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Liverpool and Newcastle Tui stores undergo 'child-inspired' rebrands

It comes after the company found more than half of parents (53%) admit their kids come up with more ideas when it comes to planning a holiday

Sandals launches new Amazon voucher trade incentive

UK agents will be eligible if they make a new booking to the Sandals Dunn’s River resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Travel encouraged to complete new 'state of industry' survey

The findings from the survey will provide information which will be used to support the Future Travel Coalition’s ongoing lobbying activity

Travel editor and economist to speak at Advantage conference

The association also announced workshop themes

Cunard hosts agents at exclusive archive exhibition in Liverpool

Cunard welcomed the trade to the unveiling of a new archive exhibition at the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum

Easter bookings to ‘significantly’ outperform 2019, Advantage predicts

Chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said reassured the majority of travellers will not experience delays at airports as a result of contingency measures

Customers confident finances will be unaffected in 2023, Aito reports

The majority of customers are also prepared to pay more for a better holiday experience, Aito executive director Martyn Sumners reported

Rentyl Resorts launches first-ever fam incentive for agents

Agents will have the chance to win a three-night stay at one of Rentyl Resorts’ properties in Orlando

Inspire to host 2023 conference at children's charity retreat

The group will ask delegates to give a minimum donation to Reuben’s Retreat rather than pay a fee to attend

Croatia specialist unveils 2024 small-ship programme

There are 144 guaranteed seven-night departures on offer

Seadream hosts five agents on Guernsey nature walk

The brand’s UK sales director, Natalie Read, took agents on a one-hour walk followed by a pub lunch, where the group discussed business, industry issues and SeaDream’s product.

Nicki Harrison of Travel Counsellors pitched the idea to her local networking group. She said: "These sessions will add to the already diverse range of breakfast, dinner and drinks events that the group hosts and may even entice more new members to join."

Carnival president: 'Agents critical to record first quarter of 2023'

Speaking during a business update on Monday (27 March) following the company’s Q1 financial results covering the three months to 28 February, Josh Weinstein said the organisation has capitalised on pent-up demand for cruise through enhanced advertising efforts in North America, Europe and the UK.

"This has been helped by our agent partners, who remain a critical part of our new-to-cruise business," he added.

Celebrity Cruises to offer agent champions exclusive fam trip places

Applications close Friday (31 March) and shortlisted champions will be contacted to take part in interviews from 11-14 April

Scottish agents hail return of Emirates' A380 service to Glasgow

’Bringing it back to Glasgow for the season just proves Emirates’ commitment to the industry,’ one agent told TTG

Agent secures largest booking in Citalia's 90-year history

Paul Joyce, of Burnley-based Brulea Travel, secured the record-breaking sale worth £57,000

Barrhead to expand cruise training initiative amid soaring demand

Speaking to TTG, president Jacqueline Dobson said the Scottish agency group has seen a record-breaking start to the year for cruise business

Ambassador to offer agents discounted rates on 23/24 sailings

Fares start at £50 per person per night and agents will also be eligible for a 15% discount on any drinks package, plus 25% off port parking

Newmarket to help agents capitalise on European touring demand

Bookings for the specialist operator’s short haul departures in 2023 are up by 66% on the same period in 2022

Hospitality missing out on digital payments, tech boss warns

By adopting integrated payment services, businesses could streamline processes and improve customer experience

TTG Top 50 champion eyes more agencies ahead of new branch opening

ArrangeMY Escape boss Jennifer Lynch has revealed plans to open up to eight stores following the launch of its second branch in Malvern

Playa Hotels expands agent incentive programme

As part of the extension, extended stays will now be part of the per room, per night rewards

Royal Caribbean offers agents double rewards on all Anthem bookings

The incentive will apply to all bookings made between 22 March and 11 April

Agents insist Brits undeterred by Lanzarote tourism row

Brits still keen on the Canaries despite a suggestion the island could look to reduce its reliance on the UK market

Six trends the travel trade should look out for this summer

Can the blistering start to 2023 possibly continue and will rising prices push some consumers out of the market?