Destinations

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

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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

‘How we grew our mud hut into a flourishing safari lodge’

The owners of House in the Wild – a boutique lodge on the edge of the Maasai Mara – explain why the conservancy model is the most responsible choice for your clients

How to sell beer-themed river cruises to your female clients

Cultural storytelling through regional beer is an experiential trend that could help you switch more clients onto river cruising

Why UK business is booming for this Maldivian resort group

Ahead of Sun Siyam Resorts’ rebrand this month, we catch with chief executive Deepak Booneady to hear why the UK market is so important for the hotel group

17 need-to-know new routes, destinations and updates

As the weather takes a turn, here is TTG's pick of the new routes taking off or being extended this winter and next summer

How your clients can do a Montreal city break a bit differently

Make sure your clients discover the true heart of Canada’s second largest city by highlighting its growing number of Indigenous tours and experiences

Why a direct UK–Dominica flight post-2027 now looks likely

Direct links with Europe, new hotels, more accessible attractions – the Caribbean island is on a mission to attract more tourists

Ryanair to offer Albania's capital Tirana from Birmingham and Dublin next year

Budget carrier will also boost frequencies on its exist Stansted-Tirana service with the launch of a new three-aircraft base in the city

Is this Ibiza's hottest new break for clubbers?

Bonito Ibiza is San Antonio Bay’s newest resort, fast gaining traction for its casual luxury vibe and partnership with celebrity-studded day club O Beach

‘This hotel collection has completely changed the way we sell Sri Lanka’

These two agents now have a new trade-friendly property portfolio on speed dial, after joining fam trips designed around boutique hotels and authentic experiences

The top-selling experience in Dubai, according to a leading DMC

Demand is swelling for authentic, experience-led travel across the UAE and Oman, says Emirates Group’s Arabian Adventures

Behind the scenes on a fam trip to St Kitts and Antigua with British Airways

British Airways hosted TTG and nine agents on a fam trip to St Kitts and Antigua, where the agents discovered all the Caribbean twin centre has to offer through cooking classes, authentic nightlife experiences and walking tours – and they sampled a few of the destination’s top luxury hotels

Is it time for Ecuador to make a comeback?

Internal unrest, political instability, an electricity crisis caused by a severe drought… clients could be forgiven for wanting to avoid Ecuador, when they have read the international news headlines.

What it's really like inside the Caribbean's newest party destination

Celebration Key is a new 65-acre private island resort in the Bahamas that’s exclusively for Carnival Cruise Line guests – with plenty of potential for expansion

‘More people have stood on the top of Mt Everest than landed on this Alaskan shore’

There’s a remote cruise your clients can do that will extend their Alaska bragging rights even further – the Aleutian Islands with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

Here's how to put a different spin on Queensland for your clients

From bush camping in an ancient outback museum to farm-to-table tours, Tropical Northern Queensland is weaving Indigenous-led tourism around established hero products

What does the introduction of Marriott mean for New Zealand’s tourism?

Independent hotels currently outnumber international chains in New Zealand, but does the arrival of big-hitter Marriott signal a step change for the country?

The surprising new twist to a Sandals Resorts holiday

There’s a growing trend among fans of the Sandals brand to opt for twin centres, so they see more of the Caribbean and experience more of the portfolio