Women in Travel CIC Expands Allyship Programmes
Women in Travel CIC, a social enterprise focused on gender equity in tourism, has launched revamped allyship packages that broaden benefits for both individual and corporate partners. The new offerings integrate the Male Allyship Programme and allow allies to sponsor participants in the Enterprising Tour Guiding Academy, which currently trains 40 women to lead immersive city tours. Packages include mentorship opportunities, DEI training, and access to industry events such as the IWTTF. Early adopters include corporate ally Atkin Jones and several high‑profile individual supporters from across the travel sector.
Not In The Guidebooks Launches Vietnam Fam Incentive for Agents
Not In The Guidebooks announced a Vietnam fam‑trip incentive for travel agents, running from April 10 to May 31 2026. Agents earn entries by making bookings, completing a survey, or attending a webinar, with a prize draw selecting the winner after the campaign...
Travelsphere and Just You Launch Incentive to Win NTA Tickets
Travelsphere and Just You have launched the "Race to the NTAs" incentive, giving travel agents a chance to win eight VIP tickets to the National Television Awards on September 8, 2026 at London’s O2. Winners receive early arena access, a pre‑show drinks...
HX Expeditions to Host Lucky Agent on Exclusive Antarctica Fam
HX Expeditions announced a contest for travel agents to win an exclusive familiarization (fam) trip to Antarctica. The giveaway is promoted through TTG Media’s noticeboard and requires agents to register on the new HX Expeditions portal. The all‑expenses‑paid itinerary includes...
Abtot Steps up Parliamentary Advocacy as Member Hosts Local MP
Abtot, the UK outbound travel lobby group, hosted local MP Julia Buckley at Activ4 School Tours to spotlight the economic and social value of specialist educational travel. The meeting highlighted Activ4’s commitment to inclusive trips for neuro‑diverse children and the sector’s...
Holland America Line Launches 'Fly and Cruise Caribbean' Offer
Holland America Line has introduced a new "Fly & Cruise Caribbean" package that bundles round‑trip airfare from major U.S. gateways with a 7‑night Caribbean cruise. The offer, launched this week, features discounted fares, onboard credit and flexible re‑booking options for...
Tui to Expand Into Bhutan and Open First Hotel in the Himalayas
TUI will launch its first Bhutan property, TUI Blue Paro Taktsang, next month, marking the group’s entry into the Himalayas. The 34‑suite resort blends contemporary luxury with traditional Bhutanese architecture, offering wellness facilities, curated dining and proximity to iconic sites...
Carrier Debuts Powerful New Tool to Drive High-Value Bookings
Carrier has launched “Limitless: Intimate Escapes,” a new ultra‑luxury travel volume aimed at smaller, high‑value groups. The offering follows a 45% rise in 2025 bookings between $75k‑$125k and reflects a shift toward intimate trips, with $125k+ bookings averaging 8.5 travelers...
New Findings Show Abta Boosts Members' Businesses More than Ever
New ABTA research shows 89% of consumers are more likely to book with an ABTA‑member travel provider, and 54% are willing to pay a premium for that assurance. Brand perception scores for safety, reliability and expertise all rose above 83%,...
Holland America Line Launches Anniversary Sale
Holland America Line has launched a month‑long Anniversary Sale to celebrate its 153rd year, running from April 2 to April 30, 2026. The promotion offers up to $400 in onboard credit per stateroom for sailings departing now through spring 2027, covering itineraries from four...
Not Just Travel's Cruise Sales Surge by 16% in March
Not Just Travel reported a 16% year‑on‑year rise in cruise bookings for March 2026, despite a volatile market shaped by Middle‑East conflict. More than 750 independent consultants drove the growth, with half of the top 20 consultants posting over 20%...
Gold Medal Launches 2026/27 Caribbean and Mexico Portfolio
Gold Medal has unveiled its 2026/27 Caribbean and Mexico portfolio, supported by a month‑long marketing push and a dedicated online hub. The campaign features a 116‑page brochure, ready‑to‑use assets and 21 specially selected holidays from regional UK airports. Agents who...
Jet2 Achieves Fuel and Emissions Savings with Lightweight Paint
Jet2.com has begun applying AkzoNobel’s lightweight aircraft paint to more than 80 of its planes, delivering a weight reduction of over 20 kg per aircraft. The paint saves roughly a quarter‑million litres of fuel each year, cutting carbon emissions by more...
Sandals Dunn's River Opens Louis Grant Conference Centre
Sandals Resorts has launched the Louis Grant Conference Centre at its Dunn’s River property in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The state‑of‑the‑art facility spans 8,000 square feet and can host up to 500 delegates, with a flexible main hall of 5,396 square...
Malaysia Aviation Group Delivers Fourth Year of Operating Profit
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) posted a net profit after tax of RM137 million (≈ $30 million) for 2025, doubling its 2024 earnings and marking a fourth straight year of profitability. EBITDA surged to RM1.6 billion (≈ $356 million), up from RM788 million the prior year, helped by...
The First Rome by The Pavilions Presents In-Room Wellbeing Offers
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has teamed with Privilege, a wellbeing concierge, to launch in‑room wellness services across its three Rome properties – The First Arte, The First Dolce and The First Musica. Guests can book massages, facials, personal training...
KM Malta Airlines Enters UK Market with Discover the World
KM Malta Airlines has expanded its partnership with tour operator Discover the World into the United Kingdom, adding a dedicated sales and marketing presence. The carrier operates 22 weekly London‑Malta flights using a modern Airbus A320neo fleet, linking the UK...
Singapore Airlines Increases London Gatwick Service
Singapore Airlines is boosting its London Gatwick‑Singapore link, adding a second daily flight from 3 July to 29 August 2026. The new SQ313 service, operated by an Airbus A350‑900 with 253 seats, joins three extra weekly flights running until early October, raising...
Swan Hellenic Promotes Arctic Flash Sale
Luxury cruise line Swan Hellenic has launched an Arctic flash sale for an 11‑night Halifax‑to‑Reykjavik expedition. The discounted price is $6,170 per passenger, down from $8,670, delivering roughly $2,535 in savings plus a $300 shipboard credit and Gold Wi‑Fi package....
Easter Getaway and Global Uncertainty Test Airline Networks
UK aviation set a new record with over 300 million passenger journeys in 2025, and global demand is already up 3.8% in 2026. The surge coincides with heightened geopolitical tensions that are forcing airspace closures and rapid flight reroutes. As Easter...
EasyJet to Launch Twice-Weekly Gatwick-Newquay Route This Summer
EasyJet will begin a twice‑weekly service between London Gatwick and Newquay, launching its first flight on 23 June. The airline will operate the route on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer season. The new connection aims to boost direct domestic travel...
Jacada Chooses First Project to Benefit From New Impact Fund
Jacada Travel has launched an Impact Fund that adds a $20 surcharge per guest, directing the money to high‑impact community projects. The first initiative, Female Guides of the Future, funds professional training for four female safari guides in Zimbabwe’s Hwange...
Virgin Voyages Reveals Red Hot Sailing Club Voyages for 2027
Virgin Voyages announced two exclusive Red Hot Sailing Club voyages for 2027, now open for booking. The July itinerary sails from Athens to Santorini, Crete, Kusadasi, and an overnight stay in Mykonos, while the November sailing departs Miami for Costa...
Mercury Holidays Introduces Tour-Only Pricing and Booking Options
Mercury Holidays has launched a tour‑only pricing model that lets travelers book its Escorted Private Tours while arranging their own flights, including the use of airline reward points. The new option is now live across its entire private‑tour catalogue, featuring...
Exodus Adventure Travels Extends Madagascar Tour Programme
Exodus Adventure Travels is expanding its Madagascar offerings with two new itineraries that showcase the island’s lesser‑visited north and east regions. Bookings have surged 60% year‑over‑year, reflecting strong traveler appetite for off‑the‑beaten‑path wildlife experiences. The 14‑day Wild Madagascar tour starts...
Seat Unique Acquires Rival to Extend Package Offering for Agents
Seat Unique has acquired P1 Travel, a leading provider of premium sports and music hospitality packages, creating one of the world’s largest platforms for official live‑experience packages. The deal adds over half a million verified packages and more than 140...
Virgin Voyages Unveils Winter 2027/28 Programme
Virgin Voyages announced its kid‑free winter 2027/28 program across three ships—Brilliant Lady, Resilient Lady and Valiant Lady—departing from Los Angeles and Miami. The itineraries include Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Caribbean and a 14‑night Halloween transatlantic from Barcelona, with cruise lengths ranging...
Cruise.co.uk and Ambassador Team up for Country Music Voyage
Cruise.co.uk has announced a partnership with Ambassador to launch a country‑music themed cruise departing from the UK. The voyage will feature live performances by well‑known country artists and a curated itinerary that blends coastal sightseeing with on‑board entertainment. Early‑bird tickets...
African Pride Sales Head David Holland to Retire After 40 Years+
David Holland, head of sales at African Pride, announced his retirement after more than four decades in the travel sector. Holland joined African Pride in 2011, became a co‑owner in 2017, and has been pivotal in expanding the company’s UK...
UK Travel to Nashville Rises 11% Year-on-Year
Nashville International Airport reported 143,440 UK passengers in 2025, an 11% increase from the previous year. European travelers now represent 33% of the airport’s international traffic, with overall European arrivals up 19% year‑on‑year. BNA has risen to the second spot...
Mallorca Steps up Efforts to Protect the Serra De Tramuntana
Mallorca's Consell de Mallorca has introduced the Law of the Serra de Tramuntana, a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at strengthening protection of the UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. The draft expands the protected zone to include farms, settlements and historically...
Not Just Travel Names New Chief Financial Officer to Drive Growth
Not Just Travel has appointed ICAEW‑qualified chartered accountant Helen Foottit as chief financial officer to steer its accelerated growth strategy. Foottit joins from The Property Franchise Group, where she spent over ten years supporting the CFO through multiple acquisitions and...
'We Agents Will Shine Through Another Crisis', And Nine Other Things We Took Away From the 2026 Jet2holidays Conference
The 2026 Jet2holidays conference underscored travel agents' pivotal role in navigating post‑pandemic volatility. Speakers highlighted new product bundles, flexible booking tools, and sustainability initiatives aimed at boosting demand. Jet2holidays announced a partnership with Planet Technology to enhance AI‑driven pricing. The...
Cayman Islands Records Best Ever January Visitation Numbers
The Cayman Islands welcomed 47,047 stayover visitors in January 2026, a 13.6% year‑over‑year rise and the strongest January on record, surpassing the 2020 benchmark by 9.7%. Total visitation, including cruise passengers, hit 192,754, marking the second consecutive month of record...
New Community Launches to Support Travel Marketers
Travel Marketing Group (TMG) launched as a new community for travel marketers across all sectors. Formed by senior professionals and merging the Chartered Institute of Marketing Travel Industry Group (CIMTIG) with the Travel Marketing Professionals network (TraMP), it focuses on...
Grecotel Launches ‘Grecotel Acts of Kindness’ for Agents
Grecotel, Greece’s leading luxury hospitality group, has launched “Grecotel Acts of Kindness,” a program that surprises travel agents with thoughtful gifts throughout the year. Unlike traditional incentive schemes, the gestures are not tied to bookings or sales targets, emphasizing gratitude...
Galaxi Roadshow Returns This April with UK Travel Agent Events
Galaxi’s roadshow returns in April 2026 with exclusive evening events for UK travel agents in Glasgow, Newcastle and Chester. The free‑entry gatherings feature partner showcases, networking, hospitality and prize giveaways, aiming to inspire agents with fresh product knowledge. Scheduled for...
Samara Unveils Reimagined Exclusive-Use Safari Villa, The Manor
Samara Karoo Reserve has relaunched its four‑suite, exclusive‑use safari villa, The Manor, after a comprehensive refurbishment. The property now accommodates up to eight guests and features a 21‑metre pool, a panoramic gym, and a newly built boma for starlit dining....
Marketing Tools and Resources
Tourism Ireland now offers a free, digital marketing hub that includes campaign toolkits, brochures, buyer guides, and a vast image‑video library covering both the Republic and Northern Ireland. The resources support seasonal promotions such as St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween and Christmas,...
Getting to Ireland by Ferry
Travelers between Great Britain and Ireland can choose from three major ferry operators—Stena Line, Irish Ferries, and P&O Ferries—each offering regular services across multiple ports. In July, Stena Line operated 98 weekly sailings, Irish Ferries 51, and P&O Ferries 63,...
Getting to Ireland by Air
Air travel between Great Britain and Ireland is extensive, with 21 UK airports offering flights to six Irish destinations and a monthly seat capacity of over 684,000 for the Republic and 309,000 for Northern Ireland. Dublin is the busiest hub,...
Swan Hellenic Adds Unique 32-Night Antarctica Grand Voyage
Luxury cruise line Swan Hellenic announced its 32‑night Antarctica Grand Voyage, sailing from Ushuaia to Dunedin in February 2027 and again in 2028. Priced from £21,620 per guest, the itinerary includes iconic sites such as Lemaire Channel, Peter I Island,...
Consider Sandals Ochi for an April Break
Sandals Ochi, an adults‑only all‑inclusive resort in Jamaica, is being promoted for an April getaway. Unique UK tour operator Unique Caribbean Holidays Ltd. (UCHL) offers a seven‑night stay in a new Butler Villa Suite starting at £2,419 per adult, inclusive...
New 2026 Aito Report Extols Specialist Travel Sector's Resilience
The 2026 AITO Travel Insights report shows the specialist travel market remains robust, anchored by over‑50s who account for 93% of travelers and typically spend £2,500‑£5,000 per trip. Despite economic caution, 85% still view holidays as essential and 70% say...
Jet2's Collection of Certified Sustainable Hotels Grows to 1,500
Jet2holidays has expanded its Certified Sustainable Hotel programme to 1,500 properties, up from 800 at launch in 2023. The certification follows ABTA’s standards, covering energy, water, waste, local sourcing and community support. A dedicated trade portal now lets agents easily...
Family Favourite in South Tyrol Gets Upgraded Star Rating
The Falkensteinerhof hotel in South Tyrol has been upgraded to a 4 * Superior rating following a comprehensive refurbishment completed in 2025. The renovation adds modernised interiors, expanded wellness facilities with adult‑only and family saunas, indoor and outdoor pools, and new...
Expedition Cruise Network Launches New Membership Category
Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) has added two new operator members—66° Expeditions and Royal Galapagos—bringing its total to 32. ECN also launched an Associate Membership tier, admitting Kaptio and The Polar Collective as the first associates. The new category targets organizations linked...
Detroit's Motown Museum Announces Reopening Date
Detroit’s historic Motown Museum confirmed it will reopen its doors on July 1, 2024, ending a year‑long closure for extensive renovations. The revival includes upgraded audio‑visual installations, expanded exhibit space, and a new interactive experience that traces the label’s global...
Paradores and Spanish Tourist Office in the UK Host Trade Event
Paradores Hotels & Restaurants and the Spanish Tourist Office (UK) hosted a trade event at Manchester Art Gallery on 26 February, unveiling the upcoming Parador de Ibiza. The gathering attracted over 30 UK travel agents, highlighting the network’s nearly 100...
Intuitive Signals Next Phase of Platform Capabilities
Intuitive celebrates one year under Banyan Software, highlighting major upgrades to its iVector reservation platform. The system now features an open, extensible architecture that supports AI‑driven integrations and faster supplier onboarding. A new cruise‑booking module adds pricing and group allocation...