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Rick Stein on beach in New South Wales
How Rick Stein is going to entice your clients to Australia
A new travelogue, Rick Stein's Australia, is airing on BBC One in January, and it focuses on Sydney and New South Wales
Royal Mansour
A new wellness sell for agents: Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay’s Medi-Spa
Morocco’s Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay proves to be the perfect place to sample a new longevity retreat, unlocking the keys to living an enjoyable, healthier life whilst still being immersed in nature 
World_of_Frozen_Monika_Laimaite_Disney
Top five things your clients need to try at Disney Adventure World this spring
Opening in March 2026, Disneyland Paris’ theme park expansion promises guests even more immersive experiences inspired by their favourite childhood films
Holiday Hamster elf trail prize draw
How a Christmas elf can help travel agents net a 'cheeky extra booking or two'
How agents are using elf trails, festive coach trips and Christmas charity collections to give something back to their community and boost their local profile
crystal
Crystal Symphony: everything travel agents need to know about this luxury cruise ship
One of the latest in a series of TTG Luxury Journeys saw agents take to the water with Crystal, sampling some of the finest restaurants and suites at sea as they sailed the Mediterranean
SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
An agent's guide to booking US World Cup itineraries
The bulk of the matches for the FIFA men's World Cup – kicking off on 11 June – are being played in the US, with Canada and Mexico sharing hosting duties
TTG Luxury Journeys
Inside a fam trip to the Caribbean's most 'reliably sunny' island
Six lucky agents joined a five-day TTG Luxury Journey to Aruba to discover what this charming Caribbean island has to offer luxury-loving clients
L'AND
Portugal's secret gem of a region every luxury agent needs to know
Agents believe the gorgeous region is set to become one of Europe’s most underrated luxury destinations
Agents on the TTG Luxury Journey to Bradenton
Finding Florida’s best-kept secret
From private villas and endless sunsets to exclusive beach set-ups, five agents discovered all that Bradenton Area has to offer on a laid-back TTG Luxury Journey
Gwyndaf Williams in his agency in Wales
'It gave me something to fall back on': how travel saved me after a life-changing car crash
Gwyndaf Williams turned adversity into opportunity, and has since grown his travel business to become Independent Travel Expert’s top seller for Jet2holidays
Travel Counsellor Thea Gillingham
'My simple £250 client referral scheme has led to 75 new bookings'
Thea Gillingham's referrals skyrocketed after she started incentivising clients to recommend her, with one single client responsible for referring another £100,000 of business – here she explains how her referral league works
Mike Astley and his Dad Endicott Arm
'I shed a few tears... because I got to experience Alaska with my dad'
Hays Travel's Michael Astley thought he was a confident cruise seller... but turns out no amount of training courses could compare to going on his first cruise
Balconies over gorge in Tbilisi
Venturing off the beaten path with easyJet's new city break route
In April, the carrier started flying non-stop from Luton to Tbilisi, capital of Georgia, which is located at the crossroads where Europe meets Asia
Olympic Holidays fam group in Agistri
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
Sun Siyam Olhuveli
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
Top 50 Champions
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...
Alex Maxwell-Clarke selfie at the 12 Apostles
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.

Petra
'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
First Thanksgiving
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
Helen Bateman
'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
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?
TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors in Training outside Vitznau Station in Lausanne
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
Iberostar Selection Es Trenc
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.

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