Interview

'It doesn't happen overnight': Six InteleTravel agents share their journey to becoming business owners

TTG spoke to six InteleTravel agents to find out how they have developed as business owners since choosing the homeworking giant to kickstart their travel careers.

'It's a great growth opportunity for us': Tui ready to put more resource behind supporting third-party agents

MD Neil Swanson tells TTG more face-to-face support for agents likely in time for peaks as trade nears 10% of Tui's sales in the UK and Ireland

'We want Intrepid Travel to be a household name – agents will play a big part in that'

Jo Reeve, Intrepid Travel general manager UK and Ireland, talks James Chapple through the opportunities for agents to grow in partnership with the brand

InteleTravel to up focus on luxury market: ‘In times of economic stress, the middle and lower end of the market sees the damage’

InteleTravel's James Ferrara and Tricia Handley-Hughes tell TTG why agents are more commonly turning to travel full-time and what's on the radar in 2026

Travel Sisterhood agents reveal their top supplier frustrations

The all-women travel network is keen to start an open dialogue with luxury suppliers following a recent productive discussion with a leading hotel chain

UK and Ireland's new top agent shares the secrets to her success, including a £45 marketing hack worth £100,000

Designer Travel's Emma Parry-Thorpe was named Home-based Agent of the Year and UK and Ireland Agent of the Year at the Travel Industry Awards

'A lot of our clients cry when they cut the ribbon on their tourism businesses'

Saint Lucia blazed a trail by launching the Caribbean's first community tourism agency, and now locals and tourists are reaping the benefits

‘They don’t want flowery language’ – Leading Hotels to launch new tool for agents as client needs shift

The global consortium is working closely with the trade to develop a resource that provides the insider information today’s luxury advisors need

London agency to expand team after opening new appointment-only office

Travel Gallery is looking to hire two more travel planners as it celebrates the opening of its new Kensington office

I joined my best friend at a ‘flexible’ homeworking agency – without losing my independence

Moreno Intranova says he has more freedom since joining best friend Claire Thorley at Elegant Resorts

Davina McCall: 'I was mad to stop using a travel agent'

McCall sat down with TTG to discuss her travel loves, future trips – and why she’ll never book her own holiday again

Orient Express boss shares top priority as luxury brand enters next era

The historic brand is set to become the only ultra-luxury operator providing rail, ocean and hotel experiences

'My top tip to help agents sell to neurodivergent travellers like me'

Allie Mason read an article in Women’s Health magazine that changed her life, back in 2019. The article was a personal piece written by a journalist who had thought she suffered from depression and anxiety but was, in fact, autistic.

“I thought, I’m in the same camp,” says Allie. “I’m being treated for depression and anxiety – I missed a lot of my schooling and my degree because of this – and I’m just not getting any better.”

Why this new Caribbean showpiece needs to be on agents' radars

Expect fam trips and agent training as Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord's Castle looks to expand its presence in the UK market

Agents to be recognised with ‘more than financial rewards’ in new programme

The Set’s new loyalty programme celebrates advisors with luxurious gifts and VIP experiences.

'It's only taken 50 years to learn how to run a business!': Irish agent sells up after canny post-Covid business decision

John Galligan Travel switched to specialise in selling luxury and expedition cruise following the pandemic

The travel agent chasing international sporting glory

Scott McCabe is pursuing international honours, playing for Ireland in the upcoming EuroHockey Indoor Championship 2026.

‘Advisors must keep abreast of geopolitics’ as luxury travellers’ safety concerns rise

Safety and security are now leading concerns for high-net-worth travellers, according to the latest Virtuoso insights report.

Langham to launch new platform for agents to check commission amid 'industry-wide issue'

The luxury hospitality group says advisors are currently waiting ‘too long’ to receive payment

'Agents – we've fixed our pricing issues,' insists Virgin Voyages UK sales chief

'The success we’ve had this year is around our pricing stability,' SJ Walker tells TTG as Brilliant Lady captures agents' attention

‘How we grew our mud hut into a flourishing safari lodge’

The owners of House in the Wild – a boutique lodge on the edge of the Maasai Mara – explain why the conservancy model is the most responsible choice for your clients

Grenada tourism boss reveals ‘first thing’ UK agents should know before booking

Stacey Liburd, chief executive officer of Grenada Tourism Authority, has highlighted the most important factor for UK agents to consider when sending clients to the Carribean island

'At first it was very difficult' – Chef Nobu talks life on Crystal Serenity

Michelin-star chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa spoke to TTG about the highs and lows of working with the luxury cruise line as it celebrates its 35th anniversary

Why UK business is booming for this Maldivian resort group

Ahead of Sun Siyam Resorts’ rebrand this month, we catch with chief executive Deepak Booneady to hear why the UK market is so important for the hotel group