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Virtuoso seeks membership growth
Virtuoso keen to expand Ireland membership as Independent Contractor model grows
The global network of luxury travel advisors says its members’ location is less of a priority with the rise of remote working.
Hays Travel puts £100k holiday giveaway at heart of 'biggest-ever' turn of year campaign
Head of marketing David McNiven said the period from Boxing Day through to the end of February was critical, accounting for 25% of all Hays bookings and 27% of all profit – and rising
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How to market a small travel agency on a budget
Marketing your agency doesn’t need to feel like a minefield, says travel business expert Jason Palmer
Agency launches fee-based appointment-only offshoot
Artisan is part of Travel Four Seasons and will charge clients a set fee to cover the advisors’ time
The future of fam trips: 'agents shouldn't just be herded around'
Lush Experiences believes it has launched a new type of fam trip that aims to put the advisor first
Princess Cruises 'tailors' trade platform ahead of Star Princess launch
The line believes the upgrades will make the booking process even smoother for agents
Discounting frustration, female leadership and famous explorers, plus four more cruise talking points
How did cruise lines react when agents expressed frustration over discounting in the market? What can agents do to up their expedition sales? And how cruise is becoming a more sustainable holiday choice? Everything we learned from Advantage’s biggest-ever cruise conference
Elegant Resorts launches loyalty scheme for agents
Elegant Resorts says it hopes the new initiative will encourage partnerships more luxury travel advisors.
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Award-winning advisor launches agency with top family travel platform
Swords Travel associate Hollie Stillion has partnered with Tiny Travelship on the new project after being named New Luxury Travel Designer 2024
Luxury advisor's last-minute family booking advice after whirlwind trip
The luxury travel advisor pulled off a mammoth planning feat for a Sri Lanka trip in less than 10 days
Inghams reveals how it plans to celebrate its 90th anniversary with agents
Walking specialist to host fam trip and ’quirky’ roadshows to help agents get ’under the skin’ of its new product launching next year
How a luxury advisor's £500 investment saved a near-disaster booking
The travel advisor says the investment in his luxury clients was ’entirely worth it’.
Hays Travel team leader to take first family holiday after Big Thank You win
Seven Hays colleagues have won £500 towards their household bills for the next six months, including Emma Ndoni, who said the money would help her, her husband and their three children take their first family holiday together
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.
Luxury advisor calls for industry action on 'non-professional' agents
Amanda Teale of Minerva Private Travel has urged the industry to introduce mandatory training for advisors.
Top 5: The best luxury hotels advisors need to know this week
Our roundup of this week’s best luxury properties is back.
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
Hays Travel franchisee answers town's calls for a new travel agency
John Stewart’s new Hays Travel branch in Cupar will aim to fill the gap left by the closure in recent years of other local agencies
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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
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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.
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
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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