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Jet2 launches Bournemouth base and confirms plan for third based aircraft
A bullish Jet2 has confirmed it will add a third aircraft to its Bournemouth fleet as it starts flights from the south-coast airport on Tuesday (4 February)
London agency 7Seas Holidays vows to double team in size after relocating
Shakeel Ahmed was joined by the mayor and deputy mayor of Kingston for the grand opening in Surbiton on Saturday (1 February)
Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters lights up new Sam Smith Travel store opening in hometown
Melanie Walters, best know for her star turn as Gwen in the BBC’s hit sitcom set in Wales and England, popped by Sam Smith Travel’s new store in Mumbles at the weekend for its official opening
Lancashire agency The Departure Hub defiant despite peaks burglary shock
An agency that was ransacked by burglars has bounced back after only 24 hours, with police appealing for help to catch the culprits
New travel app promises to halve luxury advisors’ workload
The Luxurist claims it could save luxury advisors hours on itinerary planning and give access to thousands of hotels.
Spend with Aito members still rising with long lead-in times, survey reveals
A survey of 14,000 Aito members found average spend is still increasing, with long lead-in times for bookings
Meon Valley Travel makes 'small but significant' change to its name
Managing director James Beagrie bought the Meon Travel from First Choice in 2002 and changed the name to Meon Valley Travel as the original Meon Travel brand remained with First Choice
EasyJet holidays to bring TOOT roadshows to nine new locations this year
EasyJe holidays will add five additional agents’ roadshows to its schedule this year, bringing the total to 16
From 'feast or famine' to £75,000 sales in one day – an honest take on peaks so far
Agents are heading into final big weekend of January in broadly positive spirits, with the peaks momentum expected to continue well into February – here’s what the trade had to say
Cruise 'performing well' during peaks, but not every agency chief agrees
While some said cruise sales were rolling in this year, one established agency boss flagged concerns around discounting and another said bookings had been slower than anticipated
Fred Olsen Travel edges closer to 25-branch target with first Kent shop
Fred Olsen Travel’s retail director Paul Hardwick has repeatedly stated he wants to grow the agency’s network to 25 branches by the end of 2025
Luxury operator opens homeworking hub for agents – with free bar
The Manchester-based business will open up its offices to agents as part of its trade focus.
New Admiral Travel branch to be ‘everything to everybody’
’When you put all your eggs in one basket, you do very well when it’s boom time and not so well when it’s not,’ owner Andrew Nelson told TTG after the agency opened its fifth branch in time for Sunshine Saturday
Virgin Voyages to pay agents £8,200 commission on sales of new annual pass
After debuting its 2025 Annual Pass last year, the adults-only cruise line decided to unveil its expanded 2026 version early to meet customer demand
Have your say: Will 2025 be the year of the travel agent?
What holidays are your clients buying? Are they really prioritising spend on travel? And where do you think they should be holidaying this year? Let us know your views in our new survey on the outlook for 2025.
Elegant Resorts shares plans for agent fam trips after brand makeover
The luxury tour operator has confirmed it will be hosting more fam trips this year as part of its trade commitment.
Cruise line rips up rule book with 'new style' fam
The line will host agent groups on a destination-focused fam, as well as a learning academy at sea later this year, sales director Hayley Moore tells TTG
Thorne Travel at 15: from 'baptism of fire' to viral video sensation
From the ‘baptism of fire’ that was Shona Thorne’s first few months in business to becoming a social media sensation when her agency’s promo video went viral, Thorne Travel’s first 15 years have certainly been eventful. Rob Gill reports
The key ships launching in 2025 – and how agents can get on them
TTG approached travel’s ocean and river lines late last year to find out how agents could get onboard the new vessels launching in 2025. Here’s what they had to say
Entries open for TTG Top 50 2025 special awards
Five special accolades recognising outstanding service, giving back to local communities, making strides in sustainability, unsung team heroes and contribution to retail will be awarded
Agencies anticipate arrival of true 'Sunshine Saturday' this weekend
Plummeting temperatures and heavy snow have encouraged customers to stay at home so far this year, but agencies told TTG they hope things will change this weekend
Riviera Travel to pay agents commission on wider range of elements in 2025
Starting 1 January, the operator now pays commission on single supplements, upgrades, extra baggage, pre-booked seats and priority boarding bookings
Snow fails to dampen agents' spirits during first weekend of peaks
One agency boss told TTG Friday and Saturday (3-4 January) were the best days for sales in the business’s history, the latter being ’Sunshine Saturday’
Huben Travel opens new boutique lounge in Surrey village
The luxury travel agency will debut its first high-street store in Cobham on January 6th.