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AE Expeditions unveils new £60,000 extended ship visit programme for agents
EMEA sales director Andrew Turner announced plans to overhaul the line’s UK and Ireland ship visits last year to ensure agents got ’a true expedition experience’
Top agent plans epic 70-day no-fly trip from Belfast to China
The journey took 70 days and included nine legs.
Travel boss slams govt for 'making disabled people scapegoats'
Limitless Travel’s Angus Drummond says accessibility needs to be at the heart of the political agenda otherwise the inference is disabled people are ’second rate’ and their needs are not being prioritised
Luxury agent's clever strategy for staying in touch with clients year-round
Emily Grace has launched a luxury wellness agency that plans more than just holidays for health-conscious travellers. 
Nicki Tempest-Mitchell reveals where Barrhead could expand next
Barrhead managing director Nicki Tempest-Mitchell tells Rob Gill about the remit for her newly created role, and what’s in store for the agency’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Agent ‘blown away’ by client’s souvenir after whirlwind India itinerary
Luxury travel advisor Victoria Bebb says she is keen to continue working with British artist Jemma Powell following the success of the trip. 
‘I knew I wanted to work for Intrepid one day’, says 30 Under 30’s rising PR star
Emme McKay, part of the 2024 class of TTG 30 Under 30, reveals why she is determined to make her mark in the travel industry – one sustainable holiday at a time
Agent's ‘perfect’ place for finding family clients after winning TTG Luxury award
Claire Masse of Frangipani Holidays shares her top marketing insights after winning New Travel Designer of the Year at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025. 
It's time to put agents over influencers: ‘We're selling, not inspiring’
Lotte Gossage is determined to support agents with her exclusive network, Hotel Fam Club.
Gold Medal unveils fam trip 'hub' with exclusive offers for agents
The UK tour operator is continuing to invest in trade education after hosting more than 200 agents across 35 fam trips last year.
Beachcomber and Exoticca team up with ex-A&K head of agency sales' new venture
Richard Hey has revealed he has set up his own B2B representation company after leaving Abercrombie & Kent UK last week
Homeworking agency opens first retail store with ‘sentimental’ backstory
Travology Travel has announced the Yorkshire agency as the first retail store in its collection. 
Winged Boots to open first retail shop after record year
The luxury travel agency is looking for three new advisors to join the team at its Shenfield store this May.
Travel agent shares Covid qualification that has clients 'going wild'
Karen Simmonds of Travel Matters decided to upskill during the pandemic to enhance her agency’s experience offerings
How agents can get VIP tickets for sold-out events – no membership needed 
Go Privilege specialises in premium packages for concerts and sporting events.
‘People are surprised when I tell them what I do,’ says 30 Under 30 star
Helen Paddock was selected for TTG 30 Under 30 2024 after impressing judges with her speedy rise up the aviation ranks.
'It's time to expand with the trade,' says Atlas Ocean Voyages sales chief
Atlas Ocean Voyages has scheduled six ship visits and a roadshow programme for agents as part of plans to strengthen its support for and ties with the trade this year, international sales lead Bernie Carter has told TTG
Travel Sisterhood unveils expansion plans for 2025
Female-only luxury travel network wants to add new members in the UK and beyond
How travel advisors can offer alcohol-free travel for sober clients
Therapist Alexander Brown set up a travel agency for sober clients in 2022 after noticing a greater need to support those in addiction recovery
Kellie Samuda says ‘transparency’ is key to new homeworking agency
The luxury travel veteran hopes to grow to 50 homeworkers as her new business takes off
Five top trends cruise agents need to know – from Carnival UK's sales chiefs

1. Cruise prices are higher – but customers are happy to pay

It might have been a bit of a slow start to peaks, but one trend that’s emerged in the overall market is a rise in pricing, and cruise is no exception.

From toes to travel: why this Essex chiropodist switched careers after 15 years in healthcare
Joe McDonnell spent 15 years as a footcare clinician before making the switch to travel in late 2024
Designer Travel hits £10 million monthly sales for the first time
Luxury homeworking agency achieves “real milestone” during January
Jet2 launches Bournemouth base and confirms plan for third based aircraft
A bullish Jet2 has confirmed it will add a third aircraft to its Bournemouth fleet as it starts flights from the south-coast airport on Tuesday (4 February)