Leisure

Jetline Travel’s £4.7 million debts outlined in creditors’ report

Unsecured creditors owed part of the £4.7 million debt run up by Jetline are unlikely to receive any payments, administrators say, with only Barclays likely to receive the full amount owed and staff being the only preferential creditors

Advantage praises 'remarkable' members for driving record results despite 'challenging' environment

The consortium’s transactional turnover increased significantly to £155 million, up from £116 million, during its 2023/24 financial year, with more than 50 new branches joining the group during this period

Top London hotel to give agents commission within 24 hours of guest departure

Agents often have to wait between 30 and 60 days to make money from their bookings.

“My client's partner proposed in front of penguins for £24,000 – here’s what happened next”

Ross Johnson, founder of Travlux, chose Ponant to be his first ever Antarctica booking after being wowed by one its educational trips.

Attraction World names new chief with bosses Nicholls and Mahoney set to depart

Attraction World Group has named Joe Hyland as new chief executive after the former post holder and chief commercial officer leave the business, with both remaining tight-lipped about their future plans

Marella Cruises details return to Tunisia in winter 2026/27 programme

Tui’s UK cruise brand is to return to Tunisia after an absence of more than 10 years in the 2026/27 season, with several new ports also confirmed by Marella Cruises

Jules Verne to target 'Queenager' market with new touring partnership

Jules Verne has teamed up with NOON, the online community for women over 45 to offer tours targeted at this age group, saying there is a gap in the market and encouraging other operators to consider it

Travel's 'big three' lay their cards on the table as peak summer beckons

With travel’s three largest operators now commanding nearly 50% of the Atol market, the fortunes of the few increasingly shape the environment in which the rest operate. Gary Noakes explores pre-summer trading

Why this Dutch city should be on every agent’s radar

The arrival of a new hotel in an under-appreciated city is the perfect excuse to divert your clients from Amsterdam

Agent cautions others against becoming too reliant on 'shouty' Facebook

Thorne Travel’s Shona Thorne talked TTG through her agency’s efforts to diversify their social media output

Agent duo team up to launch 'real, truthful and unfiltered' podcast for the trade

Jake Cullum-Hollins and Becky Walker said Tales of a Travel Agent gives an unfiltered insight into the life of travel agents, offering laughs as well as practical tips on how to help businesses thrive

Beverley Travel readies third shop and plots growth to five branches over the next year

Beverley Travel director and co-founder Karl Douglas told TTG the agency’s new branch will open on 7 June in the Yorkshire town of Market Weighton

Aer Lingus to launch new winter sun route to Mexico's Cancun in the new year

Aer Lingus is to begin flights to Cancun early next year as the country marks 50 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico

Luxury agent's top rules for first-time yacht bookings

David Ox of Winged Boots shares his insights on chartering luxury yachts after reporting an increased demand for the elite experience.

Travel Counsellors, A&K and Small Luxury Hotels chiefs to join first luxury-focused TTG-PWC Agenda panel

Jennifer Charlton, senior vice president sales and business development UK & EMEA, Abercrombie & Kent; Kirsten Hughes, UK managing director and chief commercial officer, Travel Counsellors; and Richard Hyde, chief operating officer and managing director, Small Luxury Hotels of the World are set to offer their industry insights during TTG and PwC’s first-ever luxury-focused Agenda briefing.

Luxury Cornwall specialist seeks agency partners for the first time

A luxury accommodation brand specialising in Cornwall is to work with the trade for the first time and is seeking a suitable agency to boost sales in the UK and international markets

Agencies swoop for Baldwins Travel staff after receivers appointed

The 130-year-old Kent-based miniple has had a challenging year after losing both its Advantage Travel Partnership and Abta memberships as well as having its Iata accreditation suspended

9 things we took away from the 2025 Advantage Travel Partnership conference

A new look, a renewed focus on value (and values), ’getting comfortable with the uncomfortable’ and a special anniversary were among the highlights of the 2025 Advantage conference

Watch: Could this be Florence’s finest crowd-free escape?

A 39-room Small Luxury Hotel of the World on the outskirts of Florence was once Salvador Dali’s retreat of choice. Now, Madeleine Barber finds out if it has what it takes to become your clients’ chosen haunt too

New Costa Rica specialist seeks agents' help as it targets 'unique' niche

Cecropia Travel offers luxury voluntourism and tailor-made itineraries – and is on the hunt for agent partners

Agents to gain access to 'unsearchable' luxury product at exclusive event

Ultra 2026 will connect top advisors with some of the industry’s most sought-after suppliers.

Advantage marks 30 years of service from Julia Lo Bue-Said with emotional tribute

The Advantage team surprised chief exec Lo Bue-Said with a string of messages from colleagues and industry figures at its annual conference in Malta on Thursday

Agents consistently resolving nearly 90% of clients’ travel difficulties, says Advantage

’After years of uncertainty, travellers want peace of mind – and that’s exactly what the travel agent provides,’ said Advantage Travel Partnership chief executive Julia Lo Bue-Said

Tui claims market share gain despite reluctance from some families to book

According to Tui, some families were slow to book summer breaks but that there has been an uplift following the May bank holiday – although with a noticeable switch to cheaper destinations