Videos

Readying to reopen: Tips for your high street return

Which health measures should agencies put in place and how can businesses plan for a new way of working?

English tourism hotspots – managing visitor flow

As the UK prepares to enter the different stages of lockdown the UK’s tourism hot spots will be braced for a wave of visitors. TTG news editor Jennifer Morris chats with three of the UK’s most popular regions on the anticipated spike in visitor numbers, with advice for travel professionals wanting to reassure clients hoping to travel there

UK breaks snapshot - Adventure and touring holidays

TTG group editor Pippa Jacks asks operators about the opportunities for small group and private tours that explore more of the British Isles.

UK breaks snapshot - Luxury & special occasion travel

TTG Luxury editor April Hutchinson assesses the opportunity in creating luxury, multi-gen and celebration breaks in some of the UK’s most incredible hotels, accommodation and locations.

How the UK's domestic tourism market is adapting post lockdown

VisitBritain/VisitEngland acting CEO Patricia Yates gives an overview of the tourism market in Britain, offering insights into the impact on the industry from the Covid-19 pandemic while also offering an update on the plans the agency has put in place to support the tourism sector post lockdown

Loans, refunds and re-opening: Agent Matters revisited

TTG news editor Jennifer Morris catches up with Haslemere Travel’s Gemma Antrobus, Oasis Travel’s Sandra Corkin and Idle Travel’s Tony Mann, six weeks on from their first Agent Matters appearance

One Week At A Time - episode 5

TTG Luxury’s editor April Hutchinson and Claire Moore, managing director of Peakes Travel Elite, talk about the potential for agents to sell UK breaks and how to phase back in some furloughed staff

TTG Digital Destinations Festival: Fiji Fridays Masterclass

This Facebook Live shares all the essential information you need to sell holidays to Fiji, from journey logistics and budgets to destination highlights and tips for selling to first-timers and repeat visitors

TTG Digital Destinations Festival: Abu Dhabi Masterclass

This Facebook Live showcases Abu Dhabi’s new virtual exploration platform, which promises a taste of the emirate’s magic and hospitality as well as explaining how agents can win a five-star holiday to Abu Dhabi and Love2shop vouchers

TTG Digital Destinations Festival: Vienna Masterclass

Get up to date on the current situation in Vienna and hear about interesting initiatives that have emerged as a result of the coronavirus crisis as well as the city’s plans for tourism in the coming months. Plus, discover the virtual tours and experiences available to those keen to improve their Vienna knowledge.

TTG Digital Destinations Festival: Gran Canaria Masterclass

In line with Gran Canaria’s new campaign, #somuchtolivefor, this Facebook Live highlights how you can experience this Canary Island from the comfort of your own home and outlines the plan for how the destination will reopen for tourism post pandemic. We also share Gran Canaria’s top selling points, from sand dunes to the city.

TTG Digital Destinations Festival: Kangaroo Island Masterclass

Join an exclusive virtual trip to Australia’s wildlife haven, Kangaroo Island. During the session we cross live to the island and are joined by local resident and tour operator Craig Wickham to take a closer look at what makes this destination so special, from its wildlife to food and drink

TTG Digital Destinations Festival: Costa Rica Masterclass

In this TTG Digital Destinations Festival Facebook Live Masterclass, we catch up with representatives from Costa Rica to learn about the country’s diverse nature and wildlife offering, as well as its eco credentials and "Pura Vida" ethos.

TTG Digital Destinations Festival: yoga class live from Queensland

Boost your wellbeing and rejuvenate your mind and body with Tourism and Events Queensland. Escape to some of the most breathtaking landscapes across Queensland in this 20-minute home yoga workshop, led live by health and wellbeing expert Annalisa. Take a half-hour out to disconnect, focus your mind and discover some amazing places along the way.

TTG Digital Destinations Festival: Queensland Masterclass

In this TTG Digital Destinations Festival Facebook Live Masterclass, we join Tourism and Events Queensland to dive into what makes the destination your clients’ perfect holiday destination. We uncover the unique experiences Queensland has to offer across a range of sectors and interests, plus showcase some of the state’s best-kept secrets. Listen closely – you might score some answers for the Queensland Pub Quiz, which is taking place at 4pm on Thursday.

TTG's Digital Destinations Festival 2020 - Seminar Session 3: green shoots and new opportunities

The final session of TTG’s DestFest seminar considered recent consumer research into future travel plans, and asked leading tour operators which destinations clients are currently booking, and explored other trends and opportunities. A panel featured Der Touristik UK boss Derek Jones; dnata Travel Europe’s Lisa McAuley; and Advantage Travel Partnership’s Julia Lo-Bue Said

TTG's Digital Destinations Festival - Seminar Session 2: 'The road to recovery'

In the second seminar session of TTG’s Destinations Festival, we looked at how, where and when the UK outbound market is likely to recover. A panel featuring Gloria Guevara of World Travel & Tourism Council; Tracey Poggio of the Association of National Tourism Representatives (Antor); and Derek Moore of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (Aito) discussed what the travel and tourism sector needs to do to win the trust of travellers, and how certain destinations might use this

TTG's Digital Destinations Festival 2020 - Seminar Session 1: Exclusive outbound market insight

In the first session of our #TTGDestFest seminar, Juan Gomez from travel analytics specialist ForwardKeys presented the very latest booking and search data for the UK outbound market – showing that interest in booking travel for departure later in 2020 remains high

The great refund debate: how can the travel sector move forward?

Travel agencies, tour operators and airlines have come under fire in recent weeks for not adhering to the 14-day refund rule. While some have sided with consumers and accused businesses of breaking the law, others have pleaded for leniency and more time to save both their businesses

A new legal landscape

From updating terms and conditions to learning from the challenges presented by the coronavirus crisis, the panel explains what companies should be focusing on now to ensure they’re in the best position for when bookings start coming in

New horizons – taking off post-coronavirus crisis

Like all sectors, aviation has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. The panel explores how the pandemic has changed the sector and how the flying experience – from airports to aircraft – may be altered for ever

How will our travel experiences change post-coronavirus?

Covid-19 has changed our lives in ways we could never have imagined just a few months ago. As we emerge from this crisis, the world is likely to be a very different place. But what does this mean for the travel industry? Futurist James Wallman explores how the sector will change – and what firms need to do now to ensure they’re ready for the new world.

Face To Face with G Adventures' Bruce Poon Tip: 'We need to reset travel'

Poon Tip speaks exclusively with TTG about the launch of his new short e-book Unlearn: The Year the Earth Stood Still, which is centred on tourism post-coronavirus crisis

Face To Face with Celebrity's Jo Rzymowska

Cruise line’s EMEA boss discusses adapting to the challenges of the coronavirus crisis