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Polar captain and Steppes MD join TTG Luxury Travel Summit
The youngest woman to command polar expedition ships and the globetrotting tour operator boss will be at the summit in London
Travel Counsellors smashes £1 billion sales barrier for the first time
The homeworking firm achieved £1 billion in sales during the 12 months to 23 August, the first time it has hit the milestone, with £735 million – nearly three-quarters – coming in leisure sales
British Airways pledges £9 million to accelerate carbon removal focus
British Airways will spend £9 million on carbon removal projects, hoping to encourage the fledgling industry by investing in projects in the UK and abroad
This is ocean cruising, but not as your clients likely know it
Is your client hesitant about dipping their toe in the ocean cruising waters? Here’s a small-ship alternative that could persuade them to change their mind, says our writer
Five foodie hot spots in Ireland inspired by Dermot O'Leary's new TV show
Broadcaster Dermot O’Leary is embarking on a gastronomic tour across the island of Ireland for a new TV show. Here’s how the destinations he visits could inspire a trip for your clients
‘Give us a go’: Tui ready to step up campaign to win over independent agents
The operator, Europe’s largest, has spent the past year persuading the trade to sell more of its holidays; TTG caught up with Tui’s Neil Swanson to find out how this effort is going
Princess Cruises chief John Padgett vows to make the line 'the best in the UK'
Princess president John Padgett and UK boss Eithne Williamson stressed the importance of fly-cruise bookings and how growing that side of the business would help the line gain a stronger foothold in the UK and Ireland
The pursuit of value, and five other things agents should watch out for in 2025
Consumers pursuit of value, their confidence to book with agents and the spending power of the so-called ‘silver traveller’ market emerged as key talking points at TTG’s Agenda 2024 Autumn Breakfast this week
5 unusual Colombia itineraries featuring military helicopters and a lost city
Military helicopters, a coffee-scented self-drive and a lost city: five operators share their highlights
Virgin Voyages names Scarlet Lady as first ship to get makeover
The vessel will head into dry dock over 14-28 November before embarking on a series of longer Caribbean voyages this coming winter
The trade's tropical Christmas holidays, rated for their festive factor
Late December can be the ideal time to book a trip, but how jolly does it feel when you’re away from home for Christmas? We canvassed the trade for their experiences
Booking packages boosting Britons’ confidence in overseas travel – Abta
Britons are more confident about travelling abroad this year than last, new data from Abta has concluded
New Explora Journeys chief keen to ‘change the narrative’ around luxury cruise
New president Anna Nash has taken her first public steps with Explora Journeys with the launch of Explora II
Aito spells out concerns over new EU border rules and backs calls for discretion
Aito members have voiced their concerns to the FCDO about the upcoming European Entry-Exit System introduction, saying discretion must be used at peak times to avoid long delays
Woman ‘operating as a travel agent’ arrested on suspicion of fraud
InteleTravel told the BBC it ‘terminated the contract of one of its representatives’ while Abta confirmed to TTG the homeworking outfit had referred a number of bookings to the association
How independent agent Craig Goodridge came to rule the airwaves
With 13 appearances on BBC Radio stations in August alone, the former cabin crew turned agent shares why it’s the ideal way to promote his business
‘No safe trips’: lone wolves and misinformation among new threats to travellers
Security specialists have warned agents’ are facing an increasingly broad range of risks when they travel stemming from factors such as climate insecurity and geopolitical tensions
Tui to operate second Nile ship next winter following ‘strong demand’ for first
Tui will place a second, refurbished, river cruiser on the Nile during the 2025/26 winter season following the success of its first vessel
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New travel-led cancer support charity smashes initial fundraising target three times over
Following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2019, Clare Sacco set up Embers charity after identifying ‘a gap’ in support for young adults with the same prognosis
New BDMs, Fred Olsen Travel, Virgin Voyages: all the latest travel trade people moves
Virgin Voyages has bid vice-president international sales Shane Lewis-Riley farewell, while Premier Travel has promoted one of its own to a director role. Elsewhere, agents can look out for three new BDMs on the road
PTS unveils new branding, with a promise to simplify selling travel
Protected Trust Services has rebranded, with the aim of “making selling travel simple”, as it looks to double its membership within the next five years
Highly Recommended Hotels founder shares what’s missing from the collection 
The luxury hotel collection is looking for new members across the UK.