Selling tips

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Pam Pluck, Thomson

This week our clandestine consumer scoped out the offerings in Romford to visit Mauritius

Trialling Brisbane's local greeter scheme

Cruising Brisbane’s waterways, checking out hipster hideouts and exploring indigenous heritage – Chloe Cann learns what it’s like to live as a local in the city

Selling Power: Marketing the hidden gems of the Channel Islands

As the Brexit shockwaves rumble on, Gill McCarthy, Airways Holidays’ sales director, is keen to sell the virtues of the Channel Islands

Diving in the sparkling waters of Malta

Why agents should be promoting its diving credentials to beginners and experts alike

Fringe theatre and unusual architecture - a look at Israel's most arty city

A curator at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art explains how art streams through the city’s veins

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Lydia Pettet, Railbookers

This week our clandestine consumer visited Dumfries in Scotland looking for a rail getaway in Italy for two

An ace Florida tennis holiday to sell

Clients inspired by Wimbledon? Why not sort them out with a tennis holiday, bathed in Florida sunshine, says Jo Kessel

Brand USA MegaFam 2016: agents explore all corners of the states

Three agents share their highlights from the Brand USA MegaFam 2016

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Kirsty Taylor, Hays Travel

This week our clandestine consumer visited Nantwich in Cheshire to get away to LA for a Christmas fortnight

The Caribbean's hottest authentic packages

The most bona fide activities that clients can enjoy in the company of locals

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Chris Bailey, Bailey's Travel

This week our clandestine consumer visited Wellingborough for a seven-night Antigua break for two

Selling the majesty that is the US national parks

How to match different clients with a park that suits their needs

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Aimee Morgan, Beaver Travel

This week our clandestine consumer visited Elgin in Scotland shopping for a couple’s minibreak to Dubai

Selling Power: Adventuring in Australia with superstar Chris Hemsworth

The Hollywood heart-throb returns to his native land

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

This week our secret shopper visited Swansea to book a European 10-day cycling holiday for two

Providing positive holiday experiences for those with dementia

Personal experience inspired Carol Sargent to found dementia specialist holiday company MindforYou. TTG learns her story, and picks up tips for selling to the market

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Laura Toll, Premier Travel

This week our secret shopper visited Dereham in Norfolk looking to book a Mediterranean fly/cruise family deal

Going into battle at Arundel Castle

Stepping back in time with a bunch of historical interpreters at one of England’s most scenic castles

Meet the Rep: Contiki's James Lavin

This gym bunny drives hundreds of miles to visit agencies. Make him a cup of tea in a Contiki mug but don’t let him crash any first dates

Mystery Shopper's seller of the week: Annie Springall, Thomson

This week we’re in Scarborough looking for a holiday to Jersey with a budget of £1000

Influencers are bringing travel brands to life

With consumer-generated media becoming more sophisticated, influencers have more impact than ever

Company bosses urged to 'sponsor' females

Companies with successful women should ensure they are championing them or risk losing them altogether

Capitalise on the booming Florida villas market

Ocean Beds is a market-leading wholesaler of vacation homes in Florida to the UK trade. Katherine Lawrey meets chief executive Harry Hastings

Myth-busting a millionaires' playground

Reasons to sell Monaco, and why it’s not out of your clients’ price range