Touring

Wendy Wu: 'Staying in business for 25 years is nothing – we could go on for 100!'

As Wendy Wu Tours marks its quarter-century, its eponymous founder talks TTG through its remarkable story

Riviera Travel announces brochure launch and 40th birthday celebrations in TTG Trade Secrets video

In this edition of TTG Trade Secrets, Riviera Travel’s Thomas Morgan shares the operator’s surprising variety of product, details of a new Worldwide tour and how they’re celebrating its 40th birthday in 2024

Tui to expand touring and multi-centre options for 2025

Tui enlarges its touring programme for summer 2025 as it continues its attempt to broaden its appeal

‘Without agents, Exodus probably wouldn't be a household name’

Sam Seward, managing director of Exodus Adventure Travels, talks trade relationships, travel trends and sustainability with TTG ahead of the brand’s 50th anniversary next year

Explore names Lisa Burton its new business development manager

Burton brings experience to the role from stints with Variety Cruises and MSC Cruises

A&K Travel Group bolsters UK team with new trade sales chief

Jennifer Charlton joins the luxury travel company from American Express Global Business Travel

Tui ups B2B focus further with new lead and commercial team for tours and activities

Nishank Gopalkrishnan’s team will work both on the distributors’ side – including OTAs and airlines – as well as the experience providers

Hurtigruten targeting 'household name' status after triple Travel Industry Awards honour

Hurtigruten’s Ant Daniels tells TTG about a series of changes at the company designed to boost awareness of the brand after the line triumphed at the recent Travel Industry Awards by TTG

Marketing and brand expert David Winterton joins APT and Travelmarvel

Former Emerald Cruises global director of brand and marketing Winterton left Scenic Group earlier this year

The easiest ways for your clients to travel around stunning Switzerland

Hear how your clients can discover Switzerland with the Swiss Travel System, the best tickets to buy and some of the stunning scenery and experiences that await

Watch: The fam trip that revealed Crete’s best-kept secrets

A recent fam trip to Crete co-hosted by Intrepid and Avis as part of the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes initiative changed agents’ perceptions of the Greek island thanks to off-the-beaten-track adventures and local experiences that immersed the group in remote Cretan communities

Here’s how your clients can have unforgettable experiences in Peru, at a great price

Do your clients have the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu on their bucket list? Explore has a fantastic offer on three of its thrilling 2024 walking and hiking Inca Trail tours

G Touring to host £1,000 trade giveaway to mark launch of new agent hub

The hub will allow agents to download window posters, information about Travelsphere and Just You holidays along with copy and images for use on social media

Latam to launch direct UK-Peru flights this winter

Latam will launch non-stop flights from London to Lima this winter, filling a gap vacated by British Airways

Titan Travel adds Azores and Cappadocia to 2024 European programme

Escorted touring specialist to offer Portugal’s Atlantic archipelago for the first time

Peru is back, but what exactly has been going on there?

Peru has been beset by months of political unrest; TTG’s Gary Noakes finds out more about the country and its tourism sector’s efforts to rebound

Louise Sword joins TTC Tour Brands as RSM as Becky Francis bows out

TTC Tour Brands sales director Francis to leave the company, while two new appointments are made to support agents

Latin Routes launches Mexico following increase in agent demand

Specialist operator Latin Routes adds Mexico to its range, pledging more new destinations to come

Applications sought for 'second best job in the world'

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

Saga's travel businesses 'on track to return to profitability'

Over-50s specialist’s land and cruise bookings running ahead of 2022 levels

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

Shearings launches new self-drive touring collection

Holidays are priced from £359pp and include hotel accommodation with breakfast and evening meals

Operator marks 30th anniversary with first-ever national campaign

The UK-wide activity will include television, out of home and digital advertising, alongside the launch of a new trade toolkit and the rollout of new agent portal and training support

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