Tour operators

Poll: Do you believe no-deal Brexit fears could impact bookings?

As fears of a no-deal Brexit loom ever larger, TTG wants to know if you’re worried it might impact the all-important peaks period.

Aito Conf 18: New members hail networking benefits and quality agent access

Aito announced 12 new members shortly before its 2018 overseas confidence - TTG caught up with four of them to find out why they signed up

Barrhead Travel unveils first touring brochure after spike in demand

Barrhead said increasing demand from millennials and solo travellers for touring products had necessitated it creating its own brochure

If Only nearly doubles Atol hailing 'overwhelming' trade support

The operator expects to move to a new Glasgow city centre base by mid-November where staff numbers will increase almost 20%

Family fun on an adventurous trip to Croatia

Explore’s family break in Croatia includes a range of activities from a single base. Jo Kessel finds it a winning formula for clients with the brood in tow.

TTG launches sales reps directory Little Black Book

Agents can connect with dozens of suppliers in a single click, tap or swipe using TTG’s new online regional rep directory, Little Black Book

Super Break appoints Chelsea Mills sales executive

Mills will be responsible for central and eastern England and will report to national sales manager Gary Gillespie

Premier Holidays appoints new business development and sales manager

Karen Milward will be responsible for agents relations in eastern England, Scotland and the Channel Islands when she takes up her role on July 30

Cox & Kings refreshes 2019 Middle East programme

The tour operator says Jordan is booming, with bookings up 157% this year

EasyJet granted Atol licence for 185,000 passengers

The airline told TTG the move comes in response to its obligations under the new Package Travel Regulations

Trafalgar launches inaugural Africa programme and brochure

The guided holiday specialist, rooted in Africa, will offer Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya for the first time

Tricia Birmingham appointed Gold Medal Travel 2 product and commercial director

Birmingham has more than 20 years experience in tour operation and will oversee development of the two brands’ product and commercial strategy

Collette's new UK team ready for 2019 expansion drive

Following the departures of Carl Burrows and Michelle Laverick during a "strategic restructure", Collette has a new UK team in place ready to launch its 2019 programme

Collette targets further growth with Explorations relaunch

The escorted touring specialist celebrated its centenary with a series of special events and forum over the past week

Intrepid Travel launches epic 3,500km 'Uncharted Expedition'

The itinerary has been specially created to mark Intrepid’s 30th anniversary and pledges to take adventurers ’beyond Google Maps’

Kuoni plots further brand growth following state-of-the-art office move

Chief exec Derek Jones told TTG the group would have parent company DER Touristik’s backing if it did pursue further acquisitions, with its first new brand in a decade ’on track’ to launch this summer

Sunvil warmly remembers visionary founder Noubar 'John' der Parthog

The tour operator confirmed John, one of the industry’s foremost innovators, passed away last week age 90

APT to host coffee mornings for homeworkers

The river cruise specialist will host six events over June and July, aimed at improving relations with homeworkers

Back-Roads Touring announces expansion to Asia

Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam all feature across eight brand new tours

TV's Anita Rani shares passion for travel at Kuoni Peter Jones

The presenter regaled guests with tales of her travels after becoming one of the tour operator’s brand ambassadors

Travelsphere launches VIP private airport transfers

The tour operator will introduce VIP private airport transfers on its worldwide tours and has launched its lowest ever deposits on European trips

Eurocamp sale hits parent Holidaybreak's results

Holidaybreak, the parent company of operators Explore and SuperBreak, has fallen into the red after being stung by the disposal of its camping division

TTG Analysis: Cashing in on cashback sites?

Travel firms are increasingly signing up to work with cashback sites, but are they worth the money?