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Agents say Trump effect is real, but operators play down president's impact
Two-thirds of respondents to a snap TTG poll this week said Donald Trump is putting off potential clients from travelling to the US, while some operators say Canada is benefiting
The US holidays showing no sign of a new Trump slump
Although two-thirds of agents in a snap poll by TTG thought President Trump’s actions were deterring clients from booking holidays to the US, operators remain more bullish about the impact that politics is having on travel and tourism.
Agent seals bumper wedding booking following TTG Top 50 Champions trip
La Vida Travel owner Karen Marin Reyes made the booking following the trip to Malta last year – a country she had never visited before
Crystal Ski guests among hundreds evacuated from La Plagne hotel blaze
More than 400 guests, most of them British, were evacuated from a hotel used by Crystal Ski in the French resort of La Plagne following a blaze early on Wednesday
Nick Hughes, Premier Holidays, APT: all the latest travel trade people moves
Recent moves see a familiar face return to Not Just Travel, and new roles for two senior leaders at small-ship cruise line Azamara
The fashion brand that inspired a ‘pink and wonderful’ high street agency

Taking inspiration from fashion brand, Pretty Little Thing, and embracing social media has helped Emma Conway generate £1 million in sales since setting up her travel agency business.

 

Working as a retail travel agent for nine years with Tui, Hays and Travel House, after coming back from maternity leave she decided to take the leap and set up on her own agency, launching Pretty Little Holidays in 2024.

 

Universal names Bedford as the site of its first European theme park
Universal Destinations & Experiences has chosen a former brickworks south of Bedford for the location of its first theme park in Europe, with a planned opening date of 2031
Could new govt review mean late-night flights from London airports?
Gatwick facing Easter strike action as ground staff plan walkout
Gatwick ground handling staff are set to strike at Easter in a dispute over pensions and working conditions, with a handful of airlines likely to be affected
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Jetline Travel goes into administration after ceasing trading as Atol holder
The Barnet-based agency ceased trading as an Atol holder in early March before administrators were appointed on 28 March
Poll: is Donald Trump's trade war putting your clients off visiting the US?
What ripple effects are President Trump’s actions and rhetoric having on the UK market to the US?
From longevity to Gen Alpha: top trends luxury agents need to know
Elite sports tourism and inclusive experiences are just two of the priorities on luxury traveller’s radars, according to to Globetrender’s latest insight report
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
'Disappointing' package travel shake-up 'a missed opportunity for meaningful reform' – Aito
Aito has said the proposed changes to the Package Travel Regulations do not go far enough in alleviating the industry of some of its regulatory burdens, while Abta is more welcoming
MSC trade chief predicts World America 'halo effect' amid huge demand for US departures
Alyshia Bartlett, MSC’s head of retail, homeworking and tour operations, confirmed her ’main priority’ is filling MSC Virtuosa this summer
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Package travel back on government agenda as industry views sought on revised reforms
The government has proposed changes to insolvency protection and Linked Travel Arrangements in its reform of the EU’s Package Travel Regulations, opening a three-month consultation period
How Gary Barlow – and his budgie smugglers – can help you sell Australia

This Friday, Gary Barlow, the travel presenter, returns to our screens, and this time he’s having a grand time with his celebrity pals in Australia. The six-part series for ITV is billed as a culinary journey, taking viewers right around the country to all six States and Territories, from the Northern Territory to South Australia, and from Queensland to Western Australia. The programme was filmed last November when Gary and his Take That bandmates were on tour in Australia.

From the Slidecoaster to the largest luxury space, how to sell Norwegian Aqua in five steps

Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest generation of ships is the Prima Class. Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva debuted in 2022 and 2023. Norwegian Aqua has just sailed its maiden voyage and is due to be christened in Miami on 15 April. Three more ships in Prima Class are set to be delivered by 2027. 

'An extra £20,000 a year': agents count the cost as Budget measures take effect
Adjustments to National Insurance, minimum wage and business rates may mean smaller agencies feel the pinch, with larger travel businesses able to absorb the cost
Luton airport given green light to almost double passenger numbers
The government has given Luton airport permission to increase its capacity from 19 million annual passengers to 32 million by 2043, despite the Planning Inspectorate recommending the proposal be rejected on environmental grounds
Lack of aircraft means higher air fares set to continue, industry warned
Leading aviation lawyer tells Abta Aviation Forum the lack of supply of new aircraft and leased alternatives mean consumers will face high air fares for some time to come yet
Air passengers warned to brace for 'challenging' summer
UK could suffer repeat of last summer’s air traffic control delays – Iata
Iata’s UK and Ireland boss warns the issues that plagued air traffic control last summer have still not been resolved as this year’s peak season approaches
Not Just Travel, Advantage, Carnival: all the latest travel trade people moves
Recent moves see a familiar face return to Not Just Travel, and new roles for two senior leaders at small-ship cruise line Azamara
Dame Irene Hays: ‘We know what’s happening – we live and breathe travel’
TTG caught up with Hays Travel chair Dame Irene Hays and chief operating officer Jonathon Woodall-Johnston at the Hays Travel Independence Group conference. Here’s what they had to say about the state of the travel industry in 2025
UK's largest OTA adds more than one million seats to its Atol
Loveholidays targets five million passengers as OTAs boost Atols
OTA has cemented its place as the UK’s third largest Atol holder, while On the Beach and Thomas Cook have also added capacity
Antarctica by helicopter: it’s coming... here’s how you sell the itinerary
With this new heli-centric itinerary from an adventure travel operator, your clients will be able to gaze upon polar landscapes previously seen by just a few fearless explorers