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How podcasts can help promote your travel agency
With podcasts becoming increasingly popular with consumers, Charlotte Cullinan looks at the agents and travel companies tapping into the trend
30 Under 30: Meet Molly Chapman
Molly Chapman, B2B product and marketing manager, STA Travel, on life as the youngest manager in the company, the importance of self-improvement and good old hard work
Advantage launches touring and adventure magazine Explorers
Biannual magazine with be complemented by monthly emails, training and campaigns
Inghams adds new tools for agents
Inghams has upgraded its online agent portal making customisable marketing assets, deeper holiday search options and other useful information more readily available to trade partners
Why theatrical elements in store can help entice customers
High streets and town centres are struggling but bricks-and-mortar agencies can thrive if they embrace the theatrical, says Andrew Don.
‘Why there’s no such thing as bad press’
After 30 years as a travel agent it still amazes me how adaptable you need to be in this job
Brexit 'a brake on bookings', says Mintel
Mintel poll gives view of summer bookings market
Long-haul and ex-Eurozone bookings boost for Travel Network Group members
Consortium rolling out new "Enjoy Every Moment" marketing campaign featuring vibrant lifestyle imagery after “challenging” start to the year
Voice-based travel search on the rise, says Google
Voice-based search is becoming increasingly important in how consumers research their holidays, according to Google’s industry head of travel
How to tap into the power of Facebook Live
Facebook Live is a clever, cost-free way of marketing to new and existing clients. TTG hears from agents who have tapped into its potential
How to maximise on Net Promoter Score
Measuring customer satisfaction can help grow revenues and save money. Abigail Healy asks experts why NPS can be an invaluable tool
The Tourism Society starts search for new boss
Mike Bugsgang acts as interim chief executive until a replacement is recruited
Advantage launches new member tools
The Advantage Travel Partnership has unveiled four new marketing tools to help its members “inspire, educate and engage” their customers
Google, Sky and Secret Escapes confirmed as speakers for Abta's travel marketing conference
Latest marketing innovations will be in the spotlight at one-day event
Mind your language to help ensure marketing success
Brands should consider changing their language in marketing, even avoiding the word “luxury” as the market becomes more saturated and what people search for becomes more nuanced
Agent lands £5,000 booking after radio appearance
Idle Travel’s Tony Mann was back on the airwaves this morning
Travel Marketing Awards 2019 winners revealed
The Travel Marketing Awards celebrated the creme de la creme in travel and tourism industries on Monday night (March 11)
How user generated content can boost brand awareness and sales
Today, your clients are more likely to be influenced by their peers posting on social media than by branded content – which is why user-generated content has such marketing potential, says Abra Dunsby.
Making the most of Instagram Stories as a marketing tool
Instagram Stories has been shaking up the world of social media ever since it launched. Abra Dunsby asks the experts how to make the most of it as a marketing tool
Individual Travel Marketing Awards candidates revealed
The nominees for the awards’ four individual categories celebrating the industry’s best and brightest have been revealed, including the TTG-sponsored Tomorrow’s Travel Marketing Leader award
FCO lifts Nicaragua travel ban
Nicaragua now deemed safe to visit after demonstrations subside
Kuoni agents show the internet how it's done
Agents beat virtual assistant in travel knowledge test
‘Who would have thought we’d become politicians?’
So here we are at the beginning of another year of that white-knuckle ride we call owning a travel agency. It’s a case of sit back and scream if you want to go faster, or in my case, close your eyes and hope for the best