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Holidays will cost more if taxes are hiked in Budget, say travel bosses

Rachel Reeves has acknowledged she is looking at potential tax rises and spending cuts in her Budget on November 26.

Evening Standard

Travel bosses issue holiday cost warning over Rachel Reeves’s tax proposals

Jet2 and Tui bosses have warned tax rises could make holidays too costly for some

The Independent UK

‘It gets a bit dirty after 2am’: overtourism debate centre stage as Abta meets in Mallorca

Home to Magaluf, a major draw for boozed-up Britain, the island has become emblematic of the most heated debate in travel

The Guardian - UK

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Restricting Spanish holidays to the rich would be ‘disgraceful’, Jet2 boss says

Chief executive Steve Heapy acknowledged some of Spain’s most popular areas have issues with ‘poor tourism management’.

Evening Standard

Almost a fifth of young UK adults use AI to design holiday, study finds

Traditional package holiday is still the most common eventual purchase, travel industry body Abta reports

The Guardian - UK

Warning as Spanish holiday hotspot restricts access to airport

The airport is struggling with growing numbers of people sleeping overnight

The Independent UK

Crack down on scourge of overtourism with ‘mystery shoppers’, urges industry chief

Exclusive: Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy advises government officials to make ‘mystery shopper’ visits to Airbnb rentals

The Independent UK

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Warning for tourists heading to Spain this summer

Spain is the most popular overseas destination for people in the UK

The Independent UK

Anti-tourism protests are ‘a big issue’ for UK holidaymakers, travel boss warns

The impact of tourism on rental rates is a common theme at the protests.

Evening Standard

Jet2 warns of rising costs while holidaymakers opt for last-minute bookings

The boss of the firm said profit margins in the year ahead may come under pressure.

Evening Standard

Jet2: Budget airline warns of flight cost rises as Britons make last-minute bookings

The boss of the firm said profit margins in the year ahead may come under pressure.

The Independent UK

Tourist tax in Mallorca sends out the wrong message, says Jet2 boss

Holidaymakers hit in the pocket will visit somewhere else, warned Steve Heapy

The Independent UK

Why Winter Makes Women Grumpier Than Men

Two in five adults said they are more likely to book a vacation during winter to boost their mood.

Zenger

Morrissey: Jet2holidays must cut ties to marine parks over orcas and dolphins

Former Smiths frontman criticises holiday firm for selling tickets for Tenerife zoo that offers animal shows

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Birmingham Post

Jet2 boss says holiday market is soaring as airline announces latest growth plans

CEO Steve Heapy says he is 'very confident' as consumers continue to prioritise vacations

Liverpool Echo

'The time is right' as Jet2 comes to Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Jet2's flights to Europe from Liverpool John Lennon Airport will begin next spring

Nottingham Post

Spain travel board statement after claim Lanzarote 'doesn't want British tourists'

The island's president made comments saying that she wanted to attract "higher quality" tourists to Lanzarote.

Evening Standard

Jet2 CEO demands explanation from Lanzarote president for ‘inflammatory’ call for fewer Brits and more ‘high quality’ tourists

The Canary island wants to attract tourists from mainland Europe who will spend more

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Leeds Live

Jet2 give all staff 9% pay rise along with extra holiday day

The travel firm will be giving their staff an extra day's holiday this year

Birmingham Post

Jet2 announces Bristol Airport jobs drive as part of expansion plans

The operator is adding new destinations and aircraft to its operations at the South West travel hub

The Independent UK

Jet2 boss blames rising flight prices on environmental taxes

Taxation is ‘the biggest risk facing our industry today’, says chief executive

Nottingham Post

Jet2 announces more flights from East Midlands airport to Turkey and the Canary Islands

The move comes as CEO says: "We are anticipating a hugely successful summer season"

Chronicle Live

Jet2 adds extra half-term 2023 flights from Newcastle Airport to Canary Islands and Turkey

Thousands of seats went on sale today for flights to Fuerteventura , Tenerife, Antalya and Dalaman for travel in October half-term 2023

Chronicle Live

Jet2 adds twice weekly Newcastle to Iceland flights in winter 2023 and 2024

The airline says the flights are timed to give tourists the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights and Iceland's other natural wonders

The National (Scotland)

Airline boss says Tories 'couldn't run a sweet shop' as Brexit blamed for chaos

TORY ministers have been told they “couldn’t run a sweet shop” as angry airline bosses blame travel chaos on Brexit.

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