Wholesalers
Globus launches flexible new touring style
Do your clients love a good tour but fancy a touch of curation? Make their day with this banging new offering from GFOB.
Destinations
REVEALED: The top-selling souvenir from every country in the world
From camel hair rugs and daggers, to marionettes and worry beads, this study has uncovered exactly which souvenirs travellers are most likely to come home with.
Destinations
New study reveals European countries with the longest Alien visits (in case you were wondering)
Got a client who desperately wants to believe? Find out where you should send them for their best opportunity at spotting some extraterrestrials.
Aviation
Etihad to keep repatriating Aussies stranded in the UK despite UAE ban
The UAE-based carrier hasn’t let the UK’s latest ban get in the way of its commitment to the Aussie market.
Wholesalers
GET IN QUICK: Less than two weeks left for Bunnik Tours’ massive 2022 sale
2022 trips at 2020 prices? This news will have your clients yelling “you bloody beauty!” or something to that effect, at least.
Destinations
Italy achieves one million COVID-19 vaccinations in just 19 days
Travel Weekly’s editor could be heard muttering Italian superlatives like “eccezionale”, “sorprendente” and “bolognese” this morning as he typed this story out.
Destinations
Biden rushes to extend US travel restrictions after Trump signs order to lift European ban
Just in case the political climate in the US wasn’t terrifying enough, President Donald Trump has decided to lift travel restrictions for people who have recently been in Europe and Brazil.
Hotels
Club Med kicks off 2021 with new brochure, new resorts and loyalty program extensions
Meanwhile, Travel Weekly’s deputy editor kicked off the new year by waking up on her bathroom floor and promptly putting herself to bed for the rest of the day.
Aviation
Emirates suspends Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne flights, as government increases repatriation efforts
Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating stranded Aussies. Nice one, guys.
Cruise
Royal Caribbean extends cruise suspension, announces US$40m funding pool for agents
Despite what the headline suggests, the cruise group isn’t offering agents to take a dip in a literal pool of cash, much to our disappointment.
Wholesalers
Get in quick! Trafalgar launches ‘Break Out & Break Free’ sale
It appears 2021 is the year of the sale, with Trafalgar joining the already long list of travel brands spruiking their discounted wares.
Wholesalers
Ormina Tours releases 2022 program with free cancellation offer
Writing this story made Travel Weekly’s editor thirsty for a wine or few, so much so that he’s decided to work from the pub for the rest of the day.