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Mystery Shopper visits... Welwyn Garden City
This week our undercover shopper was in Welwyn Garden City to book a week on Italy’s Amalfi Coast for a couple
Trains, planes and automobiles: Choosing a route to festive fun
For a festive getaway, a Christmas market is just the ticket but clients may want to access them in different ways. Debbie Ward finds breaks to fit all their needs
Mystery Shopper visits... Milton Keynes
This week our undercover shopper was in Central Milton Keynes to buy a three-night European Christmas market break for two
Good Business: Insiders' tips for autism friendly holidays
Booking an autism-friendly holiday requires careful planning but comes with huge personal rewards. Abra Dunsby gets tips from the experts to ensure agents get it right for their clients.
Mystery Shopper visits... Lisburn
This week our undercover shopper was in Lisburn, Northern Ireland to book a fortnight’s honeymoon island hopping through Indonesia
Why the sky's the limit for private jet travel
Private jet travel is on the up and there is excellent earning potential on offer for agents. Gary Noakes rounds up the options, from private charters to tour packages.
Mystery Shopper visits... Clitheroe
This week our undercover shopper was in Clitheroe, Lancashire, requesting a long birthday weekend in a European hotel for two
Act early and think broadly: Tips for selling Canada in summer 2018
With sales to Canada flying, Abigail Healy looks at booking trends and alternative options for summer 2018 should you struggle for availability on that coveted Rocky Mountain trip
Travel Network Group invites agents to ‘Be’ part of its autumn campaign
Consortium’s autumn sales message will include consumer protection details
Amex seals NDC deal with BA and Iberia
BA agrees another New Distribution Capability deal with TMC
Mystery Shopper visits... Maidenhead
This week our undercover shopper was in Maidenhead to book 8-10 nights on a multi-centre trip to Texas for two
New modules from Inghams
Ski specialist operator Inghams is expanding its online training programme The Academy to include new modules focusing on summer lakes and mountains holidays
Mystery Shopper visits... Cowbridge
This week our undercover shopper was in Cowbridge, Wales, requesting an overnight theatre trip to see the Lion King in London
Mystery Shopper visits... Beverley
This week our undercover shopper was in Beverley, East Riding looking for deals on a seven-night fly-cruise in the Med for a couple
Staying mindful of wellness trends
The wellness sector is evolving and expanding rapidly. Well Intelligence’s Anni Hood explains why agents should broaden their horizons when thinking about wellness, and why it can be lucrative for their businesses
'We need agents to change customer mindsets and fight elephant cruelty,' says Alesha Dixon
At a recent event with Intrepid Travel, World Animal Protection and celebrity ambassador Alesha Dixon, Madeleine Barber learned about elephant cruelty in Asia and how the travel trade can avoid associating with it
Mystery Shopper visits... Motherwell
This week our undercover shopper was in Motherwell to book a ski trip to France for four... and our winning seller got a perfect score
Seal the deal: Top tips for selling Antarctic cruises
For many Antarctica is the final frontier of earthly travel, but it pays to get your head around the questions that might crop up when selling it. Abigail Healy asks operators and cruise lines for tips and insights on the White Continent
Mystery Shopper visits... Milngavie
This week our undercover shopper was in Milngavie, Scotland booking a family half-term away to Cyprus
Mystery Shopper visits... Lancaster
This week our undercover shopper was in Lancaster to book a mini break to Lapland to meet Santa
Mystery Shopper visits... Westcliff-on-Sea
This week our undercover shopper was in Westcliff-on-Sea to book a 10-day break to Cape Verde for retired friends
Marketing: How to smarten up your travel agency shop window
A spruced up agency shop window draws customers in and can leave a lasting impression, says Helen Goodwin. Abra Dunsby finds out more from the window dressing expert and speaks to some very creative travel agents…
Mystery Shopper visits... Bath
This week our intrepid secret shopper was in Bath to book a fortnight’s escorted tour to Japan for two