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Cruise sales chief steps in to save agent's hen party
Lisa Hagger was struggling to get a plan for her hen do together – that was until she met Oceania Cruises sales director Louise Craddock at the Advantage cruise conference
'We're always trying to improve our offer to Brits,' says Spain's tourism sec
Rosana Morillo sat down with TTG to discuss Spain’s post-Covid tourism rebound, its ambitions for the UK market, its readiness for new EU border rules – and its plans to capitalise on hosting the 2030 Fifa World Cup
How the 'heroes of the high street' set about becoming the heroes of the home office too
Dame Irene Hays tells TTG why the independent has put its faith in the strength of its homeworking operation this year, alongside its stellar retail arm
West Sussex agency to add more shops and launch homeworking division
Experience It Now Travel director Richard Light is looking at sites to expand his agency business, and hopes to recruit up to 20 homeworkers
Slow travel, longer stays and ‘set-jetting’: Tourism Ireland gears up for bumper 2024
Ed Robertson speaks to Tourism Ireland’s chief executive designate Alice Mansergh to discover what’s new in the destination this year and in 2024
TTG releases third Travel Agent Tracker report of the year
Quarterly poll of the trade yields key insights into the agent market heading into autumn after a busy summer
Former on-the-road sales manager’s nod to late mum in new agency's name
Wayne Beard was repeatedly told by his mum Joy that he was ’the best travel agent’ – and now he’s ready to make her proud
How Palma is using gastronomy to appeal to luxury travellers
Palma has set its sights on targeting more high-end luxury clients, unveiling a new gastronomy-focused initiative with three other Spanish cities
'We’re up for the challenge!': The Sandals Island Run team pounding 100km for charity
The 100km Sandals Island Run challenge is on – four of the participants set torun across Antigua in four days reveal their motivations, and the challenges that lie ahead
Cherry Travel reveals expanded team, a new brand identity and its first website
Cherry Travel has unveiled a rebrand, launched its first website, and welcomed industry veterans Rob Arrow and Mark Gibbins to the team
Why conservationist Monty Halls has teamed up with this cruise giant
BBC broadcaster and marine biologist Monty Halls has teamed up with Royal Caribbean Group on a marine conservation project.
How this solicitor-turned-agent doubled her salary selling luxury holidays
Abby Rose became a homeworker after realising she was missing key landmark events in her young daughter’s life
Sandals 2.0 is here – and this is what your clients can expect
Sandals’ 17th resort is the reconceptualisation of a historic location, close to one of Jamaica’s natural wonders.
Fred Olsen Travel reveals growth plans as company nears £100m turnover
Speaking to TTG exclusively to mark the business’s 35th anniversary, Fred Olsen Travel bosses sense room for growth
Wildfoot Travel unveils details of its trade relaunch
The wildlife, nature and expedition cruise specialist is relaunching to the trade to help drive its ambitious growth plan
New agency plots growth after recruiting 100 agents in four months
One Travel Club, launched by industry veterans Lee Evans and Gregory Barratt, will look to put a personal touch on the onboarding process for new agents
The secret TikTok trends to help you reach a whole new world of clients
TTG has partnered with TikTok to bring the travel trade a range of key data to help agents make the most of what clients are searching for
Windstar to capitalise on strong booking momentum with new agent partnerships
Speaking to TTG, the line’s recently appointed head of sales UK and Ireland Augustus Lonsdale said he will look to grow the company’s sales team as the business expands in the UK
Agent secures £35k Scenic booking by capitalising on new docuseries
Karen Beagrie, head of operations at Meon Valley Travel, landed the booking after using Discovery’s new docu-series Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica, which was filmed onboard Scenic Eclipse
Cunard to target new-to-cruise market ahead of Queen Anne launch
The line will encourage agents to offer Cunard as an alternative holiday option to customers who may have never sailed with the line or cruised at all
Royal Caribbean to reshape trade strategy ahead of Icon and Utopia launches
Director of sales Stuart Byron tells TTG the line will reshape its agent programme to fit the needs of the trade in a post-Covid world
Hurtigruten to roll out new coastal-focused trade engagement programme
Following the separation of the brand’s expedition and coastal arms, the line’s vice president of sales and marketing EMEA and emerging markets Anthony Daniels tells TTG there is “an exciting opportunity” for agents working with the company
Transatlantic start-up Global Airlines eyes Gatwick berth
New transatlantic carrier insists it is hopeful of launching from the Sussex airport during the first half of 2024, subject to seeking the necessary regulatory approvals
TTG Agenda 2023: Spring Breakfast

TTG Agenda 2023: Spring Breakfast – in association with PwC