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Travel Seen founder Jen Atkinson launches podcast after life-changing event

The new travel podcast by the former boss of ITC explores the life-changing impact one holiday can have on people

New women-only agents’ collective set to shake up industry with unapologetic ‘feminine energy’

Travel Sisterhood empowers female luxury travel agents by encouraging members to work together, rather than against one another.

How embracing responsible travel could transform your agency

TTG’s Sustainable Travel Heroes and agent Ambassadors explain how promoting and selling sustainable travel can boost your sales and business.

Why Sri Lanka is the next big safari destination agents need to know about

Safari specialist Mahlatini is branching out with the launch of its first product outside Africa, featuring 18 itineraries in Sri Lanka

What to consider when choosing a new card payment services provider

These are the latest technologies and critical factors for safeguarding client money, says Lee Hughes, business development manager, Axcess Merchant Services.

Luxury travel agents share Instagram hacks for increasing sales and winning clients

Agents share their best tips for expanding your client base and creating a clear identity on the popular platform

Grecotel welcomes new sales manager in bid to support more UK agents

Liz Shaw joins Grecotel with a wealth of experience after previously working for Elegant Resorts and a number of retail agencies

Luxury Travel Designer of the Year shares business tips after scooping milestone award

Angela Mayall’s 98% repeat booking rate at Designer Travel has elevated her to one of the luxury travel industry’s most successful agents

Elegant Resorts' hottest spot for the summer? Tenerife

Spain and Greece remain favourites for sun worshippers, while bucket list trips to places such as Finland and Argentina have emerged as rising stars

Traditional seasonality coming back as travellers regain confidence

European travellers are planning their holidays further in advance to combat the volatile economic environment, according to Skyscanner

Luxury agency reveals secrets to creating a successful sales day on a budget

Hertfordshire agency Beaver Travel took over the neighbouring estate agents on a Sunday for a hit event

Brits opting for all-inclusive Easter breaks amid turbulent economic times – Advantage

All-inclusive holidays account for 37% of all departures booking for this Easter, according to the Advantage Travel Partnership

Spain ready to pitch new tourism strategy to UK holidaymakers

Destination poised to showcase its focuses on sustainability and higher-end tourism directly to consumers

Is 2024 the year to sell your business?

After the unprecedented Covid upheaval gave rise to a stellar 2023, has there ever been a better time to sell up disappear off into the sunset? Gary Noakes assesses the M&A landscape in travel

Eight top tips for implementing AI in your business

Start small, support staff, and maintain human interaction, advises Andy Headington, chief executive of marketing agency Adido

The solo travel-loving 30 Under 30 fulfilling her intrepid destiny

Intrepid Travel’s industry partnerships manager Molly Cofman-Nicoresti talks about her passions of solo travel, responsible tourism and women in travel.

'We make sure they feel supported': Global Travel Collection on helping agents flourish

Global Collection Travel UK’s vice president Francesca Mendola reveals how she helped to overhaul the brand during the pandemic

'We don't want to be superheroes: we want to be mums and have a career'

Two new Travel Counsellors share how starting a business at home has ticked all their boxes for being a “working mum”.

Agent's hunch inspires £1 million sell-out cruise venture

Not Just Travel agent Vikki Coffey has told how she teamed up with a theatrical impresario to charter cabins on an MSC cruise ship

Cruise isn't for the ‘newlywed, overfed or nearly dead’: Florida cruise-and-stay tips

Hear from two top Florida and cruise experts on the growth of cruise-and-stay, itinerary tips, hidden gems and what’s new from their brands

'My body may be failing, but my mind is sharp – I’m proud to be a travel advisor'

Homeworking agent Anita Laurie, of Time To Go Travel in Thetford, now has a career that allows her to thrive despite her disability

Top tips for harnessing the power of TV in your marketing

With popular presenter Jimmy Docherty’s new show Jimmy’s Taste of Florida having hit TV screens, TTG caught up with Visit Florida to hear how agents can maximise pop culture – and of course Florida’s appeal – in their marketing

5 ways TTG's agent training initiative will boost your sales and business

Three of the class of 2023 share five ways the TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors scheme could help your business

More than £12 million lost to holiday fraud last year

Victims were defrauded out of a combined total of £12.3 million last year, according to Action Fraud