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The overseas wedding full of drama – and how an agent saved the day
When Claire Oliver’s clients chose Mauritius for their perfect day, their wedding turned into one of the most involved bookings the travel consultant has ever worked on
‘I thought I'd missed my chance to learn to ski – I was on red runs by day three’
Why not offer Crystal Ski’s newest Slope Starters packages to clients who want to pick up a new skill, while also exploring an off-the-beaten track destination
The operator switching focus from over- to under-tourism
Discover five lesser-visited regions in a top-trending destination – they have the necessary tourist infrastructure, are crowd-free and score highly for authentic experiences
‘I'm an agent who's been to every Sandals except one and this is my favourite’
As Sandals’ 2.0 era progresses, Holiday Elite homeworker and Sandals top seller, Pauline Ramsay, reflects on her 25-year-long love affair with the brand
Syria: Could this war-torn nation return to the tourist map?
On the 14th anniversary of the Arab Spring, TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola asks whether Syria will ever come back as a mainstream tourist destination
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The White Lotus antidote for agents to offer in Thailand
As a teenager, Charintip Tiyaphorn hated her father’s hotel. Now, as its owner-representative, she’s creating a blueprint for sustainable tourism in Thailand
An agents’ video guide to selling the Caledonian Sleeper
TTG climbed aboard this overnight train to find out why it’s such a popular add-on to tours for agents. Join us as we take a look at a rail experience with a difference, with tips on how to pitch it to clients
Agents – we can help you overcome your fear of selling France, says specialist
It’s time to push aside barriers to selling our neighbour, says Marcelle Hoff from Expressions Holidays, which is experiencing a trade boom for its tailor-made itineraries
Balearic Islands plans sustainable tourism tax hike in peak season
The Balearic Islands government has unveiled proposals to double its sustainability tax for many holidaymakers and crack down on rogue accommodation providers
A spontaneous bungee jump for a wheelchair user? No problem in this destination
Disability activist and seasoned traveller Sophie Morgan reveals how she bungee jumped, mountain biked and white-water rafted her way around New Zealand
‘This new law is a game changer for agents selling Thailand’
Now that this south-east Asian country has legalised same-sex marriages, agents have more options to play with when selling wedding packages to same-sex couples
FCDO issues 'coastal hazards' warning as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Australia
The category two cyclone is currently around 400 miles east of Brisbane and is expected to make landfall over the next couple of days
The Louisiana road trip that's also a culinary education
Local food heroes in the Southern US state help Rashmi Narayan understand the region’s culture and history through their gastronomy
Mauritius reopens airport following Tropical Storm Garance but passengers advised to stay away
Garance was the strongest storm to hit the country since January 1989, with winds hitting speeds of 100mph
The influential fairy godmother who saved an agent's Cyprus wedding
When agent Paula Hardman’s destination wedding was in jeopardy, a specialist operator came to her aid  – and they’ve worked on many weddings together since
Tropical Storm Garance prompts Mauritius airport closure and Foreign Office alert
Mauritius shut its main international airport on Wednesday afternoon (26 February) while the nearby island of La Reunion will be placed under total lockdown later on Thursday (27 February)
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Your clients can help fire-scorched Jasper to recover – here's how
The Canadian mountain town wants the world to know it is open for business this summer, after wildfires swept through the Rockies national park last July
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Six cruise itineraries that will satisfy your clients' wanderlust
Itineraries calling at lesser-visited ports, offering off-the-beaten-track experiences, can help pique clients’ interest in cruising. We source six voyages of discovery
The simple hack to save your clients money on a tour of Japan
Travelling outside of peak season not only guarantees a cheaper tour, it also means fewer crowds, paving the way for more authentic experiences.
What do Svalbard's new rules mean for wildlife spotting?
Will a bear sighting now be a tiny dot in the distance or an exclusive thrill? We explore the implications of new regulations designed to protect wildlife in the region
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Jet2CityBreaks adds Iceland self-drive packages
Jet2CityBreaks has introduced Iceland self-drive holidays featuring hotels outside the capital close to hot spring, mountain and beach destinations
Agents' love stories, and the love stories you've helped to write
It may come as little surprise that the travel industry is full of romance – we hear the trade’s tales of finding, facilitating and celebrating love
America's high-quality, low-key ski resort loved by celebs
View our short video about Sun Valley, which is almost unknown in the UK. The celebs like it that way, but things may change in March, when the Idaho resort hosts its first World Cup downhill event in 50 years
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Santorini remains on sale for summer despite earthquake state of emergency
Operators are continuing to take forward bookings for Santorini as the threat of earthquake damage to the island shows no sign of receding