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The team player growing Blue Bay Travel's homeworking division
Humble yet ambitious, Blue Bay Travel’s Abbie Heaton tells the story of how she went from Thomas Cook apprentice to heading up a homeworking division
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Riviera Travel targets further growth in trade sales with new e-learning platform
The new Riviera Explorer platform features brand updates, bite-sized training modules and selling kits for agents with different levels of experience to use
Barrhead Travel hopeful of third consecutive year of record sales in 2025
Barrhead president Jacqueline Dobson said a strong lates market had propelled Barrhead to a record annual result
New Explora Journeys president to speak at TTG Luxury Travel Summit
The new leader of the luxury cruise line will be joined by a host of industry experts at Day of Luxury later this month.
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How to make the most of your digital marketing with limited resources
Andy Headington, chief executive of specialist digital marketing agency Adido, shares practical tips and advice for homeworkers and small independent travel agents
Top 5: The best luxury hotels advisors need to know this week
Our roundup of this week’s best luxury properties is back.
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Globus's Phil Shipman: 'River cruise is tricky for agents to grasp'
Phil Shipman tells TTG about his cruise education and why it is crucial that travel agents experience Avalon Waterways’ fleet otherwise they will struggle to understand the line’s product offering
Travel Counsellors smashes £1 billion sales barrier for the first time
The homeworking firm achieved £1 billion in sales during the 12 months to 23 August, the first time it has hit the milestone, with £735 million – nearly three-quarters – coming in leisure sales
Woman ‘operating as a travel agent’ arrested on suspicion of fraud
InteleTravel told the BBC it ‘terminated the contract of one of its representatives’ while Abta confirmed to TTG the homeworking outfit had referred a number of bookings to the association
Travel Seen acquires 'hidden gem' agency with £12 million turnover
The move will bring the social-led travel group’s value to £20m.
Trade 'a huge opportunity' for Ramble Worldwide, says new MD Wayne Perks
Perks, who took over from Kevin O’Regan this month, plans to grow the specialist operator’s distribution with the help of travel agents
Top 5: The luxury hotels and resorts to wow your clients with this week
Our lineup of this week’s best five-star hotel news is back with plenty of inspiration from around the world
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Industry veteran to launch ultra-luxury travel brand after homeworking success
Opulenta will focus exclusively on high-end, bespoke travel with a strong emphasis on personalised service
Riviera trade chief pins sales spike on agent meetings tackling 'the good, bad and ugly'
Head of trade and partnerships Vicky Billing, who joined the company nearly a year ago, believes the escorted touring and river cruise specialist’s sharper trade focus is paying off
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‘Cruise is having its moment’ says Clia UK boss as members hit 10,000
Speaking ahead of Clia Cruise Week, UK and Ireland managing director Andy Hamer hailed the industry’s post-Covid resurgence
Aqua Expeditions to launch new ship ahead of Africa entry
The luxury cruise line will welcome a new ship to its fleet as part of its expansion into Africa.
Top 5: The hotels and resorts luxury advisors should know this week
Our weekly round-up of the best luxury hotels on the scene is back.
Govt review backs plans to equip CAA with powers to fine airlines
Fears of massive discounting recede as package prices 'hold'
High prices appear to have put some agents’ clients off last-minute getaways this summer, while others have been prepared to pay the premium for some sun following the Euros, the general election and amid the coolest summer for nearly a decade
Royal Caribbean aiming to double trade educational programme next year
Aaron Langford, the line’s UK and Ireland senior sales director, made the pledge the day after Royal Caribbean International launched its new trade loyalty programme Upper Deck
Would agents welcome Ryanair returning to the package market?
After Michael O’Leary teased the prospect of Ryanair starting to sell packages again, TTG finds out whether it is something agents would welcome
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Agents continue to outstrip steady retail rebound as sector returns to growth
The retail sector finally returned to growth in August for the first time since March, but agents continue to streak ahead, recording their strongest growth in sales since February
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Inside luxury agency’s ‘masterclass’ for spotting greenwashing practices
Designer Travel has celebrated more than 40 its advisors completing the course.
Veteran homeworker bags £125,000 cruise booking after parking retirement
Neil Smith, who has been in travel for more than 30 years, more than 25 of which have been with Vertical Travel Group, secured the booking after deciding not to retire when travel rebounded following the pandemic
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Explora Journeys' ‘industry-first policies’ pay off for trade relations
The MSC Group-owned luxury cruise line is determined to support agents as it prepares to launch its second ship, Explora II, in September