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Carrier launches tool to help advisors make better bookings
The luxury tour operator has unveiled its 70-page brochure of recommendations for hotels and destinations.
Govt review backs plans to equip CAA with powers to fine airlines
Fears of massive discounting recede as package prices 'hold'
High prices appear to have put some agents’ clients off last-minute getaways this summer, while others have been prepared to pay the premium for some sun following the Euros, the general election and amid the coolest summer for nearly a decade
Luxury agency's fam trip rules for homeworking trainees revealed
Designer Travel takes its trainee advisors on at least one fam trip during their 12 month intensive course
Sri Lanka scraps tourist visa fees for 2024/25 winter season
Sri Lanka scraps tourist visa fees for 2024/25 winter season
The destination will allow visa-free entry to visitors from the UK this winter in a bid to boost its tourism industry, saving couples around £76
These agents found the recipe to success for new-to-cruise bookings
If the range of cruises out there seems mind-boggling, you are not alone. Abigail Healy tracks down expert cruise sellers to share stories of how they found first timers their ideal match
Great Rail Journeys consolidates budget brand under new name
Rail Discoveries, the Great Rail Journeys sister brand, is rebranded and absorbed into the operator’s main portfolio
Designer Travel academy homeworkers make nearly £1.2 million in sales 
The hardworking trainees all came to the programme with no experience in travel.
Luxperience 2024 makes final call for luxury agents ahead of upcoming trade event
Australia’s largest luxury trade show returns in November for three days of networking and education.
Top 5: The hot new luxury hotels agents need to know this week
Stuck for inspiration? Don’t worry, the round-up of our favourite new and noteworthy luxury properties of the week is here.
New Thailand visa options hailed 'a great sales opportunity for agents'
Thailand has extended its current visa exemption scheme from 30 to 60 days and expanded the number of eligible countries to 93
Spending with travel agents continues to defy slowdown – Barclays
Spending with travel agents continues to defy slowdown – Barclays
Barclays Consumer Spend shows spending with travel agents is still increasing, bucking a downward trend in card transactions in July
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Global Travel Collection launches ‘time-saving’ social media programme for agents 
The platform is designed to help the group’s advisors boost their social media content and find more leads
Luxury agent shares tips for homeworkers to find high-net-worth clients
The luxury travel group actively helps its agents to connect with high-spending customers.
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5 expert-recommended ways to attract new-to-cruise bookings
Helen Warwick shares experts’ top tips for attracting fresh business from new-to-cruise clients
Top 5: The luxury hotels agents need to know about this week
Our new weekly list of luxury hotels-to-watch has officially dropped, giving agents quick-fix ideas on what to share with clients.
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‘Wettest summer in a century’ fuelling buoyant lates market
More than a quarter of UK residents (27%) would be tempted to book a last-minute getaway if they could secure a good deal, according to new Abta research
Spending with agents continues to grow even as summer winds down
AI 'travel assistant' start-up seeks agents for free prototype test
An AI start-up aimed at agents is looking for 50 agents to test its new ’travel assistant’ concept, which it says will give the trade an edge when competing with OTAs and search engines
Six ways to experience Singapore like a local
There’s more to this south-east Asian country than neon-drenched Orchard Road, and we’ve got the proof with these brilliant ways to get under its skin.
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How to make the most of CRM to boost bookings and client satisfaction
Investing in customer relationship management systems can greatly benefit agents and clients alike.
Hays Travel invests in millennial and Gen Z-focused cruise booking app
My Kind of Cruise has more than 300,000 users across its mobile app, tablet and web platforms, which it claims are predominantly millennials and Gen Zs
Luton airport green pledge ad banned for failing to include flight emissions
The Advertising Standards Authority has sanctioned Luton airport owner Luton Rising for an ad featuring environmental pledge, which said its expansion would bring no further emissions – but failed to include those from aircraft
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Day of Luxury set to return in October combining two favoured events
The event will bring together agents, suppliers and industry experts for a day of networking and panel discussions
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'I made £100k in sales in my first four months as a luxury agent – here's how'
Travelista founder Rebecca Murphy says her use of social media has driven the impressive booking milestone
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Mentoring in the travel industry – the power of finding your role model
Mentoring can help travel businesses make all types of leaps.