In depth

Thorne Travel launches first-ever TV advert ahead of peaks

Ayrshire agency debuts 30-second short in Boxing Day featuring Kilwinning store manager Christiane McCorgray

'Sri Lankans were so happy to see tourists replace aid workers'

As Sri Lanka marks the 20-year anniversary of the tsunami, we highlight the incredible spirit of Sri Lankans and the international community who united to rebuild the island

'There's so much opportunity out there for agents heading into 2025'

There are plenty of reasons for the trade to look ahead to 2025 with confident, agents tell TTG, while research from Abta also underlines how agents’ stock is rising among consumers

Agent reveals ambition to grow shop network to 10 by his 40th birthday

JF Travel owner Jonny Fielding has told TTG he wants to open a new shop every year for the next seven years to grow his network to 10 by the time he turns 40

Tui pushes app sales as it goes up against Jet2 and easyJet with peaks offers

Tui has opened its peaks offers via its app – three days before putting them on sale through the trade – while Jet2holidays has also detailed its turn of year discounts

'Rest assured, South Korea is still a dynamic, delicious – and very safe – destination'

Travel writer, university lecturer and street food guide Chris Tharp, who has made South Korea his home for the past 20 years, is InsideAsia’s Busan insider. After recent events in the country made headline news around the world, Chris tells TTG why agents and their clients have nothing to worry about

Welsh agency Sam Smith Travel to expand to third premises next year

Ocky White Travel owner Mark White, who acquired the Sam Smith brand during the pandemic, talks TTG through the next steps for the revitalised agency

Si Morris-Green: 'Classic Collection is back, and our ambition is limitless'

Classic Collection’s B2B director talks TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola through the changes at the brand, and how it will elevate its service to agents in 2025

Sandals pledges to put agents at the centre of new Made of Caribbean campaign

Sandals and Beaches Resorts new Made of Caribbean campaign will focus on the brands’ heritage from the island and will maintain a focus on sales through the trade

Now Bluey can help you sell a family holiday to Australia

Inspired by the TV show that’s essential viewing for toddlers, Bluey’s World is a brilliantly immersive addition to Queensland’s roster of family attractions

'Sorrento isn't what it used to be'; is overtourism ruining Italy's Amalfi Coast?

TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola headed to Sorrento to find out how tourism chiefs in the region and wider Amalfi Coast area are striking a delicate balancing act managing overtourism and combatting anti-visitor sentiment

Why you need to think about Lake Como as a winter destination

One of the most classic hotels of the lake, Villa D’Este has found new success by extending its charm into winter with festive programming

G Adventures buys out Covid-era investors after strong 2024

G Adventures has paid back private equity investment secured during the pandemic after using funds to upgrade technology ahead of 2025 expansion

Explora Journeys' Anna Nash: 'I’ve always had a deep respect for travel partners'

As luxury cruise continues to grow, Explora Journeys new president knows she has a challenging and fulfilling time ahead

How travel advisors can make the most of booking private homes in 2025

The founder of Hidden and Found says there is a big opportunity for agents to build up how they book private home stays for clients

10 things to remember when selling cruise this year

Experts lay out their tips and tricks to maximise cruise sales in 2025 as the industry gathers in Windsor for the Clia Forum to reflect on another successful – and potentially record-breaking – year for the sector

Barrhead Travel, Red Sea Holidays, Ramble Worldwide: this week's travel trade people moves

Moves this week include a promotion for a popular figure within the travel trade at Barrhead Travel, while Red Sea Holidays has bolstered its support for agents in the north of the country

Advantage charts double-digit bounce in Christmas and 2025 sales

Advantage Travel Partnership says sales of festive getaways and 2025 packages are ahead of the same point last year by double figures

'Taking a creative role with a well-established brand really appealed to me'

With his strong trade background, TTG 30 Under 30’s Adam Morris jumped at the opportunity to boost Kuoni’s profile among the travel agent community.

'Escape to the Country helped us find the perfect location for our new branch'

Agency owner Angie Akister decided earlier this year to relocate her agency from Southend to the Norfolk-Suffolk border and open her first bricks-and-mortar shop

Royal's Gerard Nolan: 'Listening to agents is a key priority for me'

Royal Caribbean’s new EMEA vice-president, Gerard Nolan, tells TTG’s Harry Kemble how he is ready to engage with the trade every day

Zambia to invest big in the trade to fix visibility problem

‘We can’t keep Zambia a secret any longer – we’re ready to let it loose,’ Zambia Tourism Agency’s chief executive Matongo Matamwandi says, confirming an increase in trade budgets

Govt insists it is keen to avoid 'unnecessary' air fare hikes amid carbon clampdown

Ministers open consultation on how to marry Europe’s emissions trading scheme with global systems to avoid duplication and fare increases

How to persuade clients to swap to a more responsible holiday

Find out what happened when this year’s TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors encouraged their customers to swap their holiday for a more responsible choice