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Hays Travel, British Airways and Clia to represent outbound on new govt panel
The government’s Visitor Economy Advisory Council has held its first meeting, with appointees from the outbound industry as well as inbound
Travel bosses urged to introduce cancer policy for employees
Many UK companies are not prepared to support employees living with cancer, says social enterprise.
James Thornton: 'Donald Trump's rhetoric goes against everything travel stands for'
’As we enter the era of the individual, let’s make sure travel is the thread that binds us,’ writes Intrepid Travel chief executive James Thornton for TTG
‘Our long-term vision is to be a global cultural experience specialist’
Inside Travel Group’s co-founders tell Gary Noakes about new investment and exciting additions to its programme
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Brands team up for £100,000 Race Across the World-inspired agent incentive
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces to give agents the chance to win £100,000 in marketing and commercial support for their business, as well as a spot on a cruise
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.
Jet2 trade chiefs: ‘We know package holidays are here to stay’
They run the trade operation at the UK’s largest tour operator, so what have Jet2holidays’ Alan Cross and Lloyd Cross got in store for agents in 2025? James Chapple reports
‘The travel industry needs our young people working abroad’
’Our industry could be a powerhouse of economic growth – a youth mobility scheme would work both ways for us and EU nations,’ writes Seasonal Businesses in Travel director Diane Palumbo for TTG
Jet2 adds more flights and holidays to Greece and Turkey hailing demand
Airline and operator has further expanded what it claims is already its largest-ever summer programme with more flights and holidays to Antalya, Kos, Rhodes and Heraklion
A-Rosa, Barrhead, G Touring: this week's travel trade people moves
Recent moves include promotions for two TTG 30 Under 30 alumni and a change at the top at a river cruise line, while an operator group has created its first agent engagement panel
Gold Medal launches out-of-date-range holidays to Florida and New York
Agents can now book trips to Florida up until March 2027, as well as holidays to New York until March next year
Elegant Resorts rebrand
Elegant Resorts shares plans for agent fam trips after brand makeover
The luxury tour operator has confirmed it will be hosting more fam trips this year as part of its trade commitment.
Industry urged to stop promoting and selling captive orca and dolphin attractions
’Travel companies and tour operators, across Europe and around the world, need to recognise the public is increasingly rejecting the idea that keeping cetaceans in captivity is an acceptable form of entertainment,’ says Born Free charity
Jet2 to launch eight new routes to Greece for summer 2025
New bases Bournemouth and Luton will each get flights to Crete, Rhodes and Zante, while Bournemouth will also host a Corfu route; Jet2 has also added Kalamata from Bristol
'The market is ripe for change': Virgin lays down £500m challenge to Eurostar
Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, is reportedly ready to place an order for a dozen high-speed trains to end Eurostar’s 30-year monopoly on cross-Channel rail services
Easyjet holidays to take on OTA and DIY sectors with city break blitz
New easyJet boss Kenton Jarvis keen for in-house operator to capture bigger share of the city break market
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Brits ready to 'trade up' to five-star 'affordable luxury' in cheaper destinations
Brits willing to swap their traditional three-star hotel stays in European favourites in favour of five-star stays in lower-cost destinations
Abta's annual profits jump by more than 50% despite slight decline in membership
Abta saw profits leap by over 50% in the last financial year, the latest annual report reveals, with no member failures in the 12 months
TTG Visit Florida Showcase (December 2024): Delta Airlines training
Delta Airlines deliver a 20-minute training presentation showcasing all the essential selling information and destination developments.
TTG Visit Florida Showcase (December 2024): Visit Central Florida agent training
Visit Central Florida deliver a 20-minute training presentation showcasing all the essential selling information and destination developments.
TTG Visit Florida Showcase (December 2024): Palm Beaches training
Palm Beaches deliver a 20-minute training presentation showcasing all the essential selling information and destination developments.
TTG Visit Florida Showcase (December 2024): Visit St Pete/Clearwater training
Visit St Pete/Clearwater deliver a 20-minute training presentation showcasing all the essential selling information and destination developments.
TTG Visit Florida Showcase (December 2024): Daytona beach agent training
Daytona Beach deliver a 20-minute training presentation showcasing all the essential selling information and destination developments.
TTG Visit Florida Showcase (December 2024): Caribe Royale training
Caribe Royale deliver a 20-minute training presentation showcasing all the essential selling information and product developments.