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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
'Low-cost carriers will play a key part in our growth over the next few years'
There’s been plenty of activity at Birmingham Airport, in line with its ambitious growth targets, from an upgraded security area to easyJet opening a new base.
Sunlounger Travel: 'Our expansion plan is optimistic – but possible'
Sunlounger Travel co-owner Iain Kirkbright tells TTG about the agency’s origins, its ethos – and its plans to grow its footprint
The 40-year-old Virgin: How Richard Branson's revolutionary airline made its fifth decade
Virgin Atlantic this week hosted a 40th birthday party for the ages in Las Vegas; Laura Millar finds out how and why Richard Branson’s carrier has stood the test of time, and what’s next for the travel trade
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'Free events' invaluable for loyal clients, says Winged Boots founder
The luxury concierge agency rewards customers with swanky events to express gratitude for their patronage.
Minor Hotels to expand European and Indian portfolio
Minor Hotels to expand sales team amid Europe and India expansion
The Bangkok-based hotel group is set to add 200 new hotels to its portfolio by the end of 2026
MSC's Antonio Paradiso: 'We're in a golden age for cruise'
MSC's Antonio Paradiso: 'We're in a golden age for cruise'
MSC Group international sales vice-president shares his reasons for optimism with Harry Kemble, including the key role travel agents continue to play in the company’s success
Christian de Boer
‘Our guests are our sales and marketing team for our Siem Reap hotel’
Christian de Boer created something really special in Siem Reap with Jaya House River Park, and now he’s on a mission to rid the tourism industry of single-use plastic
'Expect news of new ships next year,' new Azamara boss tells agents
Dondra Ritzenthaler: 'When I started out in travel I never thought I would be a CEO'
Celebrity Cruises’ former senior vice-president of sales announced she was ’retiring’ last year before Azamara contacted her with an offer she couldn’t turn down