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This Seafood Restaurant in a London Pub Is an Instant Classic
Houthi strikes on Saudi airports prompt Foreign Office intervention as tensions rise again in the Middle East
Houthi strikes on Saudi airports prompt Foreign Office intervention as tensions rise again in the
Under a Bruised Sky: Capturing the Lonely Lives of Chile’s Puesteros
The Rainforest Hotel With a Front-Row Seat to the World’s Greatest Waterfalls
Iberostar's €1 billion investment driving highest-ever customer satisfaction scores
Iberostar's €1 billion investment driving highest-ever customer
Laos holiday experience inspires agent to launch 'Scotland's first non-profit agency'
Laos holiday experience inspires agent to launch 'Scotland's first non-
St Lucia welcomes connectivity leap as it goes in search of lost family market
St Lucia welcomes connectivity leap as it goes in search of lost
How to win the LinkedIn game: luxury travel agents share expert tips on skyrocketing your profile
How to win the LinkedIn game: luxury travel agents share expert tips on skyrocketing
'It’s not rocket science': Luxury DMCs urged to invest in accessibility
'It’s not rocket science': Luxury DMCs urged to invest
Japan to promote ski offering to ease overtourism burden on Golden Route staples
Japan to promote ski offering to ease overtourism burden on Golden
Spain ready to incentivise hotels and attractions to prioritise accessibility
Spain ready to incentivise hotels and attractions to
Tunisia ready to expand cruise capacity after picking up calls from re-routed Gulf sailings
Tunisia ready to expand cruise capacity after picking up calls from re-routed
Croatia tourism boss moves to dispal the 'misconception' holding back UK visitation
Croatia tourism boss moves to dispal the 'misconception' holding back
EasyJet holidays chief says the strength of the easyJet brand will ensure it is well served by AI search tools
EasyJet holidays chief says the strength of the easyJet brand will ensure it is well served by AI
Auria Travel recruits Kim Thompson to drive growth of its homeworking division
Auria Travel recruits Kim Thompson to drive growth of its
Unpacked at WTM: What's driving the 'Bahamas boom' and how can agents sell it?
How to grow your LGBTQ+ client base through inclusive marketing
How to grow your LGBTQ+ client base through
Egypt hails return of Jet2 and hints at attracting new river brands to operate on the Nile
Egypt hails return of Jet2 and hints at attracting new river brands to operate on
Catching the K-wave: How to turn booming UK demand into high-value Korean bookings
Catching the K-wave: How to turn booming UK demand into high-value
Oman plans more trade fam trips and readies targeted social media campaign to widen its audience
Oman plans more trade fam trips and readies targeted social media campaign to widen
Poseidon Expeditions recruits Ponant's Vladislav Saveliev as UK Head of Business Development
Poseidon Expeditions recruits Ponant's Vladislav Saveliev as UK Head of
Travel could lose 'special place' in people's hearts if Middle East conflict continues to drive costs up
Travel could lose 'special place' in people's hearts if Middle East conflict continues to drive
Larnaka credits 'trust' as visitor numbers surge 15% despite regional conflict
Larnaka credits 'trust' as visitor numbers surge 15% despite
Anguilla vows to preserve 'boutique' ethos ahead of push into the luxury yachting market
Anguilla vows to preserve 'boutique' ethos ahead of push into the luxury
Cotton Travel's newest store achieves three times its sales target on opening day
Cotton Travel's newest store achieves three times its sales target on
Global tourism to hit new heights in 2026 despite Middle East crisis and polarised travel spend
Global tourism to hit new heights in 2026 despite Middle East crisis and polarised
ITT unveils new brand, mission statement and 2027 Bahrain conference plan
ITT unveils new brand, mission statement and 2027 Bahrain
'Why are more and more agencies trying to charge suppliers to train their agents?'
As sales soar, Spring Hotels reveals how it's boosting trade opportunities in Tenerife
As sales soar, Spring Hotels reveals how it's boosting trade opportunities
Unpacked at WTM: How soon until we're selling tickets to space?
Sri Lanka working with the Maldives and India to boost average tourist spend by 2030
Abu Dhabi hopeful of full tourism recovery by 2027 amid discussions over travel advisories
Abu Dhabi hopeful of full tourism recovery by 2027 amid discussions over
St. Kitts details vision to develop fly-cruise visits into longer stays with new terminal and homeport ambitions
St. Kitts details vision to develop fly-cruise visits into longer stays with new terminal and
Independent agency Wroxham Travel fails after nearly 40 years in business
Independent agency Wroxham Travel fails after nearly 40 years
Crystal Ski adds eight new resorts for the 2026/27 winter season
Crystal Ski adds eight new resorts for the 2026/27
Free travel agent places for WTM London at the TTG Discovery Sessions
Free travel agent places for WTM London at the TTG
Inspire Group creates new role to boost touring and adventure sales
Inspire Group creates new role to boost touring and
First Princess ship leaves dry dock with luxury all-inclusive The Sanctuary Collection enhancement
First Princess ship leaves dry dock with luxury all-inclusive The Sanctuary
'New chapter' for Travel Village Group as it joins Barrhead's Brilliant Travel: 'We've not sold, we've invested in our future'
'New chapter' for Travel Village Group as it joins Barrhead's Brilliant Travel: 'We've not sold, we've invested in
How to sell the Netherlands, beyond the obvious In The Spotlight
How to sell the Netherlands, beyond the obvious In
Zafiro Palace Andratx is one of Caribtours’ top hotels in Majorca – here’s how to sell it
Zafiro Palace Andratx is one of Caribtours’ top hotels in Majorca – here’s how to
How to unlock premium sales opportunities with Lufthansa Group’s new cabins
How to unlock premium sales opportunities with Lufthansa Group’s
From festive breaks to the Big Five: how to sell Newmarket Holidays with confidence
From festive breaks to the Big Five: how to sell Newmarket Holidays
The home of Halloween: How to boost your autumn and winter bookings to Ireland
Is this the best place on earth to spend Halloween?
British Airways ready to start flying to Dubai and Amman again in November
British Airways ready to start flying to Dubai and Amman again
Everything you need to start selling thl motorhome holidays with confidence
Everything you need to start selling thl motorhome holidays
Karen Farrar to succeed Denise Hunn as Prestige Travel's Canada and USA lead
Karen Farrar to succeed Denise Hunn as Prestige Travel's Canada and
Gold Medal promotes Amy Seymour to role of Trade Partnership Manager
Gold Medal promotes Amy Seymour to role of Trade
From flying brochures to mysterious bibles: are these the UK's most haunted travel agencies?
Luxury agent reveals ‘phenomenal’ response to ‘honest’ private members club
Luxury agent reveals ‘phenomenal’ response to ‘honest’ private
Wendy Wu Tours names Maura Doran as its first dedicated sales executive for Ireland
Wendy Wu Tours names Maura Doran as its first dedicated sales executive
Contiki to add 76 trips across eight new travel categories in biggest-ever product overhaul
Contiki to add 76 trips across eight new travel categories in biggest-ever
'Cruise enquires used to fill me with anxiety – Royal Caribbean helped me overcome it'
'Cruise enquires used to fill me with anxiety – Royal Caribbean helped me
Ambassador Cruise Line to roll out shore power across its fleet by the end of 2028
Black Book 2026 gallery
Black Book 2026 gallery Dan Heath Oct 29th 2026 16:31 Client gallery powered by Picflow
Rooftop luxury in Tenerife: how to upsell Spring Hotels' UP! concept
Rooftop luxury in Tenerife: how to upsell Spring Hotels' UP!
Foreign Office renews Middle East travel advice warning the situation there remains 'deeply unpredictable'
Foreign Office renews Middle East travel advice warning the situation there remains '
Bahamas offers agents up to £300 per booking, as UK demand surges
Bahamas offers agents up to £300 per booking, as UK
'A missed opportunity to back travel': Travel industry lukewarm on Chancellor's continuity Budget
'A missed opportunity to back travel': Travel industry lukewarm on Chancellor's
Budget 2026: Government extends business rates relief, ups minimum wage and offers energy bill support
Budget 2026: Government extends business rates relief, ups minimum wage and offers energy
‘I visited Patagonia on a luxury fam trip – here is my biggest takeaway for agents’
‘I visited Patagonia on a luxury fam trip – here is my biggest takeaway
‘I’ve got my buzz back’: Luxury agent Dan Salmon reveals truth behind his rebrand
‘I’ve got my buzz back’: Luxury agent Dan Salmon reveals truth behind
Former G Adventures marketing lead Ant Stone joins Travel Department
Former G Adventures marketing lead Ant Stone joins
Villa Vie Residences suspends operations following 'extraordinary' rise in fuel costs
Villa Vie Residences suspends operations following 'extraordinary' rise in
'Remember, the Budget pause is temporary – your customers are still there waiting for a reason to commit'
'Remember, the Budget pause is temporary – your customers are still there waiting for a reason
Budget 2026: Everything we know ahead of the Chancellor's address – are travel's wishes likely to be granted?
Soaring jet fuel costs poised to push up package prices next year as another carrier sounds alarm
Soaring jet fuel costs poised to push up package prices next year as another carrier
Anguilla names Dawn Morris as new point of contact for the UK travel trade
Anguilla names Dawn Morris as new point of contact for the UK
Atlas Ocean Voyages boss hints at trade shakedown cruise on world's first luxury expedition sailing yacht
Atlas Ocean Voyages boss hints at trade shakedown cruise on world's first luxury expedition
From top-selling destinations to superior trade support – everything you need to sell more with Railbookers
From top-selling destinations to superior trade support – everything you need to sell more
The destination promising gelato tasting and Michelin-starred chefs at WTM London
The destination promising gelato tasting and Michelin-starred chefs at
Montenegro to highlight growing flight networks and luxury offerings
Montenegro to highlight growing flight networks and
Tui to up Birmingham-Gambia capacity to twice-weekly next year
Tui to up Birmingham-Gambia capacity to twice-weekly
'Yes, AI can build travel itineraries, but only agents can make them matter to people'
'Yes, AI can build travel itineraries, but only agents can make them matter
CV Villas looks beyond travel with new Business Development Executive hire
CV Villas looks beyond travel with new Business Development
On the Samhain Trail Through Ireland’s Most Mystical Places
Thorne Travel boss vows to bounce back from Storm Boelo flooding in time to bring town 'Christmas joy'
Thorne Travel boss vows to bounce back from Storm Boelo flooding in time to bring town '
Boutique luxury brand Mileo heads to WTM London amid Caribbean expansion push
Boutique luxury brand Mileo heads to WTM London amid Caribbean
Tourism Ireland to spotlight €1bn cross-border investment at WTM London
Tourism Ireland to spotlight €1bn cross-border investment at
'There's a market there': Red Wave Travel duo plot course beyond just Virgin Voyages sales
'There's a market there': Red Wave Travel duo plot course beyond just Virgin
Inspire shakes up support for homeworkers after recruiting Stuba's Chris Borland as BDM
Inspire shakes up support for homeworkers after recruiting Stuba's Chris Borland
Azure Indies brings in ex-Classic trade executive Harrison Blewitt to strengthen team
Azure Indies brings in ex-Classic trade executive Harrison Blewitt to
Storm Boelo: Defiant Thorne Travel vows to come back stronger after storm surge floods Largs store
Storm Boelo: Defiant Thorne Travel vows to come back stronger after storm surge floods
New TTG podcast: What does travel need from the first Burnham Budget?
Bakeries, Beaches and Farm Shops: A Photographer’s Guide to Gotland and Fårö
How to sell safaris in South Africa: practical tips for travel agents
How to sell safaris in South Africa: practical tips for
USAirtours launches new 'faster and more flexible' online portal to travel agents
USAirtours launches new 'faster and more flexible' online portal to
CruiseKings launches recruitment drive for experienced agents with 'strong eye for detail'
CruiseKings launches recruitment drive for experienced agents with 'strong eye
Jet2 extends its 'no fuel surcharge' guarantee into 2026/27 winter season 'and beyond'
Jet2 extends its 'no fuel surcharge' guarantee into 2026/27 winter season '
Luxury travellers trading up – and cutting back elsewhere – as AI begins to shape holiday choices
Luxury travellers trading up – and cutting back elsewhere – as AI begins to shape
Give us a break and help us grow, travel's independent sector urges chancellor ahead of Budget
Give us a break and help us grow, travel's independent sector urges chancellor ahead
Princess to roll out luxury proposition to five ships as modernisation programme begins
Princess to roll out luxury proposition to five ships as modernisation
'I walked into a sandstorm, and only slightly regretted it': What happened when TTG joined G Adventures and Hays Travel on tour in the Sahara
'I walked into a sandstorm, and only slightly
Tui to plant more than 3,000 trees following devastating Rhodes wildfires as part of three-year forest restoration project
Tui to plant more than 3,000 trees following devastating Rhodes wildfires as part of three-year forest
Prestige Travel's 'Miss Canada' Denise Hunn to retire after 31 years in travel and take up ambassador role with operator
Prestige Travel's 'Miss Canada' Denise Hunn to retire after 31 years in travel and take up ambassador role
Murray Travel named UK&I's No.1 luxury travel agency as TTG Top 20 returns at first edition of Black Book
Murray Travel named UK&I's No.1 luxury travel agency as TTG Top 20 returns at first edition of
‘Homeworkers can now do tasks in a fraction of the time’ – introducing Independent Travel Experts' new Vision system
‘Homeworkers can now do tasks in a fraction of the time’ – introducing Independent Travel Experts' new
Half-term strike threat lifted at Leeds Bradford airport as fresh talks raise hopes of deal
Half-term strike threat lifted at Leeds Bradford airport as fresh talks raise hopes
Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies 2026 gallery
Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies 2026 gallery Steve Hinds Oct 22nd 2026 11:44 Client gallery powered by Picflow
October half-term bookings soar as more families look to travel outside of the summer peak, says Advantage
October half-term bookings soar as more families look to travel outside of the summer peak,
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals details of final Prima-class ship as it goes on sale
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals details of final Prima-class ship as it goes
Luxury advisor reveals ‘magical process’ behind doubling turnover
Luxury advisor reveals ‘magical process’ behind
Maldivian tax on foreign travel sellers 'to be removed' after weeks of UK travel trade lobbying
Maldivian tax on foreign travel sellers 'to be removed' after weeks of UK travel
'It's a big step, but hopefully the right one': Malvern World Travel relocates 100 miles south to Somerset
'It's a big step, but hopefully the right one': Malvern World Travel relocates 100 miles south
Cunard highlights 'new-to-brand' opportunity for agents in new 2028/29 winter programme
Cunard highlights 'new-to-brand' opportunity for agents in new 2028/29
Passenger services could return to Doncaster Sheffield airport in spring 2028
Unveiling the new business class seat promising clients “a front row throne”
Boy, 17, rescues travel agency's showcase after cruise lines drop out at short notice
Boy, 17, rescues travel agency's showcase after cruise lines drop out at
HX Expeditions' Nathaniel Sherborne on sector's 'massive' growth opportunity – and how AI can help
HX Expeditions' Nathaniel Sherborne on sector's 'massive' growth opportunity – and how AI
Viva Cruises' Michelle Daniels: 'Agents shouldn't assume all customers want a cheap holiday'
Viva Cruises' Michelle Daniels: 'Agents shouldn't assume all customers want a
Rugby referee Nigel Owens takes centre stage as La Vida Travel raises £27,000 for charity
Rugby referee Nigel Owens takes centre stage as La Vida Travel raises £27,000
Africa to highlight growing regional demand and luxury developments
Africa to highlight growing regional demand and
Celebrity Race Across the World puts Sarawak in the spotlight
Celebrity Race Across the World puts Sarawak in
Agent nets £28,000 Galapagos booking – from home – after giving up her spot on 'trip of a lifetime'
Brand USA appoints 25 UK trade representatives to 'drive international tourism'
Brand USA appoints 25 UK trade representatives to 'drive
‘I’ve been in travel for 14 years, and this was one of the best holidays I’ve ever had!’
Riviera Travel launches new and expanded Holiday Guarantee as low water crisis continues
Riviera Travel launches new and expanded Holiday Guarantee as low water
Gold Medal expands into Ireland with Trade Partnerships Executive and contact centre
Gold Medal expands into Ireland with Trade Partnerships Executive and
Discover the worldwide touring training that's proven to boost your sales
Discover the worldwide touring training that's proven to boost
Titan Travel appoints ex-Hays Travel's Senior Sales Consultant Isla Stenning as Business Development Manager
Titan Travel appoints ex-Hays Travel's Senior Sales Consultant Isla Stenning as Business
Globus appoints Ambassador's Karen Cameron to fill Sales Director role vacated by Phil Shipman
Globus appoints Ambassador's Karen Cameron to fill Sales Director role vacated by
Quiz Yourself on TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes and earn a certificate of recognition
Quiz Yourself on TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes and earn a certificate
Travel Counsellor calls for workplace menopause reform after debilitating symptoms lead to hysterectomy
Travel Counsellor calls for workplace menopause reform after debilitating symptoms lead
Thermal Pools and Vesuvian Views at an Italian Clifftop Sanctuary
Caribbean and Americas hotspots unveil a surge of luxury hotels at WTM
Caribbean and Americas hotspots unveil a surge of luxury hotels
Norway takes on the Alps with new UK ski push targeting 200,000 guest-nights
Norway takes on the Alps with new UK ski push targeting 200,000 guest-
Constant Travel Group names Christopher Meddows as Head of Business Development to drive homeworking expansion
Constant Travel Group names Christopher Meddows as Head of Business Development to drive
Birmingham airport makes ‘quality information’ plea to agents as assistance requests jump by 17%
Leeds Bradford airport plays down weekend strike threat after pay talks breakthrough
Leeds Bradford airport plays down weekend strike threat after pay
Abu Dhabi to spotlight upcoming Guggenheim opening at WTM
Abu Dhabi to spotlight upcoming Guggenheim opening
Jet2 adds more than 30,000 extra Tunisia seats to extend programme into the 2027/28 winter season
Jet2 adds more than 30,000 extra Tunisia seats to extend programme into the 2027/28
Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after fees soar by a third in a year
Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after fees soar by a third in a
Azure Indies to target 'experienced homeworkers' with 100% commission model
Azure Indies to target 'experienced homeworkers' with 100%
Tui puts summer 2028 on sale with strong 'book early' message to families
Tui puts summer 2028 on sale with strong 'book early' message
Close the information gap and beware the AI 'productivity paradox': 5 takeaways from the Abta Travel Convention
Close the information gap and beware the AI 'productivity paradox': 5 takeaways from the Abta
Win a trip to the Netherlands for two with the NBTC and easyJet holidays
Win a trip to the Netherlands for two with the NBTC and
New homeworking agency launches with 90% commission offer for 'founding agents': 'Our model is all about giving more back to agents'
New homeworking agency launches with 90% commission offer for 'founding agents': 'Our model is all about giving more back
Black Book conference programme
Black Book conference programme Dan Heath Oct 14th 2026 15:34 DAY ONE: Wednesday 21 October Stage A: Trends & Inspiration, in association with Explora Journeys 09:30-10:00 Talking Wealth: What the UK’s Affluent Consumers Really Want to Spend On Speaker: Eleanor Scott, Partner…
APT recruits Lisa Graham as its new Business Development Manager for the North
APT recruits Lisa Graham as its new Business Development Manager for
'It's an opportunity': Mauritius stands to benefit from Maldives tax row as tourism lead questions 'surprise' move
'It's an opportunity': Mauritius stands to benefit from Maldives tax row as tourism lead questions 'surprise'
What AI still can’t do: seven messages for luxury travel agents
What AI still can’t do: seven messages for luxury
Tui River Cruises unveils new Seine programme and names of two incoming ships
Tui River Cruises unveils new Seine programme and names of two
Loveholidays to expand B2B focus with new 'trade-facing' partnerships division
Loveholidays to expand B2B focus with new 'trade-facing'
‘They’re just people’: Agents urged against viewing UHNW travellers as ‘disengaged’
Ikos Kissamos – is the Deluxe Collection worth it for travel agents?
San Marino achieves record growth as travellers stay longer
San Marino achieves record growth as travellers
Scenic Group vows to host 500 agents across its fleets next year following £260,000 bookings boost
Scenic Group vows to host 500 agents across its fleets next year following £260,000
'They're not coach tours': How river lines are navigating the low water crisis on Europe's rivers
'They're not coach tours': How river lines are navigating the low water crisis on Europe's
Travel industry will emerge stronger from 'year of uncertainty', Abta chief insists
Travel industry will emerge stronger from 'year of uncertainty', Abta
Abta pushes for EES contingencies to roll over into 2027 despite limited effect of new biometric checks
Abta pushes for EES contingencies to roll over into 2027 despite limited effect of new
The Seychelles celebrates enhanced air connectivity and raft of new hotels
The Seychelles celebrates enhanced air connectivity and raft of
Consumer confidence boost as more holidaymakers opt to book with travel professionals
Consumer confidence boost as more holidaymakers opt to book with
Denmark, Finland and Norway join forces at WTM for the first time in nine years
Denmark, Finland and Norway join forces at WTM for the first time in
Union extends threat to 'shut down' Leeds Bradford airport to October half-term
Union extends threat to 'shut down' Leeds Bradford airport to
New TTG podcast: Should all travel agents be professionally accredited?
Major sporting events to draw tourists to region of Valencia in 2027
JTA quotes more than €1 million holidays within 48 hours of Ireland launch
JTA quotes more than €1 million holidays within 48 hours of
Spending on travel up for second consecutive month as consumer confidence builds
Spending on travel up for second consecutive month as consumer
Luxury Travel Trends
Luxury Travel Trends Steve Hinds Oct 13th 2026 16:46 TTG Luxury page menu News Cruise Destinations Hotels & Resorts Tour Operators Trends Selling Luxury About Events ttgmedia.com Luxury Travel Trends Agents Hurlingham Collective launches agent app to end ‘faff’ of booking hotels…
Selling Luxury
Selling Luxury Steve Hinds Oct 13th 2026 16:28 TTG Luxury page menu News Cruise Destinations Hotels & Resorts Tour Operators Trends Selling Luxury About Events ttgmedia.com Selling Luxury Luxury hotels Luxury operator warns ‘AI will cost us’ if industry doesn’t fix issues now…
InsideAsia promises 'unusual' take on Sri Lanka with launch of seven-itinerary programme
InsideAsia promises 'unusual' take on Sri Lanka with launch of seven-
Las Vegas to drive ‘exceptional momentum’ with major hotel developments
Las Vegas to drive ‘exceptional momentum’ with major
Not Just Travel recruits former Kuoni Retail Marketing Executive Hayley Patterson
Not Just Travel recruits former Kuoni Retail Marketing Executive
Virgin Voyages and Virgin Atlantic to 'inspire' Virgin's Eurostar challenge in 2030
'Absolutely exceptional': inside one new-to-cruise agent's journey to becoming Royal Caribbean confident
'Absolutely exceptional': inside one new-to-cruise agent's journey to becoming Royal
Hurlingham Collective launches agent app to end ‘faff’ of booking hotels
Hurlingham Collective launches agent app to end ‘faff’ of
EasyJet cuts more capacity as sky high fuel costs continue to bite into airlines' profits
EasyJet cuts more capacity as sky high fuel costs continue to bite into airlines'
Travel trailblazer Jo Rzymowska shares 'deeply personal' story in first book
Travel trailblazer Jo Rzymowska shares 'deeply personal' story in
Japan reveals world’s first Pokemon airport and 6 new hotels
Japan reveals world’s first Pokemon airport and 6
Peru to spotlight unsung destinations and new luxury offerings at WTM
Peru to spotlight unsung destinations and new luxury offerings
The Holiday Village: 'The future of homeworking is bigger than simply working from home'
The Holiday Village: 'The future of homeworking is bigger than simply working
Agency boss: 'Water levels rise and fall but there's another crisis that concerns me more'
Agency boss: 'Water levels rise and fall but there's another crisis that concerns
Riviera Travel elevates agent support with launch of new 'Riv Rewards' programme
Riviera Travel elevates agent support with launch of new 'Riv Rewards'
Encanto to debut on Disney Cruise Line's new ship launching next year
Encanto to debut on Disney Cruise Line's new ship launching
Oman to expand premium hotel portfolio with world-class brands
Oman to expand premium hotel portfolio with world-
Spring Hotels to unveil Cleopatra Palace makeover and family developments at WTM
Spring Hotels to unveil Cleopatra Palace makeover and family developments
How Jet2holidays’ Eurocamp product is introducing camping to a whole new market
How Jet2holidays’ Eurocamp product is introducing camping to a whole
Visit Iceland to showcase new wellness retreats and trade packages at WTM
Visit Iceland to showcase new wellness retreats and trade packages
'I'm sad to say goodbye': TTG 30 Under 30 Joshua Preston on swapping cruise for touring and adventure
'I'm sad to say goodbye': TTG 30 Under 30 Joshua Preston on swapping cruise for touring
Cunard appoints Gareth Reast as new Sales Manager for southern England
Cunard appoints Gareth Reast as new Sales Manager for
Audley’s Lisa Fitzell reveals ‘retail hadn’t been on the cards’ before Kuoni closures
Audley’s Lisa Fitzell reveals ‘retail hadn’t been on the cards’ before
'The power of telling a future travel leader "you'd be brilliant at this" is incredible'
'The power of telling a future travel leader "you'd be brilliant at this"
‘Leaves us with more questions than answers’: Agents query decision to move Queen Anne
‘Leaves us with more questions than answers’: Agents query decision to move
Four wellness insights from Synergy agents need to know about
Four wellness insights from Synergy agents need to
The Good Travel Company hires former agency boss Linda Hill to fill strategic role
The Good Travel Company hires former agency boss Linda Hill to fill
G Adventures hires Royal Caribbean's Joshua Preston to join trade sales team
G Adventures hires Royal Caribbean's Joshua Preston to join trade
Cunard's Queen Anne ship to switch fleets and sail for P&O Cruises from 2029
USAirtours appoints Hays Travel agent Sarah Barry as new Trade Sales Consultant
USAirtours appoints Hays Travel agent Sarah Barry as new Trade
'Travel is a growth engine': Industry leaders lay bare huge 'challenge' sector faces ahead of Budget
'Travel is a growth engine': Industry leaders lay bare huge 'challenge' sector faces ahead
Mass walkout to 'shut down' Leeds Bradford airport later this month, union claims
Mass walkout to 'shut down' Leeds Bradford airport later this month,
Barrhead Travel to 'revisit England' as part of renewed retail expansion plan
Barrhead Travel to 'revisit England' as part of renewed retail
New line Aroya Cruises debuts in UK market with sights set on tripling fleet size
New line Aroya Cruises debuts in UK market with sights set on tripling
British Airways to create 'luxury hotel in the sky' with A380 makeover
British Airways to create 'luxury hotel in the sky' with A380
'Travel agents are core to the show': WTM London chief promises more agent-focused content – and better WiFi
'Travel agents are core to the show': WTM London chief promises more agent-focused content – and
Lydia Taylor joins Solmar Villas trade team following promotion to Sales Development Executive role
Lydia Taylor joins Solmar Villas trade team following promotion to Sales Development
Fora Travel: $1 billion-US host agency for 'serious entrepreneurs' secures Abta membership and Atol
Fora Travel: $1 billion-US host agency for 'serious entrepreneurs' secures Abta membership
'Everyone has risen to the challenge': Why, after its toughest year since Covid, is Barrhead Travel heading into 2027 'with real confidence'?
Why, after its toughest year since Covid, is Barrhead Travel heading into 2027 'full of confidence'?
Travel agent Jason Callender makes huge career move after 'life-changing' fam trip with TTG
Travel agent Jason Callender makes huge career move after 'life-changing' fam trip
EasyJet holidays adds another 400,000 seats as total package capacity creeps up again
EasyJet holidays adds another 400,000 seats as total package capacity creeps
Celebrity Cruises Xcelerator Programme returns for second year
Celebrity Cruises Xcelerator Programme returns for
Abta seeks clarification after Maldives reportedly delays 'disruptive' 17% tax
Abta seeks clarification after Maldives reportedly delays 'disruptive' 17%
'The way we promote homeworking and franchising risks creating the impression making money selling holidays is easy'
'The way we promote homeworking and franchising risks creating the impression making money selling holidays
New Brilliant Travel members to double group's turnover as it readies rebrand
New Brilliant Travel members to double group's turnover as it
Barrhead Travel on course to match record year and go into 2027 'with real confidence'
Barrhead Travel on course to match record year and go into 2027 'with
'It's not good': Travel industry told it must work together to restore early booking curve
'It's not good': Travel industry told it must work together to restore early
Debbie O'Neill to leave Jules Verne with Explore Worldwide chief Michael Edwards taking on expanded role
Debbie O'Neill to leave Jules Verne with Explore Worldwide chief Michael Edwards taking on
Andy Burnham targets 'rip-off' flight charges in new cost-of-living push
Andy Burnham targets 'rip-off' flight charges in new cost-of-
'We're sticking to our guns': Quark makes pricing pledge ahead of surprise 2027 ship visit in London
'We're sticking to our guns': Quark makes pricing pledge ahead of surprise 2027 ship visit
James Francis returns to TTG Media as Strategic Partnerships Manager
James Francis returns to TTG Media as Strategic
Award-winning agent makes £8,000 booking hours after returning from nearly six-year travel career break
Award-winning agent makes £8,000 booking hours after returning from nearly six-year travel
‘I was on a Nepal fam when the floods hit – here’s why I won’t stop selling it’
‘I was on a Nepal fam when the floods hit – here’s why I won’t stop
Steven Freudmann: 'Travel would love to rejoin the EU after misery of Brexit'
Steven Freudmann: 'Travel would love to rejoin the EU after misery
Travelpack names Jenny Liu as new Head of Trade Sales in 'crucial step' for operator
Travelpack names Jenny Liu as new Head of Trade Sales in 'crucial step'
'Egypt should not be a second choice for agents or travellers', says country's tourism chief
'Egypt should not be a second choice for agents or travellers', says country's
Audley Travel names top agent partners at new VIP event after 'no-brainer' investment
Audley Travel names top agent partners at new VIP event after 'no-brainer'
Industry's pleas so far fall on deaf ears as the Maldives roles out new tax on foreign travel sellers
Industry's pleas so far fall on deaf ears as the Maldives roles out new tax on foreign
Shedding old mindsets, embracing AI and 'Alaska Syndrome': How the expedition cruise sector is evolving
Shedding old mindsets, embracing AI and 'Alaska Syndrome': How the expedition cruise sector
TTG Expedition Cruise Fest 2026 - register
TTG Expedition Cruise Fest 2026 - register Sarah Lewington Sep 30th 2026 14:58 Agent training Agents Expedition cruise Thumbnail image
TTG/WTM Discovery Session, 5 November 2026
Take our travel agent survey and win a £100 Love2
Carnival Corp shifting capacity towards Europe owing to Caribbean pricing pressures
Carnival Corp shifting capacity towards Europe owing to Caribbean
'I'm being gaslit by a robot': Agents drawn into 'paper warfare' following worrying rise in clients using AI to write complaints
'I'm being gaslit by a robot': Agents drawn into 'paper warfare' following worrying rise in clients using AI to
Checking into Fairmont’s first hotel in the north of England
Checking into Fairmont’s first hotel in the north
InteleTravel chief James Ferrara dismisses agency's 'jealous' critics as company plots specialist acquisitions
InteleTravel chief James Ferrara dismisses agency's 'jealous' critics as company plots
7 reasons why a motorhome adventure could be the easiest holiday you’ve ever sold to Australia or New Zealand
7 reasons why a motorhome adventure could be the easiest holiday you’ve ever sold to Australia or
TTG Expedition Cruise Fest 2026
Travel agency boss and 'self-styled aristocrat' jailed for £200,000+ crime spree
Travel agency boss and 'self-styled aristocrat' jailed for £200,000+
Travel scams among top 10 at risk of being 'supercharged' by AI
Travel scams among top 10 at risk of being 'supercharged'
Vedere Travel aiming to grow trade as a share of its business past 50% after six-figure investment
Vedere Travel aiming to grow trade as a share of its business past 50% after six-
P&O Cruises appears to rule out revamping 'antiquated' Polar booking systems despite agent criticism
P&O Cruises appears to rule out revamping 'antiquated' Polar booking systems despite
Expedition cruise chiefs insist the Arctic isn’t the ‘tricky sell’ agents fear
Expedition cruise chiefs insist the Arctic isn’t the ‘tricky sell’
UK defies downturn in US visitation as trade body admits 'America is losing market share'
UK defies downturn in US visitation as trade body admits 'America is losing
Panache Cruises makes six-figure investment in sports travel specialist Vedere
Panache Cruises makes six-figure investment in sports travel
InteleTravel's Tricia Handley-Hughes: 'We don't necessarily want more agents – we want our agents selling more'
InteleTravel's Tricia Handley-Hughes: 'We don't necessarily want more agents – we want our agents
'It will be our best shop': Adore Holidays making 'a booking a day' after finally opening third store
'It will be our best shop': Adore Holidays making 'a booking a day' after finally opening
Ambassador Cruise Line locks in Caribbean fly-cruise capacity through to winter 2029
TTG reveals biggest shake-up of its events programme in a decade with launch of TTG Nexus
TTG reveals biggest shake-up of its events programme in a decade with launch of
Win a 10-day motorhome adventure in Australia or New Zealand with thl
Win a 10-day motorhome adventure in Australia or New Zealand
Scenic Group recruits Jo Reid from Celestyal and Lydia Tempest-Mitchell to increase agent support
Scenic Group recruits Jo Reid from Celestyal and Lydia Tempest-Mitchell to increase
The luxury lakeside hotel reinventing holidays in the Algarve
The luxury lakeside hotel reinventing holidays in
'Specialise to survive', and 4 other key agent takeaways from the 2026 InteleTravel conference
'Specialise to survive', and 4 other key agent takeaways from the 2026
Kuoni to end partner store programme in 'evolution' of approach to trade
Kuoni to end partner store programme in 'evolution' of approach
InteleTravel unveils accreditation programme for its consultants with 'international backing'
InteleTravel unveils accreditation programme for its consultants with '
'An organ transplant gave me a second chance at life – InteleTravel gave me freedom'
'An organ transplant gave me a second chance at life – InteleTravel gave
The Highland Lodge Bringing the Spirit of Safari to Scotland
'Bloody nonsense' and 'completely unworkable': Agents slam new Maldivian tax on travel sellers launching next month
'Bloody nonsense' and 'completely unworkable': Agents slam new Maldivian tax on travel sellers launching
'I'm an agent, and travelling with Intrepid is how I escape the winter blues'
'I'm an agent, and travelling with Intrepid is how I escape the
Travel Industry Awards 2026 highlights video
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Cruise.co.uk recruits Ambassador's Emma Rodgers to bolster its B2B sales operation
Cruise.co.uk recruits Ambassador's Emma Rodgers to bolster its B2B
Jet2 to put on 34 new routes and more than 500,000 extra seats this winter
Jet2 to put on 34 new routes and more than 500,000 extra seats
Outbound travel's contribution to the UK economy rises to £57 billion
Outbound travel's contribution to the UK economy rises to £57
Travel Industry Awards 2026 photo gallery
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Abta begs Maldives government for six months grace on 'severely disruptive' new tax regime
Abta begs Maldives government for six months grace on 'severely disruptive' new
Explora Journeys to enter the river cruise market after agreeing shipbuilding deal
Explora Journeys to enter the river cruise market after agreeing
Plan your night
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EasyJet to serve Girona for the first time next summer and link Edinburgh with Tivat
EasyJet to serve Girona for the first time next summer and link Edinburgh
Francis Torrilla to retire after nearly three decades with Dertour UK
Francis Torrilla to retire after nearly three decades with
Stag and hen do specialist Groupia bought out of administration
Stag and hen do specialist Groupia bought out
David Speakman: 'With more people self-identifying as travel agents, perhaps reputation and customer approval is the new accreditation'
'With more people self-identifying as travel agents, perhaps reputation and customer approval is the
New TTG podcast: Does travel have a problem with professionalism?
HX Expeditions and Explore win big as The Travel Industry Awards returns to The Roundhouse
HX Expeditions and Explore win big as The Travel Industry Awards returns to
Virgin Voyages promotes SJ Walker to UK Market Director after 'best summer on record'
Virgin Voyages promotes SJ Walker to UK Market Director after 'best summer
Royal Caribbean to acquire 50% stake in Sandals in $3 billion joint venture
Royal Caribbean to acquire 50% stake in Sandals in $3 billion
Sarah Turner named Audley Travel's first Key Account Manager
Sarah Turner named Audley Travel's first Key
Goodbye summer, hello shoulder season – Virtuoso highlights how luxury travel is shifting focus
Goodbye summer, hello shoulder season – Virtuoso highlights how luxury travel is
Beverly Hills puts spotlight on safety in efforts to regain international tourism
Beverly Hills puts spotlight on safety in efforts to regain
Agent John Galligan brings curtain down on 50-plus year career, claiming: 'Ryanair has done more for agents than anybody else'
Agent John Galligan brings curtain down on 50-plus year career, claiming: 'Ryanair has done more for agents than
Carnival UK to reduce staff headcount by 'single-digit percentage' following summer restructure
Carnival UK to reduce staff headcount by 'single-digit percentage' following
New Tune in to Touring campaign offers agents chance to win £2,000 towards own holiday
New Tune in to Touring campaign offers agents chance to win £2,000 towards
Get your exclusive personalised keyring and help raise money for Bebe’s Hive
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Off Broadway Travel launches LGBTQI+ luxury collection inspired by TTG ambassador programme
Off Broadway Travel launches LGBTQI+ luxury collection inspired by TTG
Agent reveals how Australia fam trip with daughter has changed her business forever
Agent reveals how Australia fam trip with daughter has changed her
Scenic Group doubles down on Indian river cruising with new Brahmaputra programme
Scenic Group doubles down on Indian river cruising with new
Lisa Fitzell to take over as Audley Travel's UK Managing Director
Lisa Fitzell to take over as Audley Travel's UK
Agent creates bespoke £111,000 world cruise itinerary featuring multiple ships for couple who hate airports
Agent creates bespoke £111,000 world cruise itinerary featuring multiple ships for couple who
The Travel Industry Awards 2027
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Tui confident of 'positive' trading momentum despite lag in UK bookings
Tui confident of 'positive' trading momentum despite lag in
How you can bring global music artists, Formula 1 races and Premier League matches to your clients’ next getaway
How you can bring global music artists, Formula 1 races and Premier League matches to your clients’
Consortia warn new Maldives tax regime could have 'significant impacts' for agents and operators
Consortia warn new Maldives tax regime could have 'significant impacts' for agents
Sunvil agrees deal to acquire Discover the World Holidays and promises travel agents 'seamless handover'
Sunvil agrees deal to acquire Discover the World Holidays and promises travel agents '
Tributes paid to Lowcost founder Paul Evans: 'He was never short of a new idea'
'He was never short of a new idea': Tributes paid to Lowcost founder Paul Evans following death at 67
Newmarket Holidays nearly triples trade TikTok following after handing Sas Rowbotham new role
Newmarket Holidays nearly triples trade TikTok following after handing Sas Rowbotham
Inntravel veteran Susan Avison completes rise through the ranks to become Managing Director
Inntravel veteran Susan Avison completes rise through the ranks to become
British Airways' new Tanzania flights 'open up exciting itinerary options for agents'
British Airways' new Tanzania flights 'open up exciting itinerary options
Riviera's Ashley Walker joins Travelsphere and Just You as new trade support manager
Riviera's Ashley Walker joins Travelsphere and Just You as new trade
British Airways grows Latin America capacity by 25% as part of enhanced summer schedule
British Airways grows Latin America capacity by 25% as part of enhanced
Former easyJet chief Johan Lundgren to return to Tui next year
Former easyJet chief Johan Lundgren to return to Tui
Regent Seven Seas unveils plans for UK trade showcase sailing onboard first Prestige-class ship
Regent Seven Seas unveils plans for UK trade showcase sailing onboard first Prestige-
Dnata to debut Imagine Cruising brand on the high street with Travelbag integration
Dnata to debut Imagine Cruising brand on the high street with
Celebrity Cruises names EMEA sales lead Leigh Aslett as Nicola McNeish's successor
Celebrity Cruises names EMEA sales lead Leigh Aslett as Nicola McNeish's
Former Hays Travel Branch Manager Rebecca Griffiths joins Titan Travel's trade sales team
Former Hays Travel Branch Manager Rebecca Griffiths joins Titan Travel's trade
New-to-travel or seasoned pro? How two business owners built momentum with Travel Counsellors
New-to-travel or seasoned pro? How two business owners built momentum with
Jet2 partners with James Villas parent Awaze to bolster villa offering
Jet2 partners with James Villas parent Awaze to bolster
Luxury agent for 1% to launch private jet service after ‘risk’ pays off
Luxury agent for 1% to launch private jet service after ‘risk’
Former teacher and busy mum opens first high street agency – and will open during school hours
Former teacher and busy mum opens first high street agency – and will open during
Accessible cruise event ‘opens up new world’ for travellers with disabilities
Accessible cruise event ‘opens up new world’ for travellers
New EU border checks 'need turning off and rebuilding properly'
New EU border checks 'need turning off and
The doctor turned £2 million travel agent who finds the idea of selling 'really icky'
The doctor turned £2 million travel agent who finds the idea of selling '
Heathrow third runway should only go ahead if the aviation sector cleans up its act, govt told
Heathrow third runway should only go ahead if the aviation sector cleans up its act,
Switzerland’s most famous rail route just added a touch of vintage luxury
Switzerland’s most famous rail route just added a touch of
HX Expeditions reveals 2028/29 season including exciting new sailings
HX Expeditions reveals 2028/29 season including exciting
Lindblad Expeditions expands company portfolio with specialist acquisitions in 'largest-ever transaction'
Lindblad Expeditions expands company portfolio with specialist acquisitions in 'largest-
Limitless Travel to tap 'huge market' for accessible cruising with new-to-cruise programme
Limitless Travel to tap 'huge market' for accessible cruising with new-to-
TTC Tour Brands names Polly Poulton as new Head of Sales
TTC Tour Brands names Polly Poulton as new Head
Virgin Atlantic shakes up agency sales team with vow 'to build even closer relationships with trade'
Virgin Atlantic shakes up agency sales team with vow 'to build even closer relationships
Jet2 chief Steve Heapy brands latest ATC failure 'completely unacceptable' and calls for 'proper answers'
Jet2 chief Steve Heapy brands latest ATC failure 'completely unacceptable' and calls for '
Manchester airport to gain new direct rail service from Birmingham next year
Manchester airport to gain new direct rail service from Birmingham
Efforts to cut UK flight delays to take major step forward next month
Efforts to cut UK flight delays to take major step forward
'This new route makes Birmingham Airport the Midlands' gateway to Egypt and beyond'
'This new route makes Birmingham Airport the Midlands' gateway to Egypt
Swords Travel takes new travel agency And So, Away under its wing: 'It felt like a natural fit’
Swords Travel takes new travel agency And So, Away under its wing: 'It felt like a
Promotions for The Good Travel Agent's Kat Freeman and Jack Bannister
Promotions for The Good Travel Agent's Kat Freeman and
Tweaking ‘dated’ loyalty scheme pays off for Mandarin Oriental following ‘tremendous’ increase in agent bookings
Tweaking ‘dated’ loyalty scheme pays off for Mandarin Oriental following ‘tremendous’ increase in
Travelmarvel and Quark Expeditions sign 10-year charter deal to operate new-build ship in partnership
Travelmarvel and Quark Expeditions sign 10-year charter deal to operate new-build ship
'This summer showed just how deeply climate anxiety is influencing consumer decision-making'
'This summer showed just how deeply climate anxiety is influencing
Riviera Travel resumes Rhine and Danube sales after making itinerary changes to ensure 'authentic experience'
Riviera Travel resumes Rhine and Danube sales after making itinerary changes to ensure '
Greece, Italy and Portugal among nine European countries given green light to delay EES rollout
Greece, Italy and Portugal among nine European countries given green light to delay
Meet the iconic Queens: Queen Mary 2
Ed Sheeran and Meryl Streep have sailed on this
‘I’m an agent, and this is why Ella Elissa is my ultimate all-inclusive secret for high-end couples’
‘I’m an agent, and this is why Ella Elissa is my ultimate all-inclusive secret for high-
More than 40 airlines 'queuing' to get into Heathrow or expand their operations there, airport claims
More than 40 airlines 'queuing' to get into Heathrow or expand their operations there,
TTG Expedition Cruise & TTG Cruise Fest
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AE Expeditions to operate women-only Antarctica sailing in 2028
Strong lates market 'part of the ebb and flow of consumer demand', says Advantage
Strong lates market 'part of the ebb and flow of consumer demand',
Cunard's Kirsty Bell-Jack to join Princess Cruises as sales manager
Cunard's Kirsty Bell-Jack to join Princess Cruises as
Henbury Travel to host more supplier events at new larger shop just 25 yards from current premises
Henbury Travel to host more supplier events at new larger shop just 25 yards from
Travel businesses deserve same 'breathing space' promised to consumers – Abta
Travel businesses deserve same 'breathing space' promised to consumers –
TTG/WTM Discovery Session, 5 November 2026
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Spanish Tourist Office names new UK director and deputy
Spanish Tourist Office names new UK director
Liverpool agency Barnes Worldwide Travel shuts after 20 years
Liverpool agency Barnes Worldwide Travel shuts after 20
Iberostar Selection Zanzibar reveals autumn opening date
Iberostar Selection Zanzibar reveals autumn
Page & Moy relaunch: G Touring promises training and fam trips to support revived brand
Page & Moy relaunch: G Touring promises training and fam trips to support
The £10 million-a-year agent planning to retire at 45: 'My knowledge sets me apart'
The £10 million-a-year agent planning to retire at 45: 'My knowledge sets
Travelsphere revives dormant Page & Moy brand with new tour collection
Travelsphere revives dormant Page & Moy brand with new
Dateline test
Shorter, later holidays fuelling Advantage members' bookings as younger travellers turn to agents
Shorter, later holidays fuelling Advantage members' bookings as younger travellers turn
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 to undergo 39-day refurbishment next year to elevate staterooms and wellness offering
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 to undergo 39-day refurbishment next year to elevate staterooms and
Thomas Cook and Loveholidays rapped by advertising watchdog over 'eco' hotel claims
Thomas Cook and Loveholidays rapped by advertising watchdog over 'eco'
Intrepid Travel reveals 2027 Not Hot List and 5 new tours: 'Travel better, not less'
Intrepid Travel reveals 2027 Not Hot List and 5 new tours: 'Travel better,
Travel Four Seasons to open second high street store in former pilates studio
Travel Four Seasons to open second high street store in former
Former InteleTravel and Hays Travel homeworkers open first high street store together
Former InteleTravel and Hays Travel homeworkers open first high street
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Virgin Voyages hints at overseas ship visits next year: 'We’ll try to get agents onboard'
Virgin Voyages hints at overseas ship visits next year: 'We’ll try to get
TTC's Nikki Elstob joins Globus family of brands in newly created trade marketing role
TTC's Nikki Elstob joins Globus family of brands in newly created trade
The Iceland your clients need to know about now: a new lagoon and the best donuts ever invented
The Iceland your clients need to know about now: a new lagoon and the best donuts
More fams, better tech, boosted support: How SHG is making premium and tailor-made travel simpler and more rewarding for agents
How SHG is making premium and tailor-made travel simpler and more rewarding
InsideJapan doubles undertourism target following 'hidden' destinations success
InsideJapan doubles undertourism target following 'hidden'
Credibility at stake?: 97% of travel agents demand accreditation as debate over industry standards heats up
Credibility at stake?: 97% of travel agents demand accreditation as debate over industry standards
Spending on travel rebounds in August as agents make hay while the sun shines
Spending on travel rebounds in August as agents make hay while the
Audley Travel to move into John Lewis stores vacated by Kuoni
Audley Travel to move into John Lewis stores vacated
Major travel brands pile pressure on EU over 'shambolic' EES rollout
Major travel brands pile pressure on EU over 'shambolic'
Jake Cullum-Hollins joins podcast co-host at Club Voyages after leaving The Good Travel Agent
Jake Cullum-Hollins joins podcast co-host at Club Voyages after leaving The Good
Travelpack recruits two 'experienced' BDMs to ensure agents receive 'direct, hands-on' support
Travelpack recruits two 'experienced' BDMs to ensure agents receive 'direct, hands-on'
Nine Jet2 bases to get extra early and late summer flights next year
Nine Jet2 bases to get extra early and late summer flights
Premier Holidays appoints Sunlounger Travel's Kaylee Starkey as Business Development Manager
Premier Holidays appoints Sunlounger Travel's Kaylee Starkey as Business
Ashdown Travel races to recruit sales staff following 'dream' Chorleywood shop opening
Ashdown Travel races to recruit sales staff following 'dream' Chorleywood
WTE Miami to put AI and future travel trends at the heart of 2026 event
WTE Miami to put AI and future travel trends at the heart of 2026
EasyJet holidays puts 2027/28 winter programme on sale
EasyJet holidays puts 2027/28 winter programme
Polar Latitudes expands halal-friendly programme after selling out first Antarctica cruise
Polar Latitudes expands halal-friendly programme after selling out first
Lorraine Adams joins JTA Holidays as Regional Sales Manager
Lorraine Adams joins JTA Holidays as Regional
Olive Lounge Travel opens fourth shop ending years-long search for 'right' location in Yorkshire spa town
Olive Lounge Travel opens fourth shop ending years-long search for 'right' location in Yorkshire
Julie Franklin joins movement to uncover new generation of travel industry talent
Julie Franklin joins movement to uncover new generation of travel
Watch: agent says this is Amsterdam’s ‘most unique, quirky place’
Watch: agent says this is Amsterdam’s ‘most unique,
Thailand to cut visa-free stays to 30 days for British and Irish travellers this month
Thailand to cut visa-free stays to 30 days for British and Irish travellers
This 300-Year-Old Maltese Mansion Just Became One of the Island's Most Romantic Stays
Riviera Travel sees travel agent bookings for solo travel jump 45% with trade lead pushing for even more
Riviera Travel sees travel agent bookings for solo travel jump 45% with trade lead pushing for
Tui adds two to trade sales team and begins search for Marella Cruises' first Key Account Manager
Tui adds two to trade sales team and begins search for Marella Cruises' first Key
Summer late booking trend continuing into upcoming winter season, says Jet2
Higher-end clients propping up bookings as travel agents hunt for 'missing' middle market during 'uneven' summer
Higher-end clients propping up bookings as travel agents hunt for 'missing' middle market during 'uneven'
Industry pushes for extension with emergency EES protocols poised to expire this weekend
Industry pushes for extension with emergency EES protocols poised to expire
Kuoni's Jemma Allerton-Griffiths joins APT as National Retail Manager
Kuoni's Jemma Allerton-Griffiths joins APT as National
‘It’s embarrassing’: 85% report witnessing unprofessional behaviour at industry events
‘It’s embarrassing’: 85% report witnessing unprofessional behaviour at
Havila Voyages insists agents remain 'a vital and strategic part' of the line's growth plans despite direct booking pledge
Havila Voyages insists agents remain 'a vital and strategic part' of the line's growth plans despite direct
Wardle Travel founder and ITT stalwart Doug Wardle passes away aged 92
SeaDream's first new-build for 25 years to make its debut in 2029
Dawson & Sanderson to consolidate Middlesbrough and Hartlepool stores
Dawson & Sanderson to consolidate Middlesbrough and
Celestyal hints at Arabian Gulf return but rules out basing entire fleet there
Celestyal hints at Arabian Gulf return but rules out basing entire
Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady gets a refresh: 7 upgrades travel agents need to know
Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady gets a refresh: 7 upgrades travel agents need
Erin Johnson joins Unforgettable Travel Company as Group Marketing Director
Erin Johnson joins Unforgettable Travel Company as Group
Explora Journeys' UK and Ireland trade lead Tate Husband leaves role after 10 months
Explora Journeys' UK and Ireland trade lead Tate Husband leaves role after 10
Myth-busting fam helps agent get £60,000 Colombia booking over the line
Myth-busting fam helps agent get £60,000 Colombia booking over
TTC Tour Brands folds Insight Vacations and Costsaver brands into Trafalgar
TTC Tour Brands folds Insight Vacations and Costsaver brands
Exoticca recruits Tracy Wells as fourth Business Development Manager after pledge to bolster trade sales team
Exoticca recruits Tracy Wells as fourth Business Development Manager after pledge to bolster trade
Mark Duguid to stand down as Kuoni MD later this month and leave Dertour after 17 years
Mark Duguid to stand down as Kuoni MD later this month and leave Dertour after 17
Homeworker sets £2 million turnover target for first shop: 'I've fallen in love with it!'
From ski lessons to all-day gourmet dining: How Club Med do all-inclusive with a difference
Get up to £600 off per person with the Club Med
New TTG podcast: Is blacklisting agents for no-shows a step too far?
Expanding networks and epic fams: what’s next for Manchester Airport’s trade partners
Expanding networks and epic fams: what’s next for Manchester Airport’s
Why UK travel agents hold the key for a more sustainable future in Majorca
Why UK travel agents hold the key for a more sustainable future
Nepal braces for more flash floods with dozens of UK and Irish nationals still missing
Nepal braces for more flash floods with dozens of UK and Irish nationals
Adam Morris steps up to lead Kuoni trade team as Sarah Weetman moves into new role
Adam Morris steps up to lead Kuoni trade team as Sarah Weetman moves into
Gold Medal Marketing Director Sarah Lancashire's interim product remit made permanent
Gold Medal Marketing Director Sarah Lancashire's interim product remit
'I've been in travel for nearly 40 years – this is why I think all travel agents should be accredited'
'I've been in travel for nearly 40 years – this is why I think all travel agents should be accredited' Jo Greenwood R…
Intrepid launches Nepal appeal after flash floods devastate communities and leave hundreds of tourists missing
Intrepid launches Nepal appeal after flash floods devastate communities and leave hundreds of
Hackers steal data belonging to nearly nine million Manchester Airports Group customers
Hackers steal data belonging to nearly nine million Manchester Airports
Aito buoyed by 'marked rebound' in bookings six months on from start of Iran war
Aito buoyed by 'marked rebound' in bookings six months on from start of
Kirsty Bachelor succeeds Shane Lewis-Riley as Titan Travel's trade sales chief
Kirsty Bachelor succeeds Shane Lewis-Riley as Titan Travel's trade
New-look Brilliant Travel leadership team hit the road in support of members
New-look Brilliant Travel leadership team hit the road in support
9 reasons why Amanti – MadeForTwo Hotels is a standout sanctuary for couples in Cyprus
9 reasons why Amanti – MadeForTwo Hotels is a standout sanctuary for couples
New dawn for Maybourne: what the portfolio split means for travel advisors
New dawn for Maybourne: what the portfolio split means for
Anzcro hints at trade team expansion following Shubhra Halliday's decision to leave business
Anzcro hints at trade team expansion following Shubhra Halliday's decision to
Kuoni hands Sarah Weetman expanded trade role and unveils new team of Personal Travel Managers
Kuoni hands Sarah Weetman expanded trade role and unveils new team of Personal
Middle East: Jordan travel advice relaxed as Foreign Office clears Aqaba gateway
Jordan travel advice relaxed as Foreign Office clears
Top agent calls out advisors for unprofessional behaviour: 'It reflects on us all'
Top agent calls out advisors for unprofessional behaviour: 'It reflects on
Five things I learned from my fam trip to Antarctica’s deep interior
Five things I learned from my fam trip to Antarctica’s
New travel job opportunities leap by almost a quarter in July
New travel job opportunities leap by almost a quarter
Aito names Carly Charteris as its new Head of Membership
Aito names Carly Charteris as its new Head
EasyJet takeover still on for Q1 next year despite request to delay full details
EasyJet takeover still on for Q1 next year despite request to delay
‘Cowboy’ agents capitalising on demand for lucrative experiential trips pose serious risk to industry, luxury advisors warn
‘Cowboy’ agents capitalising on demand for lucrative experiential trips pose serious risk to industry, luxury
Celebrity River Cruises: Everything agents need to know about travel's newest river line ahead of 2027 debut
Celebrity River Cruises: Everything agents need to know about travel's newest river line ahead of 2027
TTC Tour Brands launches search for new Head of Sales as Kelly Walker departs after nearly three years
TTC Tour Brands launches search for new Head of Sales as Kelly Walker departs after nearly
Carly Charteris to take up new UK-based role after three years with Discover Qatar
Carly Charteris to take up new UK-based role after three years with
Riviera Travel suspends Rhine and Danube cruise sales amid ongoing river crisis
Riviera Travel suspends Rhine and Danube cruise sales amid ongoing
Tui to launch charter flights and holidays to Tunisia's Djerba next year
Tui to launch charter flights and holidays to Tunisia's Djerba
EasyJet's £5.7 billion buyout prompts second union to seek job reassurances
EasyJet's £5.7 billion buyout prompts second union to seek
Tui opens applications for 12 spots on Orlando 'Wanderlust' fam
Tui opens applications for 12 spots on Orlando 'Wanderlust'
Are these travel's cutest pets? Meet the industry’s most beloved co-workers
Are these travel's cutest pets? Meet the industry’s most
'A year into this job, I was on a boat in the Maldives with Davina McCall – it's been bonkers'
'A year into this job, I was on a boat in the Maldives with Davina McCall – it's
Travel agent unveils refurbished store in East Sussex garden centre
Travel agent unveils refurbished store in East Sussex
'I hate seeing good businesses close': Agency boss throws 'shocked' Frasers Travel staff jobs lifeline
'I hate seeing good businesses close': Agency boss throws 'shocked' Frasers Travel staff
5 fantastic festivals that will elevate your client's Caribbean holiday
5 fantastic festivals that will elevate your client's
Vishal Patel promoted to Chief Executive of trade-first operator Travelpack
Vishal Patel promoted to Chief Executive of trade-first
This London Hotel is Giving Ocean Liner Onshore (In a Good Way)
CV Villas expands into Irish market amid ‘clear' travel agent demand
CV Villas expands into Irish market amid ‘clear' travel
Jet2 underlines commitment to Leeds Bradford airport with promotions following easyJet exit
Jet2 underlines commitment to Leeds Bradford airport with promotions following
Tui River Cruises promises fleet upgrades after intense heatwaves spark customer complaints
Tui River Cruises promises fleet upgrades after intense heatwaves spark
'The suppliers are struggling too': Butler's Travel boss pleads for patience amid 'mentally' busy lates market
'The suppliers are struggling too': Butler's Travel boss pleads for patience amid 'mentally' busy
Former police officer turned travel agent targets second shop after near-£450,000 launch success
Former police officer turned travel agent targets second shop after near-£450,000
Plotpackers to target next generation of agents with 'Shopify for trips' after Dragons' Den success
Plotpackers to target next generation of agents with 'Shopify for trips' after Dragons'
SeaDream Yacht Club unveils expanded late-summer yacht visit programme across UK and Ireland
SeaDream Yacht Club unveils expanded late-summer yacht visit programme across UK
Family-run agency Frasers Travel thanks clients as it ceases trading after 40 years
Family-run agency Frasers Travel thanks clients as it ceases trading after 40
EasyJet to stop flying from Leeds Bradford airport next year
EasyJet to stop flying from Leeds Bradford airport
Anzcro sales manager Chloe Seaforth returns from maternity leave
Anzcro sales manager Chloe Seaforth returns from
Think you know Paphos? 9 ways this newly upgraded, five-star resort will wow your families and couples
Think you know Paphos? 9 ways this newly upgraded, five-star resort will wow your families
Winged Boots to launch tour operator for agents in response to luxury travel becoming increasingly 'more complex'
Winged Boots to launch tour operator for agents in response to luxury travel becoming increasingly '
Watch: ‘this gay area shows all the wonderful colours of our community’
Watch: ‘this gay area shows all the wonderful colours of
Winged Boots’ new tour operator promises more choice for 'big ticket' agents
Winged Boots’ new tour operator promises more choice for 'big ticket'
Hannah Simpson and Michael English depart Celebrity Cruises following internal restructure
Hannah Simpson and Michael English depart Celebrity Cruises following
Unique Vacations boss on track to achieve £400,000 fundraising target for children’s healthcare
Unique Vacations boss on track to achieve £400,000 fundraising target for children’s
Virgin Atlantic drawn into competition watchdog's 'drip pricing' probe over package holiday pricing
Virgin Atlantic drawn into competition watchdog's 'drip pricing' probe over package
I joined an accessible fam trip to Colombia – here’s what agents need to know
I joined an accessible fam trip to Colombia – here’s what agents need
'This is my time now': Meet the travel agent revelling in her 'dream job' after quitting 20-year prison service career
'This is my time now': Meet the travel agent revelling in her 'dream job' after quitting 20-year prison
‘The best ship in Southampton’: Claire Stirrup on Celebrity’s record UK commitment and navigating change
‘The best ship in Southampton’: Claire Stirrup on Celebrity’s record UK commitment and
Why positive impact travel is your next big growth driver
Why positive impact travel is your next big
Plan Your World boss says finding the right agents is like 'looking for needles in haystacks'
Plan Your World boss says finding the right agents is like 'looking for needles
Travel agent lands £80,000 in bookings for luxury cruise line he had never previously sold
Travel agent lands £80,000 in bookings for luxury cruise line he had never
Who owns the beaches? How agents can help their clients be part of the solution
Who owns the beaches? How agents can help their clients be part of
Riviera Travel hands trade leads Vicky Billing and Amanda Docherty expanded roles
Riviera Travel hands trade leads Vicky Billing and Amanda Docherty
Major Travel adds cruise booking platform to agent portal with launch incentive
Major Travel adds cruise booking platform to agent portal with
Watch: the experience Hays Travel agents say is ‘truly unforgettable’
Watch: the experience Hays Travel agents say is ‘
Charlotte Slocomb to join Solmar Villas' trade team following Lewis Cooper's promotion
Charlotte Slocomb to join Solmar Villas' trade team following Lewis Cooper's
Mexico to hike cruise passenger tax three times over the next two years
Mexico to hike cruise passenger tax three times over the next
Ella Resorts recruits Claire Griffiths as UK Trade Relations Manager
Ella Resorts recruits Claire Griffiths as UK Trade
Disney Cruise Line targets 'sweet spot' with new class of ship coming in 2029
Virgin Trains given green light to launch international rail services starting from 2030
'Space travel? Disabled tourists can't even enjoy the Galapagos right now', says Limitless Travel boss as business turns 10
Travel Counsellor reveals the marriage pact that’s led to ‘100% more conversions’
Travel Counsellor reveals the marriage pact that’s led to ‘100%
Holloways Travel sets £1.5 million goal for second branch after smashing first-year target early
Holloways Travel sets £1.5 million goal for second branch after smashing first-year
Intrepid launches Colombia earthquake appeal as Lata member insists: 'Tourism hasn't just stopped here'
Intrepid launches Colombia earthquake appeal as Lata member insists: 'Tourism hasn't just
Virgin Atlantic Holidays to open new flagship store at London's Battersea Power Station
Virgin Atlantic Holidays to open new flagship store at London's Battersea
Lesser-Known Greek Islands For Wild Swimming, Mountain Trails and Seafood Suppers
Exoticca recruits Sharon Vaughan as Scotland and Northern Ireland BDM
Exoticca recruits Sharon Vaughan as Scotland and Northern
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of aircraft after broken engine parts smashed window, report reveals
Report reveals what caused a Ryanair passenger to be partially sucked out of
'Simply irreplaceable': ITT political advisor Lord Snape of Wednesbury passes away aged 84
TravelLab owner sells stake in agency's Frodsham branch to Buckley Travel duo
TravelLab owner sells stake in agency's Frodsham branch to Buckley
'The travel industry is at risk of missing out on the talent that should safeguard its future'
'The travel industry is at risk of missing out on the talent that should safeguard
Tauck unveils new riverboat as multi-fleet expansion continues
Tauck unveils new riverboat as multi-fleet
'The pit can be quite deep': Agencies share how they're addressing loneliness among their homeworking communities
'The pit can be quite deep': Agencies share how they're addressing loneliness among their
Perfect Getaways' first homeworkers make £20,000 in week one sales
Perfect Getaways' first homeworkers make £20,000 in week
Travelpack's Michele Lister joins Canadian Affair as Travel Trade Executive
Travelpack's Michele Lister joins Canadian Affair as Travel
Are you a truly inclusive travel agent? Or do you just think you are?
Colombia's airports start to reopen after devastating earthquake as Foreign Office warns of ongoing disruption
Colombia's airports start to reopen after devastating earthquake as Foreign Office warns of
Blanket fines for travel event no-shows would be 'a step back' for DEI, disabled agents warn
Blanket fines for travel event no-shows would be 'a step back' for DEI, disabled
Tui bullish despite dip in early summer earnings following €20 million Iran war hit
Tui bullish despite dip in early summer earnings following €20 million Iran
Heatwaves not putting UK customers off foreign holidays, insists Tui chief
Heatwaves not putting UK customers off foreign holidays, insists
'It's day one of the rest of my life': LAH Travel's Linda Hill reflects on bittersweet decision to sell up after 22 years
'It's day one of the rest of my life': LAH Travel's Linda Hill reflects on bittersweet decision to sell up after 22
Tui Group chief casts doubt on future of First Choice, hinting new Sundeals brand could supersede it
Tui Group chief casts doubt on future of First Choice, hinting new Sundeals brand could
Leisure travel employers urged to rethink blanket non-compete clauses
Leisure travel employers urged to rethink blanket non-
New roles for ITC's Gary Bates and Di Selby as operator restructures trade team
New roles for ITC's Gary Bates and Di Selby as operator restructures
Travel Counsellor reveals the adults-only Maldives hotel that’s perfect for honeymooning clients
Travel Counsellor reveals the adults-only Maldives hotel that’s perfect for
'We quickly realised AI needed to stay behind the scenes,' says TTG 30 Under 30 behind AI-powered travel agency
'When we set up our agency, we quickly realised AI needed to stay behind
Hays Travel acquires Scotland's LAH Travel as founder Linda Hill steps down
Hays Travel acquires Scotland's LAH Travel as founder Linda Hill steps down Dea Jusufi Aug 10th 2026 15:25
Italy's national rail firm lays down challenge to Eurostar with €2 billion train order ahead of planned London launch in 2029
Italy's national rail firm lays down challenge to Eurostar with €2 billion train order ahead of planned London launch in 2029 Dea Jusufi Aug 10th 2026 11:45
Luxury operator warns ‘AI will cost us’ if industry doesn’t fix issues now
Luxury operator warns ‘AI will cost us’ if industry doesn’t fix issues now Emma Dooney Aug 10th 2026 16:56
Rebound in spending with travel agents continues in July despite biting heatwaves
Rebound in spending with travel agents continues in July despite biting heatwaves James Chapple Aug 11th 2026 00:01
New franchise options and mentoring offering driving record recruitment, says Not Just Travel
New franchise options and mentoring offering driving record recruitment, says Not Just Travel Dea Jusufi Aug 10th 2026 11:05
Dee Travel explores 9pm closing and at-home evening appointments for families with young children
Agency explores 9pm closing and at-home evening appointments for families with young children Jennifer Morris Aug 10th 2026 11:00
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Celebrity Cruises to make first Galway call during biggest-ever European programme
Celebrity Cruises to make first Galway call during biggest-ever European programme Dea Jusufi Aug 10th 2026 16:50
New TTG podcast: Have agent ship visits had their day?
New TTG podcast: Have agent ship visits had their day? Sophie Griffiths Aug 10th 2026 14:35
Travel Counsellors' leisure sales leap 20% year-on-year during early summer trading
Travel Counsellors' leisure sales leap 20% year-on-year during early summer trading James Chapple Aug 10th 2026 11:40
Travel Counsellor shares favourite Maldives hotel for first-time visitors on a budget
Travel Counsellor shares favourite Maldives hotel for first-time visitors on a budget Charlotte Mckay Aug 10th 2026 11:06
Inspire Group recruits Natalie Holder to sharpen social media marketing focus
Inspire Group recruits Natalie Holder to sharpen social media marketing focus James Chapple Aug 10th 2026 08:10
We're Calling It: Marseille Is the Perfect Summer City Break
EasyJet agrees terms of £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm Apollo
EasyJet agrees terms of £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm Apollo Jennifer Morris Aug 7th 2026 11:07
Virgin Voyages launches 'Europe Sale' with $500 onboard credit
Virgin Voyages launches 'Europe Sale' with $500 onboard credit Virgin Voyages has launched a limited time ‘Europe Sale’, offering up to $500 in Sailor Loot (onboard credit) on most European voyages.
Photographer Teresa Freitas Captures the Flower Traditions of Morocco and Japan
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‘It’s got worse’: Travel agents back crackdown on event no-shows as 95% call for fines
‘It’s got worse’: Travel agents back crackdown on event no-shows as 95% call for fines Emma Dooney Aug 7th 2026 10:08
Exoticca expands trade sales team to meet soaring demand from agents
Exoticca expands trade sales team to meet soaring demand from agents Harry Kemble Aug 7th 2026 10:00
MSC Group reveals details of new Caribbean beach destination opening in November
MSC Group reveals details of new Caribbean beach destination opening in November Jennifer Morris Aug 7th 2026 09:53
Pierre & Vacances reveal Spain’s top ‘Instagrammable’ hotel stays
Pierre & Vacances reveal Spain’s top ‘Instagrammable’ hotel stays Seafront views, vibrant cocktails, sunny terraces and sparkling pools await as Pierre & Vacances unveils its most picturesque hotels across Spain.
Why autumn is becoming Spain's second summer
Why autumn is becoming Spain's second summer FERGUS Hotels invites travellers to enjoy Spain’s ‘Second Summer’, with warm sunshine, quieter beaches and relaxing stays across Spain.
Holiday Architects appoints Adido to support digital growth
Holiday Architects appoints Adido to support digital growth Tailor-made holiday specialist Holiday Architects has appointed travel marketing agency Adido to support its digital growth.
The Austrian Hotel That Proves Summer Is Better at Altitude
Coming soon: the new tool letting you book some of the world's biggest live sport and music events
Coming soon: the new tool letting you book some of the world's biggest live sport and
Get Your Trip Out of the Group Chat with These UK Staycation Houses
European Road Trips with Hairpin Turns, Hidden Beaches and Cliffside Castles
The Boutique Hotels Capturing Mallorca's Creative Revival
Experience Tuscany Beyond the Tourist Trail at This Winery
Collect Chicken Eggs and Wander Wildflower Meadows at This Devon Farm Stay
Collect Chicken Eggs and Wander Wildflower Meadows at This Devon Farm Stay
This Norwegian Hotel Hosts Trivia Nights Under the Midnight Sun
Claridon Travel lands record-breaking £322,000 If Only booking
Claridon Travel lands record-breaking £322,000 If
A new Zanzibar route, future season updates and trade event news with Tui In The Spotlight
A new Zanzibar route, future season updates and trade event news with Tui In