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Still serving at 70: the travel veterans who won't quit the industry they love

All are long-standing in the world of travel, despite falling into the industry by chance, or "making do" with being an agent after being told that 17 was “too young to work in an airline”, or making travel their mark in a career change. But the common theme among them is that they wouldn’t do anything else, and a career in the industry remains as fulfilling and remarkable as it did when they started out. 

EasyJet flight almost crashed into another plane after ‘ATC error’
France’s Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA) has classified the incident as a ‘serious encounter’
Missed TTG Canada Fest? Content now available on demand
All the tips, tricks and experiences from the virtual training festival, held by TTG in collaboration with Destination Canada, can now be watched on demand
£150m travel agency attracts attention of leading private equity firms
TAG, formerly known as The Appointment Group, organises travel itineraries for pop stars including Lady Gaga and Rihanna
Cruise Plus unveils trade booking incentives in biggest wave campaign ever
Worldwide Sale 2024/25 will feature ocean, luxury, river and expedition cruises as well as an “extensive array” of touring products
Experienced agent urges industry newcomers ‘to enjoy the ride’
Marie Brown joined Tui full time after completing a work experience stint at the company’s retail store in Stafford
Spots on 'ultra-luxury' fams to be won in Pure Luxury peaks campaign
Agents could be joining the operator on the west coast of Mexico or Mauritius
Agents to earn free stays with Domes Resorts incentive
Each confirmed booking made up to 28 February 2024 will secure a free one-night stay
Seven-night all-inclusives 'in highest demand' for easyJet holidays
EasyJet and easyJet holidays have revealed their latest travel trends for 2024 during the first week of the Big Orange Sale
Town dubbed ‘UK’s cruise booking hotspot’ retains crown
Residents of one Hampshire town booked more cruises per head this year than any other place in the country
Fifth of Irish consumers to book 2024 holidays by end of 2023
77% of those yet to book are planning to by the end of March
Gold Medal launches turn of year campaign with return of agent 'grand giveaway'
Throughout January and February, one lucky agent a week will win £1,000 in Farebank Rewards
Eleven hurt as P&O Cruises charter flight hit by 'freak' turbulence
The Manchester-bound flight from Barbados diverted to Bermuda following the incident
M&S retail director comes full circle as she joins Hays Travel board
Helen Milford, who booked her first-ever holiday at the Seaham branch of Hays Travel – the agency’s first – will bring wide-ranging retail and customer service experience to her new non-executive role with Hays following spells with Boots, Asda, Sainsbury’s and M&S
Homeworking agency hails significant rebound in December bookings
December sales with Not Just Travel charting +30% year-on-year to date
Storm Gerrit prompts travel warnings with winds of up to 70mph forecast
Met Office yellow warnings for wind and rain issued for southern and western coastal areas of England and Wales, with much of Northern Ireland and Scotland placed on alert too
Rishi Sunak promises to visit new travel agency 'when next in town'
Sunak wrote to Market Place Travel boss Mark Lomas to express his “great pleasure” after the business opened a store in his constituency
Canadian Affair offering places on new-look fams as part of peaks push
Canadian Affair has launched a new-style agents’ fam trip prize promotion as part of its January campaign
TTG Media achieves B Corp status after year-long certification process
TTG Media has achieved B Corp status after a rigorous assessment process during 2023, committing to a positive influence across the five pillars of social impact.
How carbon labelling can help travel become more responsible
Byway, Explore and Intrepid are among the operators adding ‘carbon labels’ to their trips this year. TTG considers how carbon labelling works and how it can help travel meet sustainability goals
Nanuku Resort Fiji: A climate-friendly piece of paradise
Located 30 miles east of Fiji’s capital Suva, Nanuku Resort Fiji offers guests the chance to relax and wind down surrounded by breathtaking landscapes
Hays Travel opens new branch in Gainsborough
Hays has opened its Gainsborough branch ahead of Christmas, following the opening of its Leeds Briggate store earlier in December
FCDO ‘clarifies’ Uganda advice after new terror attack
Latest incident saw 10 people killed close to a popular national park
The island where Sweden does slow living and organic wine best
Gotland is a popular summer escape for the Swedish domestic market, but off-season the Baltic island still has plenty of charm.