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How the Moomins can help agents sell a very cool city break

Home to the world’s only museum devoted to the endearing hippo-like trolls, this lakeland city is also a sauna capital and offers easily accessible forest bathing

The US holidays showing no sign of a new Trump slump

Although two-thirds of agents in a snap poll by TTG thought President Trump’s actions were deterring clients from booking holidays to the US, operators remain more bullish about the impact that politics is having on travel and tourism.

How Gary Barlow – and his budgie smugglers – can help you sell Australia

This Friday, Gary Barlow, the travel presenter, returns to our screens, and this time he’s having a grand time with his celebrity pals in Australia. The six-part series for ITV is billed as a culinary journey, taking viewers right around the country to all six States and Territories, from the Northern Territory to South Australia, and from Queensland to Western Australia. The programme was filmed last November when Gary and his Take That bandmates were on tour in Australia.

Brand USA hopes road trip nostalgia will deflect from Trump's trade war

Agents have been trained in the infinite possibilities of the Great US Road Trip, while UK arrivals figures have yet to be impacted by Trump’s foreign policies

Antarctica by helicopter: it’s coming... here’s how you sell the itinerary

With this new heli-centric itinerary from an adventure travel operator, your clients will be able to gaze upon polar landscapes previously seen by just a few fearless explorers

‘I visited the Horse Capital of the World and fell back in love with riding’

On a recent visit to Ocala for Florida Huddle, Madeleine Barber swapped a conference centre for the countryside to see what this secret part of the Sunshine State has been hiding.

Where's hot, what's not: where to sell in 2025

The honeymoon hotspot? The best cruise? New data reveals the most popular destinations UK agents are selling in 2025

The Lux Collective to put ‘unexplored’ Chinese destination on agents’ radar

A Mauritius-based hotel company says it is determined to support the UK trade to sell its new hotels in a remote region of Asia

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

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

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

From hi-tech to tradition: this Swiss ski resort has it all

Flims offers up quite a few surprises for this accomplished skier, from unusual ‘taxis’ in the sky, to fondue sessions in gondolas on the ground – and of course vast and excellent snowy terrain.

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

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

What it’s like to ride Japan’s most exclusive sleeper train

Travellers must enter a ballot for the chance to secure a cabin on the The Seven Stars in Kyushu.

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

Five ways to sell Okinawa to first-time and repeat visitors to Japan

A bountiful natural playground studded with ancient culture, adventure and a unique foodie scene, here’s how to bring this Japanese destination to life

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

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

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

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

The White Lotus Season 3 hotels – everything travel agents need to know

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been hooked on The White Lotus ever since the premiere of its first season in 2021.

The show is a treasure trove of inspiration for any travel enthusiast, with its gorgeous locations gaining nearly as much attention from fans as its juicy plotlines.

Six reasons to work with Florida this year, from new trade show to fly-drive mission

A new UK trade event was among a number of exciting updates from this year’s Florida Huddle. Madeleine Barber reports from Ocala in Marion County where the annual get-together was held