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Man arrested in connection with agency raids released
Investigations continue into armed robberies at World Travel Lounge’s Fleetwood store this week
Lancashire Constabulary said it was aware of the two incidents which happened on Tuesday and Wednesday (21-22 September)
Agency targeted by armed robbers twice in two days
First suspect handed staff a note saying: ’I’ve got a gun, give me your English money, think of your colleagues’
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Classic Collection to host first agent awards
Up to 120 agent partners will be invited to attend
Times Square, New York City
Gold Medal throws weight behind new US sales drive
’We’re ready to help agents convert increased interest into bookings,’ managing director Lisa McAuley promises trade
Trailfinders' York store opened on 20 August and the team there have 'hit the ground running', said Kelly
Trailfinders: 'Travel can't afford to lose any more experience'
Firm tells TTG about its expansion plans and efforts to retain talent in readiness of demand for travel returning to, and eventually exceeding, pre-pandemic levels
Indian Ocean destinations (Pictured: Maldives) are proving particularly popular said Dixon (Mohamed Lammah / Unsplash)
FCDO continues to advise against travel to Egypt and Maldives
Covid-specific advice for both destinations remains in place, despite their removal from the UK’s red list on Wednesday morning
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ILTM sets out hopes for return to Cannes
Show organisers say they are committed to bringing the annual gathering back as an in-person event in France
The measures were outlined in chancellor Rishi Sunak's March budget
Travel sees more high street closures despite wider retail recovery
More than 330 retail travel outlets have closed in the past year as sector’s recovery lags behind others
Anissaras on Crete's northern coast will be among the fam destinations (Credit: Evangelos Mpikakis / Unsplash)
Classic Collection to host October fam programme
Nearly 100 agents to join operator on trips to Crete, Corfu, Majorca and Sardinia, and more could yet follow
Casablanca is a highlight of Culture Trip's 13-day Arabian Nights itinerary (Credit: Culture Trip)
Culture Trip to up trade focus with dedicated team
Firm’s Trips by Culture Trip range of small group adventures now bookable by agents
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Baldwins acquisition means agency 'can flourish once again'
Former owners Chris and Nick Marks say agency can move forward “to greater heights” after takeover by investment group
Irene Hays will name P&O's new ship Iona and serve as its godmother
ITT 2021: Hays Travel hopeful of retaining clients gained during Covid crisis
Speaking at the ITT conference, Dame Irene Hays revealed 56% of customers booking with the independent since April 2021 have been new to the business
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'Ministers might have turned their backs, but we're still fighting travel’s corner'
The industry has been bracing itself for a critical September and, while travel has finally taken off, our sector remains stalled
Helen Tustin was previously general manager of Wales-based independent agency Regal Travel
Agents launch 'lounge-based' travel outlet
Helen Tustin, Mel McCarthy and Claire Morgan have joined forces to open The Travel Lounge Penarth
Tony Mann has urged agents to invest in expertise. Picture: Matthew Feeney/Unsplash
End of furlough leaves travel 'hanging in the balance'
TTG catches up with agents suffering sleepless nights with government Covid support coming to an end, and finds out why they believe the industry must unite to #SaveTravelJobs
Kelly Hayre has been promoted to Attraction World's head of trade sales
Attraction World appoints new head of trade sales
Kelly Hayre promoted to top trade role and will lead on planning, developing and implementing the attraction ticket specialist’s trade sales strategy
Agents are hopeful of a late-summer surge in bookings, if the government offers stability of travel rules (Credit: iStock)
All eyes on lates market as consumer confidence grows
Despite criticism over the Covid-19 testing system and inconsistent government advice, agents are looking ahead to the coming months with renewed optimism – Rob Gill reports
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Panache Cruises reports busiest month since 2020 launch
Nearly 30% of bookings made by the agency in August were for 2021 departures, 42% for 2022, 25% for 2023 and 5% for 2024
Paul Johnstone (centre) opened the Newcastle store in December 2020
Now Lets Travel to expand with three new stores
The new plans will create up to 15 new jobs, including opportunities for young people to support the beginning of a career in travel. 
Bevan said the industry had flexed to function in a 'new reality', boosting consumer confidence
Travel Counsellors predicts late summer booking surge
A third of recent bookings made by the homeworking specialist have been for late summer 2021
Responsible Travel believes its time to tax polluters more heavily – including airlines
Govt travel policy threatening an industry 'on the precipice'
Industry welcomes stability of travel rules provided by latest traffic light update, but calls for solutions to ’structural issues’ delaying the sector’s recovery
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Kimberly Hood joins The Holiday Franchise Company
Former Kanoo Travel branch manager joins firm as business development executive, with Jenna McCullagh promoted to business development manager
Petherbridge said he expects the government's additional £5 billion in retail grants to extend to travel agents
Agents call for operators to pay 'fair share' of commission
Agent campaign group Target says members are ’frustrated’ about not receiving commission from deposits or cancellation charges
This new service is easyJet's second Scottish route announced this month
EasyJet holidays aiming to become 'trade's most trusted operator'
‘We’re a small team, but it means agents can come straight to the horse’s mouth when they need help – it’s been key in our development’