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‘Who in their right mind is going to do it?’: agents hit out at US’s ‘crazy’ plans for social media checks
The threat of social media checks risks ‘undermining’ momentum for travel to the US, ahead of a landmark year
From WW2 to Covid: agency reveals secrets to surviving 100 years in business
Few agencies can trace their roots back more than a few decades, but Ireland's O’Hanrahan Travel will next week celebrate a remarkable 100 years in business – TTG's Jennifer Morris discovers the secrets to its longevity
Trade can earn up to £1,200 in commission when they sell expedition cruise, new data suggests
The expedition cruise operators which responded to Expedition Cruise Network's latest Insights Report confirm 90% of bookings are priced at £6,000
Watch: Behind the scenes on the TTG Luxury Journey with Crystal
One of the latest TTG Luxury Journeys saw six agents take to the water with Crystal, sampling some of the finest restaurants and suites at sea
Carrier announces European hotspot as 2026 overseas conference location
Carrier’s overseas conference and reward event for agents is to return to Greece in its third year, with the three-night event taking place at Daios Cove in Crete
How homeworkers can get invited on fam trips – five ways
From attending events to upping the Instagram game, there’s plenty of ways homeworking agents can increase their chances of a fam trip invitation.
Tui chief hopeful 'high inflationary times' over as firm details €250m cost-cutting drive
Tui bosses play down impact of proposed €250 million cost savings across its markets and airline division, and says Tui's commitment to third-parties is unwavering
Finalists revealed as TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies celebrates 10th year
The Top 50 ceremony will once again take place at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse, just over the road from the city’s iconic Old Trafford stadium, on Thursday 23 April
This long-haul airline could be one of the best recommendations you give customers
Under the radar of some British travellers, Air New Zealand is one of the best long-haul recommendations you can give your customers
Wider Tui 'eco-system' powers strongest earnings to date despite tough year for European source markets
European travel giant's full-year earnings up 12.6% to €1.46 billion despite dips across its northern region, which includes the UK and Ireland, central region and western region
Travel agent launches fundraising campaign after losing her son
After Dawn Letham unexpectedly lost her son Mark this September, her colleagues rallied round her – and are now helping her raise money to bring comfort to other grieving families
Inside a fam trip to the Caribbean's most 'reliably sunny' island
Six lucky agents joined a five-day TTG Luxury Journey to Aruba to discover what this charming Caribbean island has to offer luxury-loving clients
UK agencies top Princess Cruises' trade sales rankings during 'amazing year'
Five of the line's eight top-selling agency brands based in the UK, Princess's UK and Europe vice-president Eithne Williamson reveals
Portugal's secret gem of a region every luxury agent needs to know
Agents believe the gorgeous region is set to become one of Europe’s most underrated luxury destinations
Seabourn ops chief predicts expedition cruise market will 'level out' despite strong demand
'The industry has reached, not necessarily a saturation level, but a level where no one is building more ships at this point,' said vice-president of operations and planning Robin West
'This is what we are booking in Latin America right now'
We caught up on Latin America travel trends when Latin Routes gathered its top-performing travel agents together for a gala lunch
This destination really exceeded my expectations for luxury travel
Vietnam is not just for touring groups, it also caters for high-end individual travellers, says Nong Skett, director of Travel Nam, after visiting the country with Audley Travel
'Agents have got behind it': Seabourn's UK chief hints at more partnerships following Uniworld tie-up success
The 15-day Venice and Mediterranean Sea package is completely sold out having only gone on sale in August
'I turned an underperforming Tui store into an award-winning success story – here's how I did it'
Tui's 'Terrible Two' Debbie Palmer and Julie Anderson were at the top of their game when Palmer left the branch they shared to go and turn around a failing store – so what happened when their friendship was put to the test?
Seven takeaways from TTG's final Agenda briefing of the year
TTG invited an expert panel to discuss the past few months and what could be around the corner at its final Agenda breakfast briefing of the year
'She was pure light': how Kuoni's Lauren King is honouring the memory of daughter Bebe, killed in the Southport attack
Bebe King was one of three children killed in the 2024 Southport attack – but her parents are determined to ensure her memory never fades
TTG Media names child bereavement network Bebe's Hive as 2026 fundraising partner
The Community Interest Company was set up by Kuoni trainer Lauren King to provide support for grief and traumatic grief after her daughter Bebe was killed in the July 2024 Southport attack
Sri Lanka stands ready to welcome agents' clients in wake of deadly Cyclone Ditwah
Sri Lanka's hotels, DMCs and wider tourism industry are 'on hand' to support agents and help them direct much-needed tourism spend to the country
Line aims to host 100 UK agents on new ship launching in 2028
Crystal Grace will be Crystal's first new build ship in a quarter of century when it launches in 2028