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AmaWaterways to consider Congo River sailings if safety challenges can be overcome

After the luxury river line recently referred to itself as a ’pioneer’, TTG asked which waterways around the world it could operate on in the future

Windstar hopes new website will help agents introduce the brand to clients

’This website is going to help more people in the UK get to know Windstar – now we have a place we can direct agents to,’ UK and Ireland head of sales Augustus Lonsdale told TTG

Marco Polo Hotels' reason behind rebrand of premium collection unveiled

Marco Polo Hotels need a ’rethink’, according to Wharf Hotels’ vice president of sales and marketing.

‘More to Japan than cherry blossoms’, tourist board insists in message to agents

Agents will be fundamental in positioning Japan as a year-round destination and to avoid overcrowding, Japan National Tourism Organisation boss Airi Motokura tells TTG at WTM London

Sri Lanka tourism chief: ‘We're a safe, year-round destination’

Buddhika Herwawasam, chair of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, told TTG UK arrivals constituted 20% of all international visitors this year so far

Tourism minister pledges to amplify outbound sector's voice at government level

Speaking to TTG at WTM London, tourism minister Sir Chris Bryant pledged to invite more outbound industry members onto a key government committee, saying he wants to listen

Italy to shake up offer to mature markets as focus turns to the east

Italian Tourism Board director of marketing and promotion Maria Elena Rossi told TTG about the country’s plans to attract more repeat and high-spending visitors at WTM London

'Liberty of the Seas can be another ex-UK success story', says Royal's EMEA chief

The 4,960-passenger ship will replace its sister Freedom-class vessel, Independence of the Seas, which can carry 4,375-passengers, in the UK in 2026

How to market a small travel agency on a budget

Marketing your agency doesn’t need to feel like a minefield, says travel business expert Jason Palmer

Corendon Airlines to grow UK market share by targeting smaller operators and agents

Head of sales and marketing Christian Hein told TTG that while the UK is Corendon’s second-largest market, it also is one of its key targets for growth

Maldives to give away 52 holidays next year as part of tourism shake-up

Visit Maldives confirmed the exciting news at World Travel Market 2024 on Tuesday

Jordan seeks to shore up reputation for 'calm' amid all-out war in Gaza

Jordan Tourism Board managing director Dr Abed Al-Razzaq Arabiyat tells TTG the country has managed to retain tourist numbers despite the war in Gaza

Agency launches fee-based appointment-only offshoot

Artisan is part of Travel Four Seasons and will charge clients a set fee to cover the advisors’ time

The future of fam trips: 'agents shouldn't just be herded around'

Lush Experiences believes it has launched a new type of fam trip that aims to put the advisor first

Explore MD: 'Sustainability is an increasingly important part of our sales pitch'

Explore Worldwide managing director Michael Edwards tells TTG why sustainability is becoming the "currency" of what a good travel business looks like for both agents and customers

What to expect from La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Italy’s first luxury sleeper train

The luxury railway brand is about to make its in Italy, along with the brand’s first hotel

Perfect Getaways targets 10 more shops across north-west by 2028

The Merseyside-based agency reported bookings generated more than £22.5 million in the financial year that ran from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024, with commission payments reaching £2.3 million.

The question every new luxury advisor should ask their client

A luxury advisor has revealed the one thing she always wants to know from clients after 25 years of industry experience

World Menopause Day: Davina McCall on what more travel firms can do to help staff

The TV presenter is also menopause awareness advocate. TTG editor Sophie Griffiths caught up with her ahead of her hosting The Travel Industry Awards by TTG to talk all things menopause

UK travel trends for 2025 revealed in new report

PoB Hotels has unveiled the findings of its second annual travel trends report.

Kellie Samuda launches new business for homeworkers with former ITC boss

The industry veteran has launched Travel Seen Collective, a business to support homeworkers build their digital profiles, with Jen Atkinson

Award-winning advisor launches agency with top family travel platform

Swords Travel associate Hollie Stillion has partnered with Tiny Travelship on the new project after being named New Luxury Travel Designer 2024

Intele agents' 'thirst to learn' driving homeworking giant to £200m sales target

President James Ferrara and UK managing director Tricia Handley-Hughes talk to TTG about everything InteleTravel, from the secret behind their success to what’s coming in 2025

Illinois’ luxury hotels see business boost after Midwest campaign launch

The Midwestern state is making major investment in its luxury tourism offerings.