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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

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

Discover unforgettable experiences with Explore In The Spotlight

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

Intrepid Travel's Black Friday Sale In The Spotlight

Intrepid's industry partnerships manager Holly Piggott shares news of the operator's upcoming Black Friday Sale – and why now is a great time for travel agents to be selling small group adventures with Intrepid – in this latest In The Spotlight video.

Carrier to launch ‘endorsement programme’ for agents as ‘badge’ of expertise

The luxury tour operator believes the certification will resonate with both agents and clients

This airline has introduced lie-flat business class seats to its regional Asia routes

Reaching the far-flung corners of Pacific Asia from the UK is easier than ever with Thai Airways. From the soaring skyscrapers of Singapore to the sugar-sand bays of Bali, the airline offers 489 weekly flights to 41 destinations across the continent – with all connections going via its Bangkok hub located in the centre of Southeast Asia. Better yet, Star Alliance members can earn air miles each time they fly with Thailand’s flag carrier.

Join TTG's Travel Industry Quiz for the MS Society on 20 November

Travel’s finest quizzing brains are invited to TTG Towers for a fun-packed charity event

Iconic Jamaica hotels give update on condition following Hurricane Melissa

The major hurricane made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday (28 October), bringing exceptional levels of rainfall and strong winds to Jamaica

AmaWaterways doubles down in Colombia with second ship launch

Cruise operator is offering two itineraries on the lesser-known Magdalena river

Operators confirmed for TTG Expedition Cruise Fest

AE Expeditions and Scenic are among the expedition cruise operators set to take to travel agents’ screens during TTG Expedition Cruise Fest 24-28 November

'My honeymoon launched me on a voyage to become a Silversea top seller'

Julie-Anne Vaughan, travel manager for Oasis Portfolio of Luxury Travel, married 20 years ago. But she admits her honeymoon planning floundered while she was busy launching the exclusive Portfolio suite – which went on to be so successful it was crowned Luxury Travel Retail Business of the Year at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025.

Hays Travel snaps up all 15 Polka Dot Travel shops in latest acquisition

The travel agency will continue to trade under its own name from shops in the north west, Midlands and north Wales, with all staff remaining in their posts

Hurricane Melissa: FCDO charters rescue flights as tour ops work to repatriate holidaymakers

Tour operators are working to repatriate stranded customers in Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa as they thank travel agents for their support