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Tui to put winter 2025/26 on sale this week with more regional flights
Tui follows the trend for early programme launches with the release of winter 2025/26 holidays, expanding its range of flights from Newcastle and Cardiff
Abercrombie & Kent unveils first look at Peruvian Amazon riverboat
The luxury tour operator announced plans to launch its first riverboat earlier this year
Antarctica or the Arctic? Silversea boss on why they're poles apart
The luxury expedition cruise line has been offering all-inclusive voyages to the polar regions since 2008
Wendy Wu Tours appoints Sarah Kewley as dedicated BDM for homeworkers
Kewley, who brings experience from a spell with STA Travel, takes up a newly-created ’new distribution’ brief with the Asia specialist
Exsus names top luxury agents for 2024 at London awards ceremony
The luxury operator says agents remain integral to its success as trade sales continue to grow
'Strong and sustained demand' for Jet2's new Bournemouth flights
Jet2 brings forward Bournemouth base launch to early February
The first flights to Tenerife will depart on 4 February 2025 instead of 1 April, Jet2 announced on Friday (12 July)
Intrepid Travel creates sustainability handbook for agents to harness their 'power to influence'
The 12-page handbook, designed to empower agents to demystify sustainability topics for their clients, is available from the Intrepid website
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Port of Dover turns to AI to cope with ‘exceptional” summer demand
In partnership with Police aux Frontieres, Border Force, ferry firms DFDS, P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries, the port published its operational plan on 12 July
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CAA tells airlines to abide by EU261 after BA crew sickness ruling
The CAA has told airlines they must pay consumers who lodged EU261 claims that depended on the outcome of a case involving British Airways after a flight was cancelled following crew sickness
Strong package pricing is helping Jet2 counter soaring cost increases
Strong package pricing is helping Jet2 counter soaring cost increases
The airline and operator on Thursday (11 July) detailed a big rise in package prices last year, which it says has helped offset huge rises in oil prices and other costs – and saw it pay more commission to agents
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Jet2 firms up major aircraft order as annual profits jump by a third to £520 million
Chief executive said the airline and operator’s reaction to headwinds like last year’s wildfires in Rhodes, floods in Skiathos and the August bank holiday ATC outage had contributed to its strong performance
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Newmarket trade lead Richard Forde to leave operator and take career break
Escorted touring specialist’s head of trade to step down from his role and leave the business after 15 years
Tom Morgan: ‘G Touring has the capacity to invest in and train more agents’
Tom Morgan: ‘G Touring has the capacity to invest in and train more agents’
G Touring’s new sales director Tom Morgan, in his first trade press interview since his switch from Riviera Travel, tells TTG’s Harry Kemble about the potential he sees in the group’s Just You and Travelsphere brands – and why he wants to keep working closely with agents
My day on the road visiting agents with Tui's ‘unicorn’
TTG spent a day shadowing Tui’s new senior trade relations manager Holly Wood to observe the operator’s changing relationship with independent high street travel agents.
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Robin Hutson set to retire 14 years after founding The Pig
The trailblazing hotelier and his wife, who have a combined 50 years of experience in hospitality, admit the decision to retire was ’difficult’ to make
TTG VV Fest 2024: Until next time!
TTG and Virgin Voyages round up what’s coming next, from competition winner announcements to additional training opportunities and events.
TTG VV Fest 2024: Sip & sea
Use kits sent direct to your home or office to learn how to mix the signature cocktails Sailors can enjoy onboard with Virgin Voyages, as well as how to make the most of the line’s Bar Tab.
TTG VV Fest 2024: Visit Puerto Rico
Understand how Virgin Voyages’ itineraries allow Sailors to explore the vibrant culture, stunning landscapes and rich history of Puerto Rico. This session will highlight must-see attractions, local experiences and insider tips to help your Sailors make the most of their time on this beautiful island.
TTG VV Fest 2024: Salty trivia
We’ve got that Friday feeling! Join us for a fun, interactive quiz testing your Virgin Voyages knowledge – there are plenty of exciting prizes to be won here, including a place on a Virgin Voyages cruise.
TTG VV Fest 2024: The red roundtable
An exclusive, intimate chat with a First Mate who has recently sailed onboard Virgin Voyages. Discover their true thoughts on Virgin Voyages and their experiences onboard.
TTG VV Fest 2024: How to sell Virgin Voyages
Learn effective strategies, plus essential tools and offers. Plus, hear insights from the TTG Virgin Voyages Selling Guide to boost your sales success.
TTG VV Fest 2024: Welcome from TTG & Virgin Voyages
Your ultimate guide to the Lady Ships, including deck layouts, cabin types and iconic features.
TTG VV Fest 2024: Through the porthole
Your ultimate guide to the Lady Ships, including deck layouts, cabin types and iconic features.
TTG VV Fest 2024: Onboard experiences
Your guide to entertainment and well-being with Virgin Voyages’ Jamie Douglas, director of product innovation and sailor experience.