Destinations

New TTG podcast episode: is this the biggest sales trend of peaks 2026?

Joined by award-winning Hannah Porter, owner of Travel By Hannah, which was the UK and Ireland’s Top Travel Agency in 2024, editor in chief Sophie Griffiths and senior editor Katherine Masters explore the destinations that are selling well, how clients are booking, and where demand is shifting.

Deadly rail crash prompts Foreign Office travel warning for southern Spain

'Expect significant disruption' says FCDO after at least 39 killed in collision between two high-speed trains in Cordoba province on Sunday evening (18 January)

10 inspiring villas to have on your radar this year

Offering the perfect sweet spot between self-catering and all-inclusive, a villa caters to all group types. Here are 10 of the best to book for your clients now.

'The US queer safe space that refuses to yield to the bullies'

LGBTQ+ influencer Jake Graf had resigned himself to boycotting the US until the destination felt more welcoming but a chance visit to queer haven Palm Springs made him rethink that stance

‘Hurkle-durkling’, and other ways travellers are slowing down in 2026

Luxury agents are expected to include more intentional downtime in itineraries for 2026

How Rick Stein is going to entice your clients to Australia

A new travelogue, Rick Stein's Australia, is airing on BBC One in January, and it focuses on Sydney and New South Wales

Could this country be the next Costa Rica?

Fresh from a visit to Honduras, Helen Bateman from Firecrest Travel is convinced the destination is an underrated gem that needs to be explored before mass tourism takes hold

Budget carrier claims first with new city break route to emerging capital

Armenia's capital Yerevan among six additions to Wizz's Luton network

'We increased our Malta bookings by 85% from first-hand experience'

For clients looking to escape the UK’s long and cold winter months, Malta – with its mild Mediterranean climate and an estimated 300 annual days of sunshine – offers the perfect antidote. Not only is the weather a major draw, but this tiny island destination is jam-packed with historic discoveries, coastal adventures and mouthwatering gastronomy.

Didn’t join the Race Across California fam trip? Here’s everything you missed

Visit California’s first-ever Race Across California – a self-drive fam trip for travel agents with a twist – was an enormous success. TTG tagged along to find out which destinations, experiences and hotels are best suited to a road trip across the Golden State, so no one need miss out on the action

Jet2 puts first winter programme on sale at new Gatwick base

The programme will feature 24 destinations in total, including two exclusive Christmas market routes to Cologne and Gdansk

'Value will be key' in 2026 as Advantage members report bookings up 24%

The dominant trend for 2026 appears to be ultra-early bookings for increased value for money

'I'm a Tenerife expert and these are my go-to hotels'

Sarah-Jane Brooks, Personal Travel Consultant in partnership with Blue Bay Travel, shares her inside knowledge about Spring Hotels in Tenerife

TTG USA Fest set to take place next week with panels, masterclasses and destination training

Speakers over the course of the four-day online training event for travel agents include Kate Kenward, CEO at Visit The USA, and Guy Novik, founder of trade-only operator USAirtours.

Floridian favourites such as Orlando, Fort Myers and the Space Coast will be joined by Missouri and California’s Greater Palm Springs.

Finding Florida’s best-kept secret

From private villas and endless sunsets to exclusive beach set-ups, five agents discovered all that Bradenton Area has to offer on a laid-back TTG Luxury Journey

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