Homeworker

Jet2holidays reveals venue for annual agent conference

The bash will be held in Belek in late-November

The Homeworker: 'I took a leap of faith, and never looked back'

’It’s not always easy to get out of your comfort zone, but be brave – sometimes it’s the only way to grow,’ writes Designer Travel associate Angela Mayall for TTG

'B2B, B2C – we don't discriminate,' newly-launched operator insists

Three years in the making, the Holiday Best debuted last month and is hoping to win over agents with its all-inclusive package holiday proposition

Too hot to handle? Travel faces up to the climate crisis

After temperatures soared to unprecedented levels in the Med and wildfires raged in Greece, what effect has the extreme weather in the Med had on current and future booking trends?

Hurtigruten to roll out new coastal-focused trade engagement programme

Following the separation of the brand’s expedition and coastal arms, the line’s vice president of sales and marketing EMEA and emerging markets Anthony Daniels tells TTG there is “an exciting opportunity” for agents working with the company

Saga's enrols first homeworking cohort and begins their training

New team of ’local travel advisors’ will have access to Saga’s product portfolio spanning short breaks, escorted tours, ocean and river cruises, as well as tailor-made and access to third-party product

Climate crisis 'an opportunity for agents to show their worth'

Agents believe the effects of recent wildfires in Greece and soaring temperatures across southern Europe underline the benefits of booking with an expert

MSC Cruises' Neal Hussey joins Not Just Travel as senior BDM

He said he joined the Not Just Travel team to utilise his "passion for travel"

Record-breaking agent's top tips to boost your cruise sales

After selling millions of pounds worth of cruise holidays as a sales executive for Bolsover Cruise Club, Gemma Outram felt she had hit a ceiling in her career – and wanted to help other agents reach similar cruise-selling heights

Agency's sales chief shares first-hand account of Rhodes evacuation

Darren Bien, head of sales and commercial for Designer Travel, was on holiday in Pefkos with his wife and son when they received the order to evacuate their resort due to the wildfires

Advantage chief: agents 'turning the tide' against OTAs and AI-backed rivals

On the eve of National Travel Agents Day, Julia Lo Bue-Said hails increase in new, younger clients despite onslaught of artificial intelligence and online travel agents

Why is Amsterdam banning cruise ships, and what does it mean for agents?

Amsterdam’s ban on cruise vessels is the latest step by city authorities to control tourist numbers and respond to climate concerns – but what does this latest restriction mean for tourism to the city, and agents selling it?

Five key takeaways from TTG's new Travel Agent Tracker report

Agents were growing in confidence ahead of the busy summer season, despite an increasingly late market, according to TTG’s second Travel Agent Tracker report of the year.

Royal Caribbean launches 'make your own brochure' tool to agents

Dubbed My Royal Genie, the system enables trade partners to create custom digital brochures for their customers with videos and tailored content

Travel Counsellors recognises best performing Holidaysplease agents

It comes following Travel Counsellors’ recent acquisition of the homeworker firm

Princess Cruises unveils 'biggest-ever' trade engagement programme

The line will host more than 2,000 agents across a range ship visits in 2023

Azamara to host 300 agents onboard UK and Ireland ship visits this summer

The line will welcome trade partners onboard Azamara Pursuit and Journey for a series of ship visits

National Travel Agent Day reverts back to traditional July date

Celebration to be held on the first day of the school summer holidays (Saturday 22 July) after late proposal to move the event to September

National Travel Agent Day to return in September

The now annual celebration, spearheaded by Intrepid Travel, will celebrate, support and recognise the work of travel agents in the UK and Ireland

Riviera Travel sets up first-ever dedicated trade contact centre team

The brand previously dealt with calls from agents and customers on the same telephone line

'Code, bake, kickbox!': group introduces £500 development grant for staff

The homeworking agency has implemented a new reward, wellbeing and development programme

Travel Counsellors’ record-breaking sales streak continues in June

Homeworking firm saw a 14.5% increase in group sales to £76.6 million in June, with leisure sales hitting £54.9 million

Homeworker eyes further expansion ahead of opening first high street location

TTG 30 under 30 alumni Craig Goodridge will look to take on work experience students and apprentices later this year at his new market outlet in Sheffield

Abta LifeLine launches new summertime and back to school grant

The charity’s summertime grant will run until the end of September