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Winged Boots to open first retail shop after record year
The luxury travel agency is looking for three new advisors to join the team at its Shenfield store this May.
Travel agent shares Covid qualification that has clients 'going wild'
Karen Simmonds of Travel Matters decided to upskill during the pandemic to enhance her agency’s experience offerings
Peter Shanks to stand down as Silversea MD and retire after 45 years in travel
Shanks will stay on until the end of Q2 to ensure a smooth handover to his successor Andreas ’Andy’ Nuessel
How agents can get VIP tickets for sold-out events – no membership needed 
Go Privilege specialises in premium packages for concerts and sporting events.
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Luxury operator Captain’s Choice to step up UK travel trade presence
Australian firm hopes to work with luxury travel agents to sell its escorted tours
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The UK’s most luxurious new train is coming soon – here's how to sell it
A quintessentially British train will transport travellers to rural beauty spots this summer – but brace yourself, it comes with a hefty price tag
The White Lotus Season 3 hotels – everything travel agents need to know

If you’re anything like us, you’ve been hooked on The White Lotus ever since the premiere of its first season in 2021. 

The show is a treasure trove of inspiration for any travel enthusiast, with its gorgeous locations gaining nearly as much attention from fans as its juicy plotlines. 

 

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Travel Sisterhood unveils expansion plans for 2025
Female-only luxury travel network wants to add new members in the UK and beyond
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Elegant Resorts and If Only managing director Lisa Fitzell to stand down
Fitzell to stand down at the end of the month after seven years, with If Only general manager Gordon McCreadie poised to take over as MD of the two luxury brands
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Black Tomato launches AI ‘feelings engine’ to inspire clients
Luxury travel company also unveils new range of “emotion-led” experiences and itineraries
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Hotelplan UK brands tipped to flourish in Kuoni parent's safe hands
’It does seem like a very good move by Dertour,’ one expert tells TTG after Kuoni’s parent acquired Hotelplan Group and its UK brands, including Inghams and Explore Worldwide
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How travel advisors can offer alcohol-free travel for sober clients
Therapist Alexander Brown set up a travel agency for sober clients in 2022 after noticing a greater need to support those in addiction recovery
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Agents to keep ‘up to 100% of commission’ in new homeworkers start-up
Azure’s new luxury homeworking agency hopes to give members more flexibility and freedom.
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Preferred Hotels & Resorts targets agents with smart new tech
Independent hotels brand unveils “innovative” portal to help the trade book its properties
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Kellie Samuda says ‘transparency’ is key to new homeworking agency
The luxury travel veteran hopes to grow to 50 homeworkers as her new business takes off
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Travel concierge looks to fill ‘gap in the market’ for UHNW clients
London-based Calder & Go offers travel through a private membership service
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Luxpo to return in April at London's COMO Metropolitan
21 handpicked agents will enjoy an inspiring day of supplier training, meetings and networking
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Designer Travel hits £10 million monthly sales for the first time
Luxury homeworking agency achieves “real milestone” during January
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Half-term sorted: family activities to promote at Four Seasons’ countryside retreat
As Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire celebrates its 20th anniversary this month, our writer checks in to discover how the team ensure the family offering stays fresh
New UK boss for A&K as operator looks to ‘strengthen position’

Fox takes up the new managing director for AKTG, UK and APAC role in April and will relocate here from Australia. 

Previously based in Melbourne as managing director Australasia A&K & EVP APAC and trade sales for A&K & Crystal, Fox has been with the company just under two years. 

AKTG said the move aligns with “ongoing global expansion and commitment to providing exceptional travel experiences in key markets”.

How to fix fam trips: agents and suppliers have their say
The majority of travel advisors are unhappy with the current format of fam trips – TTG explores what the solutions could be
'You don't need a degree for a successful travel career,' says 30 Under 30 star
Bethany Dimond has shared her top tips for pursuing a career in travel after wowing the judges of TTG 30 Under 30.
Luxury homeworker on how former job helps her nail the VIP booking service
The Global Travel Collection advisor shares her best tips for wowing luxury clients without a shop.
Carrier to 'raise the bar' with fam trips ahead of £100k booking push
The luxury tour operator is determined to invest in its educational experiences for agents.