Skip to main content

In depth

Travel agents urge Celebrity Cruises to increase ex-UK capacity following Apex success
Celebrity Apex has been hugely popular with travel agents since it arrived in Southampton in 2024 but the trade now want the premium line to build on that success
Designer Travel agent to launch global wellness directory of ‘qualified’ suppliers
Lizzie Adamson-Brown says the list will make it easier for travel agents to find reputable wellness suppliers and to better personalise itineraries
Agency set to double annual bookings after launching fees-based model
Artisan by Travel Four Seasons is looking to expand its small team following the success of its first year. 
Channel Islands operators rush to secure new airlift after Blue Islands collapse
The closure of Eastern Airways and now Blue Islands has left operators searching for flights to operate their 2026 packages
'Stay at least five nights, book fast passes and step into the movies': how to sell Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort just hosted a trade fam trip in partnership with Norse Atlantic Airways. Here are the reflections of some of those who took part...
Celebrity Cruises to transfer 'marquee' Edge series experiences to new river vessels
Celebrity president Laura Hodges Bethge said each Celebrity River Cruises ship will feature Sunset Bar at the aft, a smaller Martini Bar and Café al Bacio
AI trial will elevate Hays Travel agents 'to a different level', says Dame Irene Hays
Hays hopeful of rolling out AI quote generation tool to shops, independence group members and homeworkers in time for peaks, capable of saving an agent half a day's work
Hays Travel inks Ryanair distribution deal to boost city break reach
UK's largest independent joins the likes of Tui and On the Beach in agreeing terms with Ryanair allowing it to dynamically package flights from the budget carrier's vast network
Sandals extends Hurricane Melissa support after Island Challenge exceeds fundraising target
Extra money raised beyond £100,000 target used to buy equipment and resources for Bustamente Hospital for Children in Jamaica's capital Kingston
More 'activations' and 'no lulls': the feedback that shaped Celebrity Cruises' new Edge series ship
Speaking on Celebrity Xcel, Royal Caribbean Group president Jason Liberty revealed travel agents and guests had indicated occasionally there was 'not a lot to do' on previous Edge series ships
The seven trends driving luxury tailor-made travel for 2026
Luxury agents are evolving how they design itineraries as clients prioritise time over destination-first planning.
Hampshire agency saves handful of local jobs with expansion to second branch
Ocean World Travel started life as a call centre 30 years ago before jumping into retail in 2017 and is now expanding to a second location
Four reasons why you and your clients should prioritise positive impact travel
The fourth TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes workshop saw Intrepid extol the virtues of selling positive-impact holidays – and share how agents can benefit too.
'I’ve never disclosed my diagnosis to a supplier': neurodivergent agents share the challenges of working in travel
Working in travel with a neurodivergence presents opportunities and creates daily challenges; three neurodivergent agents share with TTG how they learnt to make things work for them, and their clients
New Era Travel ceases trading nine months after agency founder passes away
Alan Godfrey passed away suddenly in February 2025, leaving his sons and wife to run the business, which is now in the process of being liquidated
'This will bring more business than any Google review!': TTG Top 20 Luxury winners reflect on new accolades
First entrants into TTG's Top 20 Luxury Travel Agencies reflect on what the honours will mean for their businesses
Portugal fixes sights on becoming world top 10 destination within next three years
Portugal's ambitions include spreading tourism more evenly around the country, reducing seasonality, and linking tourism with the country's major industries – such as winemaking
Jet2 chief promises 'competitive' pricing at new Gatwick base despite profitability warning
Steve Heapy insists launching from Gatwick represents a 'really big opportunity' for travel agents in the airport's catchment, and hints Jet2 will look to grow at Gatwick as it has at other airports
Thailand: 'True luxury lies in our wellbeing experiences'
Tourism Authority of Thailand prioritises wellness, culture and sustainability, as off-season trends show travellers value destination's affordable luxury
Travel Counsellors share top three tips for future applicants
The agents shared their best advice for people interested in joining the homeworking agency at its annual conference
'I can't wait to share this awe-inspiring destination with my clients'
In October, Prestige Travel took five travel agents to Queensland – two of the group, Holly Weller and Megan Turner, tell us why the region has stolen their hearts
Midcounties Co-op shuts ex-Carrick Travel branch and offers three staff new roles following strategic review
The Kenilworth branch was one of seven Carrick Travel shops that transferred to Midcounties Co-operative in 2020
Maldives to maintain high-end positioning with luxury focus following milestone year
The island nation has made a number of investments to boost its reputation as a luxury destination
Iberostar focusing 'more than ever' on agents as it pumps €210 million into refurbishments
Trade central to group's future as it plans to accelerate its resort refurbishment plans, personalisation options and community tourism projects