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G Touring increases regional departures following feedback from agents
Agents ’highlighted the need for a wider variety of departure points’ said G Touring’s UK head of sales Rachel Mould
Gabrielle Rogers' dream start in travel with Disney
Gabrielle Rogers was a sales intern with the Walt Disney Company before she took on a more permanent role, and now she helps foster a more welcoming workplace.
Advantage, RateHawk, Intrepid: all the latest travel trade people moves
Intrepid Travel has hired a new chief impact officer, while Exodus Adventure Travels has brought in a new marketing director – these are the latest travel trade people moves agents need to know about
Is it time airlines offered the trade more out-of-range fares?
Agents tell TTG that with customers looking to secure their dream holidays increasingly early, they’re being held back by forward flight availability. But why are airlines so reluctant to extend their schedule windows? Gary Noakes reports
Cruise industry veteran Danny Giles resigns as Ponant BDM
The French cruise line thanked Giles for his ’dedication and professionalism’ after more than two-and-a-half-years in his role
How Greece is extending its tourism season, one island at a time
EasyJet’s extended summer schedule to Skiathos exemplifies a shoulder-season shift in Greek island tourism – but are hoteliers willing to support airlines that take the risk?
Hayley Morris to leave Titan Travel and succeed Richard Forde at Newmarket Holidays
Morris, who joined the escorted touring specialist from parent Saga in November 2022, will begin at Newmarket on 21 October
Luxperience 2024 makes final call for luxury agents ahead of upcoming trade event
Australia’s largest luxury trade show returns in November for three days of networking and education.
New agency boss says late mum 'answered his prayers to find a new site'
Former on-the-road sales manager Wayne Beard opened Pure Joy Escapes in September 2023 and business was booming until it was hit by a structural issue with the chapel where the agency was based
Cruise lines told to use economic might to become clean fuel 'pioneers'
Lobby group Transport & Environment called for ’faster and more stringent climate requirements’ for cruise lines to help achieve environmental goals in a report published on Thursday (8 August)
Protected Trust Services takes on Wonderluxe Travel homeworkers
Wonderluxe Travel has been placed into voluntary liquidation after losing a silent partner, who was an investor in the business
Fears of fierce Atlantic hurricane season prompts US travel warning
The Foreign Office has updated its US travel advice after the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast an ’above-normal Atlantic hurricane season’
Book now to double your P&O Cruises Shine points
The Holiday with Shine incentive doubles the value of travel agents’ Shine points if they book before 16 August; redeemable against any new 2024 or 2025 P&O Cruises holiday.
British Airways beefs up Bangkok service with more flights and new codeshare
British Airways adds three destinations in Thailand and two in Cambodia under a codeshare expansion deal as it increases frequency to Bangkok next winter
Top 5: The hot new luxury hotels agents need to know this week
Stuck for inspiration? Don’t worry, the round-up of our favourite new and noteworthy luxury properties of the week is here.
Find the weird and wonderful in Greater Palm Springs
Clients looking to get off Southern California’s beaten track can count on Greater Palm Springs
Peter Campbell

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CAA tells five UK airports to make accessibility improvements amid general progress
The CAA says five UK airports need to improve accessibility for those with mobility issues but says the situation generally is improving
Virgin Atlantic's Flight 100 sustainable fuel ad claim banned by ASA
Virgin Atlantic has been told not to repeat claims about sustainable aviation fuels made in a radio ad to publicise a special transatlantic flight last year
What does the expedition cruise sector have in store over the next two years?
From the Arctic to Antarctica, and every expedition destination in between, Harry Kemble identifies the opportunities for agents wanting to sell more adventurous cruises in 2024, 2025 and 2026 – as well as some of the potential barriers they need to be aware of
Clients holding out for late deals even if it costs them, agents say
Agents have told TTG their clients are holding out for deals and leaving it later than ever to book their summer holidays, even if it ends up costing them more money
The coastal city made famous by Pharrell Williams' festival
The singer is bringing his music festival back to his oceanfront hometown, Virginia Beach this 12-13 October – and it will draw music fans from all over the world, says festival director Robby Wells
Travel Counsellors seeks experts to 'empower' new-to-cruise agents
The homeworking giant has launched its Set Sail programme and is looking to appoint cruise experts to support both seasoned cruise experts as well as new-to-cruise agents
Dayle Hill

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