Mid haul

The latest operator brochures that could help boost your business

A range of tour operators are now releasing brochures – whether digital or physical – to help you sell holidays and get your business back on track. Abra Dunsby finds out what’s on offer.

Winter sun options for clients who missed out on summer holidays

With many clients missing out on summer holidays this year due to travel restrictions, operators are hoping winter sun will soon be the new summer sun, says Abra Dunsby.

Kuoni to support departing staff with Talent Finder initiative

Kuoni chief Derek Jones says the business is ‘committed to supporting the exceptional individuals sadly leaving’

Martyn Sumners: 'It's plain govt doesn't understand travel'

’We desperately need government help to survive this deep trough of three winters combined into one big hit’

TTG's Tracker: 'No one has any faith in travel at the moment'

Trade left to pick up pieces, once again, after consumer confidence shattered by Spain travel corridor fiasco

Newmarket credits efforts to rebuild consumer confidence for sales boost

Recent uptick in sales fuelled by interest in UK breaks and late deals says head of trade sales Richard Forde

What’s it like to travel to Cyprus under new arrival protocols?

Mark Swords was not going to let the need for an advance Covid-19 test deter him travelling to one of his favourite places

New CEO for Abercrombie & Kent

Seasoned luxury hospitality expert Michael Wale is to take up the role of chief executive and president

Carrier sees 'blue skies ahead' with new campaign

The luxury operator says its stance on refunds has also helped it gain new agents

Tui launches flexible amends policy to boost bookings

Customers can make free amendment up to 28 days before departure

Luxury travel spend largely unaffected by crisis

The UK’s affluent consumers may even spend more on travel – once they feel safe to do so

Jennifer Morris: 'We'll quickly adjust to these necessary changes'

TTG news editor reflects on her first travels since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, heading to Ibiza with Tui on Friday (10 July)

Hays Travel could take on Travel 2 staff at new Glasgow office

Agency chain wants to expand its tour operation through a new base in Scottish city

Tui adds new Spanish and Greek destinations and launches Covid cover

Operator to launch Menorca, Malaga, Alicante, Reus, Zakynthos, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria from 25 July

Honeymoons back in demand for Kuoni as restrictions lift

Luxury specialist has seen “upswing” in bookings in recent days

Craig Davidson leaves Jet2holidays after four years

General manager of trade sales was a vital contact point for agents

Jet2 parent confident despite 'significant' pandemic challenges

Dart Group reports ’encouraging increase’ in higher margin package holiday bookings for summer 2021

Audley Travel 'accelerates' European product expansion

11 new destinations added as long-haul tailor-made specialist renews European focus amid coronavirus crisis

What will it take to restart luxury travel?

The Restart: Luxury Travel seminar heard that trust and confidence would be the major factors in getting business back on track

Tui sets out plans to restart operations across Europe

All Tui tour operators and airlines ’ready to restart their business’ says German travel giant

Hotelplan Group to cut more than 400 roles

Inghams’ Swiss parent says the need to shrink the company has become ’unavoidable’

Smaller group sizes as Cox & Kings releases Middle East trips

The touring specialist has released its Middle East programme for 2021 with a move to reduce maximum group size to 18

Dubai to reopen to visitors early next month

Dubai opens its doors but with strict medical conditions

In TTG: Trade's sadness at GM-T2 merger proposal; high street positivity

From exclusive news content to advice to and from agents and industry experts, here’s what’s in this week’s TTG