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The 30 Under 30 strategist on a mission to make a corporate giant more sustainable
Megan Bowbrick, part of the 2024 class of TTG 30 Under 30, reveals why it’s better to surround oneself with people rather than doing everything alone
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Agents forced to reassure 'anxious' clients about Spain after last summer's protests
Several travel agents have told TTG their clients had to be reassured about travelling to Spain this year, because of perceived anti-tourist sentiments
Post-pandemic recovery has created lots of employment opportunities in travel
Travel's gender pay gap widens owing to top-level wage disparities
New research from C&M Travel Recruitment reveals travel’s gender pay gap widened to 13.8% in 2024, largely in part to wage disparities in best-paid jobs
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How travel agents can help change 'Disneyland' perception of Spain
Two of Spain’s most sought-after destinations, Palma and Barcelona, have switched to a "less is more approach" to tourism. TTG investigates why it will be beneficial for agents
Gatwick ready to accept stricter noise limits in bid to secure second runway
Gatwick has accepted a series of limits on noise pollution in a bid to secure the government’s permission to bring its standby runway into regular use, and also pledged to increase the number of passengers accessing the airport by public transport to more than 50%
From longevity to Gen Alpha: top trends luxury agents need to know
Elite sports tourism and inclusive experiences are just two of the priorities on luxury traveller’s radars, according to to Globetrender’s latest insight report
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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. 
TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: The art of selling responsible travel (without the “S” word)
Promoting positive-impact tourism doesn’t always have to be centred around the word "sustainable” - for some travellers, it might even be a turn-off. Hear creative ideas for marketing responsible travel experiences without overusing the "S" word – from celebrating local culture to showcasing community-driven projects, this session will help you connect with clients in an engaging way without focusing solely on environmental impact.
TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Ethical wildlife tourism – guiding responsible choices
Offering advice on wildlife tourism can present a tricky - and at times contentious - issue for agents. This session will help you be able to confidently steer customers toward responsible wildlife experiences, avoiding pitfalls and covering key ethical considerations.
Limitless Travel secures £6.5 million investment to fuel expansion plans
Limitless Travel has secured a multi-million pound investment, with plans to take the brand to US consumers and offer more product to existing UK customers
TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Agent training with easyJet holidays
easyJet holidays delivers a snappy 15-minute presentation detailing their sustainable destinations, products and experiences available to your customers.
TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Agent training with Iberostar
Iberostar delivers a snappy 15-minute presentation detailing their sustainable destinations, products and experiences available to your customers.
TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Agent training with Intrepid
Intrepid travel delivers a snappy 15-minute presentation detailing their sustainable destinations, products and experiences available to your customers.
TTG Sustainability Festival 2025:Meet the sustainable destinations leading the way
Hear from destinations setting the standards on sustainable tourism, balancing the needs of travellers, local communities and the environment. Hear about the innovation taking place and gain a deeper understanding of how to communicate this good work to customers.
TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Choosing responsible suppliers... and asking the right questions
How can travel agents ensure the suppliers they partner with are genuinely offering sustainable and responsible experiences? This session will explore key areas to consider – from understanding a supplier’s environmental impact, to evaluating their ethical working practices. We’ll guide you through conversation starters to help you make more informed choices for customers.
TTG Sustainability Festival 2025: Positive steps: making sustainable changes in your business
Explore practical steps to run your businesses more sustainably - whether in your shop, office, or daily operations. This session will cover simple yet effective changes, as well as how to engage your teams and colleagues in the sustainability journey to drive a culture of environmental responsibility.
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The £20 device that could save your clients' lives
A charity has gained FCDO recognition of a £20 device that warns if lethal gas emissions are found in holiday accommodation
MPs to weigh airport expansion plans against green commitments at inquiry
The House of Commons’ environmental audit committee has launched an inquiry into whether airport expansion plans can go ahead without jeopardising existing environmental targets
Alcohol-free club for agents to shake up industry networking
It’s time for the travel industry to start accommodating non-drinkers, says Theo Hitchcock, regional MyLER manager for UK and Northern Europe at Little Emperors. 
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Easyjet holidays vows to make sustainable travel 'affordable for everyone'
The tour operator’s report highlights the environmental, social and governance principles (ESG) that guide easyJet’s strategy and the measures it has taken to become more sustainable
Travel ‘neither accessible nor truly inclusive’ in its current state
Travel boss slams govt for 'making disabled people scapegoats'
Limitless Travel’s Angus Drummond says accessibility needs to be at the heart of the political agenda otherwise the inference is disabled people are ’second rate’ and their needs are not being prioritised
‘I knew I wanted to work for Intrepid one day’, says 30 Under 30’s rising PR star
Emme McKay, part of the 2024 class of TTG 30 Under 30, reveals why she is determined to make her mark in the travel industry – one sustainable holiday at a time
Fred Holidays to host rail event for agents following booking surge
Agents will hear from some of the world’s biggest rail providers at the event in April, including Bernina Express, Eurostar and Belmond
'Demand for women-only tours is increasing – and everybody wins if we meet it'
Women-only tours help remove all sorts of invisible barriers, but more women are needed to help promote the benefits of these tours – and to run them, writes Responsible Travel’s Eloise Barker for TTG