Operators, agents, OTAs urge ‘enforce law’ on airline refundsECTAA joins EU Travel Tech in plea to European governments
Elegant Resorts unveils ‘fun and informative’ webinars Feb 26th 2021, 11:28 by Samantha Mayling Online sessions to cover Italy, Caribbean and cruise themes
Travelsphere launches 2022 programme Feb 26th 2021, 9:51 by Ben Ireland Low deposits, trade incentives and charity donations continue
If Only unveils rescheduled peaks campaign Feb 26th 2021, 9:39 by Samantha Mayling Trade-only luxury operator offers 11 hotel stays as prizes, plus marketing material
Virgin Atlantic extends Flying Club renewal window Feb 26th 2021, 9:34 by Ben Ireland Members given longer to maintain Gold and Silver status
YouGov poll suggests no boom in outbound bookings Feb 26th 2021, 8:49 by Ian Taylor But survey finds post-roadmap surge in domestic holidays
Comment: Give travel sector time to prepare Feb 26th 2021, 8:16 Barrhead Travel president Jacqueline Dobson warns government industry ‘cannot just switch back on’
Homeworker wins fight to secure grant from council Feb 26th 2021, 8:16 by Samantha Mayling Greater Manchester homeworker Sue Welsh had lobbied her MP
Amadeus and IAG agree ‘digital retailing milestone’ deal Feb 26th 2021, 8:14 by Lee Hayhurst Renewed partnership give agents access to full range of NDC fares
Abta calls on finance firms to back travel companies through ‘cash crunch’ Feb 25th 2021, 17:35 by Ben Ireland Spike in bookings since Monday proves industry can ‘recover quickly’
ITC Travel Group develops online marketing ‘toolkit’ for agents Feb 25th 2021, 15:40 by Juliet Dennis Portal provides range of marketing assets for trade
Cruise giant reports $4bn loss but ‘robust demand’ for 2022 Feb 25th 2021, 13:45 by Ian Taylor NCL Holdings sees ‘positive booking trends’ despite uncertainties
PM’s roadmap boosts interest for autumn in the Caribbean Feb 25th 2021, 12:12 by Samantha Mayling ‘Summer holidays or October half-term looking a good bet’
Shapps warns travel resumption depends on factors ‘not in our control’ Feb 25th 2021, 10:33 by Samantha Mayling Transport secretary highlights concern about new variants of Covid-19
Your Stories: Travel Counsellors’ Sean Hickey booked for TV stars including Ben Fogle and his crew Feb 25th 2021, 9:30 by Juliet Dennis Production company bookings have proved lucrative for Sean Hickey, who posted his best-ever month at Travel Counsellors in October. Juliet Dennis reports.
Comment: Eyes now turn from Number 10 to Number 11 Feb 25th 2021, 8:42 by Lucy Huxley The inclusion of travel in the PM’s roadmap was a great relief but next week’s Budget is key to a viable future, says Travel Weekly editor-in-chief Lucy Huxley