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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
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
River sector 'must find its voice' as lines clamour to meet demand, says APT's UK boss
APT Luxury River Cruises and Tours, UK and Europe, managing director Paul Melinis highlighted the 'demand' the company is currently seeing for its river cruise products
Sani/Ikos vows never to ‘migrate’ agents’ clients in renewed trade partnership push
The luxury hospitality group has announced three new initiatives as part of its longterm strategy to solidify its trade relationships
Travel's next big transformation, and nine other takeaways from the 2025 Abta Convention
Is cost or climate change driving shoulder season demand? What is social commerce? And will things actually get any better when Donald Trump completes his second term?
EU Entry-Exit: everything agents need to know as system goes live, including cruise and Eurostar latest
On Sunday 12 October new automatic EU border control checks will begin their rollout. TTG explains the key information that agents – and their clients – need to know
New WTM London chief vows not to change ‘treasured’ show

Chris Carter-Chapman has spent 15 years in the events industry, enough to know that if an event isn’t broken, it doesn’t need fixing.

Speaking four months into his new job of WTM London event director, he is clear about his approach: “There’s a tendency when you come into a new event to radically try and change it; I’ve worked on previous events where there was a case for doing that.

“For WTM, that’s just not needed. It’s successful because of its evolution, so for me it’s about how can I add value to an already highly successful and treasured show.”

Inside Travel to step up agent incentive programme in 2026 ahead of new summer push
Asia specialist has been running a £25,000 cultural adventure promotion this year
Nine do’s and don’ts of marketing to LGBT+ travellers
The second of two TTG LGBT+ Travel Ambassadors workshops with Intrepid and Virgin Atlantic took place online in September, focusing on how to effectively market and communicate LGBT+ travel
'It is a bittersweet privilege to have Petra to ourselves'
Our writer observes just how badly peaceful Jordan's tourism industry has been rocked by its warring neighbours
Algarve: 'We want to show we are more than just beaches'
Andre Gomes, president of Visit Algarve, expands upon the Portuguese region's plans to become a year-round destination
Norway eyes UK luxury market with exclusive London travel workshop

Norway is aiming to further its appeal to affluent travellers in the UK with the hosting of a workshop designed to connect luxury travel planners with a range of Norwegian partners.

 

'It doesn't happen overnight': Six InteleTravel agents share their journey to becoming business owners
TTG spoke to six InteleTravel agents to find out how they have developed as business owners since choosing the homeworking giant to kickstart their travel careers.
'We're all looking to grow': B Corps seek to dispel myth that being purpose-driven comes at the expense of profit
'It's shorthand for people to understand a business has a purpose and is the kind of business I want to buy from rather than just relying on a marketing message'
'Don't design the customer journey without first creating the colleague journey'
EasyJet holidays chief operating officer Matt Callaghan urges travel firms not to fall foul of errors in process that are costing the economy nearly $9 trillion
Top agency reveals five ‘soft skills’ for homeworkers closing sales
Cartology Travel has shared its subtle tricks for improving client satisfaction and boosting business