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AgentNew research from ABTA – The Travel Association reveals the conflict in the Middle East has reshaped how and when people book their vacations, with travelers increasingly turning to travel professionals for advice and reassurance.Nearly a third (31%) of UK adults said they are now more likely than before the...
AgentFollowing the strong success of its inaugural event, VISIT FLORIDA has announced the return of Florida Huddle UK & Ireland, a dedicated trade show designed exclusively to showcase the Sunshine State.The inaugural event was held September 22–23, 2025 in London. It had a total of 20 Florida partners, primarily destination...
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...
AgentMindtrip, an AI-powered platform that empowers people to travel differently, launched last month Mindtrip Flights, a new, conversation-led experience that makes it easier to find, compare, and book flights while making smarter decisions along the way.Powered by Sabre’s AI-native travel platform, Sabre Mosaic, offering agentic-ready Air APIs and integrated with...
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UK is giving travelers and travel agents even more certainty when booking far ahead, extending its guaranteed out-of-date-range (ODR) flight program through the end of 2027.The luxury tour operator said the expansion means fixed flight pricing is now available on approximately 90%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...
TransportationCar rental specialist Zest Car Rental has expanded its online presence with the acquisition of the Clarify Car Hire website. The deal brings together two UK-based brands known for focusing on clear pricing, straightforward booking processes and customer-focused car rental services. Zest Car Rental said the acquisition supports its long-term...
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...
Other NewsThe economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East is still being keenly felt in the UK, both in terms of how consumers are spending their money, and how confident they feel about their financial situation. This is the conclusion of Karen Johnson, Head of Retail at Barclays Bank...
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...
BreakingWhen Skift reported this week that Kayak co-founders Steve Hafner and Paul English are reuniting at Booking Holdings to build a stealth AI startup called Lola, most of the coverage framed it as a homecoming story. Two metasearch pioneers, back together, with a fresh AI brief. That reading misses the...
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...
