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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
Safer Tourism Foundation names ex-Hotelplan chief Paul Carter as new chair
Carter will oversee the foundation’s efforts to ensure Brits’ safety while on holiday
A greener, more competitive future: is it finally time to open up the ex-UK rail market?
Eurostar could face competition for the first time in 30 years, with new players coming down the line. TTG’s Ilaria Grasso Macola looks at the contenders sizing up the market
Westoe Travel co-owner pays tribute to wife as agency celebrates 35th anniversary
Graeme and Joan Brett opened Westoe Travel in a newsagents where Graeme’s mum Olive and dad Stan also worked in South Shields in 1989 – and the agency has gone from strength to strength ever since
Byron Davis joins Wendy Wu Tours as new southern BDM
Davis joins the Asia specialist from South African Tourism, where he was the tourist board’s trade training specialist
Meet the polar trailblazer joining Cunard in Alaska
Caroline Hamilton was part of the first all-women team to ski to both the North and South Poles, and Cunard guests will have a taste of her adventures later this year
Jet2holidays launches £10 per booking January payday incentive for agents
Payout for agents will apply to all summer 2024 bookings made by the end of the month
Jason Kemp to join G Touring as key account manager for Scotland and the north
Kemp will take up his new role with Travelsphere and Just You parent G Touring in March, bringing more than 25 years’ travel industry experience
Thousands of UK agents sign up for access to villa firm's white-label product
Top Villas’ platform allows agents to share its portfolio of more than 10,000 properties with their clients ’without the risk of being cut out from the booking process’
Gold Medal's peaks 'surpasses expectations' following recruitment drive
Year-on-year sales volumes with Gold Medal increased during each of the first three weeks of the year
Extra ex-UK capacity fuelling ‘astonishing’ wave period for agents
Cruise specialists are reporting higher sales so far this year compared with January 2023, aided by more cruise options departing the UK
EU officials to join Abta webinar on new European border rules
Abta chief Mark Tanzer has urged Abta’s agent members to join the call next month to get the lowdown on what the EU Entry-Exit System and Etias regime will mean for their clients