150 staff hit as Virgin announces closure of contact centre
Linsey McNeill - Jul 03, 2026
Virgin Atlantic is discussing the future of around 150 of its staff after taking the decision to close its Crawley…
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New Mount Agung eruption closes airports in Java
TravelMole Editorial Team - Jul 03, 2026
Bali's Agung volcano again began spewing lava and ash 2,000 metres into the air, prompting closures of two airports in…
Japan relaxes tax-free shopping rules for tourists
TravelMole Editorial Team - Jul 03, 2026
The Japanese government is easing rules for duty-free shopping in a bid to spark more spending from foreign visitors.It is…
AITO to hold conference in little-known Middle Eastern destination
Linsey McNeill - Jul 03, 2026
AITO will hold its annual conference in the little-known United Arab Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The destination is about…
AirAsia launches Hanoi, Phuket routes from Penang
TravelMole Editorial Team - Jul 03, 2026
AirAsia has added more international flights from its growing Penang hub.The airline began new routes to Hanoi, Vietnam, and Phuket,…
Carlson Wagonlit appoints new technology officer
Linsey McNeill - Jul 03, 2026
Carlson Wagonlit Travel has appointed Rachel O'Brien as its new VP and chief technology transformation Officer. O'Brien, who has already…
EasyJet CEO to speak at ABTA Convention
Linsey McNeill - Jul 03, 2026
EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren has been named as the latest speaker at the ABTA Travel Convention in Seville in October.…
TUI adds chat service to holiday app
Linsey McNeill - Jul 03, 2026
TUI has launched a direct messaging service on its holiday app so clients can ask reps questions, such as details…
Fresh strikes to disrupt weekend travel in France
Linsey McNeill - Jul 03, 2026
Train workers in France are planning further strikes on Friday and Saturday, although these are likely to cause less disruption…
TUI adds another expedition ship
Linsey McNeill - Jul 03, 2026
TUI is to add another expedition ship to its Hamburg-based German subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The management has singed a contract…
China warns its citizens of ‘frequent gun violence’ in the US
TravelMole Editorial Team - Jul 03, 2026
Chinese tourists in the US should be ever wary of gun violence and robberies, and when problems occur, healthcare is…
IATA: Caribbean losing competitive edge due to high airline fees
TravelMole Editorial Team - Jul 03, 2026
The International Air Transport Association has weighed in on the issue of high aviation taxes in the Caribbean, claiming growth…
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