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Royal’s new agent rewards programme to pay up to £500 per booking
Starting 3 September, the line will pay out up to £500 per booking via the new Upper Deck programme as well as a standard £10 for each group booking an agent makes
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
Crystal Cruises to 'enhance' trade tools following launch of new booking engine
The ultra-luxury cruise line launched its new booking engine on 1 August, two years after it was acquired by A&K Travel Group
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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
Top 5: The luxury hotels agents must know about this week
These gorgeous properties are bound to impress your clients.
Top 5: The luxury hotels agents need to know about this week
Our new weekly list of luxury hotels-to-watch has officially dropped, giving agents quick-fix ideas on what to share with clients.
Advantage promotes John Sullivan to commercial director
Advantage has promoted head of commercial John Sullivan as it recruits new members to its senior management team
Spending with agents continues to grow even as summer winds down
AI 'travel assistant' start-up seeks agents for free prototype test
An AI start-up aimed at agents is looking for 50 agents to test its new ’travel assistant’ concept, which it says will give the trade an edge when competing with OTAs and search engines
Exsus names top luxury agents for 2024 at London awards ceremony
The luxury operator says agents remain integral to its success as trade sales continue to grow
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How to make the most of CRM to boost bookings and client satisfaction
Investing in customer relationship management systems can greatly benefit agents and clients alike.
How to explain this summer's high prices to your clients
More flights and holidays are on sale this summer despite a supposed dip in demand this year, but costs remain steep for those booking an escape. Gary Noakes reports
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Day of Luxury set to return in October combining two favoured events
The event will bring together agents, suppliers and industry experts for a day of networking and panel discussions
'Time is of the essence': Travel seeks 'urgent action' from new government
Abta, the Advantage Travel Partnership, the Travel Network Group and the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association react to Labour’s landslide general election win
Accor launches new loyalty scheme for agents with rewards and sales tools
Hera will replace the hospitality giant’s former platform for advisors, Famous Agents.
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Mentoring in the travel industry – the power of finding your role model
Mentoring can help travel businesses make all types of leaps.
Global Travel Collection to integrate independent Altour advisors
This transition re-positions Global Travel Collection as the ‘central home for all luxury independent travel advisors’ within Internova Travel Group
Co-op Travel holds Millionaire's Club lunch for highest-performing agents
The special event celebrated the 21 travel advisors who had hit £1 million in sales between 2023 and 2024
Jet2 believes Iceland's northern lights are a major attraction
Jet2 puts 2025/26 Iceland programme on sale from all 12 UK bases
Jet2 has added Iceland to destinations offered from Liverpool and Bournemouth as it goes on sale for winter 2025/6
Devon agency marks 10 years on the high street with launch of third shop
Sue Hunter told TTG she chose to open her third shop in the north Devon town of Barnstaple because of the many opportunities the location presented
Advantage Travel Partnership profits double to reach highest level since 2018
Consortium’s net profit for the 12 months to 30 September last year soar to nearly £1.2 million
Finalists revealed for Travel Industry Awards by TTG 2024
The shortlist has been revealed ahead of the show-stopping ceremony in London on 26 September
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'Increasing threat' of fraudulent airline websites prompts TTNG to take action
The consortium issued an advisory note on Wednesday (5 June) to help members and is currently working with anti-fraud group Profit to tackle the growing problem
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Six things agents need to be aware of when selling cruises this summer
Hundreds of agents at Clia’s annual conference heard from industry leaders about potential sticking points ranging from sustainability and brand perception to the upcoming general election
Advantage: ‘We don't like the term travel agent – they're so much more’
Advantage chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said and chief commercial officer Kelly Cookes set out to TTG their vision for the consortium’s future role