Interview

Si Morris-Green: 'Classic Collection is back, and our ambition is limitless'

Classic Collection’s B2B director talks TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola through the changes at the brand, and how it will elevate its service to agents in 2025

Sandals pledges to put agents at the centre of new Made of Caribbean campaign

Sandals and Beaches Resorts new Made of Caribbean campaign will focus on the brands’ heritage from the island and will maintain a focus on sales through the trade

Explora Journeys' Anna Nash: 'I’ve always had a deep respect for travel partners'

As luxury cruise continues to grow, Explora Journeys new president knows she has a challenging and fulfilling time ahead

How travel advisors can make the most of booking private homes in 2025

The founder of Hidden and Found says there is a big opportunity for agents to build up how they book private home stays for clients

Royal's Gerard Nolan: 'Listening to agents is a key priority for me'

Royal Caribbean’s new EMEA vice-president, Gerard Nolan, tells TTG’s Harry Kemble how he is ready to engage with the trade every day

'Quality over quantity': How GoCruise & Travel finds new agents with the right 'vibe'

Of the 17 new members Colin Martin-Weekes has brought into the business this year, seven were ’complete novices’ with no travel experience whatsoever – he shares with TTG the secrets of his success

From Boy Scout to boardroom: HF Holidays chief reflects on 40-year purpose-driven mission

TTG’s Gary Noakes explores what a change of leadership at B Corp walking specialist HF Holidays means for the brand’s mission, and its service to agents, as David Harrington hands over to former Saga Holidays boss Chris Simmonds

Mark Duguid: 'It's my job to make Kuoni a lot more contemporary and relevant'

Kuoni this week unveiled a rebrand it hopes will help it stand out in a ’sea of sameness’; managing director Mark Duguid talks TTG’s Gary Noakes through the reasoning

'Trade is always at the forefront of our discussions,' says Newmarket's new agent lead

Hayley Morris lays out her vision to drive trade growth at Newmarket Holidays in her first trade press interview since taking up her new role

Michael Vinales hints at possible next move after leaving Olympic Holidays

Former Olympic Holidays managing director Vinales tells TTG he will take a break with his family over the Christmas and New Year period before pursuing a new role – potentially a consultancy post – in the travel industry

The Pig says it will embrace agents more, as founder Robin Hutson steps down

The UK boutique hotel collection says it is ready to work more closely with the trade as it continues to grow its portfolio

Dame Irene Hays: 'We have to keep finding new ways to make more money'

Ed Robertson caught up with Hays Travel owner Dame Irene Hays and operations chief Jonathon Woodall-Johnston to find out more about the agency’s Budget challenges

Holidays Extras boss says AI can and will make agents' lives easier

Holiday Extras boss Matthew Pack tells TTG the company remains committed to the trade and will test the AI-driven technology on consumers before showing it to agents. The soon-to-be former owner has managed to secure an extra £10 million investment for expansion

'Our evolution has only just begun', says confident Crystal boss

The luxury cruise line has announced an order of three new-build ships by 2032.

'I've sold nearly 2,000 cruises – here are my top tips for other agents'

Tui’s Rachel Liversidge shares the secrets of her success

'No reason Classic Collection can’t double in size now,' says On the Beach chief

Shaun Morton, chief executive parent company On the Beach, has revealed what he has in store for Classic Collection following its restructure

Jet2 claims generational leap with new AI-powered search for agents

Airline and operator hails new AI conversational search functionality the biggest shake-up of search for 20 years

Storm Bert: 'We're a little soggy but we're here to stay', says travel agency boss

Traveltrail director Charlotte Barnett will not move her agency business somewhere despite being hit by Storm Bert floods at the weekend

Carrier to launch exclusive business course for advisors after inaugural summit

The luxury travel company unveiled its plans for 2025 at its first ever summit on Monday.

Travel agency reveals the ‘risk’ that saved the business as it marks 10th anniversary

The Scotland-based luxury travel agency says it it had hit ’rock bottom’ during Covid-19

The ex-Thomas Cook top seller who became Hays Travel's biggest franchisee

After 30 years with Thomas Cook, John Stewart tells TTG how he knew Hays Travel would be the perfect place to develop his business following Cook’s collapse in September 2019

TV winner Alfie Watts joins Off Broadway Travel on special trip to Mauritius

The Race Across the World winner teamed up with the luxury agency for an important cause.

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.

'That's it for now,' says Jet2 chief Steve Heapy after surprise Luton base reveal

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays boss Steve Heapy tells TTG the brand’s three new bases – Liverpool, Bournemouth and Luton – will need time to settle before the group explores any more opportunities