In depth

Quark plans to invest more into 'pivotal' UK market as need to educate agents intensifies

The polar-only line promises to ’stick to what we’re good at’ and not diversify its product range by offering sailings in the Med or Galapagos

Oceania Cruises 'simplifies' pricing structure in bid to 'double' UK trade sales

Speaking on the line’s new Allura ship, sales bosses Nathan Hickman and Louise Craddock laid out exactly how the brand plans to sell more cruises through the UK travel trade

October launch date for new EU border rules risks half-term disruption, agents warned

Advantage has warned of possible October half-term bottlenecks at airports as the EU prepares to roll out biometric and fingerprint registration this autumn

Inside Hotel Eden Roc: Switzerland's answer to beach-loving clients

Flamboyant and fabulous, Hotel Eden Roc’s rebirth brings classic Italian glamour to Lake Maggiore.

Irish agents hail return to ‘common sense’ pricing despite lingering Trump tariff worries

Ireland’s close links with the US are among a number of factors influencing how travel is selling in the republic this summer – TTG’s Gary Noakes gauges the mood among agents

Arrive as strangers, leave as friends: why homestays are the future

Clients should be prepared for basic facilities – but don’t assume that means a lack of cleanliness. We discover how a homestay can be a heart-warming way to experience Nepal’s culture

Agents invited to join new online community aiming to demystify AI tools

AI Hive will aim to ’cut through the noise’ and share knowledge and best practice

'Is direct action the only way we will make progress on accessibility?'

Limitless Travel founder and CEO Angus Drummond makes the case for direct action if government isn’t going to step in and require the aviation sector to make flying more accessible

How to transform your staff room on a £50 budget (or even less!)

Could your back office work harder for you? We ask TTG Top 50 travel agency Cumbria Travel in Dunmail Park, Workington for their tips, after they completed a revamp on a tight budget

EasyJet holidays 'well sold' for summer peak despite UK heatwave and lates trend

EasyJet holidays is 85% sold for the summer peak despite a later booking market caused in part by the UK heatwave, easyJet has revealed in the group’s Q3 results

This region ticks all the boxes for a more authentic Greek holiday

The overlooked Peloponnese, with a medieval rock town and barefoot grape stomping, is emerging as a destination for clients seeking depth, history and quiet luxury

EasyJet ready to set new profit target for holidays arm after further £13 million boost

EasyJet holidays delivered a third-quarter pre-tax profit of £86 million, and is on course to make in the region of £235 million – just £15 million shy of the £250 million target easyJet set for its in-house operator two years ago

Designer Travel Academy graduates hit £1 million in sales

The four luxury travel advisors collectively reached the impressive figure despite being new to the industry.

Pakistan International Airlines to return to UK after five years

The UK’s ban on Pakistani airlines has been lifted after a safety audit, meaning services can resume after an absence of five years – with PIA ready to resume Heathrow flights

Tui, Travel Counsellors, Not Just Travel: all the latest travel trade people moves

A familiar face from his time with Funway Holidays has taken up a new role, while Tui’s head of retail is moving on – elsewhere, two of the UK’s largest homeworking outfits are growing their teams

Industry must 'step up' to improve disabled access to flying, taskforce chief warns

Tanni Grey-Thompson, who is chairing a new government body examining disabled people’s access to flying, has said no new legislation is likely and highlighted the lack of budget behind the taskforce, saying the industry must step up instead

Jurassic Park meets luxury: Inside Corfu's newest adults-only resort

Ella Resorts has just opened its third property in Greece – here’s why clients should head to Alkyna, on Corfu’s beguiling west coast.

Ponant adds second catamaran to boutique 'Spirit of Ponant' fleet

La Desirade joins the Spirit of Ponant programme, offering seven- and 14-day voyages exploring southern Corsica and Sardinia

Navigating Explora Journeys’ next wave: new UK roles will focus on growing agent sales

Explora Journeys marked another brand milestone this week, with Anna Nash showing deep recognition for advisors in trusting the brand and helping her reshape perceptions of cruising

Indus Experiences rewards agents with extra commission to mark 30th anniversary

Celebrating a 30th anniversary is a big deal, but it doesn’t always have to involve having a party.

So instead of holding a birthday bash, family-owned operator Indus Experiences decided a better way to mark the milestone would be to reward agents with enhanced commission to thank them for their support over the past 30 years.

Perfect Getaways confident of sales boost from first supplier training day ahead of 'really big lates'

Suppliers were able to meet all 45 of the Merseyside agency chain’s staff at the event on Monday, which coincided with the launch of its latest consumer brochure

HX's sales chief shares vision to retain claim to being 'UK's top expedition cruise line'

Line’s vice-president and managing director, Europe and global sales enablement tells Harry Kemble how the expedition line’s protracted separation from Hurtigruten Group has finally left it in charge of its own destiny

Luxury agency reveals ‘off the charts’ response after client appreciation event

Elite Travel Boutique is already reaping the benefits of hosting an exclusive lunch for its top customers

Travel Counsellors reveals millennials are becoming its top customers

Travel Counsellors says those aged 29 to 44 are its biggest group of customers, outstripping those of other age groups, as it details half year results and looks ahead to the summer peak