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'We've got to hope this Budget is enough to ensure bookings return next year'

However, with businesses looking at costs going up by £1,000 per employee, some will be weighing up if they can afford the resource needed to convert this business, writes Alan Bowen

'My simple £250 client referral scheme has led to 75 new bookings'

Thea Gillingham's referrals skyrocketed after she started incentivising clients to recommend her, with one single client responsible for referring another £100,000 of business – here she explains how her referral league works

Industry blasts rising employment costs and warns Budget risks talent vacuum

Travel reflects on a wide range of changes to business rates, taxes and minimum wages laid out in chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget

Less than a quarter of businesses set to benefit from chancellor's business rate concessions

Analysis by the Treasury predicts just 23% of businesses will see a fall in their business rate bills

Everything you need to know about the chancellor's Autumn Statement – and what it means for travel

Taxation, business rates, minimum wages, Air Passenger Duty, savings, interest rates and more – everything travel agents need to know about Rachel Reeves's Autumn Statement

TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Finalists for the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2026 have been announced, with winners set to be revealed in February as the event heads to The Chancery Rosewood for the first time

Simple steps to help you spread the word about sustainable travel

The final TTG Sustainable Travel Heroes workshop of 2025 focused on how agents can share their expertise around sustainable travel with customers and colleagues

Italy’s top luxury destinations for 2026 that every UK agent needs to know

Luxury agents have reported increased booking growth for five destinations across Italy

Riviera Travel to launch two river ships in 2027 and 2028 despite 'challenging' environment

The two new ships will be largely similar to Riviera Radiance which launched earlier this year on the Danube river

AmaWaterways upgrades agent portal with 24/7 'instant booking' capability

The luxury river cruise line says the changes will give agents more flexibility in their bookings

Five ways to sell the European Capital of Christmas and its surrounds

Lithuania is fast emerging as one of the most exciting destinations in Europe, offering the perfect blend of culture, history and natural beauty – all at exceptional value.

Named the second-best travel destination in the world for 2025 onLonely Planet’s Best in Travel list, it’s evident this Baltic jewel, tucked away in northern Europe, is fast capturing the interest of many travellers.

Below, we explore five key ways to inspire your clients to discover Lithuania and all it has to offer:

Lisa Fitzell shares Audley’s fam trip and new destination plans after landing ‘dream job’

Audley Travel’s new chief product and operations officer has set out bold plans for the luxury tour operator

Heathrow gets the go-ahead for £33 billion third runway plan – so what happens now?

The government has approved Heathrow’s more expensive option for expansion via a third full-length runway, but development is still a long way off...

An exclusive look inside MSC Yacht Club on a TTG Luxury Journey

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What does travel want – and need – from the chancellor's Autumn Statement?

Industry awaits latest Budget with trepidation, and appeals to chancellor not to put travel out of reach of average income consumers

EasyJet to base extra aircraft at Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow airports next summer

Extra aircraft will support the launch of two new routes at Manchester and Liverpool airports, and four at Glasgow – including Sharm el Sheikh

Royal Caribbean explains decision to base smaller ship in Southampton

Line to station Mariner of the Seas in the UK in 2027 to allow passengers to visit a wider range of destinations from Southampton

Regent Seven Seas to offer agents extra commission through VIP concierge partnership

The luxury cruise line has partnered with Knightsbridge Circle to elevate the experience of guests staying in select suites

EasyJet flags 'incredibly attractive' Spain flight prices as Middle East capacity shifts

EasyJet’s chief executive has noted “incredibly attractive” flight prices to Spain this winter as airlines move capacity out of Middle East routes

EasyJet bullish about Gatwick package holiday prospects despite arrival of Jet2holidays

EasyJet's boss insists he is unperturbed by Jet2's new base at Gatwick and about having to return slots there to British Airways next summer

TTG Sustainable Travel Ambassador partners with beauty brand to create travel essentials kit

Annika Nickson personally tested the beauty kit everywhere from the turquoise lagoons of Tahiti to the icy wilderness of Svalbard

'From £15,000 expeditions to £50,000 family adventures, this is how I sell Silversea sailings'

Stewart Travel’s Donna Bicker reveals why Silversea remains the go-to choice for her discerning clients

First fam trip? New luxury agents share six tips for success

The first fam trip is always going to be daunting.

From concerns about group dynamics to the quality of the hotels, there are a lot of ‘unknowns’ that can trigger nerves – regardless of how luxurious the experience is.

RIU Hotels & Resorts to reopen Jamaica properties following Hurricane Melissa

One of the brand's seven properties has remained open following the hurricane, with the other six scheduled to resume activities before the 15 December