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Designer Fest
Tattoos, cabaret and dirty fries: Inside Designer Travel’s first-ever festival
The luxury travel agency hosted 110 advisors and 40 suppliers at its inaugural ‘Designer Fest’ last month.
Nadine Brady
Travel Sisterhood agents reveal their top supplier frustrations
The all-women travel network is keen to start an open dialogue with luxury suppliers following a recent productive discussion with a leading hotel chain
Simon Reeve
Travel Counsellors announces Simon Reeve as first speaker of 2025 global conference
The homeworking agency is ‘delighted’ to have secured the travel industry veteran for its upcoming gathering
Lauren Alba
‘They don’t want flowery language’ – Leading Hotels to launch new tool for agents as client needs shift
The global consortium is working closely with the trade to develop a resource that provides the insider information today’s luxury advisors need
Gorilla
A century on: how agents can do their part to conserve gorillas in Rwanda
The world-famous Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and contributing to its ongoing upkeep has never been more important, so how can agents be a part of its future?
Ruari Whalley-Ross,
I set up a luxury travel agency to ‘scratch a military itch’

A top advisor has revealed why he launched a luxury agency with military ethos after being named one of the finalists of the 2025 TTG 30 Under 30.

Travel Gallery
London agency to expand team after opening new appointment-only office
Travel Gallery is looking to hire two more travel planners as it celebrates the opening of its new Kensington office
Elegant Resorts
I joined my best friend at a ‘flexible’ homeworking agency – without losing my independence
Moreno Intranova says he has more freedom since joining best friend Claire Thorley at Elegant Resorts
Gilda Orient Express
Orient Express boss shares top priority as luxury brand enters next era
The historic brand is set to become the only ultra-luxury operator providing rail, ocean and hotel experiences
Forte Village
The sporty Sardinian resort that will win over clients of all ages
With refreshed accommodation, a new Michelin-star restaurant and myriad experiences from wellness to kids’ clubs and sports academies to beachside activities, agents should consider Forte Village a solid option for energetic multi-gen families
Virtuoso breakfast
Bites over banquets – and three other trends shaping luxury travel in 2025
The global travel network noted a shift in culinary expectations as just one trend to emerge from its most recent annual conference. 
Robin from Set Collection
Agents to be recognised with ‘more than financial rewards’ in new programme
The Set’s new loyalty programme celebrates advisors with luxurious gifts and VIP experiences.
Misty Belles, Fox Communications
‘Advisors must keep abreast of geopolitics’ as luxury travellers’ safety concerns rise
Safety and security are now leading concerns for high-net-worth travellers, according to the latest Virtuoso insights report.
Greg Thurston, Audley Travel’s trade sales manager
Audley Travel launches VIP membership club for ‘top-selling’ agents
‘Kindred’ will offer special privileges to a handpicked group of advisors in recognition of their continued support of the luxury travel operator
Moulin du Roc
France to target UK luxury market at VIP advisors' event
The French national tourist office has invited a small group of elite travel planners to meet with 15 supplier partners from across the country
Bob van den Oord
Langham to launch new platform for agents to check commission amid 'industry-wide issue'
The luxury hospitality group says advisors are currently waiting ‘too long’ to receive payment
Michelle Woodley, president at Preferred Travel Group
‘High-net-worth travellers are savvy, not stingy’ – how agents can maximise value
With luxury travellers increasingly using hacks to avoid overspending, the role of the travel advisor is fast evolving
Copenhagen Hellerup harbour
5 things your clients have probably never done in Copenhagen
Simon Britchfield returns to the Danish capital to experience its hidden gems 40 years after his first visit.
Telegraph Hotel
Next big thing: why agents need to get to know Tbilisi this year
With new direct flights to Tbilisi and the opening of a new luxury hotel, there’s never been a better time for agents to get to know more about this gem of the Caucasus region
Stacey Liburd
Grenada tourism boss reveals ‘first thing’ UK agents should know before booking
Stacey Liburd, chief executive officer of Grenada Tourism Authority, has highlighted the most important factor for UK agents to consider when sending clients to the Carribean island
Claire Dodds
Crystal celebrates 35 years – a landmark worth hailing for a cruise brand that almost didn't make it
Claire Dodd joined a Crystal cruise from Copenhagen to see what the luxury line has to offer its clients in today's highly-competitive market
Suites in The Chancery Rosewood
The Chancery Rosewood opens in London

The Chancery Rosewood has officially opened in London’s Grosvenor Square, marking the completion of a four-year-long renovation. 

Located in the former US Embassy, the Grade II listed building offers four different room types and 144 suites. 

Hotel in Brussels
Why Brussels makes the perfect weekend break for clients
Brussels is perhaps better known for dry, dull institutions like the European Parliament – but it's time to think again about Belgium's capital
The right way to sell Sri Lanka? Do it with purpose – and clients will love it
Co-founders of The Conscious Travel Foundation Olivia Cryer and Maudie Tomlinson are advocates for a new way of selling travel to Sri Lanka