Vermont to showcase sustainable tourism credentials after backing climate accord
Vermont’s new tourism commissioner plans to tap in to a growing interest in sustainable travel, after the state’s governor announced he would be signing up to the US Climate Alliance.
Kuoni relaunches Worldwide College agent training programme
Kuoni is relaunching its popular Worldwide College agent training programme with six events and the chance to win one of six places on a fam trip to the Maldives.
Wendy Wu appoints Mark Bloxham as new UK managing director
Bloxham will oversee the Asia specialist’s digital transformation reporting in to global chief executive Joe Karbo and company founder and chairwoman Wendy Wu.
Shearings announces fourth successive year of record trading
In the 12 months to last December the group, which includes the Shearings Holidays, National Holidays and the Coast & Country and Bay hotel brands, grew revenue by 3%.
Cox & Kings signs up to become 24th supplier member of Atas
Cox & Kings has become the latest operator to join the Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers (Atas).
Two arrested over Diamond Shortbreak Holidays £700k ‘fraud’
Two people have been arrested following an alleged fraud of more than £700,000 at Diamond Shortbreak holidays which ceased trading in March.
News in brief from Atas members
Training and product news from Collette, Kuoni and Trafalgar
Direct flights boost Vietnam and Chile, says Southall Travel
Phuket is agency’s most popular long-haul beach holiday destination, with Vietnam named as fastest growing long-haul choice
Tucan Travel shows 14 itineraries to help ‘build bespoke adventures’
New tailor-made programme features examples of trips from its most popular destinations
Gatwick gains Rwanda route
RwandAir launches first direct flight from London to Kigali
