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TUI launches new direct flights from Exeter to Greek Island of Kos

One of Greece's most stunning islands is set to become more accessible after TUI has announced a brand-new direct route from Exeter Airport to Kos – making it easier than ever to bag a slice of Mediterranean paradise.

The leading tourism and leisure group is launching brand-new flights from Exeter for Summer 2026, giving holidaymakers across the South of England a hassle-free way to reach the...

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Seattle named host of FIFA World Cup 2026

Visit Seattle and Seattle Sports Commission Celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026 Announcement A Defining Moment in City’s Growth as an International Sports Tourism Travel Destination

Seattle’s hospitality industry is rejoicing as the city wins its bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2026. The announcement was made by FIFA leaders during a live, international broadcast. Seattle is one of 16...

Newmarket Holidays launches Escorted Tours Collection for 2022-24

Newmarket Holidays, the Escorted Tours, Cruise and Events specialist, has released its Escorted Tours and Holidays Collection for 2022-2024 and put all its 2023 products on sale. An additional eight new programmes have also been added, including Madrid, Porto & the Douro Valley; Salzburg & the Austrian Tyrol ; and Costa Rica – Wildlife, Rainforest & Caribbean Beach.

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Why You Need to Celebrate Life’s Big Moments on Holiday in 2022 and Beyond

In 2022, our social lives and our celebrations are bigger and better than ever. We can go pretty much anywhere we like and we’re definitely making the most of it.

According to an ABTA survey, 49% of us say holidays are more important to us than ever, and a similar percentage (46%) expect to spend more on holidays than usual this year.

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Newmarket Holidays Predicts Agents Will Be All Shook Up With Elvis Sales

Newmarket Holidays is predicting a bumper year for Elvis-inspired trade sales following the release of Baz Luhrmann’s biopic of the King's early life, which opens in cinemas on 24 June. To prepare for the big-screen opening of ‘Elvis’, the escorted tour expert has launched a specialised training module for agents, created dedicated collateral about the star and his influences, and introduced...

COMPANION VOUCHERS OPENED UP TO SOLO TRAVELLERS IN UPDATE TO BRITISH AIRWAYS AMERICAN EXPRESS® CARDS

Travellers embarking on solo adventures around the world can now enjoy new benefits from their Companion Voucher, British Airways and American Express have announced.

From today, Cardmembers who have earned a Companion Voucher since September 2021 on either the British Airways...

Holidaymakers unprepared for summer travel meltdown

Holidaymakers financially unprepared to tackle flight cancellation fears

Research by tax refund experts, RIFT Tax Refunds , has revealed that the travel meltdown feared to continue for holidaymakers this summer holiday season could leave many out of pocket and out of options, as they fail to cover themselves for the worst case scenario of a flight cancellation.

The survey...

LANSERHOF: LONG-COVID TRAVEL PACKAGES IN-DEMAND MORE THAN EVER BEFORE

Google has reported that over the last few months, searches for “symptoms of long covid in adults” have risen 450% and searches for “treatment for long covid” are up 70%. Globally, the estimated prevalence of long covid is 43%, according to a study from the University of Minnesota , which reports that long covid is...

ETIHAD AIRWAYS UNVEILS NEW ‘SUSTAINABILITY50’ AIRBUS A350 ON INAUGURAL FLIGHT TO PARIS

Next-generation aircraft will be deployed to key North American and Indian destinations by peak summer season
‘Sustainability50’ programme to drive operational efficiencies and support Etihad’s decarbonisation efforts

Etihad Airways unveiled its new Airbus A350-1000,...

Fun Holiday Activities in Lisbon: Royal Treasure Museum opens

Fun Holiday Activities in Lisbon: The new Royal Treasure Museum has opened to the public in Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, in Lisbon, giving a permanent display for the Crown Jewels and pieces of Portuguese royal goldsmithery for the first time. The unique collection is of inestimable heritage value and represents one of the most important collections in the world.

With over one thousand...

Newmarket Holidays Launches New Positive Travel Campaign

Escorted tour operator, Newmarket Holidays, has launched a new content-led campaign to mark the unveiling of its 2023/24 programme. The new “Dream it. See it. Share it.” campaign will see Newmarket Holidays move away from COVID referencing to a more positive narrative in its marketing, reflecting the return of travel and encouraging results in the first half of the year.

The campaign...

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