Destinations

A new giant of a resort is coming to the Maldives: here's what to expect

Atlantis The Royal, one of Dubai's most iconic hotels, is opening the Maldives – but not until 2029

'I can't wait to share this awe-inspiring destination with my clients'

In October, Prestige Travel took five travel agents to Queensland – two of the group, Holly Weller and Megan Turner, tell us why the region has stolen their hearts

An agent's viewpoint: 'There's an aura of change in the Maldives, which has me conflicted'

A Travel Counsellor is charmed by local island tourism in the Maldives, but finds the experience also leaves her with mixed emotions about the archipelago's future

The fam trip that had these travel agents hooked on island hopping

Here's what a group of agents learned on a recent educational with Olympic Holidays, a specialist in stringing together Greek islands to create multi-centre adventures

9 takeaways from a travel agent's trip to Ecuador

World Travel Jersey's travel planner and marketing manager Trena Lewis experienced a Mercury Holidays' tour in Ecuador – an adventure that helped her see country through her clients' eyes

How one agency has cultivated a lucrative Maldives revenue stream

Sunlounger Travel is one of the top-selling travel agencies for Sun Siyam Resorts. Sian Freestone from the King’s Lynn branch explains how the agency has cornered the market for this versatile Maldivian hotel group

The inside story from this year's Top 50 Champions trip

Agents were invited on a fam trip hosted by headline sponsor the Malta Tourism Authority, who found you can make the best plans, but you can't bank on the weather...

An agent's personal fam: 'It felt like I was on a movie set'

Gill Williams from The Travel Village had a rare opportunity to travel on Uniworld's Peruvian Rivers and Rainforest Discovery itinerary

The open road, dining under the stars and toilet chat: agents try luxury camping with thl

'We loved every minute of our drive'

Travel Counsellor Alex Maxwell-Clarke

I won a prize of five nights’ rental at a Tourism Australia event, and we travelled in March this year. I planned the route very carefully as I treated this trip more like a self-fam than a holiday. My partner is also an amateur photographer, so he was especially keen to capture the diverse Australian landscapes and wildlife.

'It is a bittersweet privilege to have Petra to ourselves'

Our writer observes just how badly peaceful Jordan's tourism industry has been rocked by its warring neighbours

Windjammer Landing expands luxury footprint with new Pitons-view villa

As well as upgraded guest rooms, the Leading Hotel of the World now offers La Belle Helene, an exclusive private villa in a seductive location

Is this the best time of year to visit the US? These experts think so...

What is it like to travel to the United States during the country's annual national holiday? We ask a bunch of US tourism experts for their top tips

The luxury eco villas that will be like 'living in a geography book'

One of South Australia's most iconic properties is adding to its accommodation portfolio with the ultimate secluded hideaways

Ocean Florida launches first travel trade guide

US specialist is promoting a glossy new agent brochure, designed to drive bookings across Florida and beyond, and with a dedicated section for Fifa 2026

'Three birthday cakes, but that's not the only reason I fell in love with this region'

Firecrest Travel's Helen Bateman found laidback luxury and genuine hospitality when she travelled around Kerala earlier this year

Florida boosts agent engagement with new UK event

Sunshine State's first dedicated event – held in London last week – for partners to meet one-to-one with the trade has been hailed a great success

'A lot of our clients cry when they cut the ribbon on their tourism businesses'

Saint Lucia blazed a trail by launching the Caribbean's first community tourism agency, and now locals and tourists are reaping the benefits

Trains, no planes and richer experiences: discovering France and Switzerland with Intrepid

Nine 2025 TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in Training discovered the pleasures of rail travel on Intrepid’s first no-fly fam trip through France and Switzerland

Forget what you know about Majorca... this hotel rewrites the rulebook

From the moment I walked through the sliding doors at Iberostar’s Selection Es Trenc hotel I found it easy to relax. Rather than hunching over a cramped check-in desk with my luggage in tow, I was gently whisked to a sumptuous seating area in the lobby and invited to complete check-in via an iPad with one of the friendly hotel team, with a refreshing fruity mocktail in my hand.

Why this new Caribbean showpiece needs to be on agents' radars

Expect fam trips and agent training as Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord's Castle looks to expand its presence in the UK market

Everything agents learned on Intrepid Travel's first no-fly fam trip

Hello from Lucerne, Switzerland. I’m here with Intrepid Travel and nine of our 2025 TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in training on the operator’s first no-fly fam trip.

10 overlooked, undervalued destinations to offer your clients

Every year Intrepid Travel, in partnership with Globetrender, spotlights 10 lesser-known destinations that are ready to welcome more tourists

Why there's more to this bucolic region than its famous brandy

Laurette Didière from Charentes in Flow DMC has all the tips you need to unlock the treasures of the Cognac region for your clients

'I couldn't photograph the polar bear with my phone, but I didn't care'

A Svalbard circumnavigation onboard a small ship still delivers the quintessential Arctic cruise experience – despite stricter environmental regulations