Scenic and Emerald Offering Double River Rewards Points
Scenic and Emerald have launched a limited‑time promotion that doubles River Rewards points for new bookings. The offer applies to all River Rewards members and is valid through the end of the quarter. By awarding twice the usual points, the cruise operators aim to stimulate demand and reward repeat travelers. The promotion is part of a broader effort to strengthen loyalty amid growing competition in the river cruise market.
Hot Off the Press – Exhibitor First Look
TTG Media’s new Black Book luxury travel trade show debuts in London, gathering a curated roster of destination specialists, cruise lines, hotels and tour operators. The event partners with XO Private to link elite experiences with travel designers, offering one‑on‑one...
Abta LifeLine Welcomes Three New Trustees to Its Board
ABTA LifeLine announced the appointment of three senior travel industry executives—Jody Rolfe of TUI, Lisa McAuley of World Travel Holdings UK, and Zoe Powell of Xeinadin—as trustees effective 26 February 2026. The board expansion follows a rigorous recruitment process and is intended...
Jet2 Announces New Destinations for Summer 2027
Jet2 will launch three new summer 2027 routes, adding Reus from Bournemouth Airport and Crete (Chania) plus Pula from Edinburgh Airport. The Bournemouth service runs weekly on Sundays from 2 May to 31 Oct, while Edinburgh offers weekly Wednesdays to Crete (5 May‑27 Oct)...
Inside Travel Launches New Experience-Rich ‘Luxury Japan’ Tour
Inside Travel and its Japan specialist brand InsideJapan have unveiled a new 14‑night Luxury Japan small‑group tour launching in 2026. The itinerary spans six destinations, from Tokyo and Kyoto to Inuyama, Lake Biwa, Fukuoka and Nagasaki, blending iconic sights with...
Los Cabos Welcomes New Hotels and Attractions
Los Cabos is rapidly expanding its upscale tourism offering with several new luxury and boutique hotels slated to open throughout 2026, including the Kadun Hotel Boutique, Amanvari, St. Regis Los Cabos at Quivira, Grand Hyatt Los Cabos at Oleada, and Soho...
What’s New in the Algarve for 2026
Visit Algarve outlines a vibrant 2026 calendar, adding new sports events and announcing Formula 1’s return for the 2027‑28 season. The lineup features Festival Med in Loulé, an international music and arts showcase in June, followed by Afro Nation’s three‑day Afrobeats...
Not Just Travel Retains Best Lifestyle Franchise in the World
Not Just Travel’s Travel Franchise has been crowned Best Lifestyle Franchise in the World for the second year running at the International Franchise Association’s Global Franchise Awards. The accolade makes it the only UK‑based and the only travel‑sector franchise to...
What’s New in St Louis in 2026
St. Louis is launching a direct, four‑times‑weekly flight to London on 19 April 2026, enhancing its appeal as a gateway for European travelers, especially during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city’s cultural scene is expanding with a new immersive zone at the...
Travelsphere and Just You Launch Trade-Led Tree Planting Project
Travelsphere and Just You have introduced a trade‑led tree‑planting campaign that will automatically plant a tree for every new escorted tour booking made in 2026. The trees will be placed at the Maya Forest Restoration Project in Mexico or the...
New Deal Europe to Host Annual Marketplace and Forum Next Month
New Deal Europe will host its 2026 Marketplace and Forum at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium next month. The B2B event recorded a 20% year‑on‑year rise in attendance and attracted record numbers of UK and international buyers. The Marketplace showcases suppliers from...
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First Look at Grecotel’s Brand-New Cretan Icon – Creta Palace
Grecotel has announced the launch of Creta Palace, a new luxury resort on Crete’s north‑coast. The property will offer roughly 300 rooms, several high‑end restaurants, a full‑service spa, and extensive meeting facilities. Construction is slated for completion in early 2025,...
St. Kitts Closes 2025 with Strong Tourism Growth and Visibility
St. Kitts recorded 168,838 tourist arrivals in 2025, a 6% increase from the previous year, with UK arrivals up 10%. The growth was driven by coordinated public‑private marketing campaigns such as Adventure, Summer Unscripted and Do Not Disturb, and amplified...
'Moon‑mentous' Moments Await at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center
Visitors to Florida’s Kennedy Space Center in February and March 2026 can see NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket on Launch Complex 39B, the vehicle slated for Artemis II. Artemis II will be the first crewed flight of the SLS and Orion,...
Louis Hotels Doubles Agent Incentive Offering Two Free Nights
Louis Hotels announced it is doubling its agent incentive program, now offering two complimentary nights for each qualifying booking. The enhanced reward applies to all properties in the brand and is available immediately to registered travel agents. By providing a...
Intrepid Travel Signs up to to the Safer Tourism Pledge
Intrepid Travel, the B Corp‑certified adventure operator, has signed the Safer Tourism Pledge, the travel industry’s leading framework for traveller risk, health and safety. The company runs more than 900 small‑group trips in over 120 countries, and the pledge adds...
HAL and Back in Time for Bed to Host Family Ship Visit in April
Holland America Line and Back in Time for Bed will host a family ship visit aboard the Rotterdam on April 3 in Southampton, aimed at parents working in the travel industry. Up to 75 attendees can preview the Kids’ Club’s...
Trade Invited to Experience Community Tourism in Nepal First-Hand
The Community Homestay Network (CHN) in Nepal is launching two familiarisation trips for travel agents and tour operators, scheduled for May 10‑19 and August 25‑September 1, 2026. The initiative aims to expand CHN’s reach, boost agent sales, and integrate community‑centric...
Tee Off with Swan Hellenic on a Golf Expedition
Swan Hellenic is debuting a six‑night golf expedition on its boutique ship SH Diana, sailing from Lisbon to Fuerteventura in September 2026. The itinerary features five championship‑designed courses across Portugal, Morocco and Lanzarote, offered as a full package (£1,095 per...
Holland America Line Marks 100 Years of Caribbean Cruising
Holland America Line commemorated a century of Caribbean cruising, recalling its inaugural Veendam II voyage on 18 February 1926 that linked New York with Havana, Kingston, Panama, Cartagena, San Juan and Bermuda. To mark the milestone the line extended its ‘Start Your Journey Sale’ through...
Jane McDonald TV Series Boosts Scenic's Antarctica Bookings
Travel agents reported a sharp rise in Antarctica bookings for Scenic after the six‑part series "Jane McDonald: From Pole to Pole" aired on Channel 5. Billy Rusbridge secured two bookings worth over £65,000 for the 13‑day Antarctica In‑Depth itinerary, while three...
Meet 'BABS': The AI-Powered Assistant Enhancing the Airport Experience at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport has launched BABS, an AI‑powered virtual assistant developed with Hello Lamp Post, as part of its Connected Personal Experiences (CPE) rollout. Passengers can access BABS via smartphones or digital kiosks for instant answers on check‑in, gate locations, dining...