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Agency pledges to 'rescue' people's summers with dramatic lates pitch
Scotland’s Barrhead Travel launched the campaign as demand for late bookings continues to increase
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Henbury Travel MD Richard Slater appointed to Abta board
Slater said he will utilises his experience of – and commitment to – the high street travel agency market to help develop the future strategy of the association
Travel Bureau eyes bright future following David Speakman acquisition
Travel Bureau eyes bright future following David Speakman acquisition
Owners Jeanne Lally and Anne Bromley said they would be able to "significantly upgrade" their shop and technology following investment from Travel Counsellors founder David Speakman
Spain has eased its Covid travel restrictions for UK arrivals (Credit: iStock)
Bookings with Advantage's Scottish members almost double 2019 levels
Summer 2023 business has outperformed recent years with bookings up 30% on 2022 and up 83% on 2019, according to the consortium
Candidate numbers fell to lowest level in six months
Advantage launches recruitment drive for growing business development team
The consortium is seeking a new membership support coordinator and two new business development managers for central and south England
Premier Travel expands new branch in former Thomas Cook store
Premier Travel expands new branch in former Thomas Cook store
The new shop brings the East Anglia-based agency’s retail network to 26 stores
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New travel marketing collective ‘ready to help trade grow’
Andrew Shelton, co-founder of Llama, told TTG he hopes the new venture will help both big and small travel companies expand their reach
The Panache team has grown from 13 to 40 people in under three years
Panache Cruises pledges £5,000 to local crowdfunding campaign
The campaign hopes to raise £30,000 for the Adlington Cricket Club and as of this week, has achieved £20,000 from donations
Incredible Journeys boosts trade focus with new touring campaign
The campaign showcases seven independent tours which will allow agents to help customers choose from a pre-set itinerary or create an exclusive touring getaway
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Expedia to increase agent commission this summer
The trade arm of Expedia will offer agents a 2% compensation boost for bookings on Premium Plus properties made this summer
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Not in the Guidebooks partners with Incredible Journeys to boost package options
The partnership will give agents the opportunity to access Not in the Guidebooks’ portfolio of travel experiences and package them with flights
Fred Olsen Travel hopeful of becoming £100m business this year
Fred Olsen Travel hopeful of becoming £100m business this year
Agency confident of smashing £100 million turnover barrier in 35th anniversary year
Panache Cruises makes senior hires as it fixes sights on becoming £100m business
James Cole on how to launch and maintain a multi-million pound cruise agency
As Panache Cruises nears its third anniversary, Will Payne catches up with founder James Cole on what the future holds for the agency – and his tips for budding entrepreneurs looking to start their own ventures
The Big Question: Is there a future for private jets in travel?
The Big Question: Is there a future for private jets in travel?
Private jets offer unparalleled comfort and convenience, but as travel ramps up its response to the climate crisis, can they still be justified?
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Agent ties the knot at sea just months after onboard proposal
Jo Farrant and her partner Andy Brooks got married onboard Fred Olsen’s Borealis last month after Andy popped the question onboard Bolette in October
Tui will fly to a new airport further away from the city centre (Credit: Aditya Vyas / Unsplash)
Visit Orlando to up UK trade focus through Aviareps partnership
The representation firm will promote the city through strategic trade sales activities in Pan-Latin America and Pan-Europe
The Homeworker: 'Change is good – don't try to swim against it'
Romantic retreats and a bucket-list bounce: Six trends set to define summer
As the industry prepares for what is tipped to be the busiest summer since 2019, TTG catches up with travel experts to get their take on what’s shaping this year’s peak season
Riviera Travel to host 100 agents on fam trips this year
Riviera Travel to host six river cruise fam trips this summer
More than 50 agents will get the chance to experience European itineraries
Will lowering the energy price cap heat up the lates market?
Will lowering the energy price cap heat up the lates market?
Despite the good news for consumers, will ongoing financial pressures mean they keep their purse strings pulled tight?
Tibbert said Scotland's travel sector was in 'real and immediate jeopardy'
SPAA urges members to increase engagement with sustainability initiatives
The Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association has created a discussion document of Sustainability Considerations for its membership
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Agent launches community-based business networking group
Brewood Means Business was launched on Tuesday (23 May) by local business owner Sarah Bywater and owner of Gilly Bachelor Travel Expert Gilly Bachelor
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Gold Medal adds 27 new properties to Latin America programme
The additions come as part of the launch of its new-look Caribbean, Mexico and South America programme
Agency helps raise more than £120,000 for Cancer Research UK
West Kilbride’s LAH Travel sponsored an annual gala dinner alongside Classic Collection
Skylink ceased trading on Friday (Credit: Craig Whitehead / Unsplash)
South London agency wound up after eight years
Sky Travel World in Tooting calls in liquidators