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'We're always trying to think outside the box': Advantage to trial new one-to-one meetings concept for cruise members

Advantage is hopeful its Cruise One-to-Ones trial will help members – either new-to-cruise agents or 'seasoned retailers' – to build their knowledge

The open road, dining under the stars and toilet chat: agents try luxury camping with thl

'We loved every minute of our drive'

Travel Counsellor Alex Maxwell-Clarke

I won a prize of five nights’ rental at a Tourism Australia event, and we travelled in March this year. I planned the route very carefully as I treated this trip more like a self-fam than a holiday. My partner is also an amateur photographer, so he was especially keen to capture the diverse Australian landscapes and wildlife.

Lynda Malloy joins Red Sea Holidays to support agents in the north

Malloy brings more than 30 years' industry experience to her new role with the operator

Learn how to sell easyJet holidays' new Luxury Collection

Discover how to sell easyJet holidays' new Luxury Collection with confidence, in our latest In The Spotlight video. Hear about the range of five-star hotels, what each package includes and the unique selling points of this exciting new offering

Travel Counsellors to provide ‘discreet support’ at upcoming travel conference

Travel Counsellors has shared a number of initiatives to enhance the inclusivity of its annual conference next month, as part of its commitment to supporting members of all backgrounds.

Expect new EU border checks to be rolled out 'very, very slowly', parliament told

Just three countries implementing EU Entry-Exit System in full from 12 October launch

11am, 16 December | Online

Cyber expert flags EU visa waiver data worries ahead of launch next year

Poor data from the EU's newly launched Entry-Exit System could cause difficulties when travellers register for Etias

Top luxury agency urges advisors to expand contacts 'beyond DMCs'

Luxury agents need a broad network to satisfy today’s high-net-worth clients, says Ellidore travel director Ed Farrelly

Jet2holidays brings amendments into online self-serve capabilities for agents

Operator to direct more agents away from its call centre with enhanced Manage My Booking platform

Some governments want to 'move away' from allowing helicopters to fly in Antarctica

'I can tell you there is a strong movement within the Antarctic Treaty Parties to move away from helicopters,' John McKeon tells TTG

P&O Cruises flagship Britannia to sail year-round from Southampton for first time for a decade

Britannia's return to Southampton among a number of changes outlined in P&O Cruises winter 2027 and spring 2028 deployment plans

Agents continue to defy downturn in travel spending but dark clouds loom

Spending growth with agents up by 4.2% in September, and with transaction growth (+18.1%) outstripping all other sectors by more than double

Corneel Koster to succeed Shai Weiss as Virgin Atlantic chief executive next year

Chief customer and operating officer Koster to take over from Weiss at the end of the year, whereby Weiss will leave the business

Aruba chases affluent visitors for high value, low impact

Tourist board keeps faith with the Aruba Effect creative campaign, in order to attract those visitors who contribute meaningfully to the local economy and who respect island culture

Iceland planning to harness the magic of a solar eclipse

Destination preparing to host an influx of eclipse chasers, with West Iceland closest to the point of maximum eclipse

'We're very well placed': Hurtigruten's Iain Powell explains how specialist can help agents capitalise on demand surge for Norway

Powell says Hurtigruten's recent success can be attributed to rising demand for Norway and agents' improved understanding of the line

Six in 10 travellers heading to Europe aware of new EU border rules ahead of Entry-Exit rollout

However, association warns of 'short-term delays', particularly at peak times, as system takes effect

Travel by B Corp launches initiative to encourage flight-free travel to Europe

Group wants to 'break down barriers' limiting flight-free sales and has created a survey to identify potential obstacles or put-offs

Aito resumes offering financial protection and begins welcoming first members

Association becomes third 'approved body' authorised by government to offer protection

Titan's mission to become 'the trade's most trusted touring partner'

Hear about Titan's mission to become the trade's most trusted touring partner in our new In The Spotlight video. Learn about Titan's investment in the trade, the unique selling points that set the operator apart and the essential trade sales tools available to agents

Winged Boots opens first retail store: ‘The high street is making a comeback’

The luxury travel agency made its bricks-and-mortar debut in Essex last week

24-28 November | Online

Premier Holidays names Tamzin Lewis as new business development manager for the west

Lewis brings experience from trade-facing roles with Sandals and Beaches, and Riviera Travel