Touring and Adventure

Solos specialist Flash Pack to work with agents for the first time

Operator to launch new partner scheme for the trade

National Travel Agent Day reverts back to traditional July date

Celebration to be held on the first day of the school summer holidays (Saturday 22 July) after late proposal to move the event to September

National Travel Agent Day to return in September

The now annual celebration, spearheaded by Intrepid Travel, will celebrate, support and recognise the work of travel agents in the UK and Ireland

'I've found Scandinavia's most beautiful and tranquil city break'

It’s one of Europe’s rainiest cities, with 231 days average rainfall a year, but don’t let that deter you from enjoying its scenic charms.

Aito members upbeat but still facing post-pandemic challenges

Aito members detail upbeat outlook but voice concerns over staffing and contracting

Bruce Poon Tip honoured by Canada for 'services to humanity'

G Adventures founder made an Officer of the Order of Canada

Asia specialists welcomes relaxation of Vietnam visa policy

’Longer trips will allow people to get deeper into what makes Vietnam so good,’ said InsideAsia Tours senior southeast Asia product executive Charlotte Bower

Incredible Journeys partners with Wendy Wu to expand offering

The partnership will allow agents to package Wendy Wu tours as Incredible Journeys’ products, the specialist touring operator said on Wednesday (28 June)

Inghams debuts first TV ad since brand revamp

Marketing director Anne Williams said the new ad will show people ’what an Inghams holiday is all about’

Intrepid Travel named among Time's 'most influential companies'

Firm the only tour operator and experience provider to make the list

Applications sought for 'second best job in the world'

Adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide is seeking a new social media storyteller

Incredible Journeys boosts trade focus with new touring campaign

The campaign showcases seven independent tours which will allow agents to help customers choose from a pre-set itinerary or create an exclusive touring getaway

Not in the Guidebooks partners with Incredible Journeys to boost package options

The partnership will give agents the opportunity to access Not in the Guidebooks’ portfolio of travel experiences and package them with flights

Inghams parent Hotelplan UK expands sustainability team

Two new hires – Krissy Roe and Ruth Woodall – will help Hotelplan UK drive its climate action plan

Exsus Travel launches small group touring programme

Trips capped at maximum of 18 guests, with destinations spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, southeast Asia and Latin America

Audley Travel achieves B Corp status

Chief executive Nick Longman said on Monday (12 June) the tour-operator didn’t have to change its business strategy to achieve the certification

Not in the Guidebooks launches second agent crowdfunder

Chief executive Carol Savage has urged agents to become shareholders in the ’exciting and ambitious’ business

Prestige Travel launches biggest-ever agent incentive worth £10,000

Agents making bookings with the operator between 1 June and 16 October will be entered into a prize draw to win £10,000 spend with Prestige

Solos specialist Just You inks new river cruise partnership

Operator announces new two-year tie-in with Nicko Cruises

Intrepid: Why we were wrong to claim our trips are ‘planet-friendly’

After the operator was told to pull an advert for claiming its trips are ‘planet-friendly’, Intrepid chief customer officer Leigh Barnes reflects on the ever-changing travel advertising landscape

Attraction World backs Birmingham Pride as part of renewed DEI focus

Chief executive Olly Nicholls said on Wednesday (31 May) the experience provider was now committed to extend its support to other cities across the UK and Europe

Wendy Wu to ramp up China focus for trade as direct outsells agents

Gary King, Wendy Wu Tours head of trade sells, tells TTG about the operator’s upcoming China focus week and what agents can do to sell more tours to China

Intrepid to review approach to advertising after ASA rap

Intrepid Travel admits use of ‘planet-friendly’ phrase in its marketing was wrong and vows to change its behaviour

Intrepid Travel advert banned for ‘planet-friendly’ claim

Intrepid Travel has been told to stop using an ad stating it was ‘planet-friendly’ after the Advertising Standards Authority ruled it was misleading and made false environmental claims