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Gary Lewis: ‘We’re fighting to get as many members through this crisis as possible’
‘How many times do we see tears on a Zoom call? It’s probably happening every third day’
Shadow mental health minister to join Get Travel Talking
Rosena Allin-Khan MP will speak at the latest mental health seminar on 18 February
Vaccine will encourage majority of over-50s to travel again
Nearly half of mature consumers plan to travel “as much as possible” after being vaccinated
Scotland to introduce blanket hotel quarantine for all arrivals
First minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms new Covid border measures, while SPAA urges ministers to chart travel’s emergence from Covid
Singapore aiming to engage 15,000 agents this year
Tourist board announced seven trade partners, through whom it plans to update agents on its efforts to welcome back visitors
'Travel is more than simply aviation and airports'
Advantage chief Julia Lo Bue-Said writes for TTG on the government’s continuing failure to understand ‘travel’ and its complex eco-system
Analysis: Is there hope for travel’s excluded?
Many travel entrepreneurs have been excluded from the government’s support schemes but is this about to change?
SPAA: Govt grants for agencies 'just a first step'
Association says there remains significant gaps in support for homeworkers and the self-employed
How to join today's #SaveTravel Twitterstorm at 10am
Industry urged to back latest action to urge government to publish a road map out of the Covid crisis for travel
Scotland unveils financial support package for agents
Agents will be eligible for one-off grants of up to either £10,000 or £25,000, depending on their rateable value
Travel Counsellors in plea to govt over help for agents
Travel Forward campaign launched to help agents and protect consumers
Gary Lewis: 'Don’t let travel firms fail without a roadmap'
TTNG boss urges government to provide a clear strategy for restarting travel sector post-lockdown
Nominations open for TTG Top 50 Contribution to Travel award

The award, sponsored by Holiday Extras, will be presented to a travel agency boss who has achieved not only success with their own retail business, but also contributed more widely to the travel industry.

Industry colleagues are asked to nominate senior leaders in retail who have demonstrated an innovative approach to doing business, or inspired others through their leadership, or given outstanding commitment to their local community, for example.

Travel Counsellors reports careers helpline enquiries rise
The homeworking giant has operated a dedicated line for agents seeking help and advice for their next career move since last January
Carla Hutchings joins Swords Travel associate scheme
Ex-Gold Medal/Travel 2 and If Only BDM joins London-based independent agency
Agent decides to stop selling summer 2021 holidays
Strawberry Holidays’ owner makes decision due to uncertainty over departures in coming months
Agent sets up social media group to combat fraudsters
Business owner launches Facebook initiative after being targeted by criminal
Analysis: Trade confident of sunnier days to come
After Christmas brought fresh uncertainty to the market, how are agents feeling about sales for the year ahead?
Agency reports best booking week for three months
Shrewsbury-based Peakes Travel Elite secured seven sales last week, bringing in a total of £25,000
Industry set for 'biggest peaks ever – but nobody knows when
Pent-up demand could create record-breaking peaks season when lockdown finally ends
Supreme Court victory for small firms on business interruption insurance
Agents could be set for insurance payout after being forced to close during first lockdown
Virtual coffee mornings help agency reach clients
Agency partners with operators for online sessions
Steve Witt: 'Travel must be pragmatic and business-minded'
Not Just Travel co-founder urges businesses to grasp any available support, and remember there will be huge demand for travel post-Covid
‘Resilient’ Aito clients plan to resume travelling quickly
Survey of customers reveals they are keen to go on holiday when “time is right”