Business advice

7 tips to manage the cost of living crisis

TTG has teamed up with Abta LifeLine and Citizens Advice to focus on ways to save money this winter as the country continues to be gripped by a cost of living crisis.

What agents need to know about Atol reform on the horizon

Luke Golding, director, Deloitte Legal, takes a look at potential changes and how they could impact agents

Fresh search under way for the best workplaces in travel

Inaugural search last year saw 20 businesses make the final shortlist, with Black Opal Travel Group, The Travel Village Group and Kuoni triumphing

What can TikTok tell us about travel? TTG reveals the most searched destinations

TikTok has shared insights into some of the top-performing travel campaigns of 2022

Give your staff the gift of wellbeing this Christmas

Employee benefits and perks are critical for a happy, productive workforce

How the industry – and you – can help conserve the planet

Travel can have a positive impact on nature and help protect biodiversity when done correctly. Here’s how the industry is helping conserve the planet, and how you can too

How to identify the best sustainable travel partners

Researching and identifying sustainable travel partners can feel daunting. Here’s how best to gauge a company’s commitment to the cause

‘Helping agents gain commission and freedom is key,’ says PTS

Mark Sutton, managing director at Protected Trust Services, discusses how the business is supporting travel agents to help them recover and grow.

‘Start small but think big when it comes to personalisation’ says Inspiretec

Simon Powell, CEO at Inspiretec, discusses how businesses can personalise the customer experience

30 Under 30: Introducing ‘happiness expert’ Les Latchman

A marketing role with Intrepid gives Les the opportunity to indulge in his passion for photography

More travel staff asking for help with bills as cost of living bites

Abta Lifeline said it had noticed a “huge jump” in applications since September, with the charity paying out £10,000 in crisis grants in the last week alone

WTM 2022: Lee Haslett on the career-boosting benefits of networking

Understanding the power of networking was a top tip from Lee Haslett, vice-president of global sales, Virgin Atlantic

Agenda 2022: New year, new fears? The debate

Industry experts explore the outlook for 2023, analysing the key challenges facing travel and sharing insights into how businesses can weather the storm.

Agenda 2022: New year, new fears? The stats

Eleanor Scott, director, travel & leisure strategy, PwC UK presents the latest findings from exclusive PwC/TTG research into consumer and travel CEO attitudes towards travel in 2023.

How Sabre's tech solutions boost agency efficiency and customer experience

Travel technology giant Sabre is helping travel agencies and travel management companies become 20% more efficient

What does it take to be the UK & Ireland agent of the year?

We meet Travel Director Katie Canavan who triumphed in the recent Travel Industry Awards by TTG

The success stories that show why sourcing talent from outside travel works

As a staff sergeant with the Royal Engineers, Moses McLaughlin served in conflict zones around the world. Sailing off to the Falklands, he had no idea that the next time he stepped onboard a ship, he would do so as a travel agent, visiting a cruise ship, 40 years later.

After 22 years’ service, he embarked on a new career in sales and relationship management with the payments industry first at Barclaycard, then with number of financial institutions.

My Travel Career: Stacey Hurcombe, regional sales manager, Tui

This three-time regional champion tells us why she loves retail so much

30 Under 30: Introducing high-flyer Bridget Donaldson

Bridget was 12 when the Air Cadets came to her school. She’d never been on an aircraft until she joined and went flying with them. “I was in awe of the whole experience and became addicted. I loved the idea you could escape from everything on the ground!” she says.

With sponsorship from the Royal Air Force, she achieved her private pilot’s licence and later had the chance to instruct air cadets with the RAF Reserves.

How you can help make the holiday experience better for families with an autistic child

When it comes to invisible disabilities such as autism, a little awareness can go a long way

Use your business to help the planet become more sustainable

Join a tourism community seeking to drive positive change

Focusing on the future with WTM London

This year’s World Travel Market London will celebrate the passion, connections and innovation that make travel the ultimate industry to work in

Burnout expert to hold session with AWTE during WTM London

AWTE to offer burnout advice during session at WTM London in November

10 ways to promote sustainability in your marketing

Spreading the word on sustainability can make customers think positively about your brand – which may lead to more bookings