Interview

JF Travel steps in to secure future of fellow Northern Irish independent

JF Travel's managing director Jonny Fielding told TTG he had been in talks with Northcoast Travel since September to ensure the agency continues to thrive on the high street

PR chief opens London travel agency with novel sales approach

Every book at Travellers’ Tales has been hand-picked so it can be matched to an itinerary

Azamara allocates extra $1 million to pay commissions in 2026 after flurry of new agent registrations

Azamara, which operates four ocean-going vessels, has enjoyed several record-breaking sales days over Cyber Monday and the week of Black Friday

NYC Tourism targets budget-savvy visitors ahead of 2026 World Cup

The city is seeking to highlight its more affordable side as it prepares to host the FIFA World Cup next year

‘I helped my best friend at Travel Counsellors work through breast cancer – then I was diagnosed too’

Denise Carter and Sarah Jennings were diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer after a routine mammogram last year. Now, they’re urging other women to get tested

'Meeting customers has always been the best part of the job,' says retiring agent of nearly 50 years

Pens, paper and the humble telephone were the travel agent's tools of the trade when Steven Woodley started his career in high street travel – he tells TTG the story of his career

Carrier announces European hotspot as 2026 overseas conference location

Carrier’s overseas conference and reward event for agents is to return to Greece in its third year, with the three-night event taking place at Daios Cove in Crete

'Agents have got behind it': Seabourn's UK chief hints at more partnerships following Uniworld tie-up success

The 15-day Venice and Mediterranean Sea package is completely sold out having only gone on sale in August

Riviera Travel to launch two river ships in 2027 and 2028 despite 'challenging' environment

The two new ships will be largely similar to Riviera Radiance which launched earlier this year on the Danube river

Lisa Fitzell shares Audley’s fam trip and new destination plans after landing ‘dream job’

Audley Travel’s new chief product and operations officer has set out bold plans for the luxury tour operator

Designer Travel agent to launch global wellness directory of ‘qualified’ suppliers

Lizzie Adamson-Brown says the list will make it easier for travel agents to find reputable wellness suppliers and to better personalise itineraries

Agency set to double annual bookings after launching fees-based model

Artisan by Travel Four Seasons is looking to expand its small team following the success of its first year.

The seven trends driving luxury tailor-made travel for 2026

Luxury agents are evolving how they design itineraries as clients prioritise time over destination-first planning.

'I’ve never disclosed my diagnosis to a supplier': neurodivergent agents share the challenges of working in travel

Working in travel with a neurodivergence presents opportunities and creates daily challenges; three neurodivergent agents share with TTG how they learnt to make things work for them, and their clients

Portugal fixes sights on becoming world top 10 destination within next three years

Portugal's ambitions include spreading tourism more evenly around the country, reducing seasonality, and linking tourism with the country's major industries – such as winemaking

Maldives to maintain high-end positioning with luxury focus following milestone year

The island nation has made a number of investments to boost its reputation as a luxury destination

Brand USA to target UK luxury agents by showcasing lesser-known premium product

The US tourism board is determined to introduce the UK travel trade to its hidden luxury offerings

Travel Counsellors' boss urges agents to embrace new AI tool: 'it will amplify your humanness'

Steve Byrne, chief executive officer of Travel Counsellors, says the new resource will enable its travel agents to focus more on their client relationships

Richard E Grant shares his travel tales and thoughts on The Celebrity Traitors

WTM London came to a spirited conclusion yesterday, with a keynote event featuring Richard E Grant in conversation with Sir Chris Bryant MP – here's what the actor opened up about

'We're giving agents the support they deserve': Michelle Halsey leads wave of agency sales hires amid Explore trade boom

Explore has recruited Titan Travel’s Halsey as its first senior business development manager as it seeks to continue converting a period of rapid growth in trade sales

Agents urged to 'source properties for every need' as all-inclusive demand rises

High-net-worth clients are increasingly booking all-inclusive luxury travel, according to the latest research by Virtuoso

Travel Counsellor’s advice to newcomers after reaching nearly £1 million in first 12 months

Di Rhodes has shared her top three tips for building a successful franchise after joining the homeworking agency last year

Ultra-luxury Antarctica operator talks fam trip plans after UK investment

White Desert is on a mission to develop its relationship with the trade in the UK and Europe

Carrier to launch ‘endorsement programme’ for agents as ‘badge’ of expertise

The luxury tour operator believes the certification will resonate with both agents and clients