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Byway finds a new way to sell travel
'We must speed up the journey to slow travel'
"Slow travel is the direction we’re all heading and is clearly in growing demand"
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Prime Amazon: The TTG and Intrepid fam trip to Peru
Eight travel agents recently toured Peru, from the depths of the Amazon jungle to the heights of Machu Picchu, with Intrepid Travel and TTG
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Mark Warner adds new Greek resort for next summer
Aeolian Village Beach Resort will undergo a €2 million renovation this winter
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New Portuguese hotel to offer surf lessons with female pro
Aethos will offer guests the opportunity to hit the waves with a professional female surfer when it opens its latest property this September
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How Kentucky will ensure clients make memories of a lifetime
Discover the state of Kentucky’s legendary experiences spanning music, food and the great outdoors
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Time for Tampa Bay
With an intriguing history, eclectic food scene and outdoor adventure, Tampa Bay is always a wise addition to a Sunshine State itinerary
Dartmoor National Park is part of Explore's new Moorscape to Seascape walking holiday. Photo: Visit Britain
Hot List: What's new in the UK & Ireland
New trade-friendly product to book now for holidays close to home
Once a sacred pilgrimage route, the Kumano Kodo can now be walked by anyone
Walking Japan's Kumano Kodo trail
With clients seeking space and outdoors post-pandemic, Japan has been highlighting natural attractions including ancient walking route the Kumano Kodo
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Selling travel to an LGBT+ audience – join the TTG LGBT+ Seminar

Taking place on the afternoon of 9 June the Selling travel to an LGBT+ audience seminar, sponsored by South African Tourism, will be free to attend and will centre on addressing key concerns around LGBT+ travel, busting myths and misconceptions and celebrating the destinations actively working to appeal to the LGBT+ market.

The afternoon will begin at 2pm with a welcome by Sherwin Arends, trade relations officer, South African Tourism.

Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track Walk is new to the Great Walks network. Picture by Graeme Murray
New Zealand's latest Great Walks
As New Zealand welcomes back Brits, three enticing new Great Walks await discovery
Rottnest and the Discovery glamping site (Tourism Australia)
Wild adventures near Perth
With Australia’s borders open once more, it’s worth remembering the standout nature experiences within easy reach of Perth
Ring-tailed lemurs may be spotted on a Newmarket Holidays Madagascar tour
Africa product to put on your radar
Africa sales look set to soar, with old favourites such as safaris leading the charge. Karl Cushing reports
Discover Malta’s best active excursions
Discover Malta’s best active excursions
Active adventures bring holidaymakers closer to their destination, so always ensure there’s one on the itinerary as long as your customer is able. Here are some of the best ways to get to know Malta – and to get the body moving
The operator has produced a range of trade assets to help promote the new programme, including A4 posters, social media squares, videos and an agent guide (Credit: Juha Kauppinen)
Stansted to gain new Lapland route this winter
Four-times-weekly service to get under way on 3 November
The guide features an array of activities including zip-lining, sailing, surfing, snorkelling, and whale, dolphin and turtle watching
Classic Collection launches agent Caribbean guide
The new guide has a section on health and wellbeing alongside a range of activities the islands offer including hiking, zip-lining, sailing and surfing
Iceland's north will provide good opportunities to spot the Northern Lights
New airline plans to open up northern Iceland
New Icelandic carrier plans UK flights from June
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JetBlue announced as headline partner of Travel Industry Awards by TTG
The Travel Industry Awards by TTG will return bigger and better than ever on 29 September 2022
Inntravel specialists in 'slow holidays', including more than 300 walking and cycling tours (Credit: Inntravel)
Inntravel MD Karl Watson to bow out after 17 years
Watson will leave the business in April and will be replaced by Jet2holidays general manager of product Emma Gray
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Edinburgh airport gains Oslo link
Budget carrier chooses Edinburgh for its first UK route
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Sustainability measures must not 'reduce the fun' of holidays
Tour operators must make their trips more sustainable while maintaining – or better still, enhancing – the customer experience, Adventure Travel Networking conference told
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What's it like to go on a sailing holiday and how do you sell one?
Travel professional Gregg Hannam recently took to the seas on G Adventures’ Sailing Croatia & Montenegro trip. He tells Abra Dunsby about the experience and offers selling tips
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Club Med to open Utah mountain resort in 2024
Around 35 miles from Salt Lake City, Snowbasin Resort will offer 320 rooms and open in December 2024
New PetsPyjamas boss James Williams with Mavis
James Williams appointed PetsPyjamas managing director
New top dog at dog-friendly holiday firm tasked with capitalising on boom in dog ownership during pandemic, and hopes to launch the brand to the trade next year
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Whole new ball game: exploring a refurbed hotel in the home of golf
A stone’s throw from golf’s spiritual home, the refurbished Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa at St Andrews has more to offer than just teeing off