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Other NewsRecruitment activity in the UK travel sector softened in May 2026, according to the latest Activity Index from C&M Travel Recruitment, as global uncertainty continued to weigh on hiring momentum.The report showed a broad-based slowdown across candidates, vacancies and placements – marking the first time since June last year that...
BreakingLast-minute holiday bookings are leaving Brits feeling under pressure, with many admitting they feel anxious (29%) and overwhelmed (21%) when making travel decisions close to departure, according to new research from TUI.Despite forecasts from ABTA pointing to a strong late booking trend this summer, spontaneity is coming at a cost. Nearly half of Brits...
OperatorsBritish Airways launched its June Sale offering savings on flights and holidays for 2026. The sale is open until June 25, 2026.With all eyes on the US this summer, there’s never been a better time to venture across the Atlantic, with roundtrip flights starting from £459 (about $620) to Boston,...
Home AgentsABTA Chief Executive Mark Tanzer opened the association's Travel Matters conference by highlighting the significant challenges currently facing the travel industry, the wider UK economy, and consumers.We meet today at a time, not of crisis, but of severe challenge—for the travel industry, for the UK economy more broadly, and for...
AgentKuoni UK is giving travelers and travel agents even more certainty when booking far ahead, extending its guaranteed out-of-date-range (ODR) flight program through the end of 2027.The luxury tour operator said the expansion means fixed flight pricing is now available on approximately 90% of its most popular destinations, allowing customers...
OperatorsAhead of the summer travel season, TUI named last week a new Boeing 737-8 “Jerez de la Frontera”, turning the Andalusian city into a flying ambassador for the region. Known worldwide for flamenco, sherry, horse breeding and its proximity to the Costa de la Luz, Jerez will now bring the...
Other NewsThe global business events industry is facing an increasingly unpredictable operating environment as geopolitical tensions, climate disruption, cybersecurity threats, artificial intelligence, and shifting societal expectations continue to reshape the sector.In response, Copenhagen Convention Bureau has launched the Copenhagen Risk Navigator – International Strategies and Tools for Business Events, a new...
BreakingABTA is supporting its members ahead of the key summer holiday season with a new phase of its “Travel with confidence” campaign, telling UK holidaymakers that “The Time is Now” to book with an ABTA member.ABTA’s annual flagship “Travel with confidence” campaign encourages holidaymakers to look for the ABTA logo...
AgentNewmarket Holidays has unveiled a new campaign aimed at giving travelers greater confidence to book future trips while helping travel agents promote a stronger reassurance-driven sales message. The campaign blends savings-focused offers with transparent pricing and a defined booking window, encouraging customers to secure trips early with the added protection...
BreakingMore UK consumers are putting holiday plans on hold this year due to cost pressures, disruption, and safety concerns linked to the Middle East conflict, RSM UK’s Consumer Outlook shows. RSM’s survey of 2,000 consumers found that over a quarter (27%) of consumers are not planning to take a holiday...
OperatorsFollowing the launch of easyJet new three-aircraft base in Marrakech, Morocco on April 15, the airline is already announcing to add new routes this winter. easyJet announced six new routes to Morocco for next winter. This expansion brings the airline’s total network in Morocco to 58 routes, including 30 serving Marrakech....
BreakingeasyJet and easyJet Holidays have introduced a new “Book with Confidence Promise” designed to reassure travelers booking summer trips, as the airline reports record demand during the recent Easter holiday period. easyJet Holidays saw customer volumes rise by more than 20% year on year, underscoring strong appetite for package vacations...
