Analysis

Heathrow expansion could open door for easyJet, says new chief Kenton Jarvis

From easyJet’s push into mid-haul to the rapid rise of easyJet holidays and the tantalising prospect of making a splash at Heathrow, there’s plenty for easyJet’s new chief executive Kenton Jarvis to enthuse about as he eases himself into his new role

Los Angeles tourism chiefs appeal for trade's support following wildfires

’Millions rely on the economic engine of the Los Angeles tourism industry for their livelihood,’ said Francine Sheridan, Los Angeles Tourism’s Europe and Middle East regional vice-president

Audley Travel, Stuba, Aito: this week's travel trade people moves

Recent moves include a promotion at a tailor-made specialist, a B2B bed bank bolstering its sales team and a well-known trade body recruiting a new marketing and events executive

Travel salaries rise again in 2024 to boost sector’s ‘competitiveness’

New figures show average travel salaries went up by 8.4% last year to more than £37,000, and have increased by more than a fifth since 2022 and a third since 2021

EasyJet holidays targets 25% growth after early winter profits leap by £12 million

Airline and operator charts ’significant improvement’ in first-quarter results (three months to 31 December) amid ongoing strong demand for flights and holidays

Jet2 trade chiefs: ‘We know package holidays are here to stay’

They run the trade operation at the UK’s largest tour operator, so what have Jet2holidays’ Alan Cross and Lloyd Cross got in store for agents in 2025? James Chapple reports

A-Rosa, Barrhead, G Touring: this week's travel trade people moves

Recent moves include promotions for two TTG 30 Under 30 alumni and a change at the top at a river cruise line, while an operator group has created its first agent engagement panel

Mauritius: the must-see highlights of the Indian Ocean paradise

There’s far more on this idyllic island for luxury clients than sun, sea and sand.

Brits ready to 'trade up' to five-star 'affordable luxury' in cheaper destinations

Brits willing to swap their traditional three-star hotel stays in European favourites in favour of five-star stays in lower-cost destinations

Tui, Designer Travel, Ponant: this week's travel trade people moves

Recent moves include Jason Montague becoming NCLH’s chief luxury officer, while Abta’s former head of membership, Danny Waine, has launched his own consultancy firm

Upward trend in spending with travel agents continues in December – Barclays

New figures from Barclays reveal spending with travel agents grew by 7.5% year-on-year in December, an increase matched by only one other sector monitored by the bank

What does 2025 have in store for agents? The view from the shop floor to the boardroom

The UK travel trade is remaining optimistic for the year ahead despite the geopolitical challenges threatening to put clouds in the increasingly clear skies overhead – team TTG explore what the new year has in store for agents

Spending with travel agents increased by 8% in 2024 – Barclays

Spending with agents up by nearly 8% year-on-year, albeit down from a more than 10% jump in 2023

'There's so much opportunity out there for agents heading into 2025'

There are plenty of reasons for the trade to look ahead to 2025 with confident, agents tell TTG, while research from Abta also underlines how agents’ stock is rising among consumers

'Sorrento isn't what it used to be'; is overtourism ruining Italy's Amalfi Coast?

TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola headed to Sorrento to find out how tourism chiefs in the region and wider Amalfi Coast area are striking a delicate balancing act managing overtourism and combatting anti-visitor sentiment

10 things to remember when selling cruise this year

Experts lay out their tips and tricks to maximise cruise sales in 2025 as the industry gathers in Windsor for the Clia Forum to reflect on another successful – and potentially record-breaking – year for the sector

Tui sees switch from Spain to North Africa as cost and capacity deter consumers

Tui has said some consumers are switching away from Spain to North Africa because of cost issues

Tui targeting 50% app sales as it puts Ryanair packages on sale

Tui has set itself a target to achieve 50% of its sales via its app, and has pledged to develop technology that already accounts for double-digit figures in the UK

Package sales through agents still core to our business, insists Tui chief

’2024 has been a very good year for us,’ said Tui chief executive Sebastian Ebel after the group’s earnings soared by a third to €1.3 billion off the back of record cruise performance

The rise of rail and 'coolcations', and why agents will have to 'work for it' in 2025

Reflections on a strong but challenging 2024, a disappointing Budget and demand for cooler climes were some of the debates waged in the final Agenda 2024 seminar hosted by TTG and PwC

On the Beach hails Classic Collection's return to profitability after restructure

Classic Collection has a ’significant opportunity to become the go-to B2B provider of Ryanair packages’, according to On the Beach Group chief executive Shaun Morton

Just how much will the Budget cost the travel industry?

Labour’s first Budget since taking power has left businesses reeling, and travel was no exception. So to what extent could the reforms hamper growth for agents and suppliers?

AI search, space travel and Christmas in Cyprus: nine unmissable Jet2 conference takeaways

Jet2holidays returned to Cyprus for its 10th VIP agent conference this week, bringing with them a grumpy time machine to take delegates on a journey through all things Jet2 past, present and future

Norse Atlantic to lease out six aircraft in bid to raise $462m after poor summer

Norse Atlantic Airways has confirmed plans to lease out nearly half its fleet in an effort to raise more than $450 million ahead of the winter season