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Hospital agrees to accept Travel Counsellor's baby boy after industry rallies in support
Maverick was just a few weeks old when it emerged he had problems with his heart – he's now set to return to the UK with his parents to get the potentially life-saving treatment he needs
Homeworker makes leap into retail with shipping container agency in 'recycled shopping village'
Carl Hogan said he's picked up on a 'great appetite' for face-to-face interaction in Abakhan Village, which has never had a travel agency before
Industry rallies around Travel Counsellor seeking urgent medical help for baby son
Istanbul-based Travel Counsellor Adam Corin is urgently trying to secure a heart transplant for his four-month-old boy Maverick
TTG Media teams up with consultancy to promote leadership advice

TTG Media has entered into partnership with Brave Bold Brilliant, a business support platform and consultancy founded by former travel industry CEO, Jeannette Linfoot.

“This is going to be a really compelling partnership and one that is inspired by our shared business values,” she said.  

Travel leaders, help is here to unlock your 'superpower'

There aren’t many people better qualified than corporate CEO turned entrepreneur Jeannette Linfoot to give leadership lessons – and she’s now presenting the travel industry with an affordable way to share in those.

‘Sea-cationing’ - and other niche luxury travel trends for 2026
From cruise-inspired experiences to puppy pampering, luxury hotels are getting creative to impress clients this year.
TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026: Everything you need to know
From the entertainment to the menu, we’ve outlined everything guests can expect from this year’s prestigious ceremony
Families will struggle to see change from a £6,000 holiday this summer, agents warn
A drop in family business this peaks has agents questioning the robustness of the family market, with prices for package breaks going up
'All agencies should have appointment systems – this peaks has proven it'
'Gone are the days when the shop would be full and you wouldn't have a wee all day!' Deben Travel chief Lee Hunt tells TTG
Green tea KitKats and cherry vodka: guess the BDM sharing tales of life on the road?

After a thoroughly relaxing Christmas, which included spending time with friends and family, a spot of bouldering, and a quick visit to Devon, Friday 2 January was all about hitting the ground running in preparation of peaks. A quick blitz through emails revealed some exciting new bookings with the sales team and an incredible December for trade. 

I checked into a luxury detox spa to tackle my addiction to crisps – here's what happened
April Hutchinson spent five nights at one of Europe’s leading medi-spas to see if she could kick her junk food cravings – once and for all
Top 50 2026: entries open for special awards
Unsung team heroes, outstanding customer service, agencies giving back to their local communities and making strides on fairer travel will all be recognised
‘No spas’ tool to help agents tap into ‘lucrative’ industry
The platform has been designed for advisors who wish to capitalise on the growth of the sustainable wellness travel sector
This year's most exciting ship launches – and how agents can get on them
TTG approached travel's many ocean and river cruise lines to find out how agents can get onboard the new vessels launching in 2026 – here’s what they had to say
Royal Caribbean to host nearly 200 UK and Irish agents on 'most immersive' fam cruise to date
Agents can expect in-depth training sessions and Q&As, cocktail parties and more at Royal's 2026 Seminar at Sea onboard the line's newest Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas
'The rise of solo travel isn't just a trend, it's a wake-up call for our industry'
Solo travel was resurgent in 2025, so what does the industry need to do to adapt and serve this burgeoning market heading into 2026? And what opportunities are there for travel agents?
Winter blues kicking in? Here's how to find joy at work

As many of us head back to work after an extended festive break, some are excited, buoyed on by our New Year’s resolutions, convinced that this year we’ll be healthier / happier/ insert your wish here!

But if you feel the gloom rising (perhaps you’ve got a long line of customers booking dream sunshine holidays whilst you’re stuck in the shortest daylight hours?) you might need to give yourself a little boost of joy.

Peaks travel demand strong but 'increasingly value-led' – Advantage
Consortium reveals key trends driving turn of year demand, including all-inclusive 'dominance', earlier booking patterns a 'rapid growth of cruise'
Celebrity Cruises to relaunch 'super tool' to trade and host 200 UK and Irish agents on Apex sailing
In 2026, Celebrity Cruises will relaunch its Cruising Power platform later this year and invite 200 UK and Irish agents on Apex in May
‘Use common sense!’ top agent calls out hotel practice that’s ‘alienating’ clients
Samuel Mond says hotels need to reconsider this practice if they want to retain clients
How a theatre trip set one Not Just Travel agent on a path to achieving £3 million in sales – from just one MSC Cruises sailing
Vikki Coffey had only been a Not Just Travel agent for a matter of months when she decided to take a leap of faith and flag a potentially lucrative idea with the agency's head office team – here's what happened
Azamara's four-ship fleet to undergo $80m investment to take brand 'into the future'
Azamara Quest will be the first Azamara ship to enter dry dock before the remaining vessels also receive upgrades in the coming years
Peaks trends exposing clients' US uncertainties while underlining cruise's meteoric rise, say agents
High-value family bookings, demand for US alternatives and cruise all on the rise during the early stages of peaks, agents tell TTG, as turn of year trading gets off to a solid start
'A fam trip I took in December has directly influenced my January sales'
Ocean cruises dominated the sales record of Iglu Cruise's Danielle Marsh until a fam trip with Emerald Cruises made her think more like an artist when dealing with clients