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An agents’ video guide to selling the Caledonian Sleeper
TTG climbed aboard this overnight train to find out why it’s such a popular add-on to tours for agents. Join us as we take a look at a rail experience with a difference, with tips on how to pitch it to clients
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Orient Express La Minerva

Italy has an enduring attraction among luxury clients but there’s even more of a renaissance this year with excitement mounting as Orient Express prepares to open its first hotel. Orient Express La Minerva in Rome will also connect with the brand’s new La Dolce Vita Orient Express trains.

Agent ‘blown away’ by client’s souvenir after whirlwind India itinerary
Luxury travel advisor Victoria Bebb says she is keen to continue working with British artist Jemma Powell following the success of the trip. 
Agents – we can help you overcome your fear of selling France, says specialist
It’s time to push aside barriers to selling our neighbour, says Marcelle Hoff from Expressions Holidays, which is experiencing a trade boom for its tailor-made itineraries
Many consumers are not confident that they will be treated fairly by airlines
500,000 passengers impacted as German aviation workers walk out at 13 airports
The disruption is affecting some of Germany’s busiest airports – including Frankfurt, Berlin and Munich
Five things agents need to know from the Clia RiverView conference
Hundreds of delegates flew to Budapest for the latest edition of Clia’s RiverView Conference where several points – including the impact of Celebrity River Cruises’ market entry – were raised on-stage over the weekend
Jet2 switches Amalfi flights away from new airport
The carrier has abandoned a deal with Italy’s new Salerno airport, offering the Amalfi coast via the more usual gateway of Naples
Balearic Islands plans sustainable tourism tax hike in peak season
The Balearic Islands government has unveiled proposals to double its sustainability tax for many holidaymakers and crack down on rogue accommodation providers
Eurostar Paris services to resume on Saturday after WWII bomb found
Eurostar will restart services to and from Paris on Saturday (8 March) after an unexploded WWII bomb was found near Gare du Nord
India's IndiGo places largest-ever commercial aircraft order
IndiGo to connect Manchester to as-yet-unnamed Indian destination
The Indian carrier will begin flying to the UK in July, it has said, but has failed to say which city it will serve from Manchester
A spontaneous bungee jump for a wheelchair user? No problem in this destination
Disability activist and seasoned traveller Sophie Morgan reveals how she bungee jumped, mountain biked and white-water rafted her way around New Zealand
Tui reveals location of 500th own-brand hotel and plans expansion to 600
Tui has confirmed a location in Morocco for its 500th own-brand hotel development, which is set to open in 2027
Palladium Hotel Group to bring adults-only TRS brand to Jamaica
Palladium will invest $20 million in renovating its Montego Bay resort to bring its adults-only brand, TRS Hotels, to Jamaica
Cyclone Alfred bears down on Australia's eastern coast prompting airport closures
Several regional airports serving Australia’s Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast have pre-emptively shut with the storm poised to arrive on Thursday
It's time to put agents over influencers: ‘We're selling, not inspiring’
Lotte Gossage is determined to support agents with her exclusive network, Hotel Fam Club.
‘This new law is a game changer for agents selling Thailand’
Now that this south-east Asian country has legalised same-sex marriages, agents have more options to play with when selling wedding packages to same-sex couples
CroisiEurope to unveil its first Amazon river ship in 2027
The operator is currently building a new ship that will home port in the Brazilian city of Manaus and will be operational from early 2027
FCDO issues 'coastal hazards' warning as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Australia
The category two cyclone is currently around 400 miles east of Brisbane and is expected to make landfall over the next couple of days
The Louisiana road trip that's also a culinary education
Local food heroes in the Southern US state help Rashmi Narayan understand the region’s culture and history through their gastronomy
Inside Travel Group launches Agent Insider programme with £25,000 trip incentive
’We’re prepared to put our money where our mouth is,’ said head of trade sales Gabo Quiros, with the group also offering 10 agent places on InsideJapan small group tours
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Five ways to sell Okinawa to first-time and repeat visitors to Japan
A bountiful natural playground studded with ancient culture, adventure and a unique foodie scene, here’s how to bring this Japanese destination to life
Mauritius reopens airport following Tropical Storm Garance but passengers advised to stay away
Garance was the strongest storm to hit the country since January 1989, with winds hitting speeds of 100mph
EasyJet holidays to support Manchester-Cape Verde launch with agent fam places
Five agent fam places up for grabs with year-round holiday departures starting from 28 October
The influential fairy godmother who saved an agent's Cyprus wedding
When agent Paula Hardman’s destination wedding was in jeopardy, a specialist operator came to her aid  – and they’ve worked on many weddings together since