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‘Enormous opportunity’ for agents to ramp up expedition cruise sales
Only a small percentage of expedition cruise sales currently come from the UK trade, new Expedition Cruise Network research reveals
More than a third of Brits booking their holidays with agents, new data reveals
Travel Counsellors research finds more than a third of consumers turned to travel agents in the past 12 months, with higher income households more likely to do so
Why ‘uncool’ email still has a vital place in agents’ marketing arsenal
Most dismiss email marketing as ‘dated’, but it is still pivotal for building an emotional connection with customers, We Are Llama’s Lisa Edwards-Webb writes for TTG
The secret weapon for 'reducing lost counter time' in agencies
Our columnist reflects on the changing landscape of travel retail technology and how digital transformation can optimise the sales process.
Watchdog comes down on Accor over influencer's TikTok 'ad' for The Savoy
Accor rapped by the UK’s advertising watchdog after influencer Lydia Millen posted a TikTok of her stay in London’s The Savoy in November 2022 without labelling it as an ad
Be bold when selling touring and adventure, agents told
Agents at Barrhead’s annual conference in Majorca were told by experts, including Silversea’s Peter Shanks, to stop being afraid and recommend more adventure holidays
Barrhead 'ready to adapt' should cost of living squeeze hit bookings
Sales and marketing director Nicki Tempest-Mitchell said spending per person had gone up by £683 despite tough economic conditions
'Don't rely on peaks': Jet2 chief cautions agents against complacency
’We’ve got to really use this period to strengthen our business,’ said Steve Heapy, addressing the Barrhead Travel conference on Wednesday
Three things to consider before selling animal experiences
In a special TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors workshop, agents learnt how some animal experiences can cause trauma for wildlife, and how to avoid them
How agents can enter travel awards – and make the most of winning
Winning agencies reveal their tips for successfully entering industry awards
How to juggle parenthood with a busy travel career
Anna Perrott and Vicky Billing have made it their mission to help parents working in travel find support, with Back in Time for Bed.
Simple ways the holidays you sell can have a positive impact
In the fourth TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors workshop, agents heard how the right kind of tourism enables clients to proactively support people, wildlife and biodiversity. 
'Why I've become PATA UK's first agent committee member'
John Coles, managing director of Kew Bridge Travel, is PATA UK & Ireland’s first-ever travel agent committee member, bringing fresh perspective to its agent outreach.
Socio-economic headwinds lead to fall in travel and tourism deals worldwide
Inflation and recession fears have led to a fall in the volume of travel and tourism business deals worldwide, data shows
Luxury hospitality guru's tips on customer satisfaction
Filip Boyen, senior advisor for Corinthia Hotels and global ambassador for Forbes Travel Guide, reveals how the industry can earn and maintain customer trust
'Less is more': how agents can make the most of whatever time they can dedicate to social media
’When it comes to how to approach social media, there are as many opinions as there are marketers – here’s how to cut through them,’ write We Are Llama’s Marta Safin for TTG
‘Our summer sales have been the latest I’ve ever seen’
Advantage Travel Partnership says 2023 summer booking patterns were a blip and early booking is now back
The technology that can help you convert more enquiries into bookings
The advantages of upgrading to a dynamic system that allows an agent to pull together image-led and content-rich bespoke quotes
'Why selling property made me a better travel consultant'
Jay Speller took on a business development role at Your Travel Corporate after almost 20 years as a property agent.
The Homeworker: 'I sometimes miss the thrill of making £25k bookings in my pyjamas'
’The home-based agent community has fully embraced the Brave New World in which we now live – and it feels like a levelling-up of opportunity,’ writes Travel Counsellor Jo Shayler-Tarrant for TTG’s latest homeworking column
Earn your clients' trust with authentic images
Picture-perfect content has had its day – here’s why you need to embrace the trend for more realistic imagery.
Tui's top tips to help agents cater for the LGBT+ market
’Sometimes people are almost a bit scared of saying the wrong things – but everyone has to start somewhere,’ Tui head of brand marketing Toby Horry tells TTG
The secret TikTok trends to help you reach a whole new world of clients
TTG has partnered with TikTok to bring the travel trade a range of key data to help agents make the most of what clients are searching for
Meet Tui UK's Retail Apprentice of the Year
Molly Paterson was nominated by her team and then judged on various criteria by the company’s senior management.