Adventure

Inghams and Explore among brands hit by cyberattack on Hotelplan UK

Hotelplan UK warns of cybersecurity breach on five UK brands, which led it to shut down its IT systems

Explore to trial e-bike only departures on select 2024 cycling tours

The brand said e-bikes allowed couples and groups with varying levels of fitness to join the same tours without worrying about managing longer distances

Explore's trade revenue almost doubles in 2023 as it launches new 2024 brochure

The adventure tour operator is currently advertising for an agency sales support executive to bolster trade support

‘Without agents, Exodus probably wouldn't be a household name’

Sam Seward, managing director of Exodus Adventure Travels, talks trade relationships, travel trends and sustainability with TTG ahead of the brand’s 50th anniversary next year

Explore names Lisa Burton its new business development manager

Burton brings experience to the role from stints with Variety Cruises and MSC Cruises

A&K Travel Group bolsters UK team with new trade sales chief

Jennifer Charlton joins the luxury travel company from American Express Global Business Travel

Be bold when selling touring and adventure, agents told

Agents at Barrhead’s annual conference in Majorca were told by experts, including Silversea’s Peter Shanks, to stop being afraid and recommend more adventure holidays

Operator makes World Tourism Day plea to agents to promote community-led tourism

Chief executive Carol Savage said on Wednesday (27 September) World Tourism Day was providing “the perfect opportunity” to push for more “ecotourism” holidays

Exodus Travels unveils 50th anniversary brand refresh and new name

Specialist to adopt Exodus Adventure Travels moniker heading into its 50th year

The easiest ways for your clients to travel around stunning Switzerland

Hear how your clients can discover Switzerland with the Swiss Travel System, the best tickets to buy and some of the stunning scenery and experiences that await

Peru is back, but what exactly has been going on there?

Peru has been beset by months of political unrest; TTG’s Gary Noakes finds out more about the country and its tourism sector’s efforts to rebound

Louise Sword joins TTC Tour Brands as RSM as Becky Francis bows out

TTC Tour Brands sales director Francis to leave the company, while two new appointments are made to support agents

Inghams debuts first TV ad since brand revamp

Marketing director Anne Williams said the new ad will show people ’what an Inghams holiday is all about’

Applications sought for 'second best job in the world'

Adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide is seeking a new social media storyteller

Incredible Journeys boosts trade focus with new touring campaign

The campaign showcases seven independent tours which will allow agents to help customers choose from a pre-set itinerary or create an exclusive touring getaway

Intrepid: Why we were wrong to claim our trips are ‘planet-friendly’

After the operator was told to pull an advert for claiming its trips are ‘planet-friendly’, Intrepid chief customer officer Leigh Barnes reflects on the ever-changing travel advertising landscape

Intrepid Travel advert banned for ‘planet-friendly’ claim

Intrepid Travel has been told to stop using an ad stating it was ‘planet-friendly’ after the Advertising Standards Authority ruled it was misleading and made false environmental claims

‘Undiscovered’ Palau new for Four Seasons Explorer

Giant clams, WWII wrecks, ancient monoliths and a 4,000-year-old culture await in a little-explored part of the Western Pacific.

Not in the Guidebooks boss calls on agents to 'join the journey'

Founder Carol Savage told TTG the operator’s crowdfunding campaign would help it expand its team with four new positions

10 ways to experience the great outdoors on the island of Ireland

With its breath-taking coastline, picturesque beaches, pristine lakes and scenic mountain ranges, the island of Ireland boasts an endless array of options for activity and action

Scenic Eclipse to star in new TV docu-series

A new Warner Bros Discovery series will chart life onboard Scenic Eclipse as the vessel sails from San Diego to Antarctica

The best summer and autumn experiences to sell in Switzerland’s Valais region

Summer and the autumn are the perfect seasons to visit the Valais region, so discover the hikes, experiences and panoramic scenes to suggest to your clients

Webinar: Expert tips to help boost your bookings to Abu Dhabi

In this webinar we discover what Abu Dhabi has to offer your clients and who it appeals to, and hear about some of the top experiences they can enjoy, from desert adventures to world-class theme parks and pristine beaches

Agents propel Explore Worldwide towards promising financial year

Explore Worldwide has already outsold 2018/19 half-way through its current financial year