Destinations

Finding Florida’s best-kept secret

The engine hummed beneath me as I gripped the jet ski handlebars slightly harder before easing up on the throttle. Our instructor, Andrew – a former ship captain, now three days into his new island gig – gave me an all-knowing grin before taking off ahead of me and shooting a stream of water up into the air behind him. It was my first time on one of these nifty water vehicles and thankfully the waters were calm, and with Andrew by my side, I’m excited to get closer to the shallow coastline, where I spot a few sharks and one of the region’s ray species.

Revealed: the age group emerging as travel's most prolific and resilient holiday-takers

Abta's annual Travel Trends report has revealed that 25-34-year-olds take the most holidays and place the most value on their breaks, leading the organisation to brand them 'travel trendsetters'

Italy’s top luxury destinations for 2026 that every UK agent needs to know

Luxury agents have reported increased booking growth for five destinations across Italy

Five ways to sell the European Capital of Christmas and its surrounds

Lithuania is fast emerging as one of the most exciting destinations in Europe, offering the perfect blend of culture, history and natural beauty – all at exceptional value.

Named the second-best travel destination in the world for 2025 onLonely Planet’s Best in Travel list, it’s evident this Baltic jewel, tucked away in northern Europe, is fast capturing the interest of many travellers.

Below, we explore five key ways to inspire your clients to discover Lithuania and all it has to offer:

Lisa Fitzell shares Audley’s fam trip and new destination plans after landing ‘dream job’

Audley Travel’s new chief product and operations officer has set out bold plans for the luxury tour operator

EasyJet flags 'incredibly attractive' Spain flight prices as Middle East capacity shifts

EasyJet’s chief executive has noted “incredibly attractive” flight prices to Spain this winter as airlines move capacity out of Middle East routes

'I shed a few tears... because I got to experience Alaska with my dad'

Hays Travel's Michael Astley thought he was a confident cruise seller... but turns out no amount of training courses could compare to going on his first cruise

Venturing off the beaten path with easyJet's new city break route

In April, the carrier started flying non-stop from Luton to Tbilisi, capital of Georgia, which is located at the crossroads where Europe meets Asia

Introducing the quickest way to find special stays in France

For fifteen years, Palaces de France has been a trusted hallmark for luxury hospitality. Discover why this government-backed luxury list is the quickest way to find your discerning clients special stays in France

Turtle-y transfixed: behind the scenes on Iberostar’s fam blending nature with nurture

Iberostar whisked four TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors off to the Mexican Caribbean to show the travel agents why its all-inclusive loving clients will love the Paraiso resort’s extra special wildlife encounters, exceptional gastronomy and community-based jungle adventure

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

Orlando sales chief: 'I have every faith we will rebound and grow in 2026'

Destination is keen to leverage the Fifa World Cup taking place in the US next summer to help grow the UK market in 2026

Tunisia records 40% uptick in UK holidaymakers as Brits embrace year-round appeal

Destination credits increase in airlift after welcoming just as many UK visitors during the summer as it did in the winter

Middle East destinations 'buying' source markets to speed up tourism development

Oman uses WTM London to share more details of its new partnership with Tui and highlights how countries in the Middle East are acquiring stakes in operators to 'buy' source markets

Why Bradenton should be on every luxury travel agent’s radar

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Peru at WTM: Hottest destinations and top selling points

Ricardo Baraybar, incoming tourism deputy director for PROMPERU, shares Peru's hottest destinations and unique selling points at WTM London 2025

How would you describe 2025 in one word? Travel leaders offer their thoughts...

A mic, a camera and one question for senior leaders who TTG bumped into at WTM London: Describe 2025 in one word...

Oman prepares one of the world's largest caves for tourism as part of diversification push

An enormous underground cave chamber, a geological reserve and a maritime history museum are all being developed in a bid to attract more visitors to the destination

Intrepid Travel's Black Friday Sale In The Spotlight

Intrepid's industry partnerships manager Holly Piggott shares news of the operator's upcoming Black Friday Sale – and why now is a great time for travel agents to be selling small group adventures with Intrepid – in this latest In The Spotlight video.

Hurricane Melissa: FCDO charters rescue flights as tour ops work to repatriate holidaymakers

Tour operators are working to repatriate stranded customers in Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa as they thank travel agents for their support

Why On The Beach is using Lord Kitchener (in a bucket hat) to insist: ‘Tourists – Spain needs you’

On the Beach has taken moves to tackle anti tourism protests – by putting up posters of the famous Lord Kitchener (complete with bucket hat) across Spanish resorts and the Canary Islands

Travel agent battles through the night to support client stranded in Jamaica

Travel agent Cat Sanders, owner of Over the Moon Escapes, lost contact with a client at Riu Negril while trying to help them evacuate the island.

British Airways adds weekly Glasgow-Palma service to its summer 2026 schedule

BA Cityflyer to operate the seasonal service every Saturday, starting 9 May 2026

Three ways to sell Al Ain, Abu Dhabi’s ‘Oasis City’

With a name translating to ‘the spring’, the sprawling desert oasis of Al Ain is just a 90-minute drive east from Abu Dhabi City, but it offers a lot more than abundant date palms.

The UAE’s only Unesco-designated heritage sites are found here, meaning cultural tourists can explore the remains of Neolithic, Iron and Bronze Age civilizations uncovered in archaeological digs.