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Tour operator unveils ultra-luxury collection as agents drive top bookings
Inspiring Travel has created a new programme as part of its long-term strategy to boost its relationship with the trade
Agents working 'non-stop' as cold snap shifts peaks into top gear ahead of 'critical week' for trade
Several agencies report busiest Saturdays on record (10 January) as cold weather inspires clients to book ahead to dispel the winter blues – but has peaks 'peaked' yet?
'Adventurous' enquiries for Japan and US offer cruise agents hope following stuttering start to wave
Demand for 'adventurous' destinations is keeping cruise specialists interested even though booking levels across the board are generally lower than in previous years
Travel Counsellor reveals first client appreciation event has ‘already paid off’
Sara Greene invited more than 20 people to a restaurant meal in London last month as a gesture of gratitude for their ongoing support
'The US queer safe space that refuses to yield to the bullies'
LGBTQ+ influencer Jake Graf had resigned himself to boycotting the US until the destination felt more welcoming but a chance visit to queer haven Palm Springs made him rethink that stance
‘I took a fam trip around South Korea by train – here’s how I’d sell it to clients’
South Korea has become one of Asia’s most sought-after destinations – and it’s easy to discover by rail too, with high-speed bullet train services connecting foodie and cultural hot spots across this fascinating country
Judges revealed for TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026
A panel of leading luxury travel retail and supplier experts have been recruited to judge the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026
Top Irish agency Marble City Travel 'thrilled skinny' to acquire local rival of 25 years
Marble City MD Tom Britton has vowed to preserve the Top Class Travel brand and team, and has already made a start revamping its office
Agent poll: how is peaks going for you so far? And how do your sales compare with last year's?
A recent TTG survey suggested agents were heading into peak with optimism – one month on, have these positive predictions translated into strong booking levels?
'Agents had forgotten about us!': Olympic Holidays pushes peaks incentives and luxury fam to raise brand awareness
Olympic Holidays has revamped its agent engagement programme following some 'soul-destroying' feedback, head of sales Leanne Edwards tells TTG
Cruise trade body's new chair explains 'lever' that could help agents unlock £2k commissions
The Expedition Cruise Network's new chair Anthony Daniels has admitted some agents had concerns about selling expedition cruises due to a lack of knowledge about the sector
How this agent made £80,000 of Maldives bookings after sharing an influencer's posts
Here's how one agent made brilliant use of an influencer's social posts in order to maximise her travel sales
'I was trolled for my accent after my video went viral – but then the enquiries started flooding in'
Travel Counsellor Leander Lynch refused to delete a video tour of Manchester airport’s private terminal after online bullies mocked her voiceover – she tells TTG how she found the strength to stand up to them, and why it's paying off
'Include high street agents in business rates reform', Abta and SPAA urge governments
Both Abta and the SPAA are lobbying the powers that be to recognise high street agents
'Thrown under a bus!': agents slam 'nightmare' Aer Lingus plan to stop selling transatlantic flights to and from Manchester
Agents told TTG uncertainty around the future of the Irish carrier's Manchester base had already caused them 'chaos' over the Christmas and new year period
MSC Cruises planning to invite '100 UK and Irish agents' to World Asia naming this year
MSC World Asia is slated to launch in Barcelona later this year and operate a series of sailings in the western Mediterranean during its debut season
Is this the hottest agent sales trend of 2026?
An unlikely holiday style is in vogue, leading to a noticeable growth in bookings for several operators... and it's probably not even on agents' radars yet – here's why it should be
Marella Cruises boss praises 'strength' of third-party agent sales after 'record-breaking' year
Chris Hackney confirmed more than 1,200 third-party agents made a Marella Cruises booking in 2025 as the line achieved a record-breaking year
'I'm a travel agent of 10 years and I've learned not to fear AI'
Travel Counsellor Marie Rowe reflects on what the last decade in travel has taught her and how she has responded to those lessons in practical terms
'The message for travel businesses is clear – unavoidable charges must be part of headline pricing'
Themis Advisory director Jo Kolatsis warns travel agents and tour operators that the sector is firmly in the government's crosshairs when it comes to price transparency
'I want to mentor others': agent leaves top luxury brand to launch own business
Leanne Rees has left Swords Travel after two and a half years to pursue her dream of running her own company
Why Stockholm should be on every agent’s LGBTQ+ luxury travel radar
Sweden’s capital takes enormous pride in being one of the world’s most open cities, fully welcoming LGBTQ+ visitors; here’s how luxury agents can position it as a fantastic place for clients to visit
New TTG podcast ep: Trump's latest power plays – should travel be worried?
With President Trump making increasingly concerning threats about wanting to annex Greenland, the latest episode of Unpacked by TTG explores the implications of what could happen
‘Hurkle-durkling’, and other ways travellers are slowing down in 2026
Luxury agents are expected to include more intentional downtime in itineraries for 2026