Agents

The disability pay gap may be worse for travel employees – here’s why

Data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that in 2023 disabled employees earned an average of £2 less per hour than their non-disabled colleagues – and workers in travel and tourism may be disproportionately affected.

TTC Tour Brands launches flight-inclusive packages to agents

Agents will now be able to offer their clients flights when booking Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Luxury Gold

Agency unable to book flights for 10 days after £40,500 Iata billing 'error'

Bryan Somers Travel director Linda Millar told TTG she remains in the dark after receiving the bill for more than £40,000, warning it was enough to send a small business under if not rectified promptly

SPL Villas fixes sights on 'doubling' trade bookings in 2025

SPL’s new head of marketing Sam Willan will be responsible for the specialist’s consumer and trade marketing strategies and for building stronger partnerships with agents and consortia after the specialist’s busiest-ever October

The ex-Thomas Cook top seller who became Hays Travel's biggest franchisee

After 30 years with Thomas Cook, John Stewart tells TTG how he knew Hays Travel would be the perfect place to develop his business following Cook’s collapse in September 2019

Three Not Just Travel franchisees make jump onto high street in a month

In the past month, James and Natasha Oliphant, Rachael and Colman Coyne, and Kelly Baldwin have all opened retail units on the high street

Barrhead Travel expands to second shop in Northern Ireland – and 'sees scope' for more

The Scottish independent has chosen Newtonabbey as the location for its second shop in Northern Ireland, seven years after it opened its first in Belfast

No rain, no gain – why agents loved a wet and wild Canadian fam

Travel agents who won a place on the TTG Canada Fest fam trip share their tips for inspiring clients to choose a Vancouver and Whistler twin-centre – even when there’s a high chance of rain.

Clients with kids? Consider Disney’s Encanto country

From Disney inspiration to jungle adventures, here’s why you should be thinking of Colombia for adventurous families

TV winner Alfie Watts joins Off Broadway Travel on special trip to Mauritius

The Race Across the World winner teamed up with the luxury agency for an important cause.

Virtuoso keen to expand Ireland membership as Independent Contractor model grows

The global network of luxury travel advisors says its members’ location is less of a priority with the rise of remote working.

Inside Tui's evolution: 'It's an acceleration of where we've been going'

A senior-level shake-up and a new HQ herald sweeping and ambitious change at Tui in the UK, while new contracts for the operator’s top bosses in Hanover look set to give the giant’s transformation some clarity and continuity. Harry Kemble and Gary Noakes report

The story of Hays Travel's Thomas Cook takeover: 'new-found freedom' and 'leading from the front'

The collapse of Thomas Cook was a profoundly shocking moment for the UK travel industry – five years on, TTG catches up with four Hays Travel store managers who made the jump when Hays swooped for Cook’s retail estate

‘I found the perfect resort for my clients who go on holiday to party’

Personal Holiday Advisor Joseph Biggs shares his experiences and selling tips after visiting Royalton’s newest opening, the Royalton Chic Antigua

SPAA puts business rate reform top of Scottish Budget wish list

The SPAA has set out its wish list for the Scottish government ahead of the forthcoming Budget on 4 December

Miles Morgan Travel to open first new branch since Hays Travel takeover

The new store in Trowbridge, which will open in the new year, will grow Miles Morgan Travel’s shop network to 20 across the South West and South Wales

EasyJet puts 21 new ex-UK routes on sale for summer 2025

New options include easyJet’s its first flight to sub-Saharan Africa, and expansion throughout the UK

How travel advisors can charge fees without losing clients

Introducing fees can be a daunting process for many travel advisors, but it doesn’t need to be.

Crystal Ski sales '20% ahead of 2019' despite climate concerns

Managing director Chris Logan says Crystal is now larger than it was pre-Covid and is optimistic about the future, despite concerns resorts will see less snow due to climate change

TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: In the loop – tap into destination trends and news

Who, what, when, why and where? This panel made up of Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand and DMC Southern World discusses the key trends in traveller behaviour and product, as well as what opportunities are coming soon for spring.

TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Welcome from TTG & Tourism New Zealand

TTG and Tourism New Zealand provide a rundown of what attendees can expect from the weeklong festival and explain how to enter the competition to win flights to New Zealand, plus campervan hire.

TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Join us for a Haka!

Experience the power and tradition of New Zealand’s indigenous Māori culture in this virtual Haka session. It’s designed to energise you from the comfort of your home and improve your knowledge of New Zealand’s cultural heritage and visitor experiences.

TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Virtual fam – how to make motorhome holidays a success

With self-drive one of the most popular ways to explore New Zealand, THL takes you on a virtual tour of its campervan fleet to highlight which products are best suited to different client and holiday types.

TTG New Zealand Fest 2024: Virtual fam – New Zealand’s Siberia Experience

Get ahead of your clients by learning why the Siberia Experience should be at the top of their to-do lists. This session from Tourism New Zealand includes a virtual fam trip with Siberia Experience in the town of Wanaka, as well as top tips for selling the special experience.