Touring and Adventure

G Adventures buys out Covid-era investors after strong 2024

G Adventures has paid back private equity investment secured during the pandemic after using funds to upgrade technology ahead of 2025 expansion

There's more to Uganda than just gorillas: the company doing safari differently

A trip to Uganda – or Rwanda – does not always have to be about just gorillas

From cloud forests to coastal cliffs: 4 epic new walks in St Helena

Hiking in St Helena is one of the best ways to explore the remote island, providing visitors the opportunity to experience the island’s diverse landscapes

From Boy Scout to boardroom: HF Holidays chief reflects on 40-year purpose-driven mission

TTG’s Gary Noakes explores what a change of leadership at B Corp walking specialist HF Holidays means for the brand’s mission, and its service to agents, as David Harrington hands over to former Saga Holidays boss Chris Simmonds

Explore's new products and brochures In The Spotlight

Learn about Explore’s Small Group Adventures and new Explore Upgraded product range, and discover who a typical Explore customer is, in this short In The Spotlight video

InsideAsia launches small group tour of South Korea

Departures for the Asia specialist’s 10-day Soul of Korea itinerary will get under way in May 2025

'Trade is always at the forefront of our discussions,' says Newmarket's new agent lead

Hayley Morris lays out her vision to drive trade growth at Newmarket Holidays in her first trade press interview since taking up her new role

SunExpress opens route to Turkey's Cappadocia and debuts at Glasgow and Liverpool

Turkey’s SunExpress will open a new service from Stansted to Cappadocia and launch flights from Glasgow and Liverpool

Greenland among eye-catching additions to Intrepid's 2025 programme

The Maldives and the West African nations of Benin, Togo, Senegal, The Gambia and Ghana also feature in the adventure specialist’s new programme, which spans more than 120 countries and 200-plus new experiences

'We've got guts – we're not afraid to do adventure travel differently'

No longer a ’tiny operator travelling to weird countries’, YellowWood Adventures is courting the trade with a bigger range of more diversified product.

The rise of rail and 'coolcations', and why agents will have to 'work for it' in 2025

Reflections on a strong but challenging 2024, a disappointing Budget and demand for cooler climes were some of the debates waged in the final Agenda 2024 seminar hosted by TTG and PwC

The Adventure People to sell through agents for the first time

The Adventure People is to work with the trade for the first time after designing its own tour itineraries

Safari specialist of more than 25 years ceases trading as Atol holder

East Cape Tours and Safaris ceased trading as an Atol holder on Monday (2 December)

Wild Frontiers: 'We want to be a go-to adventure operator for agents'

Wild Frontiers’ sustainability lead Nardia Sullivan tells TTG’s Rob Gill about the brand’s trade goals after achieving B Corp certification

TTC Tour Brands launches flight-inclusive packages to agents

Agents will now be able to offer their clients flights when booking Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Luxury Gold

'Why I support Cop29's 'polluters pay' principle – even as a global travel business leader'

The "polluter pays" idea is about forcing those at fault for the climate crisis to take responsibility, and it’s about time we extended the same expectation to the tourism industry,’ writes Intrepid Travel chief James Thornton for TTG

Adventures, orangutans and cultural experiences: how to sell Sarawak

Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia and home to an array of incredible adventures and experiences. Discover which clients will love the destination, the activities available and the natural wonders they should see.

'An exciting next phase of growth': Inside Travel Group attracts £20 million in fresh investment

The group, which operates the InsideJapan and InsideAsia brands, has partnered with B Corp specialist investor Piper and Japan’s sovereign wealth fund Cool Japan Fund

Intrepid Travel's Spain flooding appeal nears $20,000

The tour operator is raising money to support communities in the Valencia region and Castilla La Mancha, two of the areas most severely affected by flash flooding over the past week

Booking Asia? Here’s why you can rely on Inside Travel Group

Get beneath the surface of Asia with Inside Travel Group’s cultural adventures that combine the big sights, cultural experiences and slices of local life.

Explore MD: 'Sustainability is an increasingly important part of our sales pitch'

Explore Worldwide managing director Michael Edwards tells TTG why sustainability is becoming the "currency" of what a good travel business looks like for both agents and customers

London workshop to elevate Norway in UK luxury travel sector

The Conduit in Covent Garden will be home to the event to connect the UK trade with Norway partners

When TTG met the world’s first all-female anti-poaching unit

A TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes adventure with Intrepid Travel saw agents share dinner around a campfire in Kruger National Park with South Africa’s Black Mambas

‘This region's food adventures will become addictive for your clients’

Despite their cool appearances and climate, the Nordic countries have a deliciously wild streak when it comes to food and drink