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Peaks trends exposing clients' US uncertainties while underlining cruise's meteoric rise, say agents
High-value family bookings, demand for US alternatives and cruise all on the rise during the early stages of peaks, agents tell TTG, as turn of year trading gets off to a solid start
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Panache Cruises hires Wendi Hardy as first events and customer loyalty manager
Hardy joins the cruise agency from Scenic and Emerald Cruises and will lead on a new programme of in-person and virtual customer events, as well as Panache's loyalty and VIP experience initiatives
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Iran protests prompt fresh Foreign Office advisories for UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus and others
FCDO says 'heightened risk of regional tension' could disrupt travel to winter sun destinations in the Middle East. The FCDO has also restored its warning against all but essential travel to Israel
Emerald Cruises fam trip
'A fam trip I took in December has directly influenced my January sales'
Ocean cruises dominated the sales record of Iglu Cruise's Danielle Marsh until a fam trip with Emerald Cruises made her think more like an artist when dealing with clients
Dr Susanne Etti will oversee a new climate department at Intrepid within its purpose team
Intrepid Travel creates new climate department to sharpen purpose mission
New team will be led by Dr Susanne Etti with Intrepid recruiting for a decarbonisation manager, while there are new impact-focused roles for Sara King and B Corp lead Rochelle Turner
Leiza Sullivan joins Scenic and Emerald Cruises from Sank/Ikos Group
Scenic and Emerald hires Sani/Ikos RSM Leiza Sullivan as new sales manager
Sullivan, who has previously held roles with APT, Avalon Waterways and Jet2holidays, will look after agents in the Midlands and the north
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Newmarket Holidays pledges 'long-term commitment' to agents after shaking up trade team
Operator hands promotions to Kieran Savill, Sas Rowbotham, Ryan Readman and Casey West and launches search for two new account managers to support its 'biggest-ever' trade programme
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Tour operator unveils ultra-luxury collection as agents drive top bookings
Inspiring Travel has created a new programme as part of its long-term strategy to boost its relationship with the trade
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Agents working 'non-stop' as cold snap shifts peaks into top gear ahead of 'critical week' for trade
Several agencies report busiest Saturdays on record (10 January) as cold weather inspires clients to book ahead to dispel the winter blues – but has peaks 'peaked' yet?
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'Adventurous' enquiries for Japan and US offer cruise agents hope following stuttering start to wave
Demand for 'adventurous' destinations is keeping cruise specialists interested even though booking levels across the board are generally lower than in previous years
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Travel Counsellor reveals first client appreciation event has ‘already paid off’
Sara Greene invited more than 20 people to a restaurant meal in London last month as a gesture of gratitude for their ongoing support
Jake Graf trekking in Cahuilla Canyon
'The US queer safe space that refuses to yield to the bullies'
LGBTQ+ influencer Jake Graf had resigned himself to boycotting the US until the destination felt more welcoming but a chance visit to queer haven Palm Springs made him rethink that stance
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Travel jobseekers hit almost 10-year December high prompting hope of turn-of-year recruitment spree
'All eyes will now be on whether the sector can build on this momentum throughout the early months of 2026,' said C&M Travel Recruitment managing director Barbara Kolosinska
Aerial view of MarBella resort, a hotel sat in a sweeping, tree-covered cove
What's new for Greece's five-star Mar-Bella Collection in 2026
With a brand-new property, elevated services and the opportunity for a twin-centre getaway, this family of five-star hotels connected by the Ionian sea are raising the bar for luxury travel in 2026 – here's what your luxury clientele need to know
 Inside Asia’s new Korea by Rail
‘I took a fam trip around South Korea by train – here’s how I’d sell it to clients’
South Korea has become one of Asia’s most sought-after destinations – and it’s easy to discover by rail too, with high-speed bullet train services connecting foodie and cultural hot spots across this fascinating country
Becky Head, new head of sales at SPL Villas
SPL Villas tasks first head of sales and operations with doubling trade sales
The villa specialist said it was 'investing more than ever' in agents this year, including an inaugural fam trip prize draw and other incentives
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Judges revealed for TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026
A panel of leading luxury travel retail and supplier experts have been recruited to judge the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026