Destinations

Brace for more unrest fuelled by Trump's TV agenda, travel warned

The UK’s former ambassador to Washington has said president Donald Trump’s desire to dominate news networks means he will not shy away from scenes like the disturbances in Los Angeles

Outbound travel 'as important as inbound', insists tourism minister

Sir Chris Bryant tells Abta’s Travel Matters seminar he regards outbound tourism as important as inbound, recognising the UK would not be so well connected without it – particularly in the regions

Tour operator eases disabled clients’ safari ‘fear factor’ with simple tweak

Enable Holidays says the couple, who had dreamt of going on safari for years, has since gone on to book four more trips with the accessible tour operator.

EasyJet holidays puts 11 more destinations on sale from Newcastle for summer '26

Airline and operator will open a three-aircraft base at Newcastle next spring

Eurostar to launch two new London routes to Frankfurt and Geneva

The additions come as Eurostar’s more than 30-year monopoly on cross-Channel rail services looks set to come under threat from several potential competitors

Turkish Airlines ramps up UK and Ireland summer schedule

Turkish Airlines has added a raft of new frequencies to major UK and Ireland airports as demand spikes for Istanbul and destinations beyond the carrier’s home hub

Clients concerned about crowds in Alaska? This could be the ship for them

With critics warning that bigger ships are swamping Alaska’s ports, your clients might feel more comfortable on a smaller ship such as Oceania Cruises’ Riviera

Northern Irish agency raises £10,000 for ‘emotional’ cause with extreme cycle

Oasis Travel cycled for 48 hours non-stop to complete the epic challenge.

'Lean on our specialists' expertise to sell Italy,' association urges agents

Abtoi chair Lisa Leggate told TTG the best way for the association’s members to get closer to the trade is through networking and events such as WTM

Join the TTG Luxury Journey to Aruba this summer

Luxury travel advisors have a chance to experience a slice of luxury in the Caribbean this August on the exciting new TTG Luxury Journey to Aruba

Grecotel teams up with Goop wellness expert to launch new spa programme

The Greek luxury hotel brand has rolled out the experience at Cape Sounio, one of its two Athenian properties.

‘I tried all the rides and attractions at Epic Universe – here are my Top 5’

Universal’s $7 billion opening is the first completely new theme park in Orlando for 25 years – but is it worth the wait?

Malaysia relying on UK agents to increase tourist numbers, deputy PM says

Malaysian deputy prime minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the government’s intention to increase the number of UK tourists to the country to 500,000 in 2026

Panama City Beach: nine reasons to sell this panhandle paradise

We all know by now there is so much more to Florida than its theme parks, and Panama City Beach is here to tell you why you should be sending your clients to the state’s “Real. Fun. Beach”

Why Canada’s tourism chiefs have taken a bold new direction…

Landscapes and nature have been dropped from one tourist board’s latest campaign in favour of more authentic content

Jamaica shares fam trip plans for agents as it joins Virtuoso

Jamaica’s national tourism office has announced a number of initiatives to support the UK trade following news of its Virtuoso membership

Inside the luxurious Ibiza hotel for clients who want to party hard – and relax harder

Steps away from the nightlife, Ibiza Gran Hotel provides a luxury retreat for guests who’d rather leave the party at the club

Atlantis shares plans to support UK agents ahead of ‘London takeover’

The luxury hotel brand has shared incentives for UK agents as it prepares to bank 20% of its 2026 bookings in just one month.

St Kitts' new agent portal and upcoming fam In The Spotlight

Hear about St Kitts Tourism’s new travel agent incentive and discover the array of support available to agents through its new trade portal, in this new In The Spotlight video

10 of the top off-the-beaten-track places for your clients to visit in Ireland

Make your client’s holiday with these suggestions for experiential detours near popular touring routes

‘Accessibility is seen as a hassle’ – now one country is on a mission to drive change

Paralympian Ade Adepitan says too many in travel believe customers with accessibility needs “means extra work”

Agents to gain India booking boost as Virgin Atlantic signs deal with IndiGo

New deal with IndiGo gives agents access to 36 Indian cities and seamless connections via Virgin Atlantic flights

Celebrity Cruises to pump millions into revamping Solstice series

The line aims to have Celebrity Solstice welcoming guests again by March next year with other vessels in the ship class being upgraded soon after

Stunning self-drives and luxury eco-lodges: introducing the TTG Namibia Selling Guide

From flight guides to marketing tips from key operators, the new TTG Namibia Selling Guide – compiled with the tourist board – contains succinct information on everything agents need to sell holidays to this stunning southwestern African country