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Could there yet be a route to a concerted getaway from August? (Credit: iStock)
Has Travel Day of Action brought winds of change?
As the industry came together to lobby government, agents ertr hopeful a potential further relaxation of the travel rules for several destinations could set off a flurry of late bookings
Petherbridge said he expects the government's additional £5 billion in retail grants to extend to travel agents
'Clients are writing off their summer holidays this year'
Agents tell TTG of their hopes, fears and expectations as the UK prepares to ease out of Covid lockdown – potentially once and for all
Shipman joins Classic as strategic account manager for consortia
Classic Collection and Classic Packages to host homeworker brunches
Events will be held across the UK on 14 July
MPs called for the travel industry to be given sector-specific support to see businesses through the rest of the pandemic
MP: ‘Smaller travel businesses feel forgotten in all of this’
Politicians from all parties call for government to offer more financial support to the travel industry
Travel Day of Action will get under way at 12.30pm on Wednesday
Travel Day of Action: Full recap as industry unites to lobby govt
More than 1,000 travel professionals are expected to attend Westminster, Holyrood and Stormont on Wednesday to raise awareness of the plight of the travel industry
Last week brought optimism but it will take more than positive thinking to help the industry bounce back
Industry gears up for Travel Day of Action
Thousands are expected to take part in Wednesday’s industry-wide lobby over government support for the travel sector
Miami Beach, Florida, where hotels have mostly remained open
'Travel is on its knees, but the show must go on'
‘While leading the world in vaccinations, we are behind the curve on travel,’ writes Travel Counsellor Andy La Gette for TTG as travel unites for a day of action at Westminster
The SPAA marched on Scotland's parliament last month calling for greater support for travel businesses
SPAA seeks meeting with Sturgeon during Travel Day of Action
Association accuses Scottish government of allowing agencies to reopen ’in name only’
Intrepid wants there to be an annual celebration of travel agents
Intrepid announces plans for National Travel Agent Day 2021
Event will raise money for Abta LifeLine and the ITAA Benevolent Fund
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SPAA: 'Dear first minister; travel has run aground'
’You told us that Scotland needed strong leadership and, as an industry, we are talking with one voice today and asking you to show that leadership to the travel sector’
Reed booked a holiday for a mother and daughter to the US to spend some "quality time together"
Agent seals US sale from garden hot tub
Ocky White Travel manager Anna Reed said there were "worse places to be when making a booking"
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Sister US and Canada ops team up for fam giveaway
Canadian Affair and American Affair will host two days of Canada Day and Independence Day celebrations next month
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What does the future hold for luxury travel advisors? A lot, say experts
Appreciation of high service levels by affluent clients who have accrued more disposable income during the pandemic provide a strong future outlook for the sector
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Agents 'can't wait any longer' for fresh Covid support
Target campaign group’s plea supported by renewed calls from the TSSA union for targeted financial support for travel
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
Johnson plays down prospect of furlough extension
Prime minister also declines to offer any further guidance on overseas travel this summer
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Si Morris-Green: 'We have to bring clients and agents with us'
Classic Collection’s director of agency sales tells TTG why it’s never been more important to connect with the trade
UK Rail Breaks offers trips to a number of UK cities, including York (Credit: Karl Moran/Unsplash)
Amanda Leggett takes up new BDM role with UK Rail Breaks
Leggett, who has previously worked for Great Rail Journeys, has been appointed to the newly created role at the rail specialist to boost its trade presence
The TSSA has called for the creation of a dedicated 'minister for travel' post
Gatwick MP to lead fresh Commons debate on travel today
It comes after a concerted lobbying effort by Abta and the trade to raise awareness of travel’s plight
Val Thorens has proved one of Club Med's resorts most commonly booked by agents (Credit: Club Med)
Club Med reports spike in trade sales for winter 2021/22
Operator says more than 20% of new bookings for 2021/22 winter season coming from ‘new indirect clients’
The government has announced measures to help SMEs (Credit: James Newcombe/Unsplash)
'A complete disaster': Agents' anger at government indifference
’Where there’s a low deposit, some are taking the decision to just give up’
The training course is specifically dedicated to the island of Gozo
Malta Tourism Authority launches Gozo training for agents
Dedicated course will comprise seven lessons on the Maltese island
Line's Shipload of Love competition will reward people “who have impacted our lives meaningful ways”
Virgin Voyages enlists Flexi Reps for trade push
The tie-up comes as Virgin prepares to debut Scarlet Lady in the UK this summer
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Jo Guest to join Sani Resort and Ikos Resorts as BDM
Guest arrives from Bordessa Holidays and will represent both brands in Greece and Spain, replacing Phil Shipman who has moved to Classic Collection
CV Villas' Lemoni House in Corfu
CV Villas: Trade revenue up 40% on pre-pandemic levels
Villa specialist says revenue from new and existing trade partners