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Frantic fortnight of travel firm sales expected ahead of Budget
Company owners are racing against the clock to seal mergers and acquisitions ahead of the Budget on 30 October and expected tax rises, observers say
'We've moved the dial on youth mobility – it's vital to travel's future talent pipeline'
‘Positives’ for travel in new govt's first 100 days, says Abta
While the travel association warned of potential downsides to come in the Budget, it added the industry could draw some positives from the new government’s first 100 days
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Savile Row Travel's new consortium targets agents who no longer work full time
Operator looks to recruit homeworkers for its Authentic Cruise Company brand
How do you get your work experience to do more than make the tea?
When managed well, work experience placements can bring big benefits to your travel agency. We explore how to make a success of it, for all parties involved
World Menopause Day: Davina McCall on what more travel firms can do to help staff
The TV presenter is also menopause awareness advocate. TTG editor Sophie Griffiths caught up with her ahead of her hosting The Travel Industry Awards by TTG to talk all things menopause
Universal reveals opening date of new Florida theme park
Universal Studios has confirmed the opening date for its fourth Florida theme park, Epic Universe, which will welcome its first guests in 2025
Jet2 launches agent podcast – and wants to hear your voice
Jet2 is to launch a series of podcasts featuring input from independent agents and is calling for participants and contributions
‘Hundreds’ of agencies can now sell Oceania Cruises after year-long trade project
Ahead of the launch of Oceania’s new 2026 Collection, international sales vice-president Jason Worth revealed how successful the trade engagement exercise had been
More than 90% of trade believe agents should undergo mandatory exams
According to 94% of respondents, travel agents should undergo training before joining the sector while 90% feel the profession is threatened by non-professionals
UK travel trends for 2025 revealed in new report
PoB Hotels has unveiled the findings of its second annual travel trends report.
The agent with a sideline selling her teenage son's artisan pizzas
Travel Counsellor Sara Greene tells TTG about 14-year-old son Rocco’s side hustle and how the family enterprise has risen to success
Hurtigruten targets 1,000 agents for new rewards platform by Christmas
Iain Powell, the line’s vice-president of sales and marketing, says B2B revenue has risen by 107% so far this year and believes this trade programme – hurtigrutenrewards.co.uk – will help grow distribution further
Top 5: The hotels and resorts luxury agents need to know this week
Our list of the week’s best new hotel news is back
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Homeworkers prosper from post-pandemic luxury travel boom
The rapid rise of the homeworker has been one of the most significant trends in the travel industry
Kellie Samuda launches new business for homeworkers with former ITC boss
The industry veteran has launched Travel Seen Collective, a business to support homeworkers build their digital profiles, with Jen Atkinson
Cruise vs Extinction Rebellion: battle lines drawn...
After climate activists blocked ships from entering the port of Amsterdam this summer, TTG cruise editor Harry Kemble explores whether the city has a future as a cruise destination
Poll: Should travel agents undergo mandatory exams?
Following a thought-provoking TTG Luxury interview with Amanda Teale, the founder of Minerva Private Travel & Lifestyle Management, we want your views on whether new agents should receive formal training before they can make bookings
Where InteleTravel plans to expand next – plus four other key points
From the reasons behind InteleTravel’s success to the need to own your social media game, here is everything we have learnt from the homeworking giant’s annual conference
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Award-winning advisor launches agency with top family travel platform
Swords Travel associate Hollie Stillion has partnered with Tiny Travelship on the new project after being named New Luxury Travel Designer 2024
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P&O Cruises says now is 'sweet spot' to launch new programme
Just weeks after being recognised at the Travel Industry Awards for the first time, P&O Cruises has launched 78 itineraries featuring 102 destinations for 2026/27
InteleTravel explains decision to cut down Atol size
InteleTravel president James Ferrara has told TTG that only a small number of homeworkers can operate under InteleTravel’s Atol licence of 501 passengers
Intele agents' 'thirst to learn' driving homeworking giant to £200m sales target
President James Ferrara and UK managing director Tricia Handley-Hughes talk to TTG about everything InteleTravel, from the secret behind their success to what’s coming in 2025
Knightsbridge Circle's new managing director
Knightsbridge Circle’s new boss shares top priority ahead of expansion
Industry veteran Hannah Westaway joined the luxury concierge company in September
11:30-12:10 – Think You Know P&O Cruises?
P&O Cruises threatens legal action against former airline partner Maleth
The Carnival Corporation brand is considering recovering costs through the courts from former charter airline partner MalethAero following delays and passenger complaints last winter