Special Report: Trade has role in sharing message US is open for business
US tourism bosses believe new marketing activity and trade support will help offset challenges to boost travel from the UK. Chris Ellis, director of global trade development for Brand USA, spoke to Robin Searle
Riviera Travel adds regional flights to the US with Aer Lingus
Riviera Travel is now offering long-haul flights from regional UK airports to the US for the first time.
Shearings unveils trio of brochures for summer 2018
The operator’s programmes are This is Britain & Ireland, This is Europe and This is Breakaways, the latter previously known as the Hotel Collection. In total, the brochures feature more than 70 new holidays.
APT eyes UK acquisitions as well as organic growth
Managing director hints at possibility of buying a tour operator in the UK to help drive distribution
Brand USA announced as official destination partner of Atas Conference
More than 200 agents to attend inaugural event in Birmingham next month
GRJ Independent aims new rail tours at under-50s market
Division of Great Rail Journeys reveals advance bookings for 2018 are double those of a year ago
Kuoni adds destinations in Mediterranean, Greece and Italy
Expansion into Montenegro, Kos and Milan as operator looks to position itself in premium short-haul market
Infographic: Five of the world’s coolest festivals
Some of the world’s most irresistible attractions are actually events — once-every-so-often festivals and celebrations that must be experienced to be believed.
Wendy Wu Tours marks ‘outstanding growth’ with cash handout for staff
Wendy Wu Tours has handed out £50 to each member of staff to celebrate a second year of “outstanding growth”.
Saga tipped to unveil VIP membership scheme
Over-50s travel and insurance company expected to launch concierge-style concept offering ‘money can’t buy’ experiences
