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TTG Media teams up with consultancy to promote leadership advice

TTG Media has entered into partnership with Brave Bold Brilliant, a business support platform and consultancy founded by former travel industry CEO, Jeannette Linfoot.

“This is going to be a really compelling partnership and one that is inspired by our shared business values,” she said.

Travel leaders, help is here to unlock your 'superpower'

There aren’t many people better qualified than corporate CEO turned entrepreneur Jeannette Linfoot to give leadership lessons – and she’s now presenting the travel industry with an affordable way to share in those.

Dertour outlines Francis Torrilla succession plan with new joint chief executive structure

The company confirmed it anticipates the joint chief executive structure will be in place for a year, with a view to Francis Torrilla retiring towards the end of 2026

Hays Travel opens new branch close to Luton airport after Jet2holidays launch

Hays Travel’s new store in Dunstable is just nine miles from Luton airport and follows the launch of Jet2’s newest base there in April

5 flexible working trends – and how they could work for your agency

Agencies offering more flexible working are seeing productivity improve whilst maintaining excellent customer service. It’s a win-win – if you can avoid the pitfalls

Tui heralds the return of Johan Lundgren

Former easyJet boss Johan Lundgren is to return to his former employer Tui as a non-executive director next year

The Travel Network Group's Managed Service proposition and new chapter In The Spotlight

Discover what differentiates the group’s offering and hear about the variety of support services it could offer your business

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

‘Fail fast, put people first and never tolerate poor service’: industry leaders share the values steering their businesses

Kuoni’s Mark Duguid, easyJet holidays’ Paul Bixby and Princess Cruises’ Eithne Williamson joined a panel discussion at the Advantage conference to share the values that drive their teams

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

Aito to widen membership to start-up SMEs with new associate scheme

Association has launched an associate membership scheme for start-up businesses that do not meet its two-year trading requirement

Package travel back on government agenda as industry views sought on revised reforms

The government has proposed changes to insolvency protection and Linked Travel Arrangements in its reform of the EU’s Package Travel Regulations, opening a three-month consultation period

How travel earned the right to work flexibly – five years on from Covid

The new Employment Rights Bill will strengthen the position of staff when it comes to flexible working, but should the travel industry get ahead of the curve? And what can the rest of the industry learn from the homeworking sector?

Why travel agents will need £2,000 in extra commission from 6 April

The consortium says agencies will need to sell seven extra holidays per staff member to fund rises in minimum wage and National Insurance from April

Travel bosses urged to introduce cancer policy for employees

Many UK companies are not prepared to support employees living with cancer, says social enterprise.

Danny Waine launches consultancy to help travel entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground

Travel Nomads, which has been set up by former Abta head of membership Danny Waine, will offer a suite of services to agents, operators and businesses throughout the wider travel and tourism eco-system

Agent reveals ambition to grow shop network to 10 by his 40th birthday

JF Travel owner Jonny Fielding has told TTG he wants to open a new shop every year for the next seven years to grow his network to 10 by the time he turns 40

First Choice boss Bart Quinton Smith takes over as Tui UK and Ireland sales director

TTG 30 Under 30 alumnus Quinton Smith takes over Neil Swanson, who was promoted to the role of Tui UK and Ireland managing director in October following Andrew Flintham’s departure

Barrhead Travel, Red Sea Holidays, Ramble Worldwide: this week's travel trade people moves

Moves this week include a promotion for a popular figure within the travel trade at Barrhead Travel, while Red Sea Holidays has bolstered its support for agents in the north of the country

Travel Counsellors, Riviera Travel, Exsus Travel: this week's travel trade people moves

Moves this week include former Seabourn president Natalya Leahy becoming chief executive at Lindblad Expeditions while Travel Counsellors has upped its support team

Holiday Extras founders pass on ownership after 42 years

The remaining stake in Holidays Extras has been sold by founders Gerry and Carol Pack, in a deal that sees them exit after 42 years, with son Matthew heading up the brand and its management team

2025: Should you sell up, take on more staff – or just keep calm and carry on?

What does 2025 have in store for travel businesses? TTG assesses some of the challenges – and opportunities – coming in the new year

Unlock the secrets to becoming more efficient

Efficiency is the key to achieving your full business potential, says Stephen Hearn, sales and account manager at travel technology supplier moonstride

The disability pay gap may be worse for travel employees – here’s why

Data from the Office for National Statistics reveals that in 2023 disabled employees earned an average of £2 less per hour than their non-disabled colleagues – and workers in travel and tourism may be disproportionately affected.