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The invisible influence that luxury hotels are using to woo your clients
Once an afterthought, fragrance is now central to hotel identity. We explore how and why luxury brands are crafting signature scents as distinctive as their décor
These three travel advisors drove £500,000 in sales for Carrier in a year – here's how
The three advisors are responsible for making up half of the luxury operator’s growth sales over the past 12 months. 
Agent reveals enquiries jumped after celebrity client's surprise announcement
Rebecca Murphy, founder of Travelista, has seen a surge in interest since organising a luxury holiday for Coleen Nolan.
Agents offer ‘cut-through’ for luxury cruise line as clients ‘book years in advance’
Expert insights about cruise booking trends were shared during an exclusive event hosted by TTG Luxury and Explora Journeys. 
'We've found the company we were looking for': Wexas buys wildlife tour op 2by2 Holidays
Going forward 2by2 Holidays managing director Claire Farley will step down as a director, but will act on a part-time consultancy basis to ensure ’a smooth transition’
Crystal to unveil first two luxury ships after securing financial backing
The cruise brand says the expansion “validates” its position in the ultra-luxury cruise segment.
Luxury operator reveals agents’ ‘trickiest’ concierge request as demand for VIP service grows
Carrier has expanded its concierge team following a 37% increase in monthly enquiries for the elite service compared to last year.
'Good' number of Crystal customers migrating across from other cruise lines, says new trade chief
Luke Smith, Carnival Cruise Line’s former international and UK sales director, revealed the booking trend during one of his first trade press interviews as Crystal’s sales vice-president, UK and EMEA
Agency launches guide to warn clients after concerns over travel scams
Designer Travel has launched a lengthy manual for customers on travel security after falling victim to a fraudulent enquiry.
Four Iberostar properties that make selling adult-only holidays a breeze
Booking grown-up beach holidays is made easier with Iberostar’s thoughtfully planned and located resorts
Luxury, chaos and culture: why Delhi is the trip clients didn’t know they needed
India’s colourful capital will captivate visitors with its architecture, food and history, but where do you start to plan a memorable itinerary for clients?
Flights to the Middle East resume after Qatar missile crisis briefly pauses travel
New Foreign Office advise for several states in the region after Iran’s retaliatory strikes on a US airbase in the country triggered an airspace closure
Luxury travel boss warns AI misuse would be ‘outrage to luxury’
Little Emperors founder Rebecca Masri says AI has benefitted the luxury travel business, but vows it will never replace its human advisors.
Luxury agents share red flags for a time-wasting client
From price matching to upgrade demands, these are luxury advisors’ biggest turn-offs when dealing with potential customers.
Exsus names top agents for 2025 as trade sales continue to boom
The luxury tour operator hosted its annual Travel Agent Awards ceremony in London on Friday, marking the fifth edition of the celebratory event. 
Five facts you (probably) don’t know about Railbookers
From short breaks to luxurious multi-centre adventures, Railbookers offers seamless rail holidays from any UK station, but there’s more to the operator than you might think
Carrier unveils plans for accreditation of ‘authentic’ agents at second annual retreat
The luxury operator shared more details on the accreditation programme at its annual retreat earlier this week.
Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group secures approval to launch in Ireland
The group, which comprises Abercrombie & Kent, Cox & Kings and Crystal, can now sell to customers in the republic for the first time
Top luxury agencies set to be recognised as part of innovative new awards programme
The new initiative by TTG Luxury is set to offer luxury agencies in the UK & Ireland access to first-of-its-kind recognition opportunity.  
Experiential travel reigns but climate is still volatile: luxury experts reveal 2025 travel trends
TTG and PwC once again join forces to present Agenda 2025 Summer Breakfast with a focus on the key drivers affecting luxury travel and its clients in the year ahead
The secret Spanish foodie haven that will leave clients hungry for more
Food and wine is an obsession in Spain’s Costa Brava, where 12 restaurants boast an incredible 17 Michelin stars between them.
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Agenda 2025 - Key drivers for luxury travellers
The seven habits of high-net-worth clients that agents need to know for 2025
Carrier has shared original data on its bookings over £100,000, offering key insights into who these high spenders are – and what they want from their travel advisor.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises to host more than 600 agents this summer
More than 600 agents will board Seven Seas Grandeur this summer when it calls at four UK ports, marking the ship’s debut northern Europe itinerary