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Six feared dead after Red Sea tourist sub sinks weeks after FCDO warning
A tourist submarine has sunk off Hurghada on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, with six Russians reported to be killed, raising more questions about safety standards in the country
A new Bond thrill that's accessible for all (except maybe those with vertigo)
The launch of the world’s steepest cable car has boosted access to one of the spy’s most famous film sets. TTG climbs onboard for a thrill-seeking ride...
The Lux Collective to put ‘unexplored’ Chinese destination on agents’ radar
A Mauritius-based hotel company says it is determined to support the UK trade to sell its new hotels in a remote region of Asia
Air Canada expands transatlantic network with new Edinburgh-Montreal link
Three-times-weekly peak summer service to take off on 27 June
Singapore Airlines to expand Gatwick service to daily operation
Five-times-weekly route launched less than a year ago to go daily from 31 March
Luxury cruise agent shares ‘overlooked’ rule that can ‘make or break’ clients’ trip
Claire Parsons was named a “Virtuoso Cruise Icon” after impressing the travel network with her exemplary cruise sales.
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New Channel Tunnel train operator hopes to challenge Eurostar
A new train operator has been set up with hopes of launching services to Paris and Brussels via the Channel Tunnel
Inside Travel Group creates dedicated agency sales team after record Q1 for trade business
Asia specialist to transition to single point of contact for agents, led by senior team leader Claire Brothers
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Eight of the best must-book new hotels in Asia-Pacific

Raffles Sentosa Singapore

Few hotels are more synonymous with their destinations than the original Raffles in Singapore and now the Accor-owned luxury brand has added a second property in the island state. Raffles Sentosa Singapore will entice clients with 62 villas overlooking Tanjong Beach on Sentosa’s southern tip where guests can also enjoy five restaurants and an expansive spa. Open now

‘Locals don't understand why the tourists have stayed away’
New ITVX release Jeremy Pang’s Hong Kong Kitchen is a culinary showcase that hopes to lure visitors back to the destination, still lagging behind post-pandemic
TTG Easter Countdown now live – win a Florida holiday for two
TTG has teamed up with Visit Florida and its partners for a second year to offer travel agents a prize every weekday in the run-up to Easter when they correctly answer a question about the Sunshine State.
The overseas wedding full of drama – and how an agent saved the day
When Claire Oliver’s clients chose Mauritius for their perfect day, their wedding turned into one of the most involved bookings the travel consultant has ever worked on
‘I thought I'd missed my chance to learn to ski – I was on red runs by day three’
Why not offer Crystal Ski’s newest Slope Starters packages to clients who want to pick up a new skill, while also exploring an off-the-beaten track destination
Chewton Glen group to open first hotel on Costa del Sol
Iconic Luxury Hotels is set to expand its global portfolio with the launch of Gran Marbella Resort and Beach Club.
Gatwick pursues long-haul goal with new Kenya and Bahrain routes
The hub is counting the benefits of attracting more long-haul airlines, with Kenya Airways and Gulf Air the latest to bring services
The operator switching focus from over- to under-tourism
Discover five lesser-visited regions in a top-trending destination – they have the necessary tourist infrastructure, are crowd-free and score highly for authentic experiences
EU Entry-Exit System delay prompts new FCDO advice
The FCDO has updated its advice on Schengen countries following the latest delay to the introduction of the EU Entry/Exit System
Syria: Could this war-torn nation return to the tourist map?
On the 14th anniversary of the Arab Spring, TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola asks whether Syria will ever come back as a mainstream tourist destination
Five ways to sell responsible travel (without mentioning the S word...)
Taking small but tangible steps, holding suppliers to account and navigating the implications of selling animal attractions were among the main discussion points at TTG’s Sustainability Festival 2025
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The White Lotus antidote for agents to offer in Thailand
As a teenager, Charintip Tiyaphorn hated her father’s hotel. Now, as its owner-representative, she’s creating a blueprint for sustainable tourism in Thailand
Hot new Middle East & Africa hotels agents need to know about
The diverse region has plenty of new properties on offer this year from Dubai’s latest palatial resorts to getting up close to Africa’s wildlife at safari camps
The view of Innsbruck from the Nordkette mountain range. Credit: Innsbruck Tourism/Christian Vorhofer
Perfect weather and epic adventures: meet the summer holiday destination with a difference
Boasting cooler summer temperatures in the mountains, unrivalled outdoor adventures and delicious cuisine, learn more about the Austrian Tirol
‘She'd want me to keep travelling’: agent pays tribute to daughter after Laos methanol death
Go Travel agent Sue White’s 28-year-old daughter Simone tragically died of methanol poisoning while travelling in Laos last November. She talks about how she’s coping with returning to promoting the happy proposition of travelling, given the circumstances of her daughter’s death
Top agent plans epic 70-day no-fly trip from Belfast to China
The journey took 70 days and included nine legs.