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UK agencies top Princess Cruises' trade sales rankings during 'amazing year'
Five of the line's eight top-selling agency brands based in the UK, Princess's UK and Europe vice-president Eithne Williamson reveals
TTG launches podcast to meet soaring demand for industry-focused programming

The move follows research with the TTG community, which found almost 90% said they would listen to a TTG podcast.

Unpacked, by TTG, will be hosted fortnightly, featuring guest appearances from familiar faces throughout the trade who will join the TTG editorial team as we dissect and discuss different topics.

Travel agents defy biggest dip in consumer card spending for nearly four years
Spending growth with travel agents outstrips all other sectors to record biggest jump since December 2023, according to new Barclays data
Five ways to sell Porto Sani as the perfect luxury escape for families
With premium family-friendly facilities, resort-wide entertainment and an array of mouthwatering dining experiences, this five-star Greek hotel might just be the ultimate family holiday for your luxury clientele
Faye Anderson promoted to national sales manager role at Cyplon Holidays
Anderson will continue to look after agents in the south, but will also lead on national sales strategy
Portugal's secret gem of a region every luxury agent needs to know
Agents believe the gorgeous region is set to become one of Europe’s most underrated luxury destinations
Travel agent creates cheesy Christmas video to share with her clients

A travel agent has created a festive video to entertain her clients, and raise her profile. Not Just Travel agent Gilly Bachelor enlisted the help of her team – and even clients’ grown-up children – to create what she describes as a “Christmas video that is delightfully ridiculous in all the best ways”.

The 3.5-minute video, called ‘The Christmas Trip Conspiracy’ stars Gilly herself, and a “leading couple” Rhiana and Olly, whose mums are both loyal clients of Gilly Bachelor Travel. 

Seabourn ops chief predicts expedition cruise market will 'level out' despite strong demand
'The industry has reached, not necessarily a saturation level, but a level where no one is building more ships at this point,' said vice-president of operations and planning Robin West
Barrhead Travel names Catherine Finlan as first-ever sales director

Barrhead Travel has created two new director positions, including its first-ever sales director role, growing its senior leadership team to 11.

Catherine Finlan, head of sales for England and Northern Ireland, steps up to the sales director post after celebrating 30 years in the industry.

Finlan's career started on the shopfloor at West Midlands Co-operative Travel; she rose up through the ranks becoming a Thomas Cook regional sales manager in 2016 before joining Barrhead in 2019.

Line to celebrate 130th anniversary with two-night fam trip next year
HX Expeditions first told TTG about plans to host hundreds of agents on 'a statement fam' in May 2025
'This is what we are booking in Latin America right now'
We caught up on Latin America travel trends when Latin Routes gathered its top-performing travel agents together for a gala lunch
Lusso appoints Rachel Healey to newly-created head of business development role
Agent-only tour operator Lusso has hired Healey as part of a long-term strategy to improve its trade relationships
Small ships, big nature experiences: how to sell the Galapagos Islands with Metropolitan Touring
With more than 70 years of experience, Metropolitan Touring has unparalleled knowledge of this enchanting Ecuadorian archipelago, promising an unforgettable adventure for your clients. Here’s what makes it a top choice…
Win a Princess suitcase packed with branded goodies and a £50 gift card
To celebrate our new In The Spotlight video with Princess Cruises, you could win a fantastic branded suitcase filled with extra treats
Advantage chief urges agents to back themselves amid rise of AI
Consortium celebrates members' achievements over the past year at annual Big Celebration Lunch
This destination really exceeded my expectations for luxury travel
Vietnam is not just for touring groups, it also caters for high-end individual travellers, says Nong Skett, director of Travel Nam, after visiting the country with Audley Travel
'Agents have got behind it': Seabourn's UK chief hints at more partnerships following Uniworld tie-up success
The 15-day Venice and Mediterranean Sea package is completely sold out having only gone on sale in August
Jet2 to go 'further than ever' to support agents during peaks
Travel agents will be encouraged to take advantage of "every [booking] opportunity" through training sessions, marketing tips and a series of competitions
'Big step for sustainable travel': Eurostar signs deal for direct rail link with Germany
Set to start in the early 2030s, the routes would use Eurostar’s new double-decker Celestia fleet
'I turned an underperforming Tui store into an award-winning success story – here's how I did it'
Tui's 'Terrible Two' Debbie Palmer and Julie Anderson were at the top of their game when Palmer left the branch they shared to go and turn around a failing store – so what happened when their friendship was put to the test?
Founders to stay on with family-run agency of 40 years after sale
The agency was founded in 1985 by brother and sister Lee Tate and Lisa Halliday, and will continue to be run by Lee and his team
Seven takeaways from TTG's final Agenda briefing of the year
TTG invited an expert panel to discuss the past few months and what could be around the corner at its final Agenda breakfast briefing of the year
'She was pure light': how Kuoni's Lauren King is honouring the memory of daughter Bebe, killed in the Southport attack
Bebe King was one of three children killed in the 2024 Southport attack – but her parents are determined to ensure her memory never fades