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Touring and Adventure

Inntravel MD Karl Watson to bow out after 17 years
Watson will leave the business in April and will be replaced by Jet2holidays general manager of product Emma Gray
Intrepid ready for ‘inevitable rebound’, says Thornton
Adventure specialist chief talks TTG through the group’s B Corp recertification, its efforts to ‘mission lock’ its governance, and its preparations for a new era of travel
'We're ready to walk the long and difficult path ahead of us'
If Covid brings us back full circle to a more considered way of travel, perhaps we can take solace in the hardships we have all had to endure,’ writes TransIndus boss Amrit Singh for TTG
Has this week marked a turning point in travel's fortunes?
For the past two years, travel has been beset by a never-ending conveyor belt of misfortune – setback after setback, most far beyond its control. But is the tide starting to turn?
Exsus Travel expands trade team with new hire
Spencer Thomas will join the luxury tailor-made operator as a worldwide travel expert
Intrepid expands Australia programme amid reopening
The new itineraries include active and wellness itineraries and trips that highlight local food and wine
Newmarket hails return to touring as 'milestone in travel bounce back'
The operator has hosted three tours successful small-group tours to Costa Rica, Kenya and Sri Lanka so far this year
Morocco reopening 'a huge boost' to depleted industry
Country’s decision to reopen its borders to international visitors on Monday (7 February) comes as welcome boost to international touris, Intrepid chief Zina Bencheikh tells TTG
Travel for older demographic will be 'a seller’s market' this year
Travel companies with an older, more affluent customer will be in the ’sweet spot’ as international travel picks back up
Sustainability measures must not 'reduce the fun' of holidays
Tour operators must make their trips more sustainable while maintaining – or better still, enhancing – the customer experience, Adventure Travel Networking conference told
Domestic adventures tipped to retain their appeal in 2022
Demand for adventure travel in the UK is set to continue even when more of the world reopens for tourism
'Busiest January on record' fuels Blue Bay Travel recruitment drive
The Stoke-on-Trent-based operator is recruiting for 10 positions after a ’bumper month’ of bookings in January
New Saint Kitts and Nevis tour operator launches
Nevis Sun Tours will work with the trade to ’make it easier to sell and book Caribbean holidays’ to both islands
Newmarket predicts small-group tour boom in 2022
The operator has invested in its small-group tours programme after it forecast ’significant growth’ in the area post-pandemic
National and Just Go! launch Game of Thrones-themed tours
The new Game of Thrones Studio Tour opens on Friday (4 February)
Party Hard co-founder launches tours 'for introverted travellers'
Former TTG 30 under 30 member Barry Moore started the self-guided tours firm to cater for solo travellers
Newmarket launches 2022/23 brochure and vows to 'strengthen trade relationship'
Revamped programme launch comes ahead of a predicted rise in demand following a fall in Covid cases and the impending relaxation of the UK’s travel rules
Titan Travel to spearhead Saga's escorted touring offering
MD Andy Squirrell reiterates Saga-owned escorted touring brand’s commitment to agents, despite Saga’s plan to merge Saga Holidays and Titan’s operations and distance the Saga brand from the trade
Still time to join Adventure Travel Networking marketplace and conference
Hybrid event over 3-4 February will bring the adventure and experiential travel sector together for the first time in two years
Ffestiniog Travel to offer 'journeys of discovery' through Welsh heartland
Operator adds three escorted touring itineraries to Wales portfolio, including a 10-day Wales – Steam, Castles & Slate tour starts from £1,990pp
Race to reopen: Asia's pursuit of a tourism rebound
The emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 saw caution prevail; so what prospects are there this year of UK holidaymakers getting back to Asia’s tropical paradises?
Speakers announced for TTG Agenda 2022 seminar: 'Is travel taking off again?'
Gold Medal’s new managing director Simon Applebaum and Tui’s chief marketing officer Katie McAlister are amongst the latest speakers confirmed for the event on 1 February
Leger Holidays 2022/23 to feature 17 new tours
224-page Europe and Worldwide brochure includes 300 holidays and ‘thousands’ of departures
Intrepid recertifies as B Corporation
Operator bestowed title for another three years after achieving a near 10% increase in its overall B Corp impact assessment