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Aito 'applauds' investigation into hotel booking sites
The CMA launched its probe last week after it was concerned about the “accuracy and presentation of information on sites”
G Adventures rebrands Yolo tour programme
Touring specialist wants to make brand more “transparent”
Taking a spin on South Africa’s Panorama Route
The Garden Route may be a bucket-list topper in South Africa, but Abigail Healy finds the Panorama Route and Blyde River Canyon have plenty to rival it
Titan fam to mark 40th anniversary
Escorted touring specialist Titan Travel is offering 40 fam trip places to agents in celebration of its 40th anniversary next year
Saga Holidays' head of trade sales departs business
Deborah Aylward has decided to leave the business "to pursue new opportunities", the operator said
Travel Network Group invites agents to ‘Be’ part of its autumn campaign
Consortium’s autumn sales message will include consumer protection details
Wendy Wu ups commission in October push
China and Asia specialist offers incentives to agents
Tucan Travel launches Peru discount for early release of Inca Trail permits
Peru’s Ministry of Culture will put permits for 2018 on sale next week - months earlier than previous years
Wendy Wu's new take on touring
In his first trade interview since becoming UK managing director of Wendy Wu Tours, Mark Bloxham speaks exclusively to TTG about the operator’s drive to help lead innovation in the touring sector
Camping under the stars in Tanzania
How do you take a bath in the back of a Land Rover? Pippa Jacks finds out in the Serengeti, and also visits some of Tanzania’s other highlights
Travelsphere unveils brand repositioning
Following Travelsphere’s acquisition by G Adventures at the end of 2016, the escorted touring specialist is overhauling its brand to help secure its place in the market
Wendy Wu's Baines joins Intrepid
She becomes Intrepid’s new business development manager for the Midlands
Super Break’s Dutton to join Shearings
She will take up the newly-created role of national key account manager
Brochure launches: Operators reveal their latest product
Prepare to launch into autumn with an armoury of new product at your fingertips as Andrew Doherty asks the operators to share highlights from their shiny new brochures
Seal the deal: Top tips for selling Antarctic cruises
For many Antarctica is the final frontier of earthly travel, but it pays to get your head around the questions that might crop up when selling it. Abigail Healy asks operators and cruise lines for tips and insights on the White Continent
Shearings upgrades its headquarters
November office move for Wigan-based operator
Shearings Holidays announces partnership with Wigan Warriors
As part of the partnership, the Shearings logo will also appear on the reverse of the rugby team jersey
Touring comparison site seeks agent partners
A new touring and adventure comparison holiday website is on the hunt for agent and operator partners. SomewhereSpecial.travel features more than 11,000 itineraries from around 50 escorted and private touring specialist operators
Wendy Wu appoints digital product manager
The operator said hiring Emily Baptiste would help its growth in the digital travel sector
WTM London reveals 2017 Premier Partner
European destination named as WTM London’s key partner
Riviera Travel strengthens trade team
Amanda Weir has moved from an operations role to its agency sales support team
Cosmos introduces premium tour brand to the UK market
Platinum used to be called Select by Globus
Thomson Lakes & Mountains changes distribution channels for new programme
Agents can now book through parent Tui UK & Ireland’s website and contact centre
Wendy Wu and Flight Centre sign preferred partnership agreement
The partnership will allow Flight Centre access to all of Wendy Wu’s China holidays, including escorted all-inclusive group tours and specialist tours, and will be sold through their network of stores