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New EU border rules 'pushed back to November', says Dover chief
The EU’s biometric Entry-Exit Scheme will now be phased in from November says Port of Dover chief executive Doug Bannister, three years later than originally planned
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Travel concierge looks to fill ‘gap in the market’ for UHNW clients
London-based Calder & Go offers travel through a private membership service
America's high-quality, low-key ski resort loved by celebs
View our short video about Sun Valley, which is almost unknown in the UK. The celebs like it that way, but things may change in March, when the Idaho resort hosts its first World Cup downhill event in 50 years
Why agents should embrace sports tourism this year
Sports tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors within the travel and tourism industry and it is expected to reach $1.33 trillion by 2032. So why UK agents aren’t embracing it? Ilaria Grasso Macola investigates
Shrinking the world: is mid-haul about to have its moment?
A combination of new aircraft economics and strain on Mediterranean hotspots could drive rapid evolution of the mid-haul market, and potentially bring destinations like Cape Verde, Senegal and Ghana into the mainstream
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Designer Travel hits £10 million monthly sales for the first time
Luxury homeworking agency achieves “real milestone” during January
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Half-term sorted: family activities to promote at Four Seasons’ countryside retreat
As Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire celebrates its 20th anniversary this month, our writer checks in to discover how the team ensure the family offering stays fresh
How did peaks 2025 compare with last year?
TTG’s survey of more than 130 travel agents reveals concerns for suppliers undercutting on price, a peaks that is on par with the previous year and tips for new destinations to tempt clients
‘I'm no longer selling Mauritius only to honeymooners’
Agent Bridget Perriman won a Mauritius holiday in a Sunlife competition with TTG with her idea for an island treasure hunt – and she got to try it out herself
Riviera, Hurtigruten, G Adventures: all the latest travel trade people moves
Recent moves include promotions for two TTG 30 Under 30 alumni and a change at the top at a river cruise line, while an operator group has created its first agent engagement panel
Jet2 launches Bournemouth base and confirms plan for third based aircraft
A bullish Jet2 has confirmed it will add a third aircraft to its Bournemouth fleet as it starts flights from the south-coast airport on Tuesday (4 February)
How Celebrity Cruises plans to drive sustainability firsts with its Edge series
Just days after its latest ship, Celebrity Xcel, was floated out from the French shipyard where it is being built, Celebrity Cruises announced a new Edge-class ship will join the fleet in 2028. Sara Macefield reports from Saint Nazaire in France
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Stansted airport seeks to raise passenger limit, targeting 51 million
Stansted airport wants to add another 21 million passengers in the next 20 years, claiming no additional flights will be needed
Sand, souks and starry skies: the fam exploring authentic Morocco
’Trustworthy and immersive’ – six travel consultants reflect on Not in the Guidebooks’ Moroccan Adventure, from Marrakech to the Desert
Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters lights up new Sam Smith Travel store opening in hometown
Melanie Walters, best know for her star turn as Gwen in the BBC’s hit sitcom set in Wales and England, popped by Sam Smith Travel’s new store in Mumbles at the weekend for its official opening
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Doncaster Sheffield airport ‘set for 2026 reopening’ after chancellor's backing
Doncaster’s mayor has said the airport is almost able to confirm its reopening in early 2026 after chancellor Rachel Reeves backed the plans in a major speech on economic development
6 culturally immersive tours that your youngest clients will love
As demand grows for holidays with a cultural focus that appeal to children, Abigail Healy rounds up a bumper crop of tours worthy of a teacher’s gold star
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Labour govt well placed to tear down Brexit impediments, says tourism body
Group’s chief Richard Toomer calls on government to remove some of the post-Brexit barriers preventing the travel industry from prospering fully
Celebrity River Cruises will ‘rock the boat and shake up river’, agents say
Celebrity Cruises’ planned entry into the river market will attract a swathe of new customers to the brand and rock the boats of the sector’s established operators, agents have told TTG
Industry must work together on emissions and ‘compare apples with apples’ – Intrepid
UK and Ireland director Hazel McGuire has called on the industry to have a unified approach when it comes to measuring emissions
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Lesser-known destinations and experiential travel emerge as key 2025 trends
70% of Brits would prefer to travel to new destinations, while two-thirds (66%) revealed they were more attracted to travel companies promoting lesser-known destinations
New travel app promises to halve luxury advisors’ workload
The Luxurist claims it could save luxury advisors hours on itinerary planning and give access to thousands of hotels.
Tui, Hays Travel, Contiki, Celestyal: all the latest travel trade people moves
Moves this week include Contiki boss Adam Armstrong departing the business after five years and industry veteran Andy Freeth returning to travel after a year-long break
Royal Group nets $1 billion in Q3 as consumer spend ‘accelerates’
Royal boss hints Silversea could soon follow Celebrity and launch river ships
Royal Caribbean president and chief executive Jason Liberty confirmed Celebrity River Cruises will appeal to ultra-luxury customers when it launches its first two 180-passenger ships in 2027