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Travel ‘neither accessible nor truly inclusive’ in its current state
Travel boss slams govt for 'making disabled people scapegoats'
Limitless Travel’s Angus Drummond says accessibility needs to be at the heart of the political agenda otherwise the inference is disabled people are ’second rate’ and their needs are not being prioritised
Luxury agent's clever strategy for staying in touch with clients year-round
Emily Grace has launched a luxury wellness agency that plans more than just holidays for health-conscious travellers. 
Nicki Tempest-Mitchell reveals where Barrhead could expand next
Barrhead managing director Nicki Tempest-Mitchell tells Rob Gill about the remit for her newly created role, and what’s in store for the agency’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Agent ‘blown away’ by client’s souvenir after whirlwind India itinerary
Luxury travel advisor Victoria Bebb says she is keen to continue working with British artist Jemma Powell following the success of the trip. 
Love To Travel boss quickly recruits family friend before his agency shuts down
Charlie Coyle, manager at Guernsey-based agency Trafalgar Travel, has stayed in touch with Love To Travel owner Joanne Dooey over the years and now the pair will work together
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Gold Medal unveils fam trip 'hub' with exclusive offers for agents
The UK tour operator is continuing to invest in trade education after hosting more than 200 agents across 35 fam trips last year.
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Beachcomber and Exoticca team up with ex-A&K head of agency sales' new venture
Richard Hey has revealed he has set up his own B2B representation company after leaving Abercrombie & Kent UK last week
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Winged Boots to open first retail shop after record year
The luxury travel agency is looking for three new advisors to join the team at its Shenfield store this May.
Abbie Heaton: ‘None of our agents have targets – making money is in their DNA’
Blue Bay Travel group manager explains the group’s laissez-faire approach to how its homeworkers go about their business to TTG’s Harry Kemble
New courses launched with aim to offer agents route to accreditation and drive up standards
Former Abta head of membership Danny Waine has worked with training provider Talent Vista on the new courses, who have been endorsed and accredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism
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'It's time to expand with the trade,' says Atlas Ocean Voyages sales chief
Atlas Ocean Voyages has scheduled six ship visits and a roadshow programme for agents as part of plans to strengthen its support for and ties with the trade this year, international sales lead Bernie Carter has told TTG
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Travel Sisterhood unveils expansion plans for 2025
Female-only luxury travel network wants to add new members in the UK and beyond
Agents' love stories, and the love stories you've helped to write
It may come as little surprise that the travel industry is full of romance – we hear the trade’s tales of finding, facilitating and celebrating love
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Kellie Samuda says ‘transparency’ is key to new homeworking agency
The luxury travel veteran hopes to grow to 50 homeworkers as her new business takes off
From toes to travel: why this Essex chiropodist switched careers after 15 years in healthcare
Joe McDonnell spent 15 years as a footcare clinician before making the switch to travel in late 2024
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Travel concierge looks to fill ‘gap in the market’ for UHNW clients
London-based Calder & Go offers travel through a private membership service
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Designer Travel hits £10 million monthly sales for the first time
Luxury homeworking agency achieves “real milestone” during January
‘People said retail travel was coming to an end – thankfully, I didn't listen to them!’
Don Bircham, whose agency business this year marks its 25th anniversary, tells Ilaria Grasso Macola how a big risk paid off
Jet2 launches Bournemouth base and confirms plan for third based aircraft
A bullish Jet2 has confirmed it will add a third aircraft to its Bournemouth fleet as it starts flights from the south-coast airport on Tuesday (4 February)
Canada's most accessible twin-centre – endorsed by Prince Harry and Invictus
Destination Vancouver’s Megan Nelson explains why the Invictus Games is the perfect platform to showcase Vancouver and Whistler’s accessible credentials
Carrier to 'raise the bar' with fam trips ahead of £100k booking push
The luxury tour operator is determined to invest in its educational experiences for agents.
‘I needed a kick up the backside – that was my opening pitch to Danny’
Self-employed agents can find they need someone to motivate them. Minty Highway fills that role with its business development services – we learn more about its founder Danny Sperling
MSC Cruises reveals biggest-ever fam programme amid 'changing' bookings patterns
Frontline agents can secure places via incentives running throughout the year, or through invitations sent out to key ’decision makers’ at agencies selling cruise, head of retail Alyshia Bartlett said
Imminent acquisition will give InteleTravel agents a 'competitive edge'
InteleTravel chief executive James Ferrara insisted the US homeworking giant would only acquire firms once it had been proven any deal would ’make the company bigger, better and more competitive’