High street

Inspire to host 2023 conference at children's charity retreat

The group will ask delegates to give a minimum donation to Reuben’s Retreat rather than pay a fee to attend

Croatia specialist unveils 2024 small-ship programme

There are 144 guaranteed seven-night departures on offer

Seadream hosts five agents on Guernsey nature walk

The brand’s UK sales director, Natalie Read, took agents on a one-hour walk followed by a pub lunch, where the group discussed business, industry issues and SeaDream’s product.

Nicki Harrison of Travel Counsellors pitched the idea to her local networking group. She said: "These sessions will add to the already diverse range of breakfast, dinner and drinks events that the group hosts and may even entice more new members to join."

Carnival president: 'Agents critical to record first quarter of 2023'

Speaking during a business update on Monday (27 March) following the company’s Q1 financial results covering the three months to 28 February, Josh Weinstein said the organisation has capitalised on pent-up demand for cruise through enhanced advertising efforts in North America, Europe and the UK.

"This has been helped by our agent partners, who remain a critical part of our new-to-cruise business," he added.

Celebrity Cruises to offer agent champions exclusive fam trip places

Applications close Friday (31 March) and shortlisted champions will be contacted to take part in interviews from 11-14 April

Barrhead to expand cruise training initiative amid soaring demand

Speaking to TTG, president Jacqueline Dobson said the Scottish agency group has seen a record-breaking start to the year for cruise business

Ambassador to offer agents discounted rates on 23/24 sailings

Fares start at £50 per person per night and agents will also be eligible for a 15% discount on any drinks package, plus 25% off port parking

Newmarket to help agents capitalise on European touring demand

Bookings for the specialist operator’s short haul departures in 2023 are up by 66% on the same period in 2022

Hospitality missing out on digital payments, tech boss warns

By adopting integrated payment services, businesses could streamline processes and improve customer experience

TTG Top 50 champion eyes more agencies ahead of new branch opening

ArrangeMY Escape boss Jennifer Lynch has revealed plans to open up to eight stores following the launch of its second branch in Malvern

Playa Hotels expands agent incentive programme

As part of the extension, extended stays will now be part of the per room, per night rewards

Royal Caribbean offers agents double rewards on all Anthem bookings

The incentive will apply to all bookings made between 22 March and 11 April

Agents insist Brits undeterred by Lanzarote tourism row

Brits still keen on the Canaries despite a suggestion the island could look to reduce its reliance on the UK market

Six trends the travel trade should look out for this summer

Can the blistering start to 2023 possibly continue and will rising prices push some consumers out of the market?

Price pressures on travel and tourism ease as UK economy grows

More UK sectors reported an increase in output than at any time in the past 10 months in February, according to the Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker

Visit Jersey launches revamped online trade training programme

The organisation has partnered with Online Travel Training (OTT) to revamp its destination modules

Cunard visits more than 150 agents in two days

The line used the visits as an opportunity to learn more about the issues impacting agents

APT to offer agents European river cruises for £699

It comes as part of the brands’ largest ever drive to welcome agents aboard its fleet

Jet2holidays offers agents up to 55% off spring 2023 holidays

Deals are available across more than 600 hotels in April, May and June

Latest Tui advert showcases best of city breaks

The 40-second spot is the second instalment of Tui’s ‘Live Happy’ campaign, which was developed by advertising giant Leo Burnett

‘A real kick in the teeth’: staff of collapsed agency speak out

Independent agency chain World Travel Lounge entered liquidation owing employees £127,000

Tech firm to offer agents affordable marketing solutions

Travelgenix has partnered with Travel Marketing Systems (TMS)

High street agency partners with foreign exchange company

The online travel agency (OTA) moved into its first retail premises last year

Hays Travel appoints Louise Winter to ancillary sales role

Winter was most recently regional sales manager for Midcounties Co-op, a position she held for more than 15 years