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‘Be like Bev and Trev and build your businesses on stone, not sticks and straw’
Once upon a time, Bev and Trev ran a travel agency. When a global pandemic hit, they rolled up their sleeves and worked all hours to look after their customers – this is their story
Trade rep Claire Griffiths joins Saranta Associates as portfolio grows
Claire Griffiths has joined the hotel representation company to spread the word of its client portfolio to more agents and tour ops
A&K’s new trade sales chief details fresh agent focus
A&K’s new president of trade sales and business development Jennifer Charlton shares plans on growing the operator’s relationship with agents
Carnival Corp changes multiple Red Sea sailings amid escalating tensions
Sailings operated by 12 ships across seven Carnival Corp brands have been changed, the cruise giant said
British travel brands recognised in Walpole Power List
Leaders of British luxury travel brands featured heavily on this year’s Walpole Travel List, with a number of London hotels also spotlighted
Dnata Travel Group names Lesley Rollo as new UK chief
Lesley Rollo has been with dnata Travel Group for five years, most recently serving as managing director for its Travelbag brand
‘Payday helped a lot’: Agencies overcome initial concerns to record bumper sales
Barrhead Travel recorded another record-breaking Saturday this month, and Hays Travel achieved above-target sales, while other agencies reported strong bookings
Dorchester Collection makes debut in Dubai
Dorchester Collection’s The Lana has launched in Dubai, with the first Dior Spa in the UAE to follow
Brightsun Travel recognised as one of UK’s top SMEs
Brightsun Travel has been recognised as one of the UK’s top 20 SMEs by a leading business organisation
Minor Hotels plots new Anantara resorts amid major expansion
Minor Hotels has plans to open more than 200 hotels including a handful under its flagship luxury brand Anantara
Not Just Travel commercial chief departs after less than 12 months
Homeworking agency Not Just Travel has lost a key executive after less than a year in the role
Saga delivers upbeat travel and cruise outlook
Saga says travel and cruise divisions are set to be back to pre-pandemic levels in this financial year but confirms it is seeking an ocean cruise partner
Former travel agent to join Classic Collection Holidays as regional sales manager
Adam Courtney joins Classic Collection Holidays as the new regional manager for Midlands and the North, having previously worked at Balkan Holidays and spending 18 years as a travel agent
Jet2 to launch seven new routes to Greece in expanded programme
Chief executive Steve Heapy has called Jet2’s campaign with the Greek National Tourist Office ’critical’ for the programme’s success
The authentic Mexican festival that's best enjoyed in San Antonio, Texas
While honouring the dead, Dia de los Muertos is an extraordinary celebration of life, finds our writer, witnessing the city’s processions, parades and altar building
The Adventure People to double business size despite tough market conditions
Chief executive Chris Roche has told TTG the company will grow 100% this year – down from the 300% growth registered between 2022 and 2023
Last chance to enter diverse writer scheme backed by TTG
The deadline is looming for applications for the Step Up diverse travel writer scheme, backed by TTG Media and spearheaded by the Travel Media Awards
The sweet spot: Travel Matters’ Karen Simmonds on 25 years of doing what she loves most
Karen Simmonds, founder of south-west London agency Travel Matters, sits down with TTG to talk about how following your beliefs makes good business
Crystal hires river line’s UK sales lead
A-Rosa’s UK and Ireland managing director Lucia Rowe praised Stephen Joyner for his work during his time with the German river line
AE Expeditions joins growing number of B Corp Certified travel businesses
Chief executive Michael Heath said offering ‘responsible, respectful travel’ had always been part of the brand’s ‘DNA’
From a bird paradise to a gamified go-kart track: fresh ways to sell Singapore
A popular client stopover, there’s a flurry of new attractions and hotels making a Singapore fling even more worthwhile. Here’s what to see, where to stay and what to experience in the city.
Should agents have a share of the TV ad spotlight with supplier partners?
Should travel brands include travel agents in their calls to action among their advertising? Heath Heise from We are Llama takes a look at the benefits and drawbacks
Short watch: thl In The Spotlight
Learn how you can sell more with Australia and New Zealand motorhome rental specialist thl, in this five-minute In the Spotlight video
Peaks so far: trade hopes for new records as UK consumers get into holiday mode
Despite the gloomy British weather, many agents and operators have recorded their best-ever January sales – and expect that trend to continue