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Destinations that fail to incorporate 'play' into their experiences risk alienating new generation of travellers

Established destinations such as Las Vegas, London and New York, as well as Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya – 'the first city built for play' – warn others to think carefully about new experiences

Celestyal's global sales chief invites agents to host their clients in new Guildford shop

The Greek specialist cruise launched a tour operator – called Celestyal Travel – in July before opening a shop premises to support the new brand in early September

Stress appeal of careers in 'booming' tourism sector to young people, urge tourism ministers

Young people need to be attracted to a career in tourism from an early school age to head off a labour shortage, the WTM ministers’ summit was told on Tuesday

Three Sandals resorts to remain closed until May following Hurricane Melissa

Sandals Resorts and Beaches will begin welcoming guests back to some of its resorts in Jamaica from Saturday 6 December

Oman prepares one of the world's largest caves for tourism as part of diversification push

An enormous underground cave chamber, a geological reserve and a maritime history museum are all being developed in a bid to attract more visitors to the destination

Fifa World Cup and 2028 Olympics could reverse drop in US travel demand, WTM told

The WTM Global Travel Report 2025 reveals international visitor numbers to the US are expected to remain around 15% below 2019 levels this year

Penny Naoum launches consultancy after 'unexpected' departure from Domes Resorts

'When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade', Naoum said of her departure from Domes Resorts

Olympic Holidays to invest in becoming 'one-stop shop' for all agents' needs

Olympic Holidays has set out its strategy for 2026, promising an upgraded booking system, more experiences and new destinations

'We've listened': Kuoni to launch new online platform to agents this month featuring 'AI-powered sales coach'

Kuoni Connect to provide agents tools, offers, learning and 'AI-driven support', as well as new ways to contact the operator – including WhatsApp

Hays Travel’s Kelly Green joins Virgin Voyages as line hails 17% UK growth

Virgin Voyages has strengthened its on-the-ground presence with key appointments across its core international markets

Win a trip to India or Jordan with Explore – including flights

To celebrate our new Explore! In the Spotlight video, one lucky agent will win a fantastic trip either exploring India’s Golden Triangle or journeying through ancient Jordan, along with flights and transfers

Five-star Imperial Island Resort by Louis Hotels to open in Paphos, Cyprus in May 2026

With stylish new interiors, upgraded dining and a thrilling multi-slide waterpark, the Louis Imperial Island Resort is set to dazzle as Paphos’ latest five-star, premium all-inclusive offering

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Never considered selling The Bahamas as a long-stay, multi-island escape? Here’s why and how you should

Boasting 16 characterful islands filled with idyllic beaches, vibrant culture and inspiring conservation initiatives, this alluring Caribbean archipelago deserves to be more than a fleeting cruise stopover

'My gut is telling me to hold back': wary agents put plans on hold as chancellor's latest Budget looms

Already feeling the pinch from increased National Insurance costs and a rise in minimum wages, the sector braces for make-or-break Autumn Statement

Ultra-luxury Antarctica operator talks fam trip plans after UK investment

White Desert is on a mission to develop its relationship with the trade in the UK and Europe

Viking's UK sales chief makes play for 'land tour customers' as line names 100th ship

Speaking to TTG, Viking head of sales Neil Barclay hailed the contribution travel agents had made to the Scandinavian's 'continued success'

Princess Cruises hires Carnival Cruise Line's fleet cruise director to fill new agent training role

Mike Pack, a Briton with more than 15 years’ cruise industry experience, will build Princess training tools and material for UK and Irish travel agents

Introducing the 2025 TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors

This year our dedicated agents have learnt how to identify, sell and celebrate sustainable travel by attending informative workshops and fun fam trips with the TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes. We’re thrilled to present this year’s cohort of TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassadors, and here they share the impact the programme has had on them

Travel tech platform Inspiretec sold to Spain's Juniper Group

Inspiretec, founded by serial travel tech entrepreneur Simon Powell, provides travel CRM, software, reservations systems and digital tools for agents and operators

Audley Travel to 'immediately' fly customers in Tanzania home amid election protests

The nation's election was marred by protests, which have continued after the result was confirmed on Saturday (1 November), prompting an FCDO alert

Ditch the sombre coach trips – this is how to do a battlefields tour

While battlefield tours continue to be in high demand, fusing cycling with a gastronomic adventure can give your clients a fresh take on the tried-and-tested format

Agent: 'What happened to suppliers' duty of care to their Jamaica-bound passengers?'

Travel agency boss Lee Hunt asks why suppliers don't issue customers credit notes when a hurricane is heading towards destination where thousands of Brits enjoy holidaying

Kuoni parent Dertour to stop selling marine parks and 'experiences involving direct animal contact'

Decision follows a 'comprehensive review' of the group's animal-related products and conversations with tourism partners and animal welfare experts