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'Receiving my MBE made for a day I'll never forget (bar my attempt at a proper curtsy!)'

Jo Rzymowska candidly recalls receiving her MBE from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle, and what the honour means to her after her many decades of tireless advocacy for, and leadership on, travel's DEI mission

Heathrow claims first after £1 billion security upgrade eases liquid and electronics rules

UK's hub airport becomes largest in the world to fully roll out next-generation CT scanners meaning passengers no longer need to remove liquids or electronics from their hand luggage

Azamara to give more than 250 agents sneak preview of $80 million fleet revamp

Line will host 265 agents in the spring across three seminars at sea and further a masterclass at sea after pledging tens of millions of pounds for fleet investment

Hospital agrees to accept Travel Counsellor's baby boy after industry rallies in support

Maverick was just a few weeks old when it emerged he had problems with his heart – he's now set to return to the UK with his parents to get the potentially life-saving treatment he needs

A window into Marrakech and beyond with Riviera Travel

TTG was delighted to join five agents on Riviera’s Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains Signature Tour – alongside clients who were eager to scratch below the surface of the city of souks, the coastal delights of Essaouira and the views from the sprawling Atlas Mountains.

Adventure Travel Networking Conference returns for sixth year

The biggest players in the adventure sector will come together on 26 February for the sixth annual Adventure Travel Networking (ATN) Conference

Homeworker makes leap into retail with shipping container agency in 'recycled shopping village'

Carl Hogan said he's picked up on a 'great appetite' for face-to-face interaction in Abakhan Village, which has never had a travel agency before

Industry rallies around Travel Counsellor seeking urgent medical help for baby son

Istanbul-based Travel Counsellor Adam Corin is urgently trying to secure a heart transplant for his four-month-old boy Maverick

Amadeus River Cruises launches 2027 programme early in response to 'increased customer demand'

The European river cruise line has unveiled next year’s programme, which features a brand new ship and additional shore excursions.

Travel leaders, help is here to unlock your 'superpower'

There aren’t many people better qualified than corporate CEO turned entrepreneur Jeannette Linfoot to give leadership lessons – and she’s now presenting the travel industry with an affordable way to share in those.

TTG Media teams up with consultancy to promote leadership advice

TTG Media has entered into partnership with Brave Bold Brilliant, a business support platform and consultancy founded by former travel industry CEO, Jeannette Linfoot.

“This is going to be a really compelling partnership and one that is inspired by our shared business values,” she said.

Expedition line orders 'next-generation' new-build in first for brand

International sales director Bernie Carter said Atlas Ocean Voyages' first Atlas-class yacht, which will accommodate up to 400 guests with a crew of 275, will 'herald a new era of growth' for the line in the UK market

Air Europe co-founder and low-cost pioneer Errol Cossey passes away aged 82

Air Europe was a blueprint for today's low-cost carriers, proving that lean airlines could compete with legacy brands

‘Sea-cationing’ - and other niche luxury travel trends for 2026

From cruise-inspired experiences to puppy pampering, luxury hotels are getting creative to impress clients this year.

TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026: Everything you need to know

From the entertainment to the menu, we’ve outlined everything guests can expect from this year’s prestigious ceremony

Families will struggle to see change from a £6,000 holiday this summer, agents warn

A drop in family business this peaks has agents questioning the robustness of the family market, with prices for package breaks going up

'All agencies should have appointment systems – this peaks has proven it'

'Gone are the days when the shop would be full and you wouldn't have a wee all day!' Deben Travel chief Lee Hunt tells TTG

Hays Travel named among top UK businesses for customer satisfaction

Hays ranked third in latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index, its first inclusion in the index, with Jet2holidays fifth, up nine places from 14th last January

Green tea KitKats and cherry vodka: guess the BDM sharing tales of life on the road?

After a thoroughly relaxing Christmas, which included spending time with friends and family, a spot of bouldering, and a quick visit to Devon, Friday 2 January was all about hitting the ground running in preparation of peaks. A quick blitz through emails revealed some exciting new bookings with the sales team and an incredible December for trade.

Spain's Destinia to enter UK market with Travel Republic and Netflights acquisition

New home for former dnata direct-sell brands, which were earmarked for closure last year

I checked into a luxury detox spa to tackle my addiction to crisps – here's what happened

April Hutchinson spent five nights at one of Europe’s leading medi-spas to see if she could kick her junk food cravings – once and for all

Top 50 2026: entries open for special awards

Unsung team heroes, outstanding customer service, agencies giving back to their local communities and making strides on fairer travel will all be recognised

'It's always been a dream to have a branch!': Two more Hays Travel franchisees join agency's independence group

CK Travel Trade and We Do Travel, both based in Scotland, have become the newest members of the Hays Travel Independence Group consortium

New wave of Travel Counsellors help put homeworking giant on course for £100 million-plus peaks

The homeworking firm's global revenue averaged £6 million per day last week as total peaks sales, to date, hit £68 million on Sunday (18 January)