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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
How did peaks 2025 compare with last year?
TTG’s survey of more than 130 travel agents reveals concerns for suppliers undercutting on price, a peaks that is on par with the previous year and tips for new destinations to tempt clients
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.
New travel app promises to halve luxury advisors’ workload
The Luxurist claims it could save luxury advisors hours on itinerary planning and give access to thousands of hotels.
EasyJet holidays to bring TOOT roadshows to nine new locations this year
EasyJe holidays will add five additional agents’ roadshows to its schedule this year, bringing the total to 16
Luxury operator opens homeworking hub for agents – with free bar
The Manchester-based business will open up its offices to agents as part of its trade focus.
Have your say: Will 2025 be the year of the travel agent?
What holidays are your clients buying? Are they really prioritising spend on travel? And where do you think they should be holidaying this year? Let us know your views in our new survey on the outlook for 2025.
The key ships launching in 2025 – and how agents can get on them
TTG approached travel’s ocean and river lines late last year to find out how agents could get onboard the new vessels launching in 2025. Here’s what they had to say
Vicky Billing has joined Riviera from TTC
Riviera Travel to pay agents commission on wider range of elements in 2025
Starting 1 January, the operator now pays commission on single supplements, upgrades, extra baggage, pre-booked seats and priority boarding bookings
Shortlist revealed for Top 50 Travel Agencies by TTG 2025
Read more about the travel agencies who are going forward for judging next year
The Adventure People to sell through agents for the first time
The Adventure People is to work with the trade for the first time after designing its own tour itineraries
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'No reason Classic Collection can’t double in size now,' says On the Beach chief
Shaun Morton, chief executive parent company On the Beach, has revealed what he has in store for Classic Collection following its restructure
On the Beach hails Classic Collection's return to profitability after restructure
On the Beach hails Classic Collection's return to profitability after restructure
Classic Collection has a ’significant opportunity to become the go-to B2B provider of Ryanair packages’, according to On the Beach Group chief executive Shaun Morton
Agents share fam trip frustrations as poll reveals majority want change 
Nearly 90% of travel agents believe the fam trip, which is often seen as a perk of the job, needs a major shake-up.
Trip.com Group: ‘We're expanding in Europe, and AI is helping us enhance the customer experience’
Trip.com Group’s Andy Washington chatted to TTG at WTM London about the OTA’s ‘big plans and hopes for Europe’, how it’s tailoring its products to consumers and the impact of its AI tools [partner content]
Hurry! Enter your agency for TTG Top 50 before Friday's deadline
Hurry! Enter your agency for TTG Top 50 before Friday's deadline
Just a few days remain to register your agency for TTG Top 50 Travel Agencies 2025!
The future of fam trips: 'agents shouldn't just be herded around'
Lush Experiences believes it has launched a new type of fam trip that aims to put the advisor first
Princess Cruises 'tailors' trade platform ahead of Star Princess launch
The line believes the upgrades will make the booking process even smoother for agents
Aspen Travel owner ready to sell up after more than 30 years
Brendan Clancy, who recently turned 70 and is looking to retire, is seeking buyers for his Greater Manchester-based retail and online business
“It is our goal to reach all those that need a lifeline during these challenging times"
Thomas Cook's sale to Polish travel group approved by CAA
Poland’s eSky has sealed the deal for the purchase of Thomas Cook, extending its Atol in the process
Luxury advisor's last-minute family booking advice after whirlwind trip
The luxury travel advisor pulled off a mammoth planning feat for a Sri Lanka trip in less than 10 days
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More people booking through agents, new research shows
More people are increasingly opting to book through a travel agent, according to Abta’s Holiday Habits report
New Explora Journeys president to speak at TTG Luxury Travel Summit
The new leader of the luxury cruise line will be joined by a host of industry experts at Day of Luxury later this month.
Luxury advisor calls for industry action on 'non-professional' agents
Amanda Teale of Minerva Private Travel has urged the industry to introduce mandatory training for advisors.