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Marco Polo Hotels' reason behind rebrand of premium collection unveiled
Marco Polo Hotels need a ’rethink’, according to Wharf Hotels’ vice president of sales and marketing.
Tui ramps up Thailand winter sun offering with new ex-UK flights
Tui will add 6,000 extra seats this winter and a further 9,000 next year from Gatwick and Manchester airports
‘More to Japan than cherry blossoms’, tourist board insists in message to agents
Agents will be fundamental in positioning Japan as a year-round destination and to avoid overcrowding, Japan National Tourism Organisation boss Airi Motokura tells TTG at WTM London
Sri Lanka tourism chief: ‘We're a safe, year-round destination’
Buddhika Herwawasam, chair of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, told TTG UK arrivals constituted 20% of all international visitors this year so far
4 hidden Thai gems offering enriching experiences away from the crowds
Switch up Thailand’s most popular resorts for hidden gems that will make your clients fall in love with the destination all over again
Adventures, orangutans and cultural experiences: how to sell Sarawak
Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia and home to an array of incredible adventures and experiences. Discover which clients will love the destination, the activities available and the natural wonders they should see.
'An exciting next phase of growth': Inside Travel Group attracts £20 million in fresh investment
The group, which operates the InsideJapan and InsideAsia brands, has partnered with B Corp specialist investor Piper and Japan’s sovereign wealth fund Cool Japan Fund
Agents at the centre of Thailand's mission for better quality tourism
Thailand’s mission for better quality tourism will rely on UK agents showing their clients a different side of the country. Ilaria Grasso Macola reports
Booking Asia? Here’s why you can rely on Inside Travel Group
Get beneath the surface of Asia with Inside Travel Group’s cultural adventures that combine the big sights, cultural experiences and slices of local life.
How chef Monica Galetti is spicing up Singapore Airlines inflight dining
The famed chef is fusing her Samoan roots with classical French training to create new dishes for business and first passengers out of the UK
Long-haul specialist First Class Holidays launches south-east Asia
Operator will deliver a new Asia programme to agents early in November in its latest expansion move
Where next? 10 destinations you should switch sell your customers to
TTG has challenged agents to think about sought-after holiday hotspots and come up with an alternative to suggest to their clients. Here’s what they had to say
4 ways that Taiwan is embracing sustainable tourism
The destination is embracing green, innovative, and community-focused travel experiences, as it seeks to capitalise on interest from the UK market
Luxury advisor's last-minute family booking advice after whirlwind trip
The luxury travel advisor pulled off a mammoth planning feat for a Sri Lanka trip in less than 10 days
Top 5: The luxury hotels advisors need to know this week
Our lineup of the newest openings, revamps and rebirths on the five-star hotel scene is back for another week
Top 5: The best luxury hotels advisors need to know this week
Our roundup of this week’s best luxury properties is back.
Riviera Travel to expand Mekong-based fleet in 2026
Victoria Mekong, which launched in 2019, will operate six departures between January and November 2026 on behalf of the river cruise and escorted touring specialist
EasyJet and British Airways to launch flights to Georgia's capital Tbilisi
EasyJet and British Airways will offer direct links from the UK to Georgia’s capital Tbilisi next summer, with easyJet flying rom Luton and BA from Heathrow
Intrepid Travel launches Typhoon Yagi appeal in Vietnam
Funds will go to Intrepid’s local charity partner the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation to provide immediate relief on the ground
Agents to power Tui's expansion into Latin American market
Tui has secured partnerships with travel agents in Latin America to launch outbound sales of holidays and dynamic packages using the expertise of its Spain and Portugal teams
Tui looks east as it expands hotel portfolio into China and Malaysia
Tui has confirmed the opening of its first three hotels in China, which will operate under the Tui Blue brand, as well as a debut in Malaysia
‘It's our take on the ‘where next?’ culture’: Intrepid Travel reveals 2025 Not Hot List
Intrepid Travel has named the 10 destinations on its latest Not Hot List as part of its efforts to divert tourists away from overtourism hotspots
Pandaw to launch new ship to meet 'rising' demand for cruises in India
Kochi Pandaw will be the Asian river specialist’s fourth vessel in India and will operate on the Kerala Backwaters
All the Amazing Hotels: Behind The Lobby Series 6 revealed
The BBC show that goes behind the scenes of some of the world’s most desirable hotels returns for its sixth series on 12 September