Analysis

The four-day week, and five other HR and employment challenges facing travel

Unfair dismissal, flexible working, neurodiversity and the four-day week were among an assortment of topical HR and employment issues leading the agenda at seminar hosted by C&M Travel Recruitment

The pursuit of value, and five other things agents should watch out for in 2025

Consumers pursuit of value, their confidence to book with agents and the spending power of the so-called ‘silver traveller’ market emerged as key talking points at TTG’s Agenda 2024 Autumn Breakfast this week

Five for 2025: the travel trends agents need to watch out for next year

From action on overtourism and a transition to more meaningful travel to growing demand for late deals, these are some of the travel trends agents need to watch out for in 2025

What makes the cruise industry's bond with Alaska so strong?

After the world’s cruise lines once again came together in support of the Alaskan port city of Juneau following severe flooding, TTG’s Harry Kemble explores the enduring relationship between this unique destination and the cruise sector

‘It's our take on the ‘where next?’ culture’: Intrepid Travel reveals 2025 Not Hot List

Intrepid Travel has named the 10 destinations on its latest Not Hot List as part of its efforts to divert tourists away from overtourism hotspots

Clients seeking regional departures and shoulder season value, says Advantage

The consortium has revealed some of the main trends its agent partners have seen over the past few months

Fears of massive discounting recede as package prices 'hold'

High prices appear to have put some agents’ clients off last-minute getaways this summer, while others have been prepared to pay the premium for some sun following the Euros, the general election and amid the coolest summer for nearly a decade

What next? EasyJet full of answers as net zero roadmap turns two

As easyJet’s sustainability roadmap enters its third year, the carrier has demonstrated its willingness to walk the walk when it comes to sustainability. So what has it achieved? And what are the next steps?

The Big Question: Is the 'S' word starting to put customers off?

It’s a crucial issue, but how can travel communicate its sustainability message effectively to consumers without risking overkill or apathy?

Agents continue to outstrip steady retail rebound as sector returns to growth

The retail sector finally returned to growth in August for the first time since March, but agents continue to streak ahead, recording their strongest growth in sales since February

What drove Michael O'Leary to take on Europe's 'pirate' hordes?

Publicly, Ryanair would appear to have kissed and made up with many of the OTAs it was not so long ago feuding with – so why has chief Michael O’Leary taken them on, and what does Ryanair stand to gain? Gary Noakes reports

Travel facing race against time to get ready for new EU border rules

For many travellers, 10 November will be the day Brexit gets real; TTG explores the ins and outs of the new EU border rules set to take affect in November

Marketing pioneers and fairer travel trailblazers: what makes a TTG Top 50 travel agent?

The TTG Top 50 has become the definitive list of the UK and Ireland’s best travel agencies. Here we share a summary of findings from our first-ever TTG Top 50 Insight Report

Court Line at 50: how travel's then biggest failure shaped its future for the better

Court Line’s failure 50 years ago changed travel’s trajectory for ever – this month, Dave Richardson explores the lessons the industry and the trade learnt

Tui starting to reap rewards of new dynamic strategy, chief exec insists

Tui chief executive says new digital strategy and wider spread of destinations is helping it to reach new clients across the globe

Tui hopeful of 25% spike in full-year earnings with summer nearly 90% sold

UK market bookings for the summer up 5% year-on-year, with prices remaining ’robust’

Spanish Tourist Office reveals roadmap to 'five-star service' for disabled travellers

The Spanish Tourist Office has released its first-ever Accessibility Findings Report as part of its ongoing Spain For All campaign, which champions accessible travel

Is it time airlines offered the trade more out-of-range fares?

Agents tell TTG that with customers looking to secure their dream holidays increasingly early, they’re being held back by forward flight availability. But why are airlines so reluctant to extend their schedule windows? Gary Noakes reports

What does the expedition cruise sector have in store over the next two years?

From the Arctic to Antarctica, and every expedition destination in between, Harry Kemble identifies the opportunities for agents wanting to sell more adventurous cruises in 2024, 2025 and 2026 – as well as some of the potential barriers they need to be aware of

Clients holding out for late deals even if it costs them, agents say

Agents have told TTG their clients are holding out for deals and leaving it later than ever to book their summer holidays, even if it ends up costing them more money

Don’t mention the ‘S’ word – and 11 other actions to support responsible travel

TTG’s recent Fairer Travel Sustainability Forum played host to a series of debates spanning communication, overtourism and discovering ‘small acorns’, while exploring how everyone can be a champion for change

Has Spain's patience with mass tourism snapped? And why now?

Months of protests in some of Spain’s most popular destinations ahead of the peak summer season have made headlines around the world – so have locals really had enough? And how are Spain’s tourism authorities seeking to calm tensions?

The Big Question: Is direct action targeting air travel ever justifiable?

Climate activists don’t believe travel is taking sustainability seriously, and have taken matters into their own hands. But is this the best way to make people fly – and pollute – less?

Pricing problems ahead if suppliers keep discounting, agents warn

Major suppliers are operating their largest-ever summer programmes this year, but what are the knock-on effects to agents?