Business advice

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

How to talk about sustainable travel without greenwashing

The fifth TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes workshop of 2024 explored ways in which travel agents can get their clients excited about sustainable travel in a genuine way

How a luxury advisor's £500 investment saved a near-disaster booking

The travel advisor says the investment in his luxury clients was ’entirely worth it’.

The four-day week, and five other HR and employment challenges facing travel

Unfair dismissal, flexible working, neurodiversity and the four-day week were among an assortment of topical HR and employment issues leading the agenda at seminar hosted by C&M Travel Recruitment

How to make the most of your digital marketing with limited resources

Andy Headington, chief executive of specialist digital marketing agency Adido, shares practical tips and advice for homeworkers and small independent travel agents

Luxury advisor calls for industry action on 'non-professional' agents

Amanda Teale of Minerva Private Travel has urged the industry to introduce mandatory training for advisors.

How independent agent Craig Goodridge came to rule the airwaves

With 13 appearances on BBC Radio stations in August alone, the former cabin crew turned agent shares why it’s the ideal way to promote his business

Africa specialist shares advice after hitting B Corp milestone

Mahlatini Travel gained the status in July after months of hard work, says company chief

Behind the scenes of booking 'complex' travel for Paralympians

Arranging travel for corporate clients in specialist sectors, such as the British Wheelchair Basketball team, demands trust and an innate ability to trouble shoot

How you can help your clients travel responsibly, but keep the fun

From supporting communities to boosting scientific research, discover how clients can leave a positive impact when they travel – and enjoy it too.

‘I'll be more grateful for the visits!’: what happened when an agent and a BDM swapped jobs?

Tipto organised an agent-supplier job swap between independent agent Shaun Taylor and Holiday Extras’ Leanne Cross – here’s what they learned from the experience

Top 5: The hotels and resorts luxury advisors should know this week

Our weekly round-up of the best luxury hotels on the scene is back.

Carrier launches tool to help advisors make better bookings

The luxury tour operator has unveiled its 70-page brochure of recommendations for hotels and destinations.

Tips from award-winning marketing campaigns that you can use

The annual Travel Marketing Awards celebrate originality, creativity and impact in travel marketing. Three of this year’s winners share the stories behind their campaigns

Luxury agency's fam trip rules for homeworking trainees revealed

Designer Travel takes its trainee advisors on at least one fam trip during their 12 month intensive course

The luxury travel booking trends for 2025 agents need to know

Solo female travel, China and VIP access are just some of the things luxury advisors need to prioritise

Small changes, big action: how to help your customers travel more responsibly

Help your customers travel more responsibly on their next trip by sharing easy top tips from the third of this year’s TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes expert workshops.

Designer Travel academy homeworkers make nearly £1.2 million in sales

The hardworking trainees all came to the programme with no experience in travel.

Spending with travel agents continues to defy slowdown – Barclays

Barclays Consumer Spend shows spending with travel agents is still increasing, bucking a downward trend in card transactions in July

Global Travel Collection launches ‘time-saving’ social media programme for agents

The platform is designed to help the group’s advisors boost their social media content and find more leads

5 ways to adopt a more inclusive travel marketing strategy

From using inclusive language to training staff, tailoring your marketing can help make your business a more forward-thinking, representative brand.

Attractions platform Lovetovisit secures another multimillion-pound investment

Lovetovisit, a UK attractions booking portal, has secured more funds after attracting venture capitalists to back its growth

Luxury agent shares tips for homeworkers to find high-net-worth clients

The luxury travel group actively helps its agents to connect with high-spending customers.

Helen Warwick shares experts’ top tips for attracting fresh business from new-to-cruise clients