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Nigel Meyer (HRG)
Three years in, HRG says Insight could go on to replace all its systems
The TMC has hugely ambitious plans for its map-driven, “click-and-go” data platform. Tech director Nigel Meyer tells us more
Interactive: Where do UK parties stand on travel and tourism issues?
Sophie Griffiths looks at where conference season has left the main contenders ahead of the 2015 general election
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What's it like to be a female entrepreneur in the travel industry?
Ahead of WTM’s new Women in Travel Programme, we speak to two successful businesswomen about their experiences in the sector
Gary Lewis (The Travel Network Group)
Interview: The Travel Network Group's Gary Lewis on 'thinking differently'
As the group gathers for its annual conference, its managing director talks to TTG about ‘obsessions’ and standing out from other consortia
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Kathryn Beadle talks to TTG about her new role as MD of Uniworld
The former boss of Hurtigruten has told TTG she is looking forward to the challenges of running the UK office of luxury river cruise line Uniworld
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'Come hungry': we eat our way across Turkey with Intrepid
An escorted tour with a theme can be the hook that wins clients round. Chloe Cann joins the adventure firm for a culinary pilgrimage
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Analysis: Is it time for the cruise sector to rethink brochures?
Focus on the experience, and shift pricing information online - that was the consensus at a roundtable hosted by Norwegian Cruise Line
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Finding success after redundancy - with the help of a loyal customer
When Lancashire agent Shaun Rowley was let go from his Co-operative Travel agency, an unconventional offer led to a thriving new business
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Monarch is going all-scheduled, but don't write off charter airlines just yet
Following its fading presence in the market over the past 10 years, Monarch will become entirely scheduled from April. Gary Noakes asks how the move will affect the industry
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Cruise lines are courting agents again. Will the romance last?
Sophie Griffiths looks at why lines are coming back to the trade, and asks agents whether they are convinced
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Virgin Atlantic's experts show TTG how to look good after a 10-hour flight
The airline’s elite styling team gave us a makeover – and we grilled them for their tips on looking good in the air
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Analysis: Tui is edging closer to its ambitious green goals
In 2012 the giant announced a three-year plan to deliver 10 million “greener and fairer” holidays. How is the scheme progressing?
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Analysis: After two busy years for airline alliances, how is the future shaping up?
In May, SriLankan became the first airline from the Indian sub-continent to join an alliance. Gary Noakes looks at how the groupings are playing out
Giles Hawke (MSC Cruises)
Interview: Giles Hawke on agents, commission and MSC's growth
Two years ago, Giles Hawke was one of the trade’s most controversial figures. Six months into his new role at MSC Cruises, he tells TTG why agents are now the future
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From tiny regional carrier to package player: the facts and figures behind Jet2's success
The budget airline has filled the void for regional departures - but it shows no sign of stopping there. Gary Noakes reports
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How Bruce Poon Tip conquered the adventure sector
The G Adventures founder talks runaway growth, the value of agents and his firm belief in “paying it forward”
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The rise of the micro-adventure
How intrepid 9-to-5ers are reshaping a sector that was once dominated by gap year students
John Dixon (Prestige)
The TTG Interview: Prestige Holidays' John Dixon
John Dixon remortgaged his home to set up Prestige Holidays in 1989. As the fiercely independent operator celebrates its 25th anniversary, he tells Pippa Jacks about 50 fun-filled years in the travel industry, and where the business is heading next
Christoph Mueller (ex Aer Lingus)
Interview: Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Mueller
Fresh from the “Airlines in Transition” session at WTM 2013, Mueller tells Gary Noakes how turned Aer Lingus around
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Technology: Inside Amadeus' Global Distribution System data centre
Steve Hemsley discovers what goes on behind Amadeus’ closed doors
Derek Jones (Kuoni)
The TTG Interview: Kuoni's Derek Jones
Derek Jones, Kuoni’s UK chief executive, could have had a career as a civil servant or journalist - instead, a chance perusal of the local paper led him to travel. He gives Sophie Griffiths the full story…
Laurence Hicks (Wendy Wu)
The TTG Interview: Wendy Wu's Laurence Hicks
Back for a second time at China specialist Wendy Wu Tours, new UK managing director Laurence Hicks talks to TTG about his plans for boosting the business and the future for the China market
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TTG Interview: David Speakman on the 'cult' of Travel Counsellors
With Travel Counsellors seeing both sales growth and expansion, David Speakman reveals the secrets of its success and why he welcomes ‘cult’ comparisons