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WTM London: Culture and heritage to boost Malta offering
Malta will look to hone on its culture and heritage as it looks to boost the quality of its hotel offering across the board in 2022
How to reap the benefits of Clubhouse
Social media app Clubhouse has been making waves since its launch. Abra Dunsby hears from three travel professionals who have joined the Club.
Youtravel's Jessica Simpson joins Ginger Juice
Travel specialist social media firm makes BDM hire in anticipation of 2021 Covid recovery
#SaveTravel Twitterstorm: 'This morning, the travel industry roared'
TTG asked the industry to come together this morning on social media. We hoped to create a Twitterstorm. And boy, did the industry respond
Is it time to start your own social media challenge?
Social media challenges are all the rage right now. Madeleine Barber investigates how agents can tap into this trend and use it to build a community during the Covid-19 crisis
Ginger Juice to host free social media webinar

There are already 70 trade, BDM and sales representatives signed up for the Ginger Juice session tomorrow (15 April) at 10am via Zoom. 

It will cover topics such as how to sell a brand, promote a product using social media and create great content.

Attendees can also get advice on tools, advertising and strategy. 

Bruce Martin, managing director of Ginger Juice, said: “This will be a fun, interactive webinar for all the hard working travel sales teams out there and will hopefully get people inspired and primed for when things pick up again.

How Eagle Travel’s family-friendly online quizzes are engaging clients
Eagle Travel’s social media quizzes are encouraging clients to stay connected with the agency during the Covid-19 lockdown. Andrew Doherty speaks to marketing executive Liz Sullivan to find out more.
How to use LinkedIn to grow your business
Getting to grips with LinkedIn can offer agents the chance to make valuable contacts and even grow their business
TTNG to place social media at heart of 2020 marketing strategy
Consortium to hold five marketing workshops across the country, roll out updated social media tools and services, and offer a new video editing platform
How to sell holidays effectively on Instagram
In the third instalment of TTG’s "How to" video series, acting deputy features editor Charlotte Flach chats to Rich Martin from social media agency Clicky for his top tips for selling effectively on Instagram in 2020
Richard Dixon: ‘We can all do with richer, happier days’
I recently experienced something that’s become quite unusual… a pleasant exchange on Twitter.
Who's made the #TTGSocialSquad 2019?
TTG Top Tweeters was the list everyone in travel wanted to be on. Now there’s a new list in town...
TV and film inspiring new generation of travellers, not Instagram
A new survey of British holidaymakers, however, found the most consistent source of inspiration for consumers are tips and recommendations from peers
US to demand social media details from visa applicants
US State Department to request social media handles and five years’ of email addresses and phone numbers
How to tap into the power of Facebook Live
Facebook Live is a clever, cost-free way of marketing to new and existing clients. TTG hears from agents who have tapped into its potential
Making the most of Instagram Stories as a marketing tool
Instagram Stories has been shaking up the world of social media ever since it launched. Abra Dunsby asks the experts how to make the most of it as a marketing tool
Coming face-to-face with a social superstar
It’s no exaggeration that Travelpack’s Vishal Patel has reached cult status on the Travel Gossip Facebook page
Ibis completes first ‘social media sitter’ trial
The hotel chain has been offering guests the services of a dedicated social media helper to take and upload pictures on their behalf
More than 'one-third' of UK travellers use voice search to research trips
Findings from Travelport’s 2018 Global Digital Traveller Research show that 36% of UK leisure travellers use voice search to research travel while 69% were open to offering biometric data to reduce wait time in security lines
WTM 2018: Jordan reveals positive impact of embracing social media influencers
The country welcomed around 700 influencers last year and another 500 this year to help portray a ’natural, authentic and unique’ picture of its tourism offering
TTG Top Tweeters 2018 revealed - meet the new travel Twitterati
Ready? Here, in alphabetical order, are TTG’s top 25 tweeters of 2018
Poundland’s Twitter defence was key lesson on service
Being social media savvy is a must these days, and when we’re not tweeting or adding hashtags to pics and posts, we’re keeping a watchful eye on the brands and individuals who sometimes get it oh-so-wrong online
Abta launches travel with confidence social media campaign
The association has shifted its focus onto younger 18-35 travellers for 2018 to encourage them to book through Abta members
Love Islanders team up with First Choice to offer social media tips
Love Island’s Chris and Kem have been named “braggage handlers” by the all-inclusive specialist