalah, with a five-day…

Jordan

Walk the Jordan Trail in new tour with Regent Holidays

Maria Airey May 18, 2017

Regent Holidays is expanding its Middle East programme with a new walking holiday along the Jordan trail – a 600km stretch mapped by climbing and hiking enthusiasts, which can take up to 40…

United Arab Emirates

Earn T2 rewards points with Ras Al Khaimah campaign

Maria Airey May 18, 2017

Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of three £100 T2 Rewards Card points with its latest campaign, ‘Ras Al Khaimah – A new point of view’. Theoperator has teamed up with…

United Arab Emirates

Travel 2 offers scratch card Dubai incentive

Maria Airey May 18, 2017

Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win a scratch card with prizes including cinema vouchers, designer handbags and luxury holidays including spending money. The operator has…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Arena Travel announces re-branding of Rail Holidays Collection

Jill Sayles May 17, 2017

Arena Travel has announced the re-branding of Diamond Rail Holidays, which will now trade as Arena Rail Holidays. The changes follow Arena Travel’s acquisition earlier this year of…

United Arab Emirates

Travel 2 offers scratch card Dubai incentive

Jill Sayles May 17, 2017

Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win a scratch card with prizes including cinema vouchers, designer handbags and luxury holidays including spending money. The operator has…

United Arab Emirates

Walk the Jordan Trail in new tour with Regent Holidays

Jill Sayles May 16, 2017

Regent Holidays is expanding its Middle East programme with a new walking holiday along the Jordan trail – a 600km stretch mapped by climbing and hiking enthusiasts, which can take up to 40…

Insight Vacations announces retirement of CEO

Jill Sayles May 16, 2017

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…

Malaysia

Rove continues Asian expansion with Malaysian launch

Mark Elliott May 16, 2017

Following the recent announcement that Rove will launch in Vietnam, the Asian DMC has now added Malaysia to its network with a new trekking tour in Borneo. The new 11-day tour is…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Inghams announces winner of The Academy

Jill Sayles May 15, 2017

Inghams has announced the winner of its first prize draw from The Academy, a new interactive learning portal for travel agent partners. Helen Sanders from Carrick Travel Ltd won and…

United States

Exclusive Traveler Club Launches in U.S.

Simon Willmore May 15, 2017 6

Exclusive Traveler Club (ETC), which has been operating in Latin America since November 2013, announced its official debut in the United States. The world’s most prestigious travel…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Gold Medal launches new worldwide mini brochure

Jill Sayles May 15, 2017

Gold Medal has launched a new 40 page mini brochure to showcase its best tactical offers worldwide. Destinations include the USA, Canada, Africa, Dubai and Arabia, Caribbean and Mexico,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Spotlight on: Wendy Wu Tours

Jill Sayles May 12, 2017

Wendy Wu Tours is a UK Asia travel specialist, offering group, private and tailor-made holidays to China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, Japan, Thailand, India and Sri Lanka. Their…

United Arab Emirates

Earn T2 rewards points with Ras Al Khaimah campaign

Jill Sayles May 12, 2017

Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of three £100 T2 Rewards Card points with its latest campaign, ‘Ras Al Khaimah – A new point of view’. Theoperator has teamed up with…

Win VIP Take That tickets with Gold Medal

Jill Sayles May 11, 2017

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

Jill Sayles May 11, 2017

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…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Agents enjoy a taste of Bordeaux

Jill Sayles May 10, 2017

Royal Châteaux, robust reds and riding along the river were just some of the highlights enjoyed by a group of Kuoni agents recently as they sampled an APT Luxury Grand Bordeaux river cruise.…

Cruise

Cosmos launches 2018 A-Rosa programme early

Jill Sayles May 10, 2017

Cosmos has launched the 2018 A-Rosa river cruise programme two months earlier to help agents capture the early booking river cruise market. Agents can book Cosmos’ fully packaged A-Rosa…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Wendy Wu Tours offers savings on A Week in Japan trip

Jill Sayles May 9, 2017

To celebrate the Rugby World Cup pool draw on the 10 May, Wendy Wu Tours is offering a discount on its A Week in Japan trip. The pool draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup takes place in…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Discover new south east Asia tours with Cosmos

Jill Sayles May 9, 2017

Cosmos says its new holiday adventures in south east Asia are perfect for viewers inspired by the latest Sunday night TV travel series with comedy duo, Dara O’Briain and Ed Byrne, as they…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Ranch Rider adds Mozambique to its Africa Collection

Jill Sayles May 9, 2017

Ranch Rider has added the Machangulo Beach Lodge in Mozambique. Based in Southern Mozambique, the property offers barefoot luxury for travellers in search of seclusion. The tour…

Shorefield Holidays acquires seventh holiday park

Jill Sayles May 9, 2017

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…

OTAs & Tour Operators

HF Holidays launches five new worldwide tours for 2018

Jill Sayles May 8, 2017

Walking and outdoor holiday specialist, HF Holidays, has announced five new worldwide tours for 2018. Early booking offers are available plus free connecting flights to London.…

Jet2holidays launches new national advertising campaign

Jill Sayles May 8, 2017

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…

United Arab Emirates

Steppes Travel twins Jordan and Saudi Arabia

Jill Sayles May 8, 2017

Steppes Travel has twinned Jordan and Saudi Arabia offering an opportunity to compare and contrast the sister cities of Petra and Mada’in Saleh. Both rock carved cities once…

The Travel Franchise announces Daley Thompson as brand ambassador

Jill Sayles May 5, 2017

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.…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Funway adds to wedding and honeymoon portfolio

Jill Sayles May 5, 2017

Funway has added to its wedding and honeymoon portfolio with the addition of four brand new properties in the Caribbean and Mexico. The properties are: Unico 20 87 in Riviera Maya,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Simply Sweden creates Escape collection

Jill Sayles May 4, 2017

Simply Sweden has added new Escape – Swedish Family Style! breaks with the launch of three holidays. The Escape collection from the Scandinavian travel specialist aims to enable…

OTAs & Tour Operators

APT celebrates growth in river cruise with Asia offers

Jill Sayles May 3, 2017

APT has reported significant growth across its river cruise portfolio in the first quarter of 2017 with a 60% uplift in sales compared to the same period last year. According to APT’s…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Funway promotes Pier 39 in San Francisco

Jill Sayles May 3, 2017

Funway is promoting Pier 39 in San Francisco which is celebrating its 39th birthday this year. Malcolm Davies, product destination manager, Funway Holidays said: "San Francisco is the…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Win one of four £100 restaurant vouchers with Travel 2

Jill Sayles May 3, 2017

Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of four £100 restaurant vouchers as part of its latest Japan campaign. The operator has teamed up with the Japan National Tourism…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Balkan Holidays launches 2018 Summer brochure

Jill Sayles Apr 28, 2017

Balkan Holidays has launched its Summer 2018 first edition brochure, featuring Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia and Montenegro. The operator is holding prices on thousands of summer…

United States

CheapOair Announces Top Memorial Day Weekend Destinations for 2017

Simon Willmore Apr 28, 2017 8

CheapOair, a leading flight-focused hybrid travel agency, announced today the top domestic destinations consumers are traveling to for Memorial Day weekend. This year, the data shows that…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Inghams introduces new Lakes & Mountains programme

Jill Sayles Apr 28, 2017

Inghams is introducing new additions to its Lakes & Mountains programme for this summer. Along with three newly-opened French hotels and four new Italian destinations, highlights…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Crystal Ski Holidays adds Åre and Vemdalen in Sweden

Jill Sayles Apr 28, 2017

Crystal Ski Holidays has added Åre and Vemdalen in Sweden to the 2017-18 programme. Åre is the largest ski area overall (100km) with 42 ski lifts and 89 runs, split into four areas,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Caribtours launches summer sale incentive giveaway

Jill Sayles Apr 27, 2017

As part of Caribtours' annual summer sale from 17 April – 20 May, offers will be unveiled for the first time in its luxury travel magazine. The issue also includes incentives and…

United Arab Emirates

Win one of three £100 T2 rewards

Jill Sayles Apr 27, 2017

Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win one of three £100 T2 Rewards points as part of its latest Dubai campaign 'Enjoy 5-Star Living with Travel 2'. The operator has partnered with…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Bspoke Tours reveals new cycling hotspots

Jill Sayles Apr 26, 2017

BSpoke Tours has unveiled new tours for the summer 2017 season, adding The Netherlands, Sicily and a family-friendly Lake Garda single-centre experience. Miles Porter, head of activities…

Earn a Jamie Oliver cookery school experience

Jill Sayles Apr 25, 2017

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

Jill Sayles Apr 25, 2017

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…

Thomas Cook Sport appoints brand ambassador

Jill Sayles Apr 21, 2017

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,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Contiki offers Greek Week Pride trips

Jill Sayles Apr 21, 2017

Contiki is adding Pride to its Greek Week summer 2017 product itineraries to celebrate the Greek Pride events in Athens & Mykonos. The original Greek Week product runs over nine days,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Corsican Places introduces new walking holiday

Jill Sayles Apr 20, 2017

Corsican Places has expanded its walking holidays collection to include a seven-night tour of the villages of la Balagne. The trip is centred around the north-west corner of Corsica,…

Cosmos relaunches with new branding and agent portal

Aaron Greenwood Apr 20, 2017

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…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Insight Vacations launches 2017/18 ‘Seasons’ brochure

Jill Sayles Apr 20, 2017

Insight Vacations has launched its 2017-18 Autumn, Winter and Spring ‘Seasons’ brochure. It features Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean holidays, plus a collection of European…

Australia

APT offers savings on Australia and New Zealand holidays

Jill Sayles Apr 20, 2017

APT is offering agents the chance to offer savings of up to GBP1,000 (approx US$1,280) per couple on a selection of Premium and Luxury escorted holidays to Australia and New Zealand.…

Win shopping vouchers with Gold Medal

Jill Sayles Apr 19, 2017

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,…

Superbreak amends baggage options on flight-inclusive packages

Jill Sayles Apr 19, 2017

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…

Tourism

Intrepid Travel offers Real Food Adventures

Jill Sayles Apr 18, 2017

Intrepid Travel is highlighting a trend towards gastronomy and authentic culinary experiences becoming the most important part of a holiday for Brits. After conducting research, the…

United States

Book Now for Late Season Canadian Rocky Heli-Skiing with the Inventors of the Sport: CMH

Simon Willmore Apr 18, 2017 9

Not a big fan of the cold, dark days of Canadian winter? But always wanted to try Heli in the Canadian Rockies? Then book a spring trip. Not only is the late season great value, but the snow…

Central England Co-op Travel launches cruise brochure

Aaron Greenwood Apr 18, 2017

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…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Win one of three £200 shopping voucher with Travel 2

Gemma Greenwood Apr 7, 2017

Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of three £200 shopping vouchers as part of its latest campaign ‘Tobago – The Real Caribbean’. The operator has teamed up with the…

Tourism

Cox & Kings targets adventurous Indian travellers

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2017

Cox & Kings has launched a new website which it believes will "redefine outdoor adventure tourism in India". Trip 360º features a series of adventure travel itineraries in India…

ASA updates walking tour guidelines

Aaron Greenwood Apr 4, 2017

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

Aaron Greenwood Apr 4, 2017

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,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

增长最快的旅行公司将抵达中国

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017

伦敦，2017年04月03日 - Travellanda宣布将在首届ITB中国展会上展出，可以向中国市场展示各种各样的产品。最新的主要旅游交易会即将于2017年5月抵达上海。预计这对世界各地的供应商和买家将体验此重大展会。最终让中国成为世界上旅游行业当之无愧的中心地位，也是与中国企业开展业务的绝佳机会。…

Hotels

2016 a bumper year for sustainable tourism

Aaron Greenwood Apr 2, 2017

TUI Group has published the 2016 progress report for its sustainability strategy ‘Better Holidays, Better World’. The data in the report suggests that 2016 was the year that sustainable…

United Arab Emirates

Gulf’s Desert Gate becomes part of Virtuoso

Gemma Greenwood Apr 2, 2017

Desert Gate (www.desertgate.ae), an upscale DMC with operations in the UAE, Oman & Qatar, is now part of Virtuoso, the world largest luxury travel consortia. Selected because of its…

Tourism

Africa’s ‘fastest-growing travel company’ launches in the UK

Aaron Greenwood Mar 24, 2017

Africa’s fastest growing OTA, Wakanow, will provide a one-stop-shop for travel to Africa, offering a diverse range of competitively-priced flights and hotels for key destinations including…

Tourism

Travel Daily Media USA launches Fast Forward Awards

Aaron Greenwood Mar 22, 2017

Travel Daily Media USA has launched a new awards programme that will honour the best and most innovative marketing videos produced across the travel industry. The Fast Forward Awards…

Arena Travel acquires Diamond Shortbreak brands

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2017

Arena Travel has announced that it has acquired The River Cruise Line and Diamond Rail Holidays brands from Diamond Shortbreak Holidays. The announcement follows confirmation yesterday…

Wendy Wu Tours promotes Joe Sutcliffe and John Warr to co-deputy MDs

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2017

Wendy Wu Tours has bolstered its executive management team by promoting John Warr, alongside already promoted Joe Sutcliffe, as co-deputy managing directors for its UK operations. Both…

VisitBritain launches search for America’s biggest EPL fan

Aaron Greenwood Mar 17, 2017

VisitBritain has launched a competition to find America’s biggest Premier League fan and send them on a dream trip to the UK to attend a Premier League football match. The competition…

Diamond Shortbreak Holidays goes bust

Aaron Greenwood Mar 16, 2017

UK and European tour operator Diamond Shortbreak Holidays has ceased trading ‘due to financial difficulties’. The Leicestershire-based tour operator and its River Cruise Line division…

Airlines and Aviation

NZ holiday for two up for grabs with Travel 2

Aaron Greenwood Mar 16, 2017

Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win a holiday for two to New Zealand with Business Premier seats as part of its latest campaign – ‘Discover New Zealand, Uncover the World’. …

Tourism

Kenya welcomes FCO’s travel ban removal

Gemma Greenwood Mar 12, 2017

Kenya’s tourism industry has welcomed the removal of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel advisory for Lamu Island and Manda Island by the UK Government. Both areas are now…

Tourism

Chinese giant Caissa reveals new inbound tours

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

Caissa Tourism Group, the Chinese travel giant operated by the HNA Group, used this week's ITB Berlin to introduce 12 new inbound routes. Designed to "boost inbound tourism from…

Ethiopia

First UK-arranged cycle tours to Ethiopia hit the road

Aaron Greenwood Mar 8, 2017

The first-ever organised road cycling holidays to Ethiopia departing from the UK have officially launched. The holidays, by Brighton-based, Ethiopia specialist Tadele Travel, will take…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Asia’s new adventure travel company unveils first tours

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2017

Rove, the new adventure travel company, has launched its first series of Asian tours. Showcased on the company's new website, rove.travel, the new tours initially cover seven Asian…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cosmos Tours expands Balkan programme

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

Touring specialist Cosmos Tours has expanded its Balkan programme to include a range of escorted tours in Croatia, Bosnia, Herzegovina and Serbia. With five new itineraries, from 5-9…

Pacific Islands

HNA to bring Chinese tourism boom to Vanuatu

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2017

Vanuatu, the island nation in the South Pacific, has received a major tourism boost following the signing of an agreement with HNA Tourism Group, the Chinese travel giant. The new…

Indonesia

Khiri creates new Southeast Asian eco tours

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2017

Khiri Travel will unveil two new community- and nature-based tours in Thailand and Indonesia at ITB Berlin. The company is focusing on lesser-known corners of these destinations,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cox & Kings unveils new Lakadh tours

Mark Elliott Feb 28, 2017

Cox & Kings has created a series of new tours to Ladakh, the popular Indian Himalayan tourist destination. The six new tours range from five to seven nights and allow travellers…

Cruise

Tourico achieves record cruise bookings

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Tourico Holidays has revealed that its cruise bookings soared to record levels in 2016. The wholesaler reported a 37% jump in cruise bookings last year, compared to 2015, with an 8%…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar launches agent e-learning programme

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

Trafalgar is aiming to enhance its trade ties with the launch of a new e-learning programme for travel agents. The new Trafalgar Academy provides the tour operator's industry partners…

Tourism Boards

Khiri hopeful following Thailand-Myanmar deal

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2017

The head of one of Myanmar's biggest DMCs has said that he is hopeful that a new agreement between Thailand and Myanmar will lead to greater cross-border tourism opportunities. Edwin…

United States

A Classic Presidential-Inspired Getaway for your 3-Day Weekend

Simon Willmore Feb 16, 2017 6

With President's' Day right around the corner, experiential travel company, Natural Retreats has a list of destinations & activities to enjoy the long weekend in true POTUS style. From…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Asia DMC to unveil new luxury tour brand

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2017

Asia DMC, the destination management company previously known as HG Travel, is preparing to launch a new brand of luxury tours. Set to be officially unveiled at next month's ITB…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Khiri Travel adds new Myanmar tours

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2017

Khiri Travel, the Asian DMC, has created two new full-day tours in Myanmar. The new itineraries both focus on the ancient city of Bagan, which dates back almost a millennium and is…

Tourism

Simply Luxury by Travel 2 launches Europe 2017 brochure

Aaron Greenwood Feb 15, 2017

Simply Luxury by Travel 2 has launched a new Europe 2017 brochure featuring 44 percent new product and appointed a new product and commercial manager to oversee the programme. The…

United States

European Waterways Expands 2017 Tulip Cruise Season in Holland with Discount

Simon Willmore Feb 14, 2017 7

European Waterways is expanding its tulip cruise season aboard the Panache luxury hotel barge for Spring 2017. With it comes a 10% off per cabin on select tulip cruise departures from March…

TUI Group reaches agreement for sale of Travelopia

Gemma Greenwood Feb 14, 2017

TUI Group has reached an agreement with Private Equity firm KKR to sell Travelopia, which promotes itself as the world’s largest collection of specialised travel brands. KKR has paid…

Airlines and Aviation

UKinbound celebrates its 40th anniversary at Annual Convention

Maria Airey Feb 12, 2017

Last week, UKinbound celebrated its 40th anniversary at its Annual Convention in Plymouth, where the leading trade association revealed a new brand identity and released its latest business…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TIPTO welcomes Trafalgar as new member for 2017

Aaron Greenwood Feb 9, 2017

TIPTO has confirmed Trafalgar has joined the organisation as its 23rd supplier member. Trafalgar offers more than 230 trips to worldwide destinations including Europe, North,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cosmos Tours reports strong demand for India packages

Aaron Greenwood Feb 9, 2017

Cosmos Tours has seen a one hundred percent increase in bookings to India compared to last year. Rob Goodwin, Cosmos Tours’ head of Product commented: “With public awareness of…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Caribtours re-launches Diamond Club London

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

Tour operator Caribtours has re-launched its Travel Agent Recognition programme. Known as the Diamond Club, the programme is aimed at top elite agent partners who consistently support…

Hotels

Tourico Holidays merges with Hotelbeds

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2017

Tourico Holiday, the US-based travel wholesaler, is joining Europe's Hotelbeds Group following the announcement of a major industry merger. Under the agreement, Tourico will join…

Hotels

Brain Waves: Social robots, in-room wine pourers, and more…

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2017

Explore gets emotional to help customers choose the right holiday Adventure travel company Explore is using emotion-tracking software to help customers choose their perfect trip. The…

Agency brings ray of sunshine to children’s charity

Gemma Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

The customers of an online travel agency in the UK have together raised more than £10,000 to help grant the wishes of children with serious or life limiting illnesses. Since late summer…

Voting opens for England’s Tourism Superstar 2017

Aaron Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

Voting is now open to decide the winner of VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar 2017. The competition, run by VisitEngland and supported by The Daily Mirror, features 10 shortlisted…

Hotels

Peninsula takes off with Chinese private jet tours

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2017

The Peninsula Hotels has teamed up with Imperial Tours, the high-end Chinese tour operator, to offer its guests the chance to experience some of China's top attractions by private jet.…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Dubai and Bangkok top Southall’s UK outbound bookings

Gemma Greenwood Feb 1, 2017

Research conducted by long haul travel company Southall Travel has revealed that Bangkok, the bustling capital city of Thailand, was the most popular city break destination amongst Brits…

US travel giant acquires UK’s Colletts Travel

Gemma Greenwood Feb 1, 2017

US-based Travel Leaders Group has acquired UK-based Colletts Travel, including its prestigious Colletts Collection. The acquisition is a concerted move by the company, formerly known as…

Big Bus Tours debuts global consumer website

Aaron Greenwood Jan 24, 2017

Big Bus Tours, the largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, has launched a new consumer website. The new digital experience comes as the company adapts to the fast-evolving…

Global launches new #LoveTravel campaign

Gemma Greenwood Jan 23, 2017

The Global Travel Group has launched its biggest turn-of-year campaign to ensure its agents stay ahead of the competition throughout this critical booking period. Thanks to the…

Sykes Cottages reports surge in staycations

Gemma Greenwood Jan 23, 2017

Brits are going crazy for staycations according to Sykes Cottages, which has announced a 32% increase on domestic holiday bookings in January 2017 versus last year. The Lake District in…

Tourism Boards

FIT Ruums connects agents and suppliers with reward programme

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

FIT Ruums, Webjet’s new B2B travel distributor in Asia, has unveiled a new rewards programme aimed at developing closer relationships between travel agents and suppliers. The…

Human Resources

Cambodians complain about foreign tour guides

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017

A group of Cambodian tour guides has complained to the country’s Ministry of Tourism about the rising number of unlicensed guides operating at Angkor Wat. The Phnom Penh Post reports that…

Sports Tourism

Golfasian expands with Thai acquisition

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2017

Golfasian, the golf tour operator, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Solar Golf, which is based in the Thai resort town of Pattaya. Solar Golf has operated for more…

Tourism Boards

ABTA warns May about impact of ‘hard’ Brexit on travel industry

Gemma Greenwood Jan 17, 2017

ABTA has called on the UK government to ensure European access for UK travel firms in the wake of Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to endorse a Brexit plan that would see the UK leave…

Premier Holidays rolls out tactical offers on US packages

Gemma Greenwood Jan 17, 2017

Tour operator Premier Holidays has rolled out a selection of tactical offers to the USA for its 2017 Turn of Year campaign. The promotions focus on tailor-made twin-centre…

Eastern Europe looms as ‘top 2017 destination’

Gemma Greenwood Jan 13, 2017

Travelzoo is forecasting 2017 to be the ‘year of Eastern Europe’, with continued acts of terror and uncertainty over the medium-term value of the pound causing British tourists to break with…

Tourism Boards

Philippines turns to India for tourism boost

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) headed to India this month to undertake a four-city tourism roadshow. A delegation from the Southeast Asia country, which included hotels and…

Tourism Boards

The Philippines targets young travellers with STA

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2014

STA Travel has signed a new agreement that will see it promote the Philippines as a destination for young travellers. The marketing deal, which was signed with the Philippines…

Tourism Boards

Eye on Caribbean: May news round-up

Mark Elliott May 31, 2012 1

CTO holds industry talks Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s secretary general Hugh Riley visited Martinque and Guadeloupe this week to discuss critical tourism matters with stakeholders and…

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