Selling tips

Getting the most out of the Red Sea region

Sharm el Sheikh may remain off-sale in the UK, but there are plenty of other options for sunseekers around the rest of the Red Sea. TTG reports

The white sands of Florida’s New Smyrna Beach

Florida’s New Smyrna Beach is promoting itself outside the US for the first time. Abra Dunsby reports on the surfer dude city

Fresh brew beckons for the man from Advantage

As Colin O’Neill leaves Advantage after 17 years to open a coffee shop, the former business development director tells TTG why working for any other firm could never taste as sweet

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Sital Shah, Kenwood Travel

This week our secret shopper was in Ashby-de-la-Zouch booking 10 days in Greece for four friends in June with a budget of £6,000

Meet the Rep: Intrepid's Chris Godrich

Chris Godrich, senior business development manager at Intrepid Travel, on his love for Yorkshire puddings, life on the road and taking his parents to Glastonbury

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Denice Sapsford, Premier Travel

This week our secret shopper was in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, to book a weekend break for a multi-generational family in the east of England

Shining stars: how apprentices are good for business

With National Apprenticeship Week fast approaching on March 6, Charlotte Cullinan asks three agencies how apprentices work successfully in their businesses

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Sara Richards, Eastgate Travel

This week our secret shopper was in Llanelli requesting a couple’s five-star anniversary getaway to Mauritius

Our trade relies on the power of storytelling

Many who read TTG will be parents like me, and will have experienced the rush home to do bedtime duty – getting the kids in their pyjamas and settling them down for a story

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Anna Rodway, Kuoni

This week our secret shopper was in Gateshead requesting a fortnight tour of Chile and Argentina for a middle-aged couple

A world of opportunity for homeworkers

A new network created by Uniworld equips homeworkers with the tools they need to succeed. Abra Dunsby finds out more

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Jeff Watts, Regal Travel

This week our secret shopper was in Port Talbot looking for a Malta break for a retired couple

How Kuoni is building trust with partner agents

As Kuoni expands its trade team, Brad Bennetts, national sales manager, speaks to TTG about the brand’s commitment to independent travel agencies

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Sam Sullivan, Quartz Travel

This week our secret shopper perused York to book an all-inclusive Caribbean break for two

Perfect Weddings Abroad: The latest trends

The Perfect Weddings Abroad conference revealed insightful developments from suppliers in the wedding and honeymoons sector. TTG rounds up the latest updates

Agent's gift list makes wedding and honeymoon bookings go further

Moving away from the classic wedding gift list has led agency owner Andrew Rowdon to offer clients, and other agents, something different. Abra Dunsby reports

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: GAdventures.co.uk

This week our secret shopper was in Paignton, Devon to book a fortnight in Thailand for a family of four

Step up to the States: How the USA MegaFam helps to boost agency sales

The Brand USA MegaFam is gaining ground. TTG finds out how it has changed the way agents sell the USA

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Sharon McLoughlin, Carrick Travel

This week our secret shopper was in Evesham, Worcestershire booking a 10-day music-themed getaway for two in the US Deep South

Selling power: Jeni Conetta

TTG Mystery Shopper winner Jeni Conetta, STA Travel, knows the importance of bringing a holiday to life. TTG gleans her top selling tips

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Roundtheworldexperts.co.uk

This week our secret shopper was in Abergavenny in south Wales requesting a two-week fly-drive for two in New Zealand

Cruising to a new you: Keeping fit and healthy afloat

From Polynesian-inspired Zumba classes to alfresco yoga sessions and raw food options, TTG looks at how your clients can stay fit and healthy afloat

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Charlotte Broughton, Holiday Travel Ltd

This week our secret shopper was in Bridlington, Yorkshire booking a European river cruise for two

Meet the Rep: Royal Caribbean's Harriet Fallon

Harriet Fallon, regional sales manager – London and south for Royal Caribbean, on creating volcanic eruptions and her love of Buffy the Vampire Slayer