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Alcohol-free club to 'normalise' sober events as 80% of agents demand change
The Travelcohol-Free Club held its first event in London last week after an overwhelmingly positive response to its initial launch. 
Luxury advisor reveals why he's 'not afraid' of amateur agents
Alex Lavender, founder of Seven Icons Luxury Travel, says his Global Travel Collection membership gives him an advantage over amateur advisors.
Anthony Daniels leaves Hurtigruten after nine years
Ponant 'ready' to host more UK clients with agents now making £2,000 in commission
The French cruise line hosted an intensive seminar as part of its mission to attract more British and Irish passengers
Ponant boss promises agents ‘exclusive’ port access ahead of UK focus
The French luxury cruise line is expanding its portfolio of destinations as it eyes the British and Irish market. 
What made Richard Branson change his mind about Saudi Arabia?
Sir Richard Branson tells TTG he believes the time is right for Virgin Atlantic to start flying to the kingdom, despite its human rights record. Here’s why...
Fam trip boosts agency's Lapland sales – and inspires agent to lead her own trip
The homeworker who returned from a three-night fam trip to Lapland – and decided to lead her own group tour
Panache Cruises to launch dedicated expedition cruising brand
The luxury cruise agency will unveil its new brand next month
Pippa O’Keefe leaves 360 Private Travel for new role at luxury competitor
The travel specialist speaks exclusively to TTG Luxury about her recent move to ASmallWorld. 
Synergy CEO founder Laura Montesanti
Feel the force: how the retreats market is going from strength to strength
Retreats are becoming a more popular part of the ever expanding wellness sector and advisors should become a bigger part of the sector
Agent fearful scammer who struck last year may have re-emerged
Aspire Travel’s Clare McVey tells TTG about her experience, and the detail which bears striking resemblance to another incident last year
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Watch: Wheelchair-friendly AND luxury? Inside the top Irish hotel making five-star accessible
With its exceptional staff and spacious layout, Anantara The Marker Dublin proves hotels don’t need to compromise on luxury to accommodate guests like my brother. 
Agent lands ‘last-minute’ £110,000 French villa booking with string quartet and open-air cinema

A top agent secured a six-figure booking for a French rental villa – with just less than a month’s notice to plan. 

 

In partnership with onefinestay, the luxury travel advisor worked diligently to organise a family holiday for seven nights with a strict set of criteria. 

 

Hotels making ‘massive mistake’ by judging agents on social media following
Luxury hotels who undervalue agents are at risk of losing business – but influencers are not the ones to blame, says Duncan Greenfield-Turk. 
Insight Report reveals increased spend on trade by luxury suppliers
The TTG Luxury Travel Awards Insight Report 2025 drew upon data shared by 42 trade-facing supplie finalists in tour operator, cruise, and hotel categories
How Westoe Travel generated more than £150,000 from Newcastle's Carabao Cup win
The South Shields agency sells overseas breaks alongside travel for high-profile sporting events featuring the teams from the local area
Top agent plans epic 70-day no-fly trip from Belfast to China
The journey took 70 days and included nine legs.
Luxury agent's clever strategy for staying in touch with clients year-round
Emily Grace has launched a luxury wellness agency that plans more than just holidays for health-conscious travellers. 
Nicki Tempest-Mitchell reveals where Barrhead could expand next
Barrhead managing director Nicki Tempest-Mitchell tells Rob Gill about the remit for her newly created role, and what’s in store for the agency’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Essex agency Adore Holidays opens second branch in Yorkshire 200 miles from first shop
Agency’s new outpost in West Yorkshire is 186 miles from its original shop in Essex
Agent's ‘perfect’ place for finding family clients after winning TTG Luxury award
Claire Masse of Frangipani Holidays shares her top marketing insights after winning New Travel Designer of the Year at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025. 
Fusion Holidays to open second garden centre branch once £15,000 revamp is completed
Harry Lightfoot, the director of the three-branch agency, says he would consider opening a third garden centre branch – and fourth shop overall – if the opportunity came about
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.
Sarah Lancashire
Gold Medal unveils fam trip 'hub' with exclusive offers for agents
The UK tour operator is continuing to invest in trade education after hosting more than 200 agents across 35 fam trips last year.
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