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Denmark and Iceland among four nations removed from travel corridor
- Sep 24, 2024
Denmark, Slovakia, Iceland and the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao have been removed from the travel corridor list.Travellers arriving in…
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Chancellor extends VAT support but tourism still ‘overlooked’, says industry
- Sep 24, 2024
The reduced rate of VAT for tourism and hospitality will be extended until the end of March, but any further…
Industry holds its breath as Chancellor sets out support package
- Sep 24, 2024
The travel industry will collectively hold its breath today when Rishi Sunak rises to his feet in Parliament and sets…
Demand for Greece tumbles but Turkey sees late summer spike
- Sep 24, 2024
The cost of package holidays to Greece fell 27% in the last two weeks as demand slumped, according to new…
Almost 1,000 South Korean travel agencies have closed down
TravelMole Editorial Team - Sep 24, 2024
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in nearly 1,000 South Korean travel agencies going bust.The Korea Tourism Association said 938 agencies…
ABTA refuses to defend ‘disgusting’ fee to attend Travel Convention
Linsey McNeill - Sep 23, 2024
Travel agents are shocked at the fee to attend ABTA's virtual Travel Convention, saying £125 for the one-day online event…
Grant Shapps to speak at ABTA Travel Convention
Linsey McNeill - Sep 23, 2024
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps will speak at this year's ABTA Travel Convention, which is taking place as a one-day virtual…
Carnival Cruise Line launches new online sales training program
TravelMole Editorial Team - Sep 23, 2024
Carnival Cruise Line has rolled out a new online sales certification program for travel advisors.'FUNdamentals of Successful Selling' launched this…
Long-established Asia specialist collapses
Linsey McNeill - Sep 22, 2024
Asia specialist Gendai Travel, which owned several brands including Japan Travel Centre and JTC tours, has collapsed. The company, which…
Iglu enters into consultation with staff warning jobs are at risk ‘across the business’
Linsey McNeill - Sep 22, 2024
Travel agent Iglu is looking to slash its operating costs by 40% to 50% due to the extended pause in…
Cruises top wishlist as ‘Covid fatigue’ fuels bookings increase
Lisa - Sep 21, 2024
Miles Morgan Travel has seen its best sales week for new bookings since March, attributing the increase to 'Covid fatigue'…
Brad Bennetts joins easyJet Holidays
Lisa - Sep 21, 2024
EasyJet Holidays has appointed former Kuoni senior sales operations manager Brad Bennetts as its new head of distribution.He replaces Si…
