Stamp designed to reassure travellers. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a global safety and hygiene stamp. The specially designed stamp will allow travellers to recognise governments and businesses around the world…
Virgin Atlantic pilots to strike over the festive…
The Professional Pilots’ Union (PPU) has confirmed the walk out of hundreds of Virgin Atlantic pilots over the Christmas and New Year period. A PPU ballot of Virgin Atlantic members closed at midday on Friday,…
Fun Ambassadors announced by Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line has named its eight travel agent Fun Ambassadors as part of a drive to boost engagement with its trade programme. The eight ambassadors have been named following a nationwide appeal for UK-based…
Heathrow EU workers to receive financial support post-Brexit
London’s biggest airport is to pay to achieve ‘settled status’ for its EU employees. Heathrow made the announcement in response to concerns of staff regarding their futures after Brexit. ‘Settled status’ will enable EU nationals…
Ibiza a ‘365-day destination’
Ibiza is getting the message out that it’s open year-round, writes Emily Eastman. The Balearic island of Ibiza has activities for everyone throughout the year, according to director of tourism for Ibiza Vicent Torres Ferrer.…
Diversity without density in Florida
Discover the Palm Beaches president and CEO Jorge Pesquera says the tourism corporation is stepping up efforts to attract more tourists from the UK market, writes Emily Eastman. The Palm Beaches region – located strategically between…
On the Beach to launch Classic Collection portal…
The operator will launch its trade booking portal to a testbed of 50-100 agents. When On the Beach paid £20 million for Classic Collection back in August, the new owners said it would harness some…
Thomas Cook shares rebound with investor optimism
Thomas Cook’s largest shareholder has dismissed the sharp fall in the company’s share prices as an “overreaction”. Fund manager Invesco lifted its stake in the company from 14.2% to 15.2% – a vote of confidence followed…
Norwegian enjoys growth in November carryings
The number of passengers flying with Norwegian increased by 14 per cent year-on-year last month. Passenger growth for the European budget airline saw the carrier transport almost 2.9 million people in November. The growth came…