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Headshot of Kenneth Townsley
'He led with a quiet, unwavering kindness': Gold Medal founder and philanthropist Kenneth Townsley dies aged 80
Headshot of Hollie Anderson at CV Villas
CV Villas names Hollie Anderson as new business development executive
The CMA is exploring Hays Travel's acquisitions of Polka Dot Travel and Millington Travel
Watchdog seeks views on Hays Travel's deals for Polka Dot Travel and Millington Travel
Promotional graphic for ‘The Fairer Travel Event’ by ttg. A teal globe icon appears beside the headline ‘The Fairer Travel Event’ with the tagline ‘For the Changemakers.’ Below is text reading ‘In association with Turespaña.’ Event details at the bottom left say ‘30 June, The Minster Building, London.’ The lower half features an illustrated sustainable landscape with a river, green hills, buildings, solar panels, a wind turbine, clouds, and flowers in shades of green, blue, and teal.
TTG Fairer Travel Event 2026 to feature new format and trailblazing speakers
Wizz Air plane mid-flight against a slightly cloudy backdrop
Wizz Air plans flights between UK and US ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup
C&M's Barbara Kolosinska
Growth in average travel salaries stalls in 2025 while recruitment dips
The event will be held in London on 26 February
Industry to come together for one-day HR in Travel event next month
Team at Travel World Jersey next to Lions Club of Jersey mascot and collected glasses
World Travel Jersey collects more than 5,000 pairs of unwanted spectacles in quirky charity drive
Ashdown Travel launch event in Knutsford
Ashdown Travel unveils luxury store rebrand targeting Knutsford’s affluent market
Logo of Gold Crest Holidays travel agency
Gold Crest Holidays ceases trading after more than 30 years and cancels all future package breaks
Greenland, colourful houses and sea
Greenland 'open and accessible' despite global spotlight brought by Donald Trump
Jemma Bridges has been promoted to the role of head of trade sales
Club Med promotes Jemma Bridges to head of trade sales for the UK, Ireland and Nordics
Jo Rzymowska was joined by her partner Lynne and close friends when she received her MBE
'Receiving my MBE made for a day I'll never forget (bar my attempt at a proper curtsy!)'
Heathrow has completed a £1 billion upgrade of its security scanners
Heathrow claims first after £1 billion security upgrade eases liquid and electronics rules
Baby Maverick Corin, who needs an urgent heart transplant
Hospital agrees to accept Travel Counsellor's baby boy after industry rallies in support
The audience at the Adventure Travel Networking Conference in 2025
Adventure Travel Networking Conference returns for sixth year
Headshot of Travelosopher travel agent Carl Hogan
Travelosophers homeworker Carl Hogan makes leap into retail with shipping container agency in 'recycled shopping village'
Baby Maverick Corin, who needs an urgent heart transplant
Industry rallies around Travel Counsellor seeking urgent medical help for baby son
Photo of Errol Cossey
Air Europe co-founder and low-cost pioneer Errol Cossey passes away aged 82
A family of five frolic happily on a sunny beach
Families will struggle to see change from a £6,000 holiday this summer, agents warn
Deben Travel's Lee Hunt
'All agencies should have appointment systems – this peaks has proven it'
Hays Travel owner and chair Dame Irene Hays pictured with a Hays Travel store
Hays Travel named among top UK businesses for customer satisfaction
Spain's Destinia has acquired Travel Republic and Netflights
Spain's Destinia to enter UK market with Travel Republic and Netflights acquisition
Four presenters stand on a stage in formal evening wear, smiling at the camera as the woman in a blue dress in the centre holds a “Top 50 Travel Agencies” award, with brick walls and stage lighting in the background.
Top 50 2026: entries open for special awards