Hotel giant promises global change Accor has committed itself to removing all single-use plastics in guest experiences by the end of 2022, joining the Global Tourism Plastics initiative led by the United Nations Environment Progamme,…
Travel 2 embarks on Thailand campaign
Trade only operator launches Thailand initiative Travel 2 has partnered with Tourism Authority Thailand for its latest trade campaign, which sees agents given the chance to earn T2Rewards on every Thailand booking until 28 February.…
Focus reveals new chairman
Business travel consortium announces changes since become private company Focus Travel Partnership has appointed Adrian Parkes as its new chairman and announced that it has joined the Business Travel Association (BTA). Parkes, the former chief…
ABTA launches animal welfare guidelines
ABTA has launched the second edition of its Animal Welfare Guidelines after a comprehensive stakeholder review. The new updates include revised basic welfare requirements and unacceptable behaviours, while making the guidelines simpler and easier to…
Interview: James Howlett, Head of sales at Collette
Sam Ballard hears the tour operator’s plans for relaunching in the UK with trade support In 2018, Collette, the 100-year-old American tour operator, which had had a foothold in the UK for years, lost the…
Kos: the birthplace of Hippocrates still endures
From ancient sites to amazing beaches, there is something truly magical about Kos Kos is one of the most fascinating islands within Greece’s varied archipelago. The birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, the…
Rhodes: captivating travellers for centuries
Once the island of choice for the international jetset, Rhodes now has much wider appeal Whether it’s walking through the pretty town of Lindos, where movie stars and the international jet set used to summer,…
Zakynthos: the Greek island you will never forget
The Flower of the East has something for everyone, all year round With its pristine beaches, incredible wildlife and gourmet cuisine, there is a reason why the popularity of Zakynthos has endured over the centuries.…
Jet2holidays reveals millennial brand Vibe
Tour operator reveals new brand at VIP travel agent conference Jet2holidays is to launch Vibe a new brand that is aimed at holidaymakers with a 'millennial mindset' . The company, which is the UK's second…