Operator to open its first Casa Cook outside Europe, writes Sam Ballard Thomas Cook is to open a Casa Cook in Mauritius, the first property in its luxury design-focused collection to be outside Europe. The 130-room…

Transaction amounts to £30 million, writes Jill Sayles Holiday Extras has completed a management buyout valuing the company at almost £100 million. The deal places 55% of the company’s equity into an employee benefit trust. Financial…

Airline bounces back from losses of winter 2016/17, writes Jill Sayles Easyjet has predicted that its profits could rise by up to 40 per cent this year resulting from its decision to increase fares by…

Washington and Barrass to quit, Bevan will assume dnata Travel Europe's brands in the UK, writes Jill Sayles dnata Travel has confirmed that Andy Washington, chief executive - B2C Europe will leave the company due to personal…

Budget airline to launch new route from Sheffield to Hungary, writes Sam Ballard Wizz Air, the eastern European budget airline, is to launch the first route from Doncaster Sheffield Airport to Debrecen in Hungary. The…

Trade engagement efforts paying off, say island's tourism body. Sam Ballard reports The number of tourists visiting Jersey has increased by 16%, to 413,200 people, in the last year, according to Visit Jersey. The figure,…

ABTA warns holidaymakers about the risks of travelling without travel insurance. By Jill Sayles As many as two in five people Brits who went abroad in the past 12 months - almost 10 million holidaymakers…

Deal to include first UK properties for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, writes Jill Sayles InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to expand its luxury and upscale hotels enabling the company to launch its luxury…