Tour operators

Why there's more to Hawai’i than just natural wonders

Marooned in the Pacific, the destination is famous for its natural wonders but our writer discovers there’s more to Hawai’i’s plot line than just blockbuster scenery

Your guide to tour operator news for 2025

Jumping on trends from the popularity of cruise and land packages to boutique hotel stays around the world, operators are cascading new product into the market for 2025, ensuring there will always be something new and delightful to share with your customers.

Corendon Airlines to grow UK market share by targeting smaller operators and agents

Head of sales and marketing Christian Hein told TTG that while the UK is Corendon’s second-largest market, it also is one of its key targets for growth

First Class Holidays acquires African Pride and Knighton Reeve

Tailor-made specialist said the acquisition would enhance its long-haul portfolio

The easily accessible part of America that's 'wild and cinematic'

Oregon offers rugged landscapes, natural playgrounds and treasure hunts for keen foragers, says our writer

Agency boss calls for inquiry into Manchester airport power failure

Travel Village Group chief executive Phil Nuttall appealed for answers after agents worked around the clock to save clients’ holidays on Sunday (23 June) and Monday (24 June)

Inside Travel Group makes first Giving Back scheme donation

The Family Holiday Charity has become the first recipient of donations from Inside Travel Group’s Giving Back scheme

Intrepid chief: ‘We're spending a lot on driving customers to travel agents’

Intrepid Travel chief executive James Thornton tells TTG about its trade ties and tough calls on carbon reduction, and why he remains positive about the buoyancy of the adventure sector

‘It's easy to see why this trip is a bestseller for G Adventures’

With Peru the most popular destination for the escorted tour operator’s global travellers, our writer sets sail on the nine-day Amazon Riverboat Adventure in Depth.

‘Becoming B Corp Certified will be a minimum standard in travel’

Not in the Guidebooks boss Carol Savage tells TTG about the latest milestone in the four-year journey and how travel agents remain the core of the operator’s growth plans

Operators: ‘Jordan is a beacon of tranquillity in the Middle East’

Destination specialists have stressed how safe the country is for tourists, after the eruption of the Israel-Hamas conflict caused a downturn in bookings.

How women are driving Intrepid's exploration of Saudi Arabia

Intrepid’s Zina Bencheikh talks to TTG about the tour operator’s decision to expand into Saudi Arabia and how local women – and its visitors – will benefit from its approach

Intrepid Travel introduces female-led tours of Saudi Arabia

Tours will start in the Saudi capital of Riyadh and wind up in Jeddah and will be female-only

Explore to operate first tours to Tunisia for eight years

The operator’s Best of Tunisia programme has been its fastest-selling among those it introduced for 2024

Jet2holidays to offer Douro wine tours after bringing forward Porto programme

Jet2 has brought forward plans to launch flights to Porto from Manchester to this summer following a surge in demand

How Kyoto intends to tackle its cherry blossom crowds

Japan’s cherry blossom season begins in late March, presenting unique challenges for Kyoto, the country’s most iconic springtime destination.

Former Abercrombie & Kent sales director takes top job at tour op

Next month James Coughlan will succeed Sara Zimmerman, who has decided to step down after nine years at the helm to remain as a non-executive director and shareholder

Operational issues and recruitment challenges easing – Aito

Association reveals more findings from its latest business confidence tracker survey

Wendy Wu Tours thanks agents for 'tireless support' after best-ever month

The Asia specialist paid tribute to agents after breaking its monthly sales record

One Love – why everyone’s going to be talking about Jamaica

A new film about music legend Bob Marley and an increase in flights to Montego Bay is likely to boost tourism to Jamaica this spring

Pioneering tour operator and Aito co-founder Colin Murison Small dies aged 93

Following the collapse of Court Line Holidays in 1975, Murison Small decided to gather smaller tour operators to discuss how they could pay the huge bond bill

Red Savannah sets sights on doubling villa sales through trade

Red Savannah’s COO reports record growth for the operator amid plans to enhance its trade partnerships and product portfolio

5 ‘megamoons’ worth swooning over

When you’re given a licence to pull out all the stops to make a honeymoon extra special, these operators can help with suggestions for the ultimate getaway.

Caribtours' specialist Slovenia tour operator brand launches to trade

Paul Cleary, chief executive of Just Slovenia parent company Caribtours, has told TTG ’agents were crying out’ for good suppliers to the country