Samantha Mayling

Norwich

Freelance Writer at Travel Weekly (UK)

Travel industry journalist, writing for Travel Weekly among others.

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Articles

Second Tui aircraft at Exeter airport is ‘vote of confidence’

1 week ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Samantha Mayling

A second Tui Airways aircraft has arrived at Exeter airport for summer 2025, providing an extra 80,000 seats from the southwest region. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft means the airport has gained a new route to Ibiza, plus year-round flying to Tenerife and Lanzarote. Antalya, Heraklion, Paphos and Rhodes will now operate twice a week, giving Exeter passengers the opportunity to book 10- and 11-night holidays.
CAA staff set to strike for six more days in June

1 week ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Samantha Mayling

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) staff based at Gatwick airport and Canary Wharf have announced a further six days of industrial action. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) members previously walked out in March and January in an ongoing dispute about pay and conditions. The latest round of strike action will take place on June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18.
Race Across The World accelerates China and India sales, says trade

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Samantha Mayling

The latest series of Race Across The World on the BBC Series Five is prompting a significant boost to enquiries for China and India, say agents and operators. The reality travel show, now in its fifth series, tasked five duos to race across China, Nepal and India, with the lowest budget in the show’s history – just over £1,000 per person.
Travelsphere and Just You host first agent advisory team meeting

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Samantha Mayling

G Touring brands Travelsphere and Just You have held the first meeting of their travel agent-led Expert Advisory Team. A 10-strong agent panel met senior members of the operators’ trade team at the Renaissance Hotel St Pancras, in London. During the event, agents shared feedback on ways of working and heard about the latest Travelsphere and Just You news. Two more in-person events will be held this year, with the next taking place on September 9.
Vertical Travel Group to host next conference in UK

3 weeks ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Samantha Mayling

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Agents scoop fam trip prizes at My Booking Rewards awards ceremony

3 weeks ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Samantha Mayling

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Vertical Travel Group reports strong sales year but softer peaks

4 weeks ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Samantha Mayling

The Vertical Travel Group has reported “a lot of unsold capacity in the market” among tour operators and cruise lines. Peter Healey, group chief executive, said: “We are seeing a lot of capacity across all tour operators, and I thought cruise lines would be better sold. There is still quite a lot to sell.
HX joins Clia to ‘further strengthen’ trade relationships

4 weeks ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Samantha Mayling

Expedition cruise line HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has joined Cruise Lines International Association (Clia) in the UK, “reinforcing its ongoing commitment to the trade”. The announcement comes as HX builds towards its 130th anniversary in 2026 and continues to invest in its relationships across the cruise industry.
Inside Travel launches ‘selling Asia with confidence’ webinars

1 month ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Samantha Mayling

Cultural adventure specialist Inside Travel has launched its first series of webinars designed to help agents selling tours to Asia. Billed as ‘not another boring webinar’, the seminars promise to boost destination knowledge and highlight the unique qualities and stories of small group tours. The webinar series sits together with the ‘Agent Insider Programme’ which was launched earlier this year.
Travelsphere expands Royal Geographical Society Collection

1 month ago | travelweekly.co.uk | Samantha Mayling

Travelsphere has expanded its Royal Geographical Society Collection (RGS) tours with two new itineraries for 2026. The escorted tour operator has also introduced an Albania Discovered - Tirana & Beyond itinerary for 2026. The new RGS tours are Incredible India & Nepal: Culture, Wildlife & Ancient Wonders and Silk Road Adventure: The Five Stans.