Agents

New TTG podcast episode: is this the biggest sales trend of peaks 2026?

Joined by award-winning Hannah Porter, owner of Travel By Hannah, which was the UK and Ireland’s Top Travel Agency in 2024, editor in chief Sophie Griffiths and senior editor Katherine Masters explore the destinations that are selling well, how clients are booking, and where demand is shifting.

‘No spas’ tool to help agents tap into ‘lucrative’ industry

The platform has been designed for advisors who wish to capitalise on the growth of the sustainable wellness travel sector

Royal Caribbean to host nearly 200 UK and Irish agents on 'most immersive' fam cruise to date

Agents can expect in-depth training sessions and Q&As, cocktail parties and more at Royal's 2026 Seminar at Sea onboard the line's newest Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas

Winter blues kicking in? Here's how to find joy at work

As many of us head back to work after an extended festive break, some are excited, buoyed on by our New Year’s resolutions, convinced that this year we’ll be healthier / happier/ insert your wish here!

But if you feel the gloom rising (perhaps you’ve got a long line of customers booking dream sunshine holidays whilst you’re stuck in the shortest daylight hours?) you might need to give yourself a little boost of joy.

Peaks travel demand strong but 'increasingly value-led' – Advantage

Consortium reveals key trends driving turn of year demand, including all-inclusive 'dominance', earlier booking patterns a 'rapid growth of cruise'

Celebrity Cruises to relaunch 'super tool' to trade and host 200 UK and Irish agents on Apex sailing

In 2026, Celebrity Cruises will relaunch its Cruising Power platform later this year and invite 200 UK and Irish agents on Apex in May

Trafalgar adds third river ship to help agents unlock 'longer, higher-value bookings'

Trafalgar Harmonie will sail a new eight-day Seine itinerary – 'designed for travel agents' – that will debut in April 2027

‘Use common sense!’ top agent calls out hotel practice that’s ‘alienating’ clients

Samuel Mond says hotels need to reconsider this practice if they want to retain clients

How a theatre trip set one Not Just Travel agent on a path to achieving £3 million in sales – from just one MSC Cruises sailing

Vikki Coffey had only been a Not Just Travel agent for a matter of months when she decided to take a leap of faith and flag a potentially lucrative idea with the agency's head office team – here's what happened

Azamara's four-ship fleet to undergo $80m investment to take brand 'into the future'

Azamara Quest will be the first Azamara ship to enter dry dock before the remaining vessels also receive upgrades in the coming years

Peaks trends exposing clients' US uncertainties while underlining cruise's meteoric rise, say agents

High-value family bookings, demand for US alternatives and cruise all on the rise during the early stages of peaks, agents tell TTG, as turn of year trading gets off to a solid start

Panache Cruises hires Wendi Hardy as first events and customer loyalty manager

Hardy joins the cruise agency from Scenic and Emerald Cruises and will lead on a new programme of in-person and virtual customer events, as well as Panache's loyalty and VIP experience initiatives

'A fam trip I took in December has directly influenced my January sales'

Ocean cruises dominated the sales record of Iglu Cruise's Danielle Marsh until a fam trip with Emerald Cruises made her think more like an artist when dealing with clients

Newmarket Holidays pledges 'long-term commitment' to agents after shaking up trade team

Operator hands promotions to Kieran Savill, Sas Rowbotham, Ryan Readman and Casey West and launches search for two new account managers to support its 'biggest-ever' trade programme

Tour operator unveils ultra-luxury collection as agents drive top bookings

Inspiring Travel has created a new programme as part of its long-term strategy to boost its relationship with the trade

Agents working 'non-stop' as cold snap shifts peaks into top gear ahead of 'critical week' for trade

Several agencies report busiest Saturdays on record (10 January) as cold weather inspires clients to book ahead to dispel the winter blues – but has peaks 'peaked' yet?

'Adventurous' enquiries for Japan and US offer cruise agents hope following stuttering start to wave

Demand for 'adventurous' destinations is keeping cruise specialists interested even though booking levels across the board are generally lower than in previous years

Travel Counsellor reveals first client appreciation event has ‘already paid off’

Sara Greene invited more than 20 people to a restaurant meal in London last month as a gesture of gratitude for their ongoing support

‘I took a fam trip around South Korea by train – here’s how I’d sell it to clients’

South Korea has become one of Asia’s most sought-after destinations – and it’s easy to discover by rail too, with high-speed bullet train services connecting foodie and cultural hot spots across this fascinating country

SPL Villas tasks first head of sales and operations with doubling trade sales

The villa specialist said it was 'investing more than ever' in agents this year, including an inaugural fam trip prize draw and other incentives

Judges revealed for TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026

A panel of leading luxury travel retail and supplier experts have been recruited to judge the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026

Top Irish agency Marble City Travel 'thrilled skinny' to acquire local rival of 25 years

Marble City MD Tom Britton has vowed to preserve the Top Class Travel brand and team, and has already made a start revamping its office

Travel agents top Barclays' ranking for December spending growth as consumer confidence rallies

Agents recorded the highest level of year-on-year transaction growth in December, up by 16.5%, while spending growth with agents went up by 7.2%

Hays Travel extends apprenticeship programme to recently acquired agencies

The apprenticeship programme now includes Spear Travels, which was acquired last June, as well as Miles Morgan Travel and Travel House