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Why agents need to sell this up-and-coming gem of the UK
The UK seaside resort that should be on agents’ radar with new hotels, activities, golf and gourmet distractions aplenty
High-end homestay brand launches time-saving tool for luxury travel advisors
Onefinestay will give the 30,000 advisors it works with around the world exclusive access to its new booking portal. 
Five reasons this lesser-known Turkish hotel promises 'art and joy'
With its enviable location, unique “art and joy” philosophy and new Sunset suites for this summer, Lujo Hotel Bodrum is a resort well worth having at your fingertips for impressive Mediterranean getaways
Sailing the high-end seas: why agents are perfectly placed to bring yachting to the masses
As demand for mainstream and high-end yachting product and itineraries soars, could these smaller-ship sailings not only prove an important gateway into the world of cruising but also stand alone as its own distinct proposition?
First luxury sleeper train in England and Wales makes maiden journey
The Britannic Explorer, a Belmond Train, will make its inaugural trip on 21 July, marking a significant milestone for luxury rail travel in the UK.
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.