Operators

Greenland 'open and accessible' despite global spotlight brought by Donald Trump

UK expedition operators believe President Trump's desire to acquire Greenland for the US could boost clients' awareness of the Arctic island

Club Med promotes Jemma Bridges to head of trade sales for the UK, Ireland and Nordics

Bridges, who started her career in travel as a Thomas Cook rep, steps up from the role of key account manager

TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026: Everything you need to know

From the entertainment to the menu, we’ve outlined everything guests can expect from this year’s prestigious ceremony

Green tea KitKats and cherry vodka: guess the BDM sharing tales of life on the road?

After a thoroughly relaxing Christmas, which included spending time with friends and family, a spot of bouldering, and a quick visit to Devon, Friday 2 January was all about hitting the ground running in preparation of peaks. A quick blitz through emails revealed some exciting new bookings with the sales team and an incredible December for trade.

Jet2 launches 'smelly' marketing campaign to dispel the blues and boost January sales

The airline operator has launched an 'experiential' marketing campaign for Blue Monday

'The rise of solo travel isn't just a trend, it's a wake-up call for our industry'

Solo travel was resurgent in 2025, so what does the industry need to do to adapt and serve this burgeoning market heading into 2026? And what opportunities are there for travel agents?

Intrepid Travel creates new climate department to sharpen purpose mission

New team will be led by Dr Susanne Etti with Intrepid recruiting for a decarbonisation manager, while there are new impact-focused roles for Sara King and B Corp lead Rochelle Turner

Scenic and Emerald hires Sani/Ikos RSM Leiza Sullivan as new sales manager

Sullivan, who has previously held roles with APT, Avalon Waterways and Jet2holidays, will look after agents in the Midlands and the north

Newmarket Holidays pledges 'long-term commitment' to agents after shaking up trade team

Operator hands promotions to Kieran Savill, Sas Rowbotham, Ryan Readman and Casey West and launches search for two new account managers to support its 'biggest-ever' trade programme

Tour operator unveils ultra-luxury collection as agents drive top bookings

Inspiring Travel has created a new programme as part of its long-term strategy to boost its relationship with the trade

SPL Villas tasks first head of sales and operations with doubling trade sales

The villa specialist said it was 'investing more than ever' in agents this year, including an inaugural fam trip prize draw and other incentives

Active England launches B2B adventure brand Adventure by AE to agents

Adventure by AE will serve agents and operators across the UK, with Ireland launching in 2027, offering a range of active itineraries inspired by demand for slower, deeper, more meaningful trips

'Agents had forgotten about us!': Olympic Holidays pushes peaks incentives and luxury fam to raise brand awareness

Olympic Holidays has revamped its agent engagement programme following some 'soul-destroying' feedback, head of sales Leanne Edwards tells TTG

Explore boss Michael Edwards to head up Hotelplan stablemate Inntravel

Former Intrepid Travel chief growth officer to take on additional managing director brief for walking specialist Inntravel, while Susan Avison has been promoted to general manager

Gold Medal claims soaring peaks sales following recruitment drive and 'continual' digital enhancements for agents

Gold Medal Travel Group has appointed 17 staff to new roles within its brands' sales teams and improved its digital tools in the run up to peaks 2026

Is this the hottest agent sales trend of 2026?

An unlikely holiday style is in vogue, leading to a noticeable growth in bookings for several operators... and it's probably not even on agents' radars yet – here's why it should be

Premier Holidays launches search for new head of trade sales as Debbie Goffin prepares to retire

Goffin's sales and marketing brief to be split between recently promoted head of marketing Sara Park and an as-yet-unnamed new head of trade sales

Julie Franklin to leave Inghams and Santa's Lapland after seven years

Hotelplan UK said Franklin, who headed up agency sales at the group, left 'a strong legacy and a team well-positioned for continued success'

Not in the Guidebooks names new BDM to drive expanded trade programme

Edwards to drive 'major' new trade programme from NITGBs, which includes more fams, new trade marketing tools and assets, and additional virtual and in-person training

Seat Unique partners with TTG Media to launch new trade programme in UK travel market

The partnership will spearhead the launch of Seat Unique's new programme, designed to enable travel agents to sell official premium sports and music experiences to clients with confidence

If Only names ex-Cook agent as new trade lead for Scotland and Ireland

Sangster joins the luxury tour operator in a newly created role from Hays Travel where he managed the agency's Dunfermline branch

Agents confident of Sunshine Saturday sales boost but warn peaks 'aren't what they used to be'

Shifting consumer habits have lessened January's hold on agents, with bookings expected to pick up in the latter half of the month

Prestige Travel promises agents 'new programmes' following investment

Trade-focused Canada and tailor-made specialist underlines commitment to agents after attracting investment from Vivid Skies

Eurostar and LeShuttle scramble to recover service after power failure

Eurostar hopeful of running all scheduled services on new year's eve (31 December), while LeShuttle passengers warned of delays