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Middle East crisis prompts FCDO winter sun alerts and EU airspace warning
Foreign Office issues new advice for Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco among others, while the EU has advised airlines against entering Israeli and Lebanese airspace
The new adults-only resort doing luxury differently in Zante
With its swim-up suites and stunning sea views, the resort invites guests to detox from modern society and embrace the ’art of slow living’
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How to make the most of your digital marketing with limited resources
Andy Headington, chief executive of specialist digital marketing agency Adido, shares practical tips and advice for homeworkers and small independent travel agents
EasyJet holidays bags hat-trick at Travel Industry Awards by TTG 2024
TV royalty Davina McCall returned for hosting duties and guests were treated to a scintillating set by Ella Henderson
Tui defies seasonal lull despite ‘persistently challenging environment’
Tui to restructure around 'global curated leisure marketplace' model
Tui UK and Ireland chief marketing officer Neil Swanson to succeed Andrew Flintham as Tui UK and Ireland’s managing director
The greatest puffin spotting experience in England and how to book it
Steer your clients towards Northumberland for a domestic break, with its crowd-free beaches, stunning wildlife watching and history-steeped islands
Luxury advisor calls for industry action on 'non-professional' agents
Amanda Teale of Minerva Private Travel has urged the industry to introduce mandatory training for advisors.
Top 5: The best luxury hotels advisors need to know this week
Our roundup of this week’s best luxury properties is back.
Newmarket, Intrepid, Riviera: all the latest travel trade people moves
Newmarket Holidays has bolstered support for agents in the North East, while Intrepid Travel has brought in two new partnerships managers – elsewhere, Riviera Travel has appointed a new business development manager in Ireland
Pure Luxury can tailormake trips across the Maldives and beyond
New Pure Luxury Masterclass homes in on agent training
Agents are being invited to learn about the unique offering of Pure Luxury, and access the tools and inspiration they need to grow luxury sales with the operator
Why Norway and Sweden are the new go-to destinations for skiers
Ben Nyberg, director at skiScandinavia, explains why the Nordic region has huge potential to grow its ski market, thanks to snowsure conditions and top-class resorts
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The Spanish resort that makes travel with toddlers a breeze
High end family holiday specialist Ikos has opened its second Spanish resort, in Majorca’s Porto Petro. Here’s how it delivers "unconditional luxury"
Manta rays and more on the latest TTG Luxury Journey
Six agents visited the incredible InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort in the Indian Ocean for a once-in-lifetime experience
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Globus's Phil Shipman: 'River cruise is tricky for agents to grasp'
Phil Shipman tells TTG about his cruise education and why it is crucial that travel agents experience Avalon Waterways’ fleet otherwise they will struggle to understand the line’s product offering
The fam trip that 'nailed' the experience of authentic travel
Agents found that Not in the Guidebooks lived up to its billing on its first long-haul educational, to Costa Rica, with TTG in tow
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Why Explora Journeys has the biggest culinary budget at sea
The luxury cruise line has one chef for every seven guests and its new culinary experience is making its debut on Explora II
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Polar captain and Steppes MD join TTG Luxury Travel Summit
The youngest woman to command polar expedition ships and the globetrotting tour operator boss will be at the summit in London
This is ocean cruising, but not as your clients likely know it
Is your client hesitant about dipping their toe in the ocean cruising waters? Here’s a small-ship alternative that could persuade them to change their mind, says our writer
‘Give us a go’: Tui ready to step up campaign to win over independent agents
The operator, Europe’s largest, has spent the past year persuading the trade to sell more of its holidays; TTG caught up with Tui’s Neil Swanson to find out how this effort is going
The trade's tropical Christmas holidays, rated for their festive factor
Late December can be the ideal time to book a trip, but how jolly does it feel when you’re away from home for Christmas? We canvassed the trade for their experiences
Booking packages boosting Britons’ confidence in overseas travel – Abta
Britons are more confident about travelling abroad this year than last, new data from Abta has concluded
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New Explora Journeys chief keen to ‘change the narrative’ around luxury cruise
New president Anna Nash has taken her first public steps with Explora Journeys with the launch of Explora II
‘No safe trips’: lone wolves and misinformation among new threats to travellers
Security specialists have warned agents’ are facing an increasingly broad range of risks when they travel stemming from factors such as climate insecurity and geopolitical tensions
How independent agent Craig Goodridge came to rule the airwaves
With 13 appearances on BBC Radio stations in August alone, the former cabin crew turned agent shares why it’s the ideal way to promote his business