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Brexit, fires in Australia, floods in Venice, smog in Delhi, company collapses such as Thomas Cook, the Ethiopian Airlines crash and an ever-changing business environment were cited as challenges faced by the travel industry this year by Jono Vernon-Powell, AITO council member and moderator of the AITO overseas conference.

Catherine Luther Wedding Films analysed 100,000 Instagram images, that used the hashtag #elopement to determine the 25 most popular destinations for wedding elopements. 

Titan Travel has launched its 2020 Travel Trends guide, which takes a close-up look at what?s to come in 2020 using insight from its in-house specialists, industry experts and customers.

Carnival Cruise Line has announced Carnival Kitchen, a hands-on culinary experience led by the line?s chefs, debuting on Carnival Panorama in December. 

ABTA - The Travel Association, in the run up to the election, came out with a manifesto titled Value Tourism to highlight the importance of travel and tourism to the UK economy, and asking MPs to work with the industry to secure a sustainable future.

European Waterways is offering a Black Friday special with 30% off some of its popular 2020, six-night, all-inclusive whole boat charters in France, or Holland, a saving of up to ?12,900 per charter.

American Airlines has entered a multiyear partnership with the James Beard Foundation to create culinary experiences for customers.

Butlin?s has launched its 2019 Black Friday sale, offering savings of up to 40% on all 2019 and 2020 break options that are booked before December 2.