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Gabrielle Rogers' dream start in travel with Disney
Gabrielle Rogers was a sales intern with the Walt Disney Company before she took on a more permanent role, and now she helps foster a more welcoming workplace.
Crystal Cruises to 'enhance' trade tools following launch of new booking engine
The ultra-luxury cruise line launched its new booking engine on 1 August, two years after it was acquired by A&K Travel Group
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Global Travel Collection launches ‘time-saving’ social media programme for agents 
The platform is designed to help the group’s advisors boost their social media content and find more leads
The sales director reinventing what it means to be ‘on the road’
Anzcro’s Shubhra Halliday hit the road in a Maui motorhome earlier this year to promote the operator’s new New Zealand brochure to agents – she talks TTG’s Harry Kemble through her exciting journey
Nick Hughes: 'Supporting agents isn't just about boots on the ground'
For the past six months, Nick Hughes has been trying to understand what he needs to do to take Scenic Group’s UK team ’to the next level’ – he tells TTG’s Harry Kemble why getting support for agents right will be key
Meet the new leader of Tourism Australia in the UK
Andrew Boxall, who is now heading up the UK and Northern European markets for the tourist board, shares his trade strategy with us.
Althams Travel looks to expand after celebrating 150th anniversary
’We’re very proud of where we’ve come from and where we are today,’ Althams’ Marie Leach tells TTG after the Burnley-headquartered independent took a step back in time to celebrate its 150th
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Dorchester sales director reveals the ‘huge risk’ that paid off for Dubai debut
The luxury hotel group opened its first Middle Eastern property in the UAE city earlier this year.
Jumeirah shares plans for expansion with ‘UK focus’ following major rebrand
The Middle Eastern luxury hotel chain says its views the UK market as ’key’ to its longterm growth.
Luxury travel agency to ‘double’ homeworking team after 50% growth in bookings
Aquilium Travel has hired a new recruitment manager to help expands its homeworking team.
Spending with agents continues to grow even as summer winds down
AI 'travel assistant' start-up seeks agents for free prototype test
An AI start-up aimed at agents is looking for 50 agents to test its new ’travel assistant’ concept, which it says will give the trade an edge when competing with OTAs and search engines
Tom Morgan: ‘G Touring has the capacity to invest in and train more agents’
Tom Morgan: ‘G Touring has the capacity to invest in and train more agents’
G Touring’s new sales director Tom Morgan, in his first trade press interview since his switch from Riviera Travel, tells TTG’s Harry Kemble about the potential he sees in the group’s Just You and Travelsphere brands – and why he wants to keep working closely with agents
'Agents don’t want to be training call centre staff on cruise lines' behalf'
Crystal’s sales boss tells Harry Kemble why the line is investing in the future, and how it’s going to provide more support for agents
'It’s important we move on inclusivity, equity and the eco-economy'
HF Holidays chief executive David Harrington talks to TTG about the operator’s journey to B Corp certification and why the industry should be moving the dial on equity and the eco-economy
Net-zero goal 'impossible' today, says Uniworld's sustainability chief
Ultra-luxury river line given grant by The Travel Corporation to carry out audit on Joie de Vivre ship
‘Statistically I shouldn’t be a success: that’s why TTG 30 Under 30 makes me proud’
Ashleigh St Hill, senior account manager with Finn Partners, has overcome the odds to build a shining career in digital travel marketing.
'I work in travel, but I'm also a human mermaid'
When Amy-Louise Weitz takes time out from driving Not Just Travel’s social media strategy, she is wholly dedicated to the world of mythical sea creatures.
Luxury travel agency sees business soar after Wimbledon move
Swords Travel opened the new store in Wimbledon Village in January as part of its long term business strategy
How to survive 100 years: Gleneagles boss on celebrating a big birthday
Since its acquisition by Sharan Pasricha almost a decade ago, the iconic Scottish hotel has gone from strength to strength
‘I'm so lucky, the team is in good shape,’ says Royal's new UK&I sales chief
Royal Caribbean’s Aaron Langford isn’t wasting any time in his new senior sales director role as he shares his vision for the UK and Irish market with Harry Kemble
Abta chief urges next government not to price out travellers with green measures
Abta chief executive Mark Tanzer has spelt out what he thinks the incoming government should do for the travel industry, warning net zero requirements must not penalise ordinary consumers
Canaves Collection to expand to new Greek island after Santorini success
The Greek company is set to open its first hotel outside of Santorini in Paros, marking the sixth addition to its collection of luxury properties.
Birmingham airport boss says queuing issues will be fixed for summer peak
Nick Barton promises agents their clients will not face long security queues this summer after spelling out measures to alleviate the issues
J.K. Place boss on opening a hotel in former Versace HQ 
The boutique hotel brand will open its fourth property next year, in the heart of Milan’s fashion district